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  • Council cracks down on benefit cheats

    Cheshire East Council’s crackdown on benefit cheats has led to more than £1m being clawed back and more than 50 people being convicted by courts...

  • Macclesfield Swimathon – sign up now!

    The annual Macclesfield Castle Rotary Swimathon  takes place on Sunday 8th March 2015. This is your opportunity to raise funds for your charity, and Rotary...

  • Police appeal for information following arson incident

    Officers from Wilmslow CID are currently investigating a suspicious fire which occurred at the Lifestyle Fitness Centre, Epsom Avenue in Handforth. At around 2am on...

  • Mayor Janet Jackson launches Community Awards scheme

    Mayor of Macclesfield, Councillor Janet Jackson has launched a new awards scheme for the many unrecognised local folk who contribute to the local community. In...

  • November sees 26% drop in burglaries

    In the build up to Christmas Cheshire Police have been running their ‘Blue Christmas’ campaign working with the residents of Cheshire to reduce the number...

  • Results not rhetoric, pledges Cheshire East Leader

    Pledging a focus on “results not rhetoric”, Cheshire & Warrington Economic Prosperity Board has been set up by Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Warrington Borough Councils...

  • Gold, frankincense and fir for Macclesfield MP

    Local MP, David Rutley, lent a hand with the unveiling of the second annual Christmas Tree Festival in Macclesfield. The Festival, which was organised by Macclesfield...

  • Become a Special Constable

    Would you like to give something back to your local community and develop and learn new skills at the same time? Cheshire Constabulary is recruiting...

  • MP thanks local Posties

    David Rutley MP visited Royal Mail’s Macclesfield delivery office to pass on Christmas wishes and his thanks to local postmen and women at their busiest time of...

  • Council to tackle chuggers in town centre

    Cheshire East is taking steps to manage the behaviour of paid street fundraisers, often referred to as ‘chuggers’ who operate cross the Borough’s towns following...

  • Police renew appeal for information regarding fatal Alderley collision

    Cheshire Police have renewed their appeal for witnesses following a fatal collision in Alderley Edge on Monday 24th November. Sophie Spencer from Macclesfield died after the...

  • David Rutley takes the plunge

    Local MP, David Rutley, plunged in at the deep end during a recent ‘Try Dive’ taster session with East Cheshire Sub-Aqua Club (ECSAC). The ‘Try-Dive’ took...

  • Catch 22 raises awareness of child sexual exploitation

    Child Sexual Exploitation is an issue that has been thrust into the public eye. It’s vital that everyone recognises the signs of Child Sexual Exploitation...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Heritage Centre
, Roe Street
, Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Monday 8 to Thursday 25 DecemberMonday 8 DecemberPaddington (PG) 4.45, 7.00The Imitation Game (12A)  9.00Tuesday 9 DecemberPaddington (PG)...

  • Manchester Northern Classic Bike Show 2015

    The 4th Manchester Bike Show/Northern Classic Bike Show will be returning to EventCity on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March 2015. Since the show was launched in 2012...

  • Scottish police issue appeal

    Police in Scotland have issued a nationwide appeal for information on a man missing from Drumchapel since 10 September 2014. Jonathan Kelly had his licence revoked...

  • Ken Clarke speaks to Conservative Association

    Fresh from his appearance on BBC’s Question Time, the night before, Ken Clarke‎ spoke to members of the Macclesfield Conservative Association Patrons’ Club at their recent...

  • Free parking on Saturdays

    In a bid to support  town centre shopping, Cheshire East Council has announced new free parking after 10.00am on Saturdays 6th, 13th and 20th  December at these...

  • Give the gift of summer . . . this Christmas!

    If you/re are stuck for ideas for Christmas presents this festive season…the Cheshire Show just might have the perfect answer! The Show’s ticket packages make an...

  • Stop & search to be scrutinised by young people

    Young people in Cheshire will have the opportunity to dip sample Cheshire Constabulary’s Stop & Search procedure to ensure that the Constabulary are using their...