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  • Hurdsfield recycling plans rubbished

    Plans for a waste recycling facility off Withyfold Drive have been rejected due to concerns over the impact of HGV’s on local residential areas.  ...

  • Yet another scam to watch out for

    It looks pretty authentic – but as I’m not a Santander customer it was obviously a scam. If you take the time to hover your...

  • Glamping planned at Mottram Hall

    Mottram Hall country hotel wants to offer glamping accommodation and has applied to Cheshire East Council for listed building consent for the tents between May...

  • What’s on at Arley Hall

    AUGUST Thursday 19th Walled Garden Theatre – Macbeth This event is now sold out. Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd Hall Open Entry to the Hall...

  • Calamine Street factory was a cannabis farm

    The Calamine Street warehouse, which was destroyed by fire in age early hours of 17 August, was found to be a cannabis factory Police are...

  • Bridgend Centre is Bridging Social Isolation

    Building bridges to tackle social isolation is seen as critical for the Bollington-based Bridgend Centre, particularly as we emerge from coronavirus restrictions.  Centre Manager, Rebecca...

  • Armed robbery in Congleton

    Image: @mistergrist Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following an armed robbery, at around 4.45 pm on Monday 16 August, at Holland...

  • Consultation on flood management

    Cheshire East Council has launched a consultation so residents, developers, and town and parish councils can comment on a proposed guide for managing flood risk...

  • Extra funding for domestic abuse programme

    The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC), has secured £538,100 from the Government’s Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Fund to help provide services in the county...

  • Sammy’s tribute to Maggoty Johnson

    Local thespian Sammy Wells, who from an early age has been performing all around Cheshire, has learnt the importance of theatre, in every shape and form...

  • I’ve been ‘penetrated’ by a winged horse!

    Yet another scam. This time the emailer tells me I’ve been ‘penetrated’ – apparently by a winged horse – ooh painful! Then again I’m also...

  • Joy’s first novel – ‘Morgan’

    Former Cheshire Poet Laureate, Joy Winkler, has published her first novel ‘Morgan’ – to be launched at the Button Warehouse, Stanley Street, on August 19...

  • PCC in Youth Commission hot seat

    12th August marked International Youth Day and to celebrate Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer was placed in the hot seat as he...

  • The Christie at Macclesfield on track for November completion

    Construction work is nearing completion on the cancer care centre, The Christie at Macclesfield, which is aiming to welcome its first patient for treatment in...

  • Nature’s gift of wellbeing

    At BBC Gardeners’ World Live Special Edition, 26 – 29 August 2021 Wellbeing will be placed centre stage at BBC Gardeners’ World Live Special Edition...

  • Scouts Are #Goodforyou

    The Scouts’ #Goodforyou campaign is designed to recruit new volunteers to help young people reconnect with their peers, support their wellbeing and build skills for...

  • Bike Night at The Cat

    For more bike and auto events – check out or WHAT’S ON columns above. Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Email Reddit Tumblr

  • King’s School teacher to coach British Paralympics team

    Above: Lauren Jocelyn, Head of Swimming at The King’s School in Macclesfield. (Image: Lauren Jocelyn) Former head coach of the Scottish Borders Elite swimming team,...

  • Drop-in Coronavirus test centre

    If you want a Covid test there’s a Drop-in centre outside Macclesfield Town Hall for the next two weeks. If you would like testing, just...

  • Chelford’s Olympian is Tokyo flagbearer

    Chelford’s very own greatest ever female Olympian was chosen as the flag bearer for Team GB at the Olympic closing ceremony. Laura Kenny became Great...