Welcome to I Love Macc



ilovemacc is the one-stop news, information and business website for Macclesfield and the ‘golden triangle’ of Prestbury, Alderley and Wilmslow.

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Granville Sellars
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  • Step out to help Francis House Children’s Hospice

    Hikers are being invited to tackle three of the highest peaks in Cheshire by taking on a walking challenge through the spectacular Macclesfield countryside. The...

  • Council facing £319,370 bill for report

    Cheshire East Council has received notification of the external auditor’s proposed fee for the public interest report, on the impact of the council’s culture and...

  • New borough mayor and deputy mayor

    Cheshire East Council has elected a new mayor for the borough. Councillor Rod Fletcher, who represents Alsager, was handed the chain of office by outgoing...

  • In the Night Garden… Live!

    Buxton Opera House – Wednesday 21–Thursday 22 June 2023 Now in its 14th year, In the Night Garden Live is one of the UK’s favourite...

  • Bodycote seeks new Chief Executive

    Stephen Harris is to retire as chief executive of Bodycote after 15 years of strong growth and international expansion. Headquartered in Macclesfield, Bodycote is the...

  • Tyres of Hurdsfield vehicles slashed

    Cheshire Police are appealing for information in relation to incidents of malicious vehicle damage.  A number of vehicles on the Hurdsfield estate, in Macclesfield, have...

  • The Royal Cheshire County Show 2023

    A wonderful celebration of the Cheshire countryside, agriculture, food and family fun, The Royal Cheshire County Show is celebrating its 185th year in 2023. Discounted...

  • Rural villages ‘cut off’ after bus services slashed

    Village residents near Macclesfield have said they are feeling “cut off” from local towns and villages after bus services were reduced. Bus operator Arriva closed...

  • Old Macc 20

    Old Macc was published many years ago by local historian and ex-editor of the Macclesfield Express, Doug Pickford. Doug has kindly given ilovemacc permission to reproduce...

  • Esso EG sold to ASDA

    EG Group, which counts the Esso filling station on Churchill Way, Macclesfield, amongst it’s 5,500 sites has sold nearly all of its UK assets to Asda...

  • Barnaby Festival

    In a new Light Barnaby Festival is all about celebrating the creativity of Macclesfield. Through Barnaby Platform we want to highlight the incredible events and...

  • What made Macclesfield FC successful?

    Episode #1 Robbie Savage tells it as it is. Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Email Reddit Tumblr

  • Macclesfield Barnaby parade 2023

    On Saturday 17th June 2023, Macclesfield will host the Barnaby Festival Parade welcoming around 800 parade participants with many more visitors lining the parade route....

  • Geronimo Festival 2023 postponed 

    The Geronimo Family Festival, due to be held at Arley this year on 26th – 29th May 2023, has been postponed.  Please do not arrive...

  • Old Macc 19

    Old Macc was published many years ago by local historian and ex-editor of the Macclesfield Express, Doug Pickford. Doug has kindly given ilovemacc permission to reproduce...

  • Drugs seizure at Macclesfield rail station

    Heroin, crack cocaine and ketamine have been seized in a joint police operation at Macclesfield railway station. British Transport Police working alongside Cheshire Police carried...

  • Beware bloodthirsty Buxton plant

    In preparation for Buxton Opera House’s community production of Little Shop of Horrors, a strange, botanical creature has appeared outside the theatre! Following the success...

  • Plant a tree for a loved one

    Dame Judi Dench calls on people to celebrate their lost loved ones by planting a tree with the National Trust to mark Celebration Day This...

  • Park Lane School are top class 

    Park Lane School have taken the top prize in a Town Council Coronation competition. In the run up to the Coronation of King Charles and...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Our next Cinemac Live event is: Rule The World – The UK’s No.1 Take That tribute! You can book tickets for this at: www.cinemaclive.co.uk Our...