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  • Neighbourhood Watch Week

    By on June 17, 2016

    Tomorrow, Saturday 18th June 2016, marks the start of National Neighbourhood Watch Week. Neighbourhood Watch started in Mollington, Cheshire, in 1982 as ‘Home Watch’ –...

  • Henbury Hall Gardens host Plant Hunters’ Fair

    By on June 17, 2016

    On Saturday and Sunday 16th and 17th July Henbury Hall Gardens, will hold its first ever Plant Hunters’ Fair with specialist nurseries from across the...

  • Macc Art Lounge

    By on June 17, 2016

    Macc Art Lounge are an artist led initiative who organise pop up exhibitions in borrowed spaces, promoting artists to a diverse audience. We are committed to engaging...

  • Fairy tales & mini beast trails

    By on June 16, 2016

    Sunday 3rd July 2016 11am – 5pm Children are invited to explore the magical mini beast trail in The Gardens and find the Ugly-Bug Cuddly...

  • Landscape protection wins the day at Backdale Quarry

    By on June 16, 2016

    Image: Archive photo of Backdale Quarry, 2008. The long-running uncertainty over Backdale Quarry at Longstone Edge has ended in success for Peak District National Park...

  • All the action at Royal Cheshire County Show

    By on June 16, 2016

    The inaugural Royal Cheshire County Show is on the horizon and with so much to see and do, we’ve put together this handy guide to...

  • East Cheshire Hospice Art Fair 2016

    By on June 15, 2016

    Friday 16 September – Sunday 25 September 2016 Volunteers are busy behind the scenes organising this year’s Art Fair in aid of East Cheshire Hospice....

  • A summer of adventure at Lyme

    By on June 15, 2016

    This summer the garden at Lyme will once again be alive with children’s stories and beautiful illustrations. ‘The Art of Lauren Child: Adventures with Charlie...

  • EU Refferendum

    Have you received your voting guide?

    By on June 15, 2016

    With the EU referendum fast approaching, Cheshire East Council is urging residents to check the Electoral Commission’s voting guide for advice on how to take...

  • Big clean up after flash floods

    By on June 15, 2016

    Cheshire East Council’s highways teams are continuing a big clean up operation after Saturday’s flash floods in Poynton and other areas across the Borough. Middlewood...

  • Fatality in Bosley/Rushton crash

    By on June 12, 2016

    Police, paramedics and firefighters were despatched to a two vehicle collision in which a woman is understood to have died. The emergency services attended the scene of the...

  • ‘Barnaby Light, Barnaby Bright’

    By on June 10, 2016

    The streets of Macclesfield are set to sparkle with stars this Barnaby, as the community comes together to celebrate the festival with a ‘Space’ themed parade starting...

  • Fresh appeal to find Robert’s killer

    By on June 10, 2016

    Police have issued a fresh appeal for the public’s help in identifying the man responsible for the death of a Macclesfield man at Manchester’s Parklife...

  • Tarmac backing conservation in Peak District

    By on June 10, 2016

    Main image: Tarmac volunteers try their hand at drystone walling in the Peak District National Park. Construction giant Tarmac is stepping up to provide much...

  • East Cheshire Hospice Party On The Pitch

    By on June 10, 2016

    On 10th to 12th June we will be taking over Macclesfield Rugby Club with three giant teepees, hosting a range of exciting events over the three...

  • Bollington Art Groups Annual Exhibition

    By on June 10, 2016

    The Bollington Art Group, now in its 52nd year invites all art lovers to its annual exhibition. Come along to Bollington`s beautifully renovated Civic Hall where you...

  • Fly-tipping – enough is enough!

    By on June 10, 2016

    Cheshire East Council is drawing up proposals for what they call a hard-hitting, ‘no nonsense’ campaign – in a bid to end the blight of...

  • Chief Constable receives Queens Policing Medal

    By on June 10, 2016

    Cheshire’s Chief Constable, Simon Byrne has been presented with the Queen’s Police Medal. Mr Byrne was invited to Buckingham Palace to accept the honour from His...

  • Walk to school to help tackle obesity

    By on June 10, 2016

    Cheshire East Council is to encourage walking to school, help tackle pupil obesity and deliver greater fairness – as well as savings to local taxpayers. The...

  • National Tug of War Championships

    By on June 10, 2016

    The Tug of War Association National Outdoor Tug of War Championships are just days away now, with the event taking place on Saturday 18th June...