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  • Woodland beauty revealed in new photography exhibition

    By on July 7, 2016

    Image: One of Doug Chinnery’s images from A Walk in the Woods A new exhibition by landscape photographer Doug Chinnery is set to inspire people to...

  • Grosvenor Centre shoppers dig deep for Marie Curie

    By on July 7, 2016

    Image: Rita Afra, Chair of the Marie Curie Macclesfield fundraising group and Grosvenor Centre administrator Caroline Kirton-Darling Macclesfield shoppers have proven just how charitable they...

  • Fraudster sent back to prison to protect the community

    By on July 7, 2016

    A serial fraudster who repeatedly returned to his old ways when released from prison by changing his identity to commit further offences has been sentenced....

  • Improv Night at Mash Guru

    By on July 7, 2016

    Improv Night at Mash Guru, Tuesday 19th July, from 8:30pm.   One of a series of regular monthly art and live music night at Mash...

  • New intake leads the way

    By on July 7, 2016

    39 fresh recruits walked through the doors at Cheshire Police HQ this week, beginning their training as regular police officers – and creating two new...

  • It’s a family affair . . .

    By on July 2, 2016

    Above: Most improved junior Anashka Calero with club coach Danny Connolly and President Lorna Teasdale It was a family affair at the annual tournament prize...

  • Vulnerable urged to be on their guard

    By on July 1, 2016

    Police are warning Cheshire residents not to fall victim to phone fraudsters posing as police officers. Cheshire Police are currently investigating an incident that occurred...

  • MP goes back in time

    By on July 1, 2016

    Macclesfield’s MP, David Rutley, met up with leading local historian, Dorothy Bentley Smith, to find out more about Macclesfield’s rich heritage and tales from the town’s...

  • The demise of the UK appears to have been greatly exaggerated

    By on June 30, 2016

    Despite predictions of World War III, the economy crashing, an emergency budget with swathing tax increases, higher mortgages, etc etc. all appears to going well...

  • Looking for quality tradespeople?

    By on June 30, 2016

    Above: Quality Tradespeople’s Darren Rose A new magazine, Quality Tradespeople in Macclesfield, is being launched. Packed full of quality editorial, interviews, competitions and showcases the...

  • Alderley investment company to create 130 jobs

    By on June 30, 2016

    Alderley Edge-based JustUs hopes to unlock growth and create jobs after embarking on a multi-million pound fundraising drive. The new peer-to-peer lending company, established by financial services entrepreneur Lee...

  • Sue Ryder needs you!

    By on June 29, 2016

    The local Sue Ryder Charity Shop needs you! . Sue Ryder provides hospice and neurological care for people facing a potentially frightening and life changing...

  • Barnaby Festival success

    By on June 28, 2016

    Welcome to the Carnival (Fiona Bailey) Barnaby Festival 2016 brought magic, music, science and wonder to Macclesfield town centre again last weekend to round off...

  • Barnaby shop windows – the people’s choice

    By on June 28, 2016

    There was a close finish to the first People’s Choice of Barnaby Shop Windows as almost 300 votes were cast during the festival for 40...

  • Be careful out there

    By on June 28, 2016

    A word of warning to all. I received an email message today – which, according to the header, appears to have come from myself. Just so...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on June 27, 2016

    Cinemac Heritage Centre
, Roe Street
, Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Monday 27 June to Thursday 28 July Please note that the screenings on Saturday...

  • Congleton link road gets green light from planners

    Congleton link road gets green light from planners

    By on June 26, 2016

    The £90m Congleton link road has been given the green light by planners. Cheshire East Council’s Cabinet has already approved, in principle, a recommendation to...

  • First apprentices for Cheshire Constabulary

    By on June 24, 2016

    Thirteen eager individuals were welcomed to the Constabulary this week by Chief Constable Simon Byrne and Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane. Monday 20...

  • Barnaby – what’s on this weekend?

    By on June 24, 2016

    There’s still plenty to enjoy at Barnaby Festival this weekend, with lots to see and do in Macclesfield town centre (and most of it free!)....

  • Cheshire cops are tops at Cheshire Show

    By on June 24, 2016

    Cheshire police proved to be top of the cops as they were awarded first prize for ‘Best Trade Stand’ at the Royal Cheshire Show. Thousands...