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  • 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...

  • Police issue warning following spate of burglaries across Cheshire

    By on September 10, 2015

    Police are urging owners of licensed premises to be vigilant following a spate of burglaries at pubs in Northwich, Tarporley and Holmes Chapel. The four...

  • The Roe-naissance Project – Christ Church open weekend

    By on September 8, 2015

    Christ Church will be open this weekend for the national Heritage Open Days programme. As well as a chance to see Macclesfield’s Georgian gem and...

  • For rural business, Cheshire is best

    By on September 8, 2015

    Cheshire has been named the best county in the country to set up a rural business. The finding emerged from a new study by the...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on September 7, 2015

    Cinemac Heritage Centre Roe Street Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Tuesday 8 September to Thursday 24 September James Bond returns in Spectre on Monday...

  • Barnaby 2016 – Live Events open call

    By on September 7, 2015

    Barnaby is calling for ‘Live Event’ proposals on the theme ‘Space’ to be part of the 2016 festival taking place in Macclesfield town centre from...

  • Talent show gives ROAR the X-factor

    By on September 7, 2015

    Member of Parliament for Macclesfield, David Rutley, took on the role of Simon Cowell, when he participated as a judge on a panel for a...

  • Sounds of the times at Quarry Bank Mill

    By on September 7, 2015

    Image above: Manchester-based artists Elizabeth Atherton and Laura Blake Noise was a big part of apprentice life at Quarry Bank Mill. For at least 12 hours...

  • Leo Sayer – Restless Years Tour – 2015

    By on September 7, 2015

    Grammy award-winning, international chart-topping, British music legend Leo Sayer is performing throughout the UK this autumn, showcasing his latest album Restless Years. Known the world over...

  • 50s music celebrated

    By on September 7, 2015

    This month in Buxton, fans of the 50s can step back in time for two concerts featuring music from that era. Celebrating its 20th Anniversary,...

  • ‘I say, have you heard, there’s a 2 for 1 sale!’

    By on September 7, 2015

    Buxton Opera House is celebrating the Aviva Tour of Britain passing through Buxton on Friday by offering customers ‘2 for 1’ on selected shows.  A...

  • Milk tops farming agenda

    By on September 7, 2015

    Concerns about the price being paid for milk to dairy farmers was the key point of discussion for Member of Parliament for Macclesfield, David Rutley,...

  • Huge crowd at Moss Rose for charity match

    By on September 7, 2015

    A crowd of 2,500 ensured a tremendous atmosphere at the Bosley Disaster Charity Match, at the Moss Rose, yesterday. The charity football match, which raised...

  • Ken Nicol, live on stage in Gawsworth

    By on September 7, 2015

    Ex Steeley Span guitarist, Ken Nicol, will by playing live, on stage, at the new Scout Hut, Church Lane, Gawsworth on Saturday 3rd October at...