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  • Jen brings Christmas to the Peak District

    Above: Jen and faithful rescue dog companion, Cookie Adventurous Derbyshire travel writer and chair of charity the Peak District National Park Foundation, Jen Lowthrop recently...

  • Macclesfield Emergency Department recruitment event

    East Cheshire NHS Trust is hosting a recruitment event at Macclesfield District General Hospital on Tuesday 12th December. The event will showcase the nursing roles...

  • EVRI non-delivery scam

    When the following image pops into your email box there’s a chance you may be taken in. However, hover your cursor over the email senders...

  • Double trouble chimneys not on

    Cheshire East council has deferred a planning application for two chimney stacks on Tytherington Business Park More than 100 residents had objected to the application...

  • Have you seen this man?

    Police are appealing to the public to help trace a wanted man. Brandon Gibbons is wanted in connection to an assault. The 19-year-old is also...

  • Appeal for foster carers

    Cheshire East Council has launched its Christmas campaign to recruit much needed foster carers. The festive appeal centres around a one-minute film called ‘Wish for...

  • Treble Gold for Bosley Tug of War

    On Saturday 2 December, Bosley Tug of War Club took part in the 2023 Tug of War Association national indoor championships in Bakewell. Despite having...

  • Improvements for Macclesfield Railway Station

    Following news that railway station ticket offices will not close, Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, met up with senior members of Avanti West Coast to discuss...

  • Rambling on

    A beautiful crisp sunny day for a walk led by Brian. From Racecourse Road, through Lindow Common and on to the Bollin Valley Way. We...

  • Continuing progress at Park Lane School

    Above: David met with Headteacher, Lorraine Warmer, Deputy Head, Emma Shaw and Tandy Palmes, Chair of Governors.  Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, recently visited Park Lane...

  • Halifax to close its Chestergate branch

    The Chestergate branch of Halifax branch is to close next year. Lloyds Banking Group, which owns Halifax Bank, is closing 45 branches across the country...

  • Cold Weather Payments for Macclesfield folk

    The current cold spell has triggered the Government’s Cold Weather Payment scheme as some areas across the country have seen temperatures dip below freezing Cold...

  • Award for hospital receptionist Casey

    A member of staff at East Cheshire NHS Trust Emergency Department has been recognised with an award after their quick thinking contributed to saving the life of...

  • Athey Street housing plans

    Plans to convert Marburae House on Athey Street into flats have been recommended for approval, despite fire safety and parking concerns. Cheshire East’s northern planning committee turned...

  • Cara Dillon – Upon a Winter’s Night!

    Thursday 14 Dec 2023, 7:30 pm – Buxton Pavilion Arts Centre Cara Dillon, possessed of one of the most celebrated folk voices to have come out...

  • Arighi Bianchi’s festive line-up

    Macclesfield’s most famous store, Arighi Bianchi, is planning to make 2023 the most magical Christmas ever at its Silk Road store. The festive line-up includes...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Friday December 1st Napoleon (15) 2h 40m – 12:30, 16:00, 19:30 Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd Andre Rieu’s White Christmas (PG) – 13:00 Napoleon (15)...

  • Tytherington chimney plans opposed

    Despite objections from over 100 residents, Cheshire East planners have recommended approval for a proposal for two chimney stacks at Tytherington Business Park. Orbit Investments...

  • Women in Rock

    Sun 11 Feb 2024, 7:30pm – Buxton Opera House The ultimate celebration of the world’s greatest female anthems. Since 2016, Women In Rock have been...

  • Yet more of your money goes to Crewe

    Macclesfield folk will be pleased to hear that yet more of their hard-earned, paid into Cheshire East’s coffers, will be going into the pot to...