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  • Free bus days!

    By on December 13, 2023

    Macclesfield Town Council’s Community Transport working group is encouraging people to leave their car at home this Christmas. Meetings were held with D&G, the main bus provider in...

  • Improving rural broadband

    By on December 13, 2023

    Rural broadband and connectivity was at the top of the agenda when Macclesfield MP, David Rutley met in Kettleshulme with Jack Douglass, Local Delivery Lead...

  • Kinaxia pursues net zero with gas powered trucks

    By on December 12, 2023

    Macclesfield-based Kinaxia Logistics has taken delivery of its first batch of tractor units powered by compressed natural gas. The company has invested over £2m in...

  • Celebrate the shortest day at Yuletide

    By on December 12, 2023

    Friday 22nd December 2023 Tatton Park Gardens Families can celebrate the shortest day of the year, otherwise known as the Winter Solstice, at a special...

  • Fire & Rescue services under the spotlight

    By on December 9, 2023

    Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched a consultation to reshape services across the county. These include replacing on-call services at Macclesfield with full-time crews,...

  • Jen brings Christmas to the Peak District

    By on December 8, 2023

    Above: Jen and faithful rescue dog companion, Cookie Adventurous Derbyshire travel writer and chair of charity the Peak District National Park Foundation, Jen Lowthrop recently...

  • Macclesfield Emergency Department recruitment event

    By on December 8, 2023

    East Cheshire NHS Trust is hosting a recruitment event at Macclesfield District General Hospital on Tuesday 12th December. The event will showcase the nursing roles...

  • EVRI non-delivery scam

    By on December 7, 2023

    When the following image pops into your email box there’s a chance you may be taken in. However, hover your cursor over the email senders...

  • Double trouble chimneys not on

    By on December 7, 2023

    Cheshire East council has deferred a planning application for two chimney stacks on Tytherington Business Park More than 100 residents had objected to the application...

  • Have you seen this man?

    By on December 6, 2023

    Police are appealing to the public to help trace a wanted man. Brandon Gibbons is wanted in connection to an assault. The 19-year-old is also...

  • Appeal for foster carers

    By on December 5, 2023

    Cheshire East Council has launched its Christmas campaign to recruit much needed foster carers. The festive appeal centres around a one-minute film called ‘Wish for...

  • Treble Gold for Bosley Tug of War

    By on December 5, 2023

    On Saturday 2 December, Bosley Tug of War Club took part in the 2023 Tug of War Association national indoor championships in Bakewell. Despite having...

  • Improvements for Macclesfield Railway Station

    By on December 4, 2023

    Following news that railway station ticket offices will not close, Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, met up with senior members of Avanti West Coast to discuss...

  • Rambling on

    By on December 4, 2023

    A beautiful crisp sunny day for a walk led by Brian. From Racecourse Road, through Lindow Common and on to the Bollin Valley Way. We...

  • Continuing progress at Park Lane School

    By on December 1, 2023

    Above: David met with Headteacher, Lorraine Warmer, Deputy Head, Emma Shaw and Tandy Palmes, Chair of Governors.  Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, recently visited Park Lane...

  • Halifax to close its Chestergate branch

    By on December 1, 2023

    The Chestergate branch of Halifax branch is to close next year. Lloyds Banking Group, which owns Halifax Bank, is closing 45 branches across the country...

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    Cold Weather Payments for Macclesfield folk

    By on December 1, 2023

    The current cold spell has triggered the Government’s Cold Weather Payment scheme as some areas across the country have seen temperatures dip below freezing Cold...

  • Award for hospital receptionist Casey

    By on December 1, 2023

    A member of staff at East Cheshire NHS Trust Emergency Department has been recognised with an award after their quick thinking contributed to saving the life of...

  • Athey Street housing plans

    By on November 30, 2023

    Plans to convert Marburae House on Athey Street into flats have been recommended for approval, despite fire safety and parking concerns. Cheshire East’s northern planning committee turned...

  • Cara Dillon – Upon a Winter’s Night!

    By on November 29, 2023

    Thursday 14 Dec 2023, 7:30 pm – Buxton Pavilion Arts Centre Cara Dillon, possessed of one of the most celebrated folk voices to have come out...