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  • An opportunity for artists and artisans

    By on March 7, 2022

    Image: Birches Glossop Road by Cath Dunn Peak District Artisans are throwing their doors open to new talent. The group wants to recruit more members...

  • Fifth for Fitzpatrick in Beijing

    By on March 6, 2022

    Macclesfield’s Menna Fitzpatrick says she finally banished her downhill demons after battling to a gutsy fifth-place finish on day one of the Winter Paralympic Games....

  • Old Macc 12

    By on March 5, 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...

  • Is it war profiteering?

    By on March 4, 2022

    Profiting from war is an appalling practice but isn’t new. However the Esso garage on Churchill Way in Macclesfield appears to be plumbing new depths...

  • A right Royal day out in Cheshire

    By on March 3, 2022

    The Royal Cheshire County Show will be back in the summer of 2022 – bigger and better than ever. This year’s show will feature TV...

  •  Fellowship for Andrew

    By on March 3, 2022

    Local pharmacist, Andrew Hodgson, owner of Andrews Pharmacy in Macclesfield, has been appointed a Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. This is in recognition of...

  • Witness to Cedar Grove assault sought

    By on March 3, 2022

    Police are appealing for a man who intervened in an assault to get in touch. At around 7.00 am, on Wednesday 2 March, a woman...

  • Buxton Opera House Russian State Ballet cancelled

    By on March 3, 2022

    Later this month, Buxton Opera House was due to welcome the Russian State Opera for a performance of ‘Aida’. Whilst the Russian State Opera is...

  • Oasis’ “Definitely Maybe” helps the Hospice

    By on March 3, 2022

    Above: left to right: Joe Corrigan, Neil Bromley with the platinum disc and Carl Lamptey Oasis’ Noel Gallagher hit platinum for East Cheshire Hospice when...

  • Help find the stolen caravan

    By on March 2, 2022

    If you’ve been offered, or have seen a caravan like this, Cheshire Police would appreciate a call. Officers from the Cheshire Constabulary Rural Crime Team...

  • Innovation fund to boost net zero in Macclesfield

    By on March 2, 2022

    Eco-I North West will match fund capital investment for new products, processes and services A new £400k green innovation fund has been launched to help...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on March 2, 2022

    The Batman is on screen from Friday! It’s got 91% on Rotten Tomatoes as well as a range of 4 & 5 star reviews from...

  • Tree planted for Macclesfield NHS

    By on March 2, 2022

    Macclesfield Town Council have planted a tree to thank the staff of East Cheshire NHS for their efforts during the Covid-19 crisis. The tree, planted...

  • Concert for Ukraine

    By on March 1, 2022

    St Michael’s and All Angels, Market Place, Macclesfield, will be hosting a Concert for Ukraine on Friday 11th March at 1.15 pm The concert will...

  • Mental health crisis cafes

    By on February 28, 2022

    People across Cheshire East are set to benefit from two new mental health crisis cafes. The cafes which are opening today (Monday 28 February) in Crewe...

  • Charles River boosts Alderley Science Park

    By on February 26, 2022

    Cell and gene therapy solution provider, Charles River (C.R.), is expanding its operations to Alderley Park and creating 50 new jobs. The expansion will enable...

  • Alex will run for The Christie

    By on February 26, 2022

    A Macclesfield scientist is taking on the gruelling challenge of the Manchester Marathon to raise funds for The Christie charity’s Macclesfield appeal in memory of...

  • MP calls for Danes Moss planning review

    By on February 25, 2022

    Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, has joined local campaigners in expressing strong concerns about the impact latest development plans would have on the extensive peatland at...

  • Concerns raised over Danes Moss plan

    By on February 24, 2022

    Campaigners have raised concerns about plans to build almost 1,000 new homes on peatland in Cheshire. Plans for the site, known as the South Macclesfield...

  • Macclesfield to pay more for gritting?

    By on February 24, 2022

    Cheshire East Council could consider a potential “top-up scheme” with parish councils paying for extra gritting. It comes after the authority removed 143 miles (230...