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  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on April 28, 2016

    What’s on at Cinemac Heritage Centre
, Roe Street
, Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Wednesday 4 to Thursday 12 May   Wednesday 4 to Thursday...

  • Artist Bedwyr Williams explores yoga

    By on April 28, 2016

    Macclesfield on a Sunday morning found artist Bedwyr Williams in sun salutation pose and exploring yoga with local teacher Andrew Wrenn – who is subject of...

  • Trump tomato

    By on April 28, 2016

    One of our readers, Steve Leigh, took the photo of Trump Tomato. He told us: “I thought you might like this shot I took of...

  • The Simon and Garfunkel Story

    By on April 28, 2016

    Has it really been 50 years since the most successful Folk/Rock Duo of all time recorded their first no1 hit single ‘The Sound of Silence’?...

  • Rotary blood pressure campaign success

    By on April 27, 2016

    The Rotary campaign – run jointly with the Stroke Association – to make our communities safer by encouraging the public to have their blood pressure...

  • Recycling gives Moss Lane residents an early wake-up call

    By on April 27, 2016

    Moss Lane residents are up in arms over Cheshire East Council’s failure to ensure their own contractors adhere to regulations set by the same council. Cheshire East doesn’t have...

  • Fermaine Academy on track for July expansion

    By on April 26, 2016

    Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, has visited the town’s newest school, to see progress in the construction of its new school building. The Fermain Academy, which...

  • North Lees Hall open weekend

    By on April 26, 2016

    It proved to be quite a trek – with my sat-nav sending me down some pretty tough (and incorrect) tracks – but eventually we found the...

  • Cheshire Police target justice evaders

    By on April 26, 2016

    More than 100 offenders evading justice brought to book during week of action Cheshire police officers have tracked down and arrested 128 people as part...

  • MP toasts Parish Hall’s 50th

    By on April 26, 2016

    Local MP David Rutley, was on hand to propose the toast at the celebration dinner to mark the 50th anniversary of Lower Withington Parish Hall. More...

  • Rotary Club summer musical evening

    By on April 26, 2016

    June sees ‘Summer is A-coming in’ and to celebrate its arrival The Capriccio vocal ensemble will be performing at St Michaels Church, Market Place, Macclesfield. With ensemble...

  • Operation tackles knife crime

    By on April 26, 2016

    Cheshire police is supporting a national operation to tackle knife crime. Operation Sceptre launches on Monday 25th April and is aimed at educating people about...

  • Statiflo MD acquires majority stake

    By on April 26, 2016

    Gareth Fry, 36, has acquired a majority stake in the Macclesfield-based engineering company he runs. Statiflo designs equipment for the water, oil and gas industries...

  • Protecting the Monsal Trail’s Victorian heritage

    By on April 25, 2016

    Work to safeguard the future of some of the Peak District National Park’s imposing Victorian viaducts and bridges will begin next week. Specialist contractors will...

  • Guy Martin’s Wall of Death bike features at Stafford

    By on April 22, 2016

    Image: Guy Martin at the site of the record attempt with the Indian used in practice. Photograph: Ryan Mcnamara/C4 The Rob North framed 750cc BSA...

  • The grass in Sheffield is no greener

    By on April 22, 2016

    I’m sure that like me, everyone is feeling under siege at present, what with the daily bombardment of the Remain campaign’s endless stream of ’facts’...

  • ‘No frills’ May celebration at Tudor hall

    By on April 22, 2016

    Little Moreton Hall: 30 April- 2 May Most visitors to the May festival at Little Moreton Hall will be asking the same question: “Where are...

  • It’s Treacle Sunday!

    By on April 21, 2016

    Make a date to be there. It’s the monthly Treacle Market this Sunday and if the weather holds it could be the best yet. Anything and...

  • Local law firm raise funds for Babygrow Appeal

    By on April 20, 2016

    Staff, along with friends and family of Macclesfield-based law firm SAS Daniels, donned a selection of baby-grows and onesies last weekend to walk from Congleton to...

  • Local artist brews up distinctive beer label for Bollington 3-peaks race

    By on April 20, 2016

    Graphic artist, Jon Tatham, has brought his trademark flair to the world of fell running by teaming up with The Bollington Brewing Co. to create...