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  • RHS Tatton off to a flying start

    By on July 20, 2022

    The first day of the RHS Tatton Show brought in thousands of visitors – anxious to explore the world of horticulture in 2022. By 10.00...

  • Elaf restaurant trashed

    By on July 20, 2022

    Photo: courtesy Gary Braid Photography Elaf Lebanese restaurant has suffered extensive damage. The attack on its Jordangate premises, left several windows smashed and graffiti (since...

  • That’ll be the Day

    By on July 18, 2022

    Tue 20 Sep 2022, 7:30 pm Buxton Opera House Following the huge success of the 35th Anniversary Tour, That’ll Be The Day is back on the road...

  • Bosley mill tragedy 12th anniversary

    By on July 17, 2022

    Above: Derek William Barks, Derek Moore, Jason Shingler and Dorothy Bailey died in the 2015 explosion Twelve years ago a huge blast rocked the village...

  • Old Macc 16

    By on July 15, 2022

    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...

  • Peak District project will put down roots

    By on July 15, 2022

    The Peak District National Park Authority and the Woodland Trust have agreed a landmark collaboration to help increase native woodland in the National Park. The...

  • The War of the Worlds

    By on July 14, 2022

    Arley Hall, CW9 6NA – 20th July The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons invade the stage in this funny yet faithful open-air adaptation of H G Wells sci-fi...

  • North West gardens open next week

    By on July 14, 2022

    Above: Laskey Farm, Laskey Lane, Thelwall, Warrington WA4 2TF There are hundreds of gorgeous gardens to visit in the week ahead with the National Gardens...

  • Ruth is the Batonbearer

    By on July 13, 2022

    Local charity worker, Ruth Williams, has been nominated by Sport Relief and selected to be a Batonbearer in the prestigious Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay.  Ruth Williams, 42,...

  • RHS Tatton Park opens next week

    By on July 12, 2022

    RHS Flower Show Tatton Park opens its gates next week. The show will be bringing inspiration for grow-your-own and planet-friendly gardening, alongside hands-on family activities,...

  • Kinaxia’s aid for Ukraine

    By on July 12, 2022

    Kinaxia Logistics has delivered 10 tonnes of aid to Ukrainian refugees. The aid was delivered to Poland, following an appeal for clothing, baby supplies, toiletries...

  • BT email scam

    By on July 12, 2022

    The scammer behind this email scam is evidently clueless. The email requests the recipient ‘updates their security settings’ by using a hotlink. Unfortunately, the dummy...

  • Macclesfield FC vs Morecambe

    By on July 11, 2022

    Highlights from last weekend’s match between The Silkmen and The Shrimps The Silkmen continued their unbeaten pre-season run, with a 2 – 2 draw against...

  • Macclesfield Pride 2022

    By on July 9, 2022

    The sun shone on Macclesfield’s Pride 2022 parade. Maybe not so many folk in attendance as in previous years but the enthusiasm of those taking...

  • First year financial loss for The Silkmen

    By on July 9, 2022

    Macclesfield FC recorded a financial loss of £349,000 at the end of their first full year of trading. The club, which last season secured promotion to...

  • Gypsy: A Musical Fable at Buxton Opera House

    By on July 7, 2022

    Curtain Up, Light the Lights – first night. If it’s been a while since you went to the theatre to see a musical, or maybe...

  • North West gardens open next week

    By on July 7, 2022

    Above: Rowley House, Forty Acre Lane, Kermincham, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, CW4 8DX There are hundreds of gorgeous gardens to visit in the week ahead with...

  • Vaccination service nominated for award

    By on July 6, 2022

    The Cheshire East roving vaccination service has been nominated for an NHS Parliamentary award, by local MP, David Rutley. This follows on from the fantastic...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on July 5, 2022

    Cinemac Listings Friday 8th July to Thursday 21st July Elvis hasn’t left the building… yet. The King will be on screen for another week due...

  • Local Freemasons support Eye Society

    By on July 1, 2022

    East Cheshire Eye Society have receive a donation of £870 from Macclesfield freemasonry lodge – The Old Castle Masonic Lodge.  The money was raised at the...