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  • Funding boost for walkers and cycling routes

    By on May 23, 2023

    Cheshire East Council has received a funding boost to develop and promote walking and cycling in the borough. Active Travel England has awarded almost £1.3m to...

  • Anyone for croquet?

    By on May 22, 2023

    One of the most misunderstood sports has a series of free events across England for National Croquet week this May 20 -30th – so get...

  • Fundraiser John wins Pride of Manchester award

    By on May 19, 2023

    A prolific busker from Macclesfield has been honoured for his tireless fundraising for East Cheshire NHS Trust’s charity at the recent Pride of Manchester Awards....

  • Macc Lit & Phil

    By on May 19, 2023

    The last meeting of Macclesfield Lit & Phil’s current season is next Tuesday evening 23rd May starting at 7.30 pm in Macclesfield Library. Freelance archaeologist Nigel...

  • Cheshire East ranger events – June 2023

    By on May 19, 2023

    May is flying along and we are heading quickly towards summer! At a number of our sites in the north of Cheshire East, the Bollin...

  • Macclesfield chosen for biofirm’s base

    By on May 19, 2023

    Above: Paul Holme and Dean Richards of Alderley Analytical Bioanalysis specialist, Alderley Analytical, has relocated to a new site in Macclesfield. The company has moved...

  • Wildboarclough Rose Queen fete and fell race this weekend

    By on May 18, 2023

    Above: The Wildboarclough Rose Queen Fete royal retinue from 2022 Organisers of the Wildboarlough Rose Queen are looking forward to welcoming visitors to the annual...

  • It was 43 years ago today . . .

    By on May 18, 2023

    On the anniversary of Ian Curtis’ death – a tribute by Manuel Sánchez Gómez On 18 May 1980, a day before going on tour to...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on May 17, 2023

    On May 19th, we’re celebrating the official launch of Cinemac Live – The live entertainment side of Cinemac. To do this we’re giving you FREE...

  • Steve Steinman’s Anything for Love – The Meat Loaf story

    By on May 17, 2023

    Saturday 3 June – 7:30pm – Buxton Opera House Following his 2022 sell-out tour the highly acclaimed and No.1 recording artist, Steve Steinman, brings you...

  • Coalition to run Cheshire East Council

    By on May 17, 2023

    As no single party won overall control of Cheshire East Council in the recent local elections Cheshire East Council will be run by a Labour...

  • Cheshire East Council’s #14 Reasons to Foster

    By on May 16, 2023

    Cheshire East Council has launched the first of a series of 14 short films to help boost the number of people coming forward to be...

  • Cheshire Fire & Rescue rural event

    By on May 15, 2023

    Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is inviting people with agricultural and rural premises to a free event to help keep farms, rural businesses and property...

  • The very best of Tommy Cooper

    By on May 13, 2023

    Sun 28 May 2023, 7:30pm – Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton Recapturing his trademark mayhem and misfiring magic. The show includes many of Cooper’s beloved one-liners,...

  • Call for Barnaby volunteers

    By on May 12, 2023

    Barnaby is back, with its first in-person parade since 2018. Once again it will take to the streets of Macclesfield providing a platform for artists,...

  • Appeal for sightings of Macclesfield man

    By on May 12, 2023

    Cheshire Police are appealing to the public for help in tracing a wanted Macclesfield man. Jake Worsley, of Glegg Street, Macclesfield, is wanted in relation...

  • Free Elton John tribute tickets

    By on May 11, 2023

    On May 19th, we’re celebrating the official launch of Cinemac Live – The live entertainment side of Cinemac. To do this we’re giving you FREE...

  • Bank card scam

    By on May 11, 2023

    One of our readers received a new bank card yesterday from their bank. They told us they thought it odd – as their existing card...

  • Love Island Tom quits Macclesfield FC

    By on May 10, 2023

    Just weeks after announcing his split from Love Island girlfriend Samie Eilish, Tom Clare has revealed he’s made the tough decision to quit football. Tom,...

  • Rian is Apprentice of the Year

    By on May 9, 2023

    Above: Andrew Medcraft, Rian Godfrey and Vaughan Blackman Rian Godfrey, from Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield, has been named Apprentice of the Year at the annual Mercedes-Benz...