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  • Champions of Magic

    By on February 29, 2016

    One of Britain’s top professional Mind Readers to visit Buxton Opera House If you like Derren Brown you may want to check out Alex McAleer, one...

  • School friends reunited after 70 years

    By on February 29, 2016

    Old school friends were reunited after 70 years for an exhibition that will tell the story of Quarry Bank’s unique gardens. Maurice Earlam and Cyril Bradley,...

  • It’s Treacle Sunday today!

    By on February 28, 2016

    Last Sunday of the month means just one thing in Macclesfield – Treacle Market. The sun is shining and visitors will be flooding in to...

  • Peppa Pig live on stage

    By on February 28, 2016

    It’s a lovely day and Peppa Pig is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig has got a surprise for her and...

  • Rewind music festival returns to Capesthorne

    By on February 27, 2016

    80’s music fans from across Cheshire won’t have far to travel to attend one of the world’s largest retro music festivals this summer. Following two hugely successful...

  • North West businesses to find £53.6 million on 1 April

    By on February 26, 2016

    Local law firm SAS Daniels is warning the region’s businesses that they will need to fund a monthly wage bill that’s likely to rise by up...

  • Calling all dog-lovers

    By on February 25, 2016

    Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, a national Charity that trains clever dogs to alert deaf people to important sounds, is scouring Macclesfield for willing dog-lovers...

  • Low oil price hit Bodycote profits

    By on February 25, 2016

    Macclesfield-based Bodycote saw its profits and revenues dip in 2015 as takings in the oil and gas market plummeted. The firm, which provides heat treatment...

  • £160m development for Alderley Science Park

    By on February 24, 2016

    Approval has been granted for a £160m development at Alderley Park in Cheshire. The scheme, including a 410,000 sq ft laboratory in addition to more than...

  • Council warns against scammers

    By on February 24, 2016

    Cheshire East Council is encouraging residents to support national safeguarding day on February 29 by making a stand against scammers. Cheshire East Trading Standards is...

  • Astronomy picture of the day

    By on February 23, 2016

    A Supernova through Galaxy Dust  Image Credit: NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage (STScI/AURA); Inset Image: Howard Hedlund & Dave Jurasevich, Las Campanas Obs. Explanation:...

  • Dunham’s Lost Years – A Victorian Tale of Love and Abandonment’

    By on February 23, 2016

    Main image: Katie Taylor, House & Collections Manager at Dunham Massey working on costumes for ‘Dunham’s Lost Years’ which opens on 27 February ⓒ National Trust/Dave Jones...

  • Volunteers Quality Standard for Just Drop-In

    By on February 23, 2016

    Local charity, Just Drop-In, which is dedicated to helping Macclesfield’s young people, has recently achieved the Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard, recognising the excellent work...

  • Apple and the FBI

    By on February 20, 2016

    Not a local story I know, but it’s one that could have implications for everyone. The stories relating to Apple’s refusal to assist the FBI in unlocking...

  • Astronomy picture of the day

    By on February 20, 2016

    NGC 2403 in Camelopardalis  Image Credit & Copyright: Eric Coles and Mel HelmExplanation: Magnificent island universe NGC 2403 stands within the boundaries of the long-necked constellation Camelopardalis. Some 10 million light-years distant and...

  • La Lune at Barnaby 2016

    By on February 20, 2016

    Delve into the spellbinding tale of La Lune this Barnaby Festival and find out why we need to fill the town with starlight. The Astronomer’s Story is an...

  • Music festival hits the high notes

    By on February 19, 2016

    Image: David Rutley MP with Cllr Hilda Gaddum, Mayor of Cheshire East (centre), Paul Reed, Deputy Head of the Macclesfield Academy (far left), and students...

  • ‘Spice up Spring’ at Little Moreton Hall

    By on February 19, 2016

    If you plan to cook up a special dinner for Mother’s Day, a visit to Little Moreton Hall may provide some tasty tips for the...

  • Barnaby announces national arts commissions for 2016

    By on February 19, 2016

    Four critically acclaimed artists have been invited by Barnaby Festival to exhibit as part of an ambitious visual art programme for Barnaby 2016, in Macclesfield. Bedwyr Williams, Liliane Lijn, Hondartza...

  • And you think you’re having a bad day . . .

    By on February 19, 2016

    . . . just so you know, it isn’t only you who has bad ones! Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Email Reddit Tumblr