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  • Splash of Pink breast cancer ball

    Local businesses and the community joined up to splash out in support of Macclesfield Hospital. On Saturday 23rd September, Gena Moors, a former patient of...

  • Bollington tip to close?

    In a bid to balance its budget, Cheshire East Council is set to consult residents on proposals which could see the closure of up to...

  • New woodland expansion for Delamere Forest

    Forestry England is creating a new 40-hectare woodland which will join on to Delamere Forest in Cheshire and provide more space for people to enjoy,...

  • Cannabis farm uncovered on Snape Road, Macclesfield

    Police have arrested two men and recovered a quantity of cannabis thanks to work by the local neighbourhood policing team. At around 5.40 am on Tuesday...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Our new film this Friday is The Great Escaper! It’s Michael Kane’s last film and is about a World War II veteran that sneaks out...

  • Emirates FA Cup Highlights: Macclesfield FC 2 – Warrington Rylands 1

    A stunning winner from John Rooney plus a first half Alex Curran strike helped The Silkmen reach the Fourth Qualifying Round of The FA Cup...

  • Frightening costs of running a football club

    Director of football operations at Macclesfield FC, Robbie Savage, talks about the astronomical costs of running a football club today. The costs of running a...

  • Pott Shrigley get a taste of Victorian life

    Children from Pott Shrigley Church School’s Class 2 enjoyed a hands-on day at The National Trust’s Quarry Bank Mill this week. The trip included a...

  • Cheshire Rural Touring Arts

    Cheshire Rural Touring Arts (CRTA) has released its autumn artistic programme – and there’s plenty to see in the borough this season. Performances can be...

  • Severe disruption expected at Macclesfield District General Hospital

    Unions have announced that junior doctors and consultants in England will continue to take joint strike action at the start of October. The 72-hour strike...

  • Kinaxia acquires counterpart

    Macclesfield-based logistics firm Kinaxia Logistics has acquired the business and assets of Nelson Distribution. Nelson’s parent firm, KNP Logistics Group, based in Belper, Derbyshire, had...

  • Ollier Photography partners with NHS charity

    Macclesfield based photography firm Ollier Photography has partnered with East Cheshire NHS Charity. They’re offering professional shoots with a 10 x 8 size print for...

  • Primary Schools Christmas Card Competition

    Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has launched a competition asking local primary school children to design a festive image for him to use on his...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    The Heritage Centre Roe Street, Macclesfield, SK116UT Monday 25th & Tuesday 26th The EXPEND4BLES (15) 1h 45m – 17:30, 20:00 Wednesday 27th The EXPEND4BLES (15)...

  • Voices from the Peak

    Image: Mark Gwynne Jones by Dave Sturt Mark Gwynne Jones is set to release three new audio chapters of his popular series Voices from the Peak....

  • Macclesfield FC 2-0 Stafford Rangers – highlights

    Second-half goals from Tom Peers and Alex Curran helped The Silkmen take all three points at home to Stafford Rangers. Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter...

  • Ranger events – October 2023

    There’s a chill in the air and woodlands are transitioning from green to autumnal oranges and browns across the Cheshire East countryside sites. As we...

  • Text messaging reduces patient waiting times

    In a bid to reduce waiting times, East Cheshire NHS Trust is using SMS text messages to contact patients waiting for treatment. Patients will receive a...

  • Car Parking charges increase?

    Cheshire East Council are consulting residents on “changes to the borough’s parking arrangements, which aim to improve fairness and consistency across its towns.” The Statutory...

  • Cheshire East budget deficit of £12.8m?

    Cheshire East Council is set to report financial pressures of £12.8m against its 2023/24 budget. Savings have already been identified to reduce this from £26.6m....