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  • Educational delegation follows in Maurice Egerton’s footsteps to Kenya

    By on January 26, 2016

    February sees the seventh 4,000 mile visit to Kenya of a delegation of teachers, parents and local business representatives including Tatton Park as part of...

  • TennisMark for Macclesfield Tennis Club

    By on January 25, 2016

    Forty members of Macclesfield Tennis Club saw the official presentation of its TennisMark accreditation certificate by Nicki Harrison the LTA Regional Tennis Participation Manager. The award reflects...

  • Astronomy picture of the day

    By on January 22, 2016

    The View Toward M101  Image Credit & Copyright: Fritz Helmut HemmerichExplanation: Sweeping through northern skies, Comet Catalina (C/2013 US10) made its closest approach on January 17, passing about...

  • Cheshire’s crime stats fall again

    By on January 22, 2016

    Crime is continuing to fall in Cheshire. According to data released by the Office of National Statistics this week Cheshire Constabulary recorded the fifth largest...

  • Man sought following knife incident in pub

    By on January 22, 2016

    Police have issued an e-fit in connection with an incident at a pub in Macclesfield. At approximately 6.45pm on 12th January a man entered The...

  • Buxton brings the best of Gilbert and Sullivan to the stage

    By on January 22, 2016

    In February G&S fans are in for a treat when professional production company Tarantara brings to stage concert performances of the 19thcentury duo’s greatest operettas, HMS...

  • A new year of new access

    By on January 22, 2016

    Image: Peak District National Park chief executive Sarah Fowler (right) with Ann Diver of the Clarion Ramblers Ramblers groups and campaigners have donated more than...

  • Barlows of Henbury on the move

    By on January 21, 2016

    Barlow’s of Henbury Ltd, the family-run agricultural equipment supplier, has moved into new premises at Yew Tree House in Marton. The Cheshire firm relocated to the 8.5-acre site...

  • Royal London outgrowing its Wilmslow site

    By on January 21, 2016

    Mutual life, pensions and investment company, Royal London, is outgrowing its current Wilmslow site and seeking alternative accommodation in the region. A statement from the...

  • Astronomy picture of the day

    By on January 20, 2016

    Stars and Globules in the Running Chicken Nebula  Image Credit & Copyright: Martin PughExplanation: The eggs from this gigantic chicken may form into stars. The featured emission nebula,...

  • Art appreciation discussion

    By on January 20, 2016

    Macclesfield Community Artspace are holding an Art Appreciation Discussion on Monday 8th February – between 7.30 and 9.00 pm Patty Callaghan & John Hartshorn will...

  • Wake up Macc . . . latest

    By on January 20, 2016

    Local pressure group Wake up Macclesfield have sent us their latest info sheet. If you want to pursue any of these issues contact: wakeupmacc@gmail.com or log...

  • Brush up on an old skill or even learn a new one!

    By on January 20, 2016

    From talks about Japanese gardens to practical sessions in bee-keeping, there are now over 90 learning activities taking place at Tatton Park throughout 2016. For...

  • Inventive public art project

    By on January 20, 2016

    Graffiti removal at the Waters Green UnderpassMacclesfield residents interested in giving a local grot spot a new facelift are being invited to meet with artists...

  • Bollington Brewery’s Defiance debuts

    By on January 19, 2016

    Bollington Brewery has will be unveiling its new Cask format beer at the Manchester Beer and Cider Festival this week. Developed by head brewer, Simon...

  • The Moscow State Circus is heading for Buxton

    By on January 19, 2016

    Are you ready for somersaults, clowns, double-jointed ladies, high-wire accordion players, gigantic bubbles and lovable buffoons? Then ‘roll up, roll up’ for the world-renowned Moscow...

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

    By on January 19, 2016

    We’ll be running these for a while – just so you know it isn’t just you that has bad ones! Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp...

  • Astronomy picture of the day

    By on January 19, 2016

    Proxima Centauri: The Closest Star  Image Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA Explanation: Does the closest star to our Sun have planets? No one is sure —...

  • Bosley investigation status discussed by MP

    By on January 18, 2016

    Local MP, David Rutley, recently met the Minister responsible for the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), Justin Tomlinson MP, to discuss the on-going joint investigation...

  • Cheshire Police recruiting police officers

    By on January 18, 2016

    Cheshire Police is offering a small window of opportunity to work as a police constable in an exciting and rewarding career. If you want to...