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What do you think about 101?
By Editor on August 25, 2015
The Home Office is asking members of the public to share their views on the national police non-emergency number, 101. The current 101 contract is...
BBC One’s Antiques Roadshow comes to Lyme Park
By Editor on August 25, 2015
Thursday, 10 September, 2015, 9.30am – 4.30pm It’s time to dust off your treasures as BBC One’s Antiques Roadshow comes to Lyme Park. Some of Britain’s leading...
Health Matters – a series of talks at Macclesfield Hospital
By Editor on August 25, 2015
The next talk in the Health Matters programme will be held on Tuesday 8th September 2015 and will be presented by Derrick Siau, Consultant ENT Surgeon and Rhinology Specialist. Mr...
Russian State Ballet – live on-stage in Buxton
By Editor on August 24, 2015
The renowned Russian State Ballet is in town with Verdi’s La Traviata, one of the most popular operas of all time. The production (at Buxton Opera House...
What’s On at Cinemac
By Editor on August 24, 2015
Cinemac Heritage Centre , Roe Street , Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Monday 24 August to Thursday 10 September Our National Theatre Live presentation of Hamlet with Benedict...
Bay Leaf planning application – our response
By Editor on August 24, 2015
We’ve sent this email out to all the Northern Planning committee members – in the hope that common sense prevails and the application is refused....
Celebs and ex-pro football stars join forces to help Bosley
By Editor on August 23, 2015
A host of ex-professional footballers and celebrities will take to the field at Macclesfield Town’s Moss Rose stadium next month to raise money for the...
It’s not just Coare Street that has traffic issues
By Editor on August 23, 2015
The former Mayor of Macclesfield and landlord of The British Flag on Coare Street has hit out at Cheshire East Council for failing to act...
Prestbury’s problems blamed on celebrity residents
By Editor on August 23, 2015
Prestbury is a firm favourite among footballers and soap stars, but the village is far from thriving. And Prestbury residents blame the celebrities for forcing...
Smoke alarms alert occupier to kitchen fire
By Editor on August 23, 2015
Two fire engines from Macclesfield fire station attended a cooker fire in the kitchen of a flat on the ground floor of a building on Percyvale Sreet. Firefighters used...
Sam Sweeney’s Fiddle: Made in the Great War
By Editor on August 22, 2015
Six years ago Sam Sweeney, fiddle player with Bellowhead, bought a violin in Oxford. It had all the appearance of a new instrument but the label inside...
American Bluegrass star heading for Buxton
By Editor on August 22, 2015
Buxton Opera House is offering a musical treat to kick off the August bank holiday. Dolly Parton collaborator, GRAMMY nominated Claire Lynch will be bringing...
Doc (Joe Hawkins) Brown
By Editor on August 22, 2015
Doc Brown star of the hit US show Law and Order is set to bring his seamless mix of hip-hop and stand-up to the Pavilion...
Heaton House Big Weekend
By Editor on August 22, 2015
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‘The Big O’ hits Buxton
By Editor on August 21, 2015
Roy Orbison, the man that brought us Only the Lonely, Crying and Oh, Pretty Woman will be the subject of a live music show which tells the extraordinary story...
Unmarked police bikes will tackle Cheshire speeders
By Editor on August 20, 2015
As part of their summer motorcycle campaign, Operation Caesar, Cheshire police is warning motorists and bikers that they risk receiving heavy penalties if they speed...
Two apprentices join local finance software firm
By Editor on August 20, 2015
A leading local education finance software company has taken on two young apprentices as it continues to expand its operation. HCSS Education, based on Tytherington...
No planning permission, but demolition of the Bay Leaf may already be in hand
By Editor on August 19, 2015
As most people in Bollington will know an application has gone into Cheshire East to demolish the Bay Leaf restaurant (old Waggon & Horses pub)...
Something for everyone at Wilmslow Beer & Wine Festival
By Editor on August 19, 2015
Saturday 26th September is a date to mark in your diary. Lindow Cricket Club will be hosting the Alderley Edge and Wilmslow Beer & Wine...
A sine (sign) of the times?
By Editor on August 18, 2015
Being an ex-typographer I try to make every effort to spell correctly – especially on the website. Curiously, I have a tendency to spot other people’s...