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  • MP joins mountain rescue exercise

    MP for Macclesfield, David Rutley, braved a cold November evening to act as a casualty for a training exercise run by Buxton Mountain Rescue (BMR) in Macclesfield Forest....

  • Appeal for witnesses following Congleton robbery

    Police have released CCTV images following an armed robbery at a shop in Congleton. At 6.01pm on Sunday 13 November 2016 a man entered the...

  • Get ready – for a riot of fun!

    Get ready for a riot of fun as Jimmy Cauty’s art installation, the ADP Riot Tour, comes to Macclesfield. Organisers have arranged lots of activities...

  • Celebrating 30 years of child line

    To mark 30 years of Childline, the free 24-hour counselling service for children and young people, David Rutley, MP for Macclesfield, attended a special event...

  • Spate of thefts of high-powered Fords

    High-powered Ford owners are being advised to be vigilant following a number of thefts. Over the past few weeks Cheshire Constabulary has seen a number...

  • Rotary Club Young Chef competition 2016

    The annual Young Chef competition, organised by the Rotary club of Macclesfield Castle,  held at The Macclesfield Academy on Friday 11th November was a resounding success....

  • Council launches local welfare safety net

    Cheshire East Council is taking immediate action to address a central government need to find welfare savings of £12billion. The ‘Cheshire East local welfare safety...

  • Tour of Britain’s huge legacy for borough

    The Tour of Britain cycle race, which hit the highways of Cheshire East in September, has been hailed a great success, generating additional revenue to...

  • Council secures £90,000 for digital events

    Cheshire East Council has secured a £90,000 grant to run a digital-focused programme of interactive events, exhibitions and workshops. The grant from Arts Council England...

  • Improving the Tissington Trail

    Work to resurface and widen part of the Tissington Trail in the Peak District National Park will begin tomorrow (10 November). A 1.7km length of...

  • English Touring Opera in Buxton

    English Touring Opera’s Autumn Season – ‘Tales of the Serenissima: Baroque Opera from Venice’ – is visiting Buxton opera house with three productions on 17,...

  • Afro Celt Sound System

    The legendary group Afro Celt Sound System will be playing Buxton Opera House for the first time on Friday 11 November at 7.30pm. The European...

  • Royal Liverpool Philharmonic 175th Anniversary

    The outstanding Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra will be back at Buxton Opera House tomorrow, with the dreamy sounds of Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune. Following the Royal...

  • Council launches budget consultation

    Cheshire East Council today publishes a report which outlines its draft proposals for how the council could deliver a balanced budget and direct its resources...

  • Win panto tickets from Cheshire East

    Grab your chance to win panto tickets by filling in a short council survey. A family ticket for four to see a magical Christmas performance...

  • Congleton link road plans unveiled

    Cheshire East Council is giving residents a chance to look at plans for the new £90m Congleton link road next week. The plans for the...

  • MP queries future of Macclesfield A&E

    MP for Macclesfield, David Rutley, has sought reassurances that a Minor Injuries Unit is not being considered as an option for Macclesfield Hospital and has...

  • Buxton man charged with historical sexual offences

    A 73-year-old man from Buxton, Derbyshire, has been charged by police investigating sexual abuse at youth clubs and schools in Stockport and Cheshire. Steven Wyatt,...

  • Safer Communities Fund Launched

    Up to £5,000 is up for grabs for Cheshire communities who want to make a real difference in their town, city or village. Cheshire Police...

  • English Touring Opera’s Buxton Autumn season

    English Touring Opera’s Autumn Season – ‘Tales of the Serenissima: Baroque Opera from Venice’ – is visiting Buxton opera house with three productions on 17,...