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  • Taking a break for Fairtrade

    By on March 7, 2017

    Local residents who attended the annual Fairtrade Fortnight Coffee Morning, held on 4th March at Macclesfield Library, were joined by the group’s Patron, the Mayor...

  • More about Buildings and Trees

    By on March 7, 2017

    Macc Art Lounge opens its latest exhibition – More about Buildings and Trees on March 9th. The exhibition is open every Thurs, Friday Saturday 11:00am...

  • Puppy gets life saving surgery thanks to Cheshire Police

    By on March 7, 2017

    A puppy rescued by a Chester animal charity has had lifesaving surgery after Cheshire Police raised the final amount needed to pay for the operation....

  • Science meets art meets commuters at Crewe Station

    By on March 7, 2017

    Cheshire East’s inspiring and creative SHIFT programme – full of hands-on and innovative activities to do, see, create and learn around all things digital – continues its...

  • MP supports Eating Disorders Awareness Week

    By on March 7, 2017

    MP for Macclesfield, David Rutley, supported the launch of Beat’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week last week in Parliament. The event was an opportunity for MPs to...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on March 6, 2017

    Cinemac Old Sunday School, Roe Street
, Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Monday 6 to Thursday 16 March 2017 Monday 6 March Logan (15) 5.00, 8.00 Tuesday...

  • Local team wins Rotary competition

    By on March 6, 2017

    Local team Chairperson won ‘Best individual Chairperson’ Award athlete The Rotary District Final –  held at Frodsham for the 10 successful winners of the Heat Competitions with 62 teams...

  • Appeal following attempted ATM attack

    By on March 5, 2017

    Police in Macclesfield are appealing for witnesses after an attempt was made to break into a cash machine.  Officers were called to reports that offenders...

  • Businesses urged to take up free expert advice and support

    By on March 3, 2017

    Businesses are being urged to attend a briefing which provides information on changes to environmental legislation and rules on business standards. The breakfast briefing at...

  • Council awaits Supreme Court planning ruling

    By on March 3, 2017

    Cheshire East Council is awaiting the ruling of five Supreme Court judges in its joint appeal over the interpretation of the National Planning Policy Framework...

  • Take your (even more comfortable) seat, and enjoy the show!

    By on March 3, 2017

    Major investment into The Old Sunday School on Roe Street by public, business and supporters Reputedly salvaged when the former Derby Playhouse closed in the...

  • Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

    By on March 3, 2017

    The Mayor of Macclesfield, Cllr Alift Harewood-Jones presided over the annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on 24th February at Macclesfield Town Hall. This year’s impressive event was also...

  • Which dog will star in La Boheme?

    By on March 3, 2017

    You may recall our item last month – La Boheme needs your pet – http://www.ilovemacc.com/2017/02/18/pet-star-quality/ This was about award-winning opera director and producer Ellen Kent’s search for...

  • Bernadette found safe and well

    By on March 3, 2017

    Alderley Edge resident, Bernadette Atkinson, has been found safe and well. The 57-year-old lady, who went missing from Macclesfield Hospital on 2nd March, was found earlier today in...

  • Make every daffodil count

    By on March 2, 2017

    Macclesfield MP, David Rutley and actor Jason Isaacs have joined forces to ‘Make Every Daffodil Count’ this March, and help Marie Curie provide care and...

  • Ansa to deliver savings for two more authorities?

    By on March 2, 2017

    Cheshire East Council’s award-winning company Ansa is in discussions with two other authorities to create a new joint venture partnership to deliver waste collection and...

  • Appeal to trace missing Alderley woman

    By on March 2, 2017

    Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing woman from Alderley Edge.  Bernadette Atkinson, 57, was last seen at Macclesfield District Hospital at...

  • £10m highways improvements

    By on March 2, 2017

    Cheshire East Council is to invest a further £10m in highway improvements over the coming year. The council’s approved budget for 2017/18 secured this highway...

  • Brian Kennedy

    By on March 1, 2017

    First and foremost a live performer and songwriter, Kennedy’s constant touring of Ireland, the UK, Australia, Germany and the US has resulted in an ever-growing...

  • Council to demand development levy

    By on March 1, 2017

    Cheshire East Council has launched a consultation on a proposed planning levy to help fund new community facilities and infrastructure to support local development. The...