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  • Cases of drug resistant gonorrhoea found in Macclesfield

    By on September 19, 2015

    A nationwide alert has been issued following the discovery of a strain of drug-resistant gonorrhoea in Macclesfield . Fifteen cases of the sexually transmitted disease...

  • Proposed re-development of The Bay Leaf in Bollington

    By on September 18, 2015

    You’re hopefully aware, that there’s an open meeting next week – to discuss the demolition of The Bay Leaf restaurant in Bollington, to be replaced by a...

  • ‘Mop Up’ a trade at Little Moreton Hall

    By on September 18, 2015

    If you’ve ever fancied learning a traditional trade, a Mop Fair at Little Moreton Hall could provide an ideal opportunity. Over two days visitors of all ages will...

  • Court appearance for 15 following Operation Impact raids

    By on September 17, 2015

    Fifteen people have appeared in court today (Thursday, September 17) charged with offences connected to Operation Impact. The 15 – all men aged between 18...

  • New SUV for Bentley

    By on September 17, 2015

    Crewe-based Bentley Motors has presented its much-anticipated SUV, Bentayga, to the world. The Bentayga, the luxury car maker’s first ever SUV (on sale next year – with prices starting...

  • Appeal for Bosley Disaster Fund golf day sponsors

    By on September 16, 2015

    Macclesfield-based ingredients distributor, Direct Food Ingredients, is calling for Cheshire businesses to join them as sponsors on a charity golf day the company is holding in...

  • Twenty arrested in dawn raids

    By on September 16, 2015

    This morning (Wednesday, September 16) Cheshire police officers conducted a number of dawn raids, in relation to the supply of drugs, across the county. Part of...

  • Rock out at the Opera House

    By on September 15, 2015

    ‘Totally awesome’ musicians will be taking audiences on a nostalgia packed journey to America and the hot balmy nights of the live music scene in...

  • The Christians and Roachford

    By on September 15, 2015

    The Christians and Roachford are appearing together for a double headline tour this month. The two acts, in Buxton on Friday 25 September, have both...

  • Tennis Club Golf Day a huge success

    By on September 15, 2015

    Macclesfield Tennis Club were blessed with beautiful weather for their Golf Day at The Tytherington Club. Seven teams took part in the competition – won by Ian Worrall’s...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on September 15, 2015

    Cinemac Heritage Centre Roe Street Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Monday 14 to Thursday 24 September Amended schedule Please note...

  • Rogue gardeners in Macclesfield – police appeal for information

    By on September 15, 2015

    Police are appealing for information following an incident of rogue gardeners in Macclesfield. On Friday 4 September, at approximately midday two unknown men went to...

  • Waters Corp – a good neighbour to Quarry Bank

    By on September 14, 2015

    Main image Ciara and Liam Stead A company at the forefront of science innovation has invested in a project that will bring industrial achievements of the...

  • Police issue warning following bogus phone calls

    By on September 13, 2015

    Residents from across Cheshire are being warned to be vigilant following a recent scam involving bogus phone calls which has led to the combined loss...

  • Chris needs my help

    By on September 12, 2015

    I had an email today from Chris Parr, and he appears to be in a terrible fix: Hello, Sorry for any inconvenience, I’m in a terrible...

  • Open meeting to discuss controversial plans to demolish The Bay Leaf

    By on September 12, 2015

    As we have reported on a number of occasions (http://www.ilovemacc.com/2015/07/08/6300/, http://www.ilovemacc.com/2015/07/13/bay-leaf-public-consultation-myth/, http://www.ilovemacc.com/2015/08/17/adolph-wasnt-such-a-bad-man/, http://www.ilovemacc.com/2015/08/24/bay-leaf-planning-application-our-response/) developers are planning to demolish the old and iconic Waggon & Horses pub...

  • Homes, Stones, Walks and Windowsills

    By on September 11, 2015

    Macclesfield based artists have responded to the Barnaby 2016 festival theme ‘Space’ with a clutch of fascinating and imaginative proposals including film, photography and embossings....

  • New contract for Silkmen goalie

    By on September 11, 2015

    Macclesfield Town goalkeeper Shwan Jalal has signed a new contract which will keep him with the National League side until January. Baghdad-born Jalal signed for...

  • Poor summer proves a record-breaker for Manchester Airport

    By on September 11, 2015

    No doubt due to the poor summer weather, a record-breaking total of 2,688,133 people travelled through Manchester Airport in August 2015, making it both the busiest...

  • Cheshire East best for NEETs!

    By on September 10, 2015

    Cheshire East Council has yet again outperformed in the North West – achieving the lowest level of  NEETs in the region. The latest figures (for July) show...