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  • Sex offenders in major police bust

    Nearly 40 criminals, wanted for a variety of offences across Cheshire, have been apprehended. Last week’s Operation Untolerated targeted criminals wanted for failing to attend...

  • Summer of Play with The National Trust

    Above: Indoor play hub at Quarry Bank Mill © National Trust Images Annapurna Mellor Enjoy a summer of adventure and imagination with the National Trust’s...

  • Blood Brothers head for Buxton

    Bill Kenwright’s multi-award-winning production of Blood Brothers is heading for Buxton Opera House. Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins separated at birth, who grow up on...

  • Help the Hospice’s bed appeal

    After ten years of constant use, East Cheshire Hospice’s specialist beds and mattresses, need replacing. The beds are no longer as safe and comfortable as...

  • Have you seen Denise Atkinson?

    Macclesfield police are appealing for help in tracing a wanted woman. Denise Atkinson is wanted in connection to harassment and assault offences. Atkinson, 37, is...

  • Macclesfield FC 0 Mansfield Town FC 2

    Macclesfield FC manager, John Rooney’s reaction to the match against Mansfield Town. Goals from Dom Dwyer and Rhys Oates gave Mansfield a 2-0 win at...

  • Rainow Church Fete

    Above: Rainow Rose Queen elect Lily The vicar of Rainow’s prayers for good weather were answered today (12th July). The annual Rainow Church Fete saw...

  • Bath time for the Macclesfield ensemble

    King Edward Musical Society’s (KEMS) Macclesfield Contemporary Ensemble is heading Buxton to take part in the Buxton Festival Fringe. The Ensemble will play  programme for...

  • Macclesfield men charged with burglary

    Macclesfield Proactive CID officers have charged two local men with car and key burglary. The offence took place in Disley on 5th July. Thomas Wood,...

  • Catch-up with Silkmen’s new manager

    Image ⓒ Silkmen TV Silkmen TV caught up with the Silkmen’s new manager, John Rooney. John gives his thoughts on Saturday’s pre-season opener against Mansfield...

  • Green light for Middlewich bypass

    Cheshire East Council has received approval and funding from the Government for the Middlewich Eastern Bypass. Unfortunately, the decision arrived too late for construction of...

  • Prestbury garden open this weekend

    The National Garden Scheme invites you to explore some of the UK’s most enchanting private gardens, open specially to support vital nursing and health charities. Whether...

  • Macclesfield Canal reopens to boats

    The major £350k project to repair and reopen the Macclesfield Canal, near Bosley Locks, has been completed. Following a breach in March, a 400m-long metal...

  • Rockin’ Jochen!

    One of Macclesfield Hospital’s consultants will be taking to the stage this September – raising funds for East Cheshire NHS Charity. Jochen Fischer, a Consultant...

  • Do you know this man?

    Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to following an attempted robbery at a bakery in Handforth. At 4.24...

  • Proudly Made: a queer maker’s market

    Macclesfield Queer Collective launches its first queer maker’s craft, art and food market this weekend. Saturday, 12th July at Townley Street Church Hall, 2-5 pm...

  • It’s a scam, scam, scam

    This email scammer couldn’t even be bothered to use the Royal Mail logo. Curiously, hovering a cursor over the ‘Renew now’ box, (in the original...

  • The Beauty of Being Herd

    Fringe favourite, The Beauty of Being Herd, brings its sheepish charm to Buxton Fringe Original smash-hit, The Beauty of Being Herd has been hitting the road...

  • MaccPride 2025

    MaccPrider’s weren’t about to let a little rain dampen the day. Sadly, the damp weather put paid to the expected crowds but the many MaccPriders...

  • Chester Zoo’s dinosaur bird’s call

    Keepers and scientists at Chester Zoo have recorded an unusual bird call, an infrasonic sound which could help safeguard an entire species.  This week, episode...