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  • Bosley – National Indoor Tug of War Champions

    By on December 6, 2021

    Bosley Tug of War Club recently took part at the Tug of War Association National Tug of War Championships and won a gold medal in...

  • Peak Park C.O. step down to take role at Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

    By on December 6, 2021

    Sarah Fowler, chief executive at the Peak District National Park Authority is to leave her role at the Authority after seven years to take up...

  • The Covid Omicron variant

    By on December 6, 2021

    Directors of Public Health in Cheshire and Merseyside’s nine local council areas – Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens,...

  • County lines to pay back £23,000

    By on December 2, 2021

    Two members of a county lines gang are ordered to forfeit almost £23,000 of their ill-gotten gains. Zakaira Ahmed, of Millennium Road in Toxteth, Liverpool...

  • RHS Tatton 2022

    By on December 2, 2021

    The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Tatton show will be held next year on 20-24 July. As in previous years, the world class show will be...

  • Wilmslow watch-thieves sought

    By on December 1, 2021

    Police are appealing for witnesses after a man had his watch stolen on the forecourt of a Ferrari garage in Wilmslow Road, Handforth. Two men...

  • Primary schools spelling bee

    By on December 1, 2021

    The Macclesfield Academy recently hosted a spelling bee competition for Year 5 students from primary schools across the area. After several knockout rounds Isla from...

  • Firefighter recruitment

    By on November 30, 2021

    Changing lives…saving lives, every day is different for a firefighter If you’re passionate about changing lives in your community, and want to contribute to saving...

  • Congleton convenience store robbery

    By on November 30, 2021

    Latest: A 36-year-old man from Congleton was arrested and has since been released on conditional bail. A second man aged 24 from Liverpool has also...

  • Give the gift of history this Christmas

    By on November 30, 2021

    The Peak District National Park Foundation’s The Big Give Christmas Challenge is now live and you can help uncover the secrets of one of the...

  • Gun surrender follows change in legislation

    By on November 29, 2021

    Monday 29 November marks the start of a week-long gun surrender in Cheshire. The surrender follows a change in the law, making it illegal to...

  • Last chance to approve or decline Police precept increase

    By on November 29, 2021

    Residents across Cheshire have seven more days to share their views on an increase in the costs of policing in their community. It’s been three...

  • Brandon joins The Silkmen

    By on November 28, 2021

    The Silkmen secured the services of 19-year-old forward Brandon Lonsdale yesterday, as he agreed a short-term deal that initially spans until January 3rd. Share this......

  • Top Cheshire cop taking flak again

    By on November 27, 2021

    A top Cheshire police officer has been criticised for posting a ‘ridiculous’ video on Twitter highlighting ‘International Pronouns Day’. Deputy chief constable, Julie Cooke, told her...

  • Ex-Purple Gang Joe Might Make a Picture

    By on November 26, 2021

    Ex-Purple Gang (notorious for being banned by the BBC), ex-Poynton councillor and artist, once of this parish, will be displaying some of his artworks in...

  • Macclesfield auction house burgled

    By on November 26, 2021

    Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage following a burglary at Adam Partridge auction house in Macclesfield. In the early morning of Tuesday...

  • Seven arrested in dawn raids

    By on November 25, 2021

    Dawn raids in Macclesfield and Merseyside, as part of an operation targeting suspected county lines organised crime, resulted in seven arrests being made. The arrested...

  • Mum’s wedding ring motivates hikers

    By on November 25, 2021

    The treasured possession of her late mum’s wedding ring, was a poignant reminder of Madeline, who organised walks for fellow day care patients in the...

  • ‘Wish for you the world’ fostering campaign

    By on November 25, 2021

    Cheshire East Council has launched a campaign to help recruit much needed foster carers.  With more than 520 children and young people in the care...

  • Cheshire East budget – have your say

    By on November 25, 2021

    Cheshire East Council is asking residents for views on the council’s budget for the next financial year – an increase of 2.9%. Increased demand for...