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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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  • Bring your dog to Arley

    Did you know that dogs are welcome at Arley everyday.  As long as your pooch is on a lead they’re welcome to enjoy the gardens...

  • Scam credit card text

    I awoke this morning to find a text message on my phone purporting to be from my bank. “***** Bank has noticed your ***** Bank...

  • Three jailed for false imprisonment

    Three people who held a man against his will in a flat in Congleton have been jailed for more than five years.  The incident started...

  • The country’s biggest 80’s festival is back

    Rewind Festival North, the world’s biggest 80’s festival, is back for 2022 and announced an incredible line-up. Rewind North – Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield- 5th-7th August...

  • Have mower, seeks grass!

    Have a field or two requiring mowing? Due to the growth of Gawsworth Track Livery they are looking for some extra meadow grass mowing ground...

  • Macclesfield artist’s MTV commission

    As a result of her TikTok postings achieving over 5 million views, Macclesfield artist, Charlotte Oxenham, was spotted by MTV who commission her to produce some...

  • Children in tears at Macclesfield match

    A tirade of verbal abuse aimed at staff and volunteers at Macclesfield FC’s match on Saturday resulted in their children leaving the ground in tears....

  • Macclesfield hospital Covid sickness rockets

    Covid-related absences have soared by 400% in a month at Macclesfield District General Hospital. East Cheshire NHS data indicates 160 absences – due either to...

  • Retail park will be good for Macclesfield – LOL!

    *If you didn’t know – LOL means Laugh out Loud! The firm behind the Black Lane/Barrack’s Mill development has defended it – claiming it won’t...

  • Don’t open your car door with the wrong hand!

    Drivers and passengers in the UK have been warned about Highway Code rule changes to how they open their doors. New advice has been put...

  • Deputy Crime Commissioner’s 33% pay rise

    No wonder he’s smiling! We’re guessing you failed to make your thoughts on increasing the police precept element of your council tax – or maybe...

  • Macclesfield Jobcentre opens

    Macclesfield’s new Jobcentre Plus was officially opened by local MP, David Rutley, Minister for Welfare Delivery at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The Jobcentre, on Pickford...

  • Cheshire East to net zero by 2045

    Cheshire East Council has pledged to become a carbon neutral borough by 2045. The council has already committed to both becoming carbon neutral in its...

  • Emergencies only at Macclesfield GP’s

    Park Green Surgery, at Waters Green Medical Centre, has requested its patients to only contact them if they require ‘urgent attention’ Six of Macclesfield’s GP...

  • Arley Hall opening

    Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd January Arley Hall & Gardens, Arley, Northwich CW9 6NA Arley Hall is one of the most interesting and attractive stately...

  • Have your say on cycling and walking

    Cheshire residents are being urged to share their views on proposals to boost cycling and walking in Tytherington and Wilmslow. New active travel schemes are...

  • National Park ranger-led walks

    National Park Rangers are welcoming walkers to a new programme of guided walks. The popular Peak District walks are back and available to book online...

  • Morton Hall seeks new Trustees

    Morton Hall Community Centre, is looking for a new chair-person and additional trustees to help secure its continued place at the heart of local community...

  • B&B café for Chestergate

    A new café, hoping to tap into the lucrative Airbnb market, is to be opened in Macclesfield by Laura Myall. Conversion of the former Lux...

  • de Niese and Spence together on stage

    Friday 18 February 2022, 7.30pm, Buxton Opera House One Night Only, with Danielle de Niese (soprano) and Nicky Spence (tenor), two of our finest and...