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Miss Marple to be Sleuthing in Buxton
By Editor 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 Editor 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 Editor 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 Editor 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 Editor 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 Editor 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 Editor 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 Editor 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 Editor 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 Editor 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 Editor 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....
Make it Macclesfield public meeting
By Editor on February 9, 2016
Councillor Rachel Bailey, Leader Elect of Cheshire East Council, will attend the Make it Macclesfield Public Meeting to be held at 7.30pm on Thursday 11th...
Police appeal following M6 fatal collision
By Editor on February 9, 2016
Officers from Cheshire Roads Policing Team are appealing for information following a fatal collision on the M6. The collision occurred at approximately 5.30am on Saturday...
Cheshire East named ‘happiest place’ in England
By Editor on February 9, 2016
Cheshire East has been named as the happiest place to live in England. It polled fifth place in the whole of the UK in the...
Electroserv+ expansion
By Editor on February 9, 2016
Electroserv Temperature Control & Sensors Limited (Electroserv+) has moved to a new 3,000 sq ft site at Lyme Green Business Park, Macclesfield, to accommodate its...
MP checks in for National Libraries Day
By Editor on February 8, 2016
Local MP, David Rutley, went along to Macclesfield Library to highlight his favourite book and support National Libraries Day. In an initiative for the nationwide...
Masonic visit for Mayor
By Editor on February 7, 2016
Macclesfield Town Mayor, Councillor Liz Durham was one of 40 guests and members attending the Old Castle Masonic Lodge social board last week. The visitors...
It was 50 years ago today . . .
By Editor on February 7, 2016
An exhibition by six artists who studied together at Stockport Art College in the 1960’s. Featuring the works of Bryan Barlow, Joe Beard, Doug Broadhurst,...
Astronomy picture of the day
By Editor on February 6, 2016
Five Planets at Castell de Burriac Image Credit & Copyright: Ignacio Llorens Explanation: February’s five planet line-up stretches across a clear sky in this predawn...
Leisure scheme for Churchill Way car park
By Editor on February 6, 2016
Cheshire East Council has agreed to sell the Churchill Way car park to Ask Real Estate – http://www.askrealestate.co.uk – to deliver a leisure-led scheme – which the...