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Scrap dealers warned to keep lookout for lead stolen from church roof
By Editor on June 1, 2015
Officers are appealing for information from the public and asking anyone handling scrap to be on the lookout for a quantity of lead which may...
Crackdown on drink and drug driving
By Editor on June 1, 2015
As the summer season approaches Cheshire Constabulary’s Roads Policing unit are reminding road users about the dangers of drink and drug driving. The warning comes...
Have some creative fun at a Textile Workshop
By Editor on June 1, 2015
Two textile artists are inviting people to join them for a day of creativity and exploration of textile techniques. Amanda McCormick explores surface pattern and...
Don’t forget it’s Treacle today
By Editor on May 31, 2015
It may be damp out there, but that shouldn’t put Macc folk off their treacle – the Treacle Market that is. Runs all day ’til around...
Macclesfield tourist assaulted by monkeys in Gib
By Editor on May 31, 2015
A Macclesfield woman, on holiday in Gibraltar, claims to have been ‘sexually assaulted’ by the apes. Melissa Hart, 23, travelled to the rock on a day trip...
New ‘Hobbies’ at Historic Hall
By Editor on May 29, 2015
Little Moreton Hall: 10 Jun-14 Jun & 17 Jun- 21 Jun Hobby horses, puppets of St. George and the Dragon, flags, banners, paper flowers, wreaths...
Every Lidl helps!
By Editor on May 29, 2015
Budget supermarket, Lidl, are holding an exhibition outlining designs for its proposed new town centre foodstore. The developers are seeking community feedback on a store...
Health Matters – Don’t mention the ‘H’ word
By Editor on May 28, 2015
The next talk in the Health Matters programme will be held on Tuesday 9th June 2015 and is entitled: Don’t mention the ‘H’ word – exploding the myths...
Midsummer Pop Up Parade
By Editor on May 28, 2015
Market Place/Town Hall Saturday 20 June – 10:00am – 2:00pm From the people that organise Macclesfield’s Barnaby Parade – a one off special for 2015: A...
Babygrow Appeal is SAS Daniels LLP’s charity of the year
By Editor on May 27, 2015
Macclesfield law firm SAS Daniel has announced that the Countess of Chester Hospital Babygrow Appeal is its new charity of the year. The charity is looking to...
Is your bobby a WOWser?
By Editor on May 27, 2015
Do you know someone who works for Cheshire Constabulary that you think is outstanding, someone who in your opinion has gone above and beyond what...
Macclesfield-based Car Loans 4U goes for a rebrand
By Editor on May 27, 2015
Car Loan 4U is kicking off a £15m rebrand campaign today to relaunch as Zuto. The Macclesfield-based company recently took occupancy of space in the...
Police release efit after attempted robbery on Macclesfield canal towpath
By Editor on May 26, 2015
Police have released an efit of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an attempted robbery on the towpath of the...
Macclesfield silk makes historic return to the town
By Editor on May 26, 2015
Macclesfield-made silk, the textile on which the town’s fortune was founded, is once again on sale in local shops. Grosvenor Shopping Centre menswear store John...
Inaugural meeting of Macclesfield Parish Council
By Editor on May 22, 2015
The inaugural meeting of Macclesfield Parish Council went ahead as planned last night (21st May), with the same elected representatives, after a voting blunder was corrected. Conservative...
National Trust gardens will open weekday evenings
By Editor on May 21, 2015
26 May – 24 July 2015 (selected dates) – National Trust gardens in Cheshire The National Trust is opening its garden gates across Cheshire for...
Cheshire East Commercial Property Review 2015
By Editor on May 20, 2015
Over 100 of the region’s top professionals and investors are expected to attend the launch of Cheshire East Council’s Commercial Property Review 2015. The breakfast...
Police advice is not to get into a taxi – if it’s not clearly marked!
By Editor on May 19, 2015
Police are reminding people not to get into cars that aren’t clearly marked as taxis after an 18-year-old woman was assaulted in Wilmslow. Police are...
Town centre regeneration at the top of MP’s to do list
By Editor on May 19, 2015
Local MP, David Rutley, put the spotlight on the importance of regenerating Macclesfield town centre by holding one of his first meetings following the election...
Rob Wilson’s Annual Open Studio
By Editor on May 19, 2015
Rob Wilson will again be opening up his studio to visitors this Bank Holiday weekend. Rob will be unveiling his very latest pieces – created...