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  • Health Matters

    By on February 19, 2016

    The next talk in the Health Matters programme – Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – will be held on Tuesday 1st March 2016 and will be presented by Dr Saravanan, Consultant Gastroenterologist,...

  • Not so Happy Valley mired in controversy again

    By on February 18, 2016

    Cheshire’s own Happy Valley – Bollington – is again mired in a controversy relating to the old Co-op store site on Albert Road. Regular readers...

  • A not so smart M6?

    By on February 17, 2016

    A road-scheme intended to improve journeys for Cheshire M6 drivers will get underway later this month. Highways England are upgrading a 20-mile stretch of the...

  • MASC 1893-2016

    By on February 17, 2016

    Macclesfield Amateur Swimming Club, (MASC), has been teaching locals to swim since 1893. But, thanks to Cheshire East – that’s about to end. Everybody Sports...

  • Astronomy picture of the day

    By on February 16, 2016

    Star Forming Region S106  Image Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble Legacy Archive; Processed & Copyright: Brandon Pimenta Explanation: Massive star IRS 4 is beginning to spread...

  • MP urges ‘Clean for the Queen’

    By on February 16, 2016

    Local MP David Rutley, has called on schools, businesses and community groups to help tidy up their local area ahead of Her Majesty The Queen’s...

  • New Stanage Pole to mark Peak District anniversary

    By on February 16, 2016

    Stanage Pole will be replaced on Sunday 17 April in a special ceremony in honour of the Peak District National Park’s 65th anniversary. A wooden...

  • Riotous and very naughty – Lysistrata

    By on February 15, 2016

    Riotous and very naughty – Actors of Dionysus are back in Buxton with a revival of their eye-popping, trouser-dropping comedy, Lysistrata. In a high octane, hugely enjoyable and...

  • Buxton’s Pavilion Arts Centre has the answer

    By on February 15, 2016

    Looking for the ‘feel good February and marvellous March formula’? There’s something to tickle the fancy for all music lovers over the next month, with...

  • Miss Marple to be Sleuthing in Buxton

    By on February 15, 2016

    “A murder is announced and will take place on Friday, October the thirteenth, at little Paddocks – at six-thirty p.m.” This is the advert that...

  • Astronomy picture of the day

    By on February 15, 2016

    Yutu on a Little Planet  Image Credit: Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese National Space Administration, Emily Lakdawalla (Planetary Society) – Stitched by: Andrew BodrovExplanation: Tracks lead to a small robot...

  • Jewish life, art and enterprise in Macclesfield during World War II

    By on February 14, 2016

    Main image: The Weinberg family, who came to Macclesfield as refugees escaping persecution, soon integrated into Macclesfield life. Joe, on the far left, established Weinberg’s tailors...

  • The High Sheriff’s Awards for Enterprise 2015/16

    By on February 12, 2016

    In their 10th Anniversary year, the Awards offer thousands of pounds worth of prizes, as well as access to a network of support across Cheshire and...

  • Macc Lit & Phil – “After Mandela: Political Parties and Democracy in South Africa.”

    By on February 12, 2016

    The next meeting of Macclesfield Literary and Philosophical Society takes place on Thursday 18 February, at 7.30 pm when Tony Lemon will give a talk titled...

  • Seven arrests made following dawn drug raids in Macclesfield and Merseyside

    By on February 10, 2016

    Cheshire police’s war on drug-related crime was stepped up again this morning with a series of dawn raids in Macclesfield and the Merseyside areas. Five...

  • 20p to spend a penny

    By on February 10, 2016

    A 20p charge to use the toilets in Dovedale is being introduced to help play for cleaning and maintenance and to keep the facilities open....

  • Local plan shaping up

    By on February 10, 2016

    Cheshire East Council’s Local Plan Strategy to shape development across the Borough up to 2030 has moved a step closer to being put in place....

  • A ‘Smart’ slice of American Tie

    By on February 10, 2016

    Image: David Rutley MP, with left to right) Alice Pimblott, Tie Maker, Robert Keyte, Founder of Robert Keyte Silks Ltd, Constance Sigley, Supervisor of Tie and Scarf Making, Mark...

  • Can Talent Dynamics benefit you and your business?

    By on February 10, 2016

    We’ve all encountered pushy sales people and cold calling which leaves us feeling irritated and disengaged. On the flip side we also have trusted suppliers...

  • Leisure scheme “important step” says MP

    By on February 9, 2016

    The announcement that Macclesfield is set to get a new cinema and restaurant scheme has been warmly welcomed by local Member of Parliament, David Rutley....