• The demise of the UK appears to have been greatly exaggerated

    Despite predictions of World War III, the economy crashing, an emergency budget with swathing tax increases, higher mortgages, etc etc. all appears to going well...

  • Looking for quality tradespeople?

    Above: Quality Tradespeople’s Darren Rose A new magazine, Quality Tradespeople in Macclesfield, is being launched. Packed full of quality editorial, interviews, competitions and showcases the...

  • Alderley investment company to create 130 jobs

    Alderley Edge-based JustUs hopes to unlock growth and create jobs after embarking on a multi-million pound fundraising drive. The new peer-to-peer lending company, established by financial services entrepreneur Lee...

  • Sue Ryder needs you!

    The local Sue Ryder Charity Shop needs you! . Sue Ryder provides hospice and neurological care for people facing a potentially frightening and life changing...

  • Barnaby Festival success

    Welcome to the Carnival (Fiona Bailey) Barnaby Festival 2016 brought magic, music, science and wonder to Macclesfield town centre again last weekend to round off...

  • Barnaby shop windows – the people’s choice

    There was a close finish to the first People’s Choice of Barnaby Shop Windows as almost 300 votes were cast during the festival for 40...

  • Be careful out there

    A word of warning to all. I received an email message today – which, according to the header, appears to have come from myself. Just so...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Cinemac Heritage Centre
, Roe Street
, Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Monday 27 June to Thursday 28 July Please note that the screenings on Saturday...

  • Congleton link road gets green light from planners

    The £90m Congleton link road has been given the green light by planners. Cheshire East Council’s Cabinet has already approved, in principle, a recommendation to...

  • First apprentices for Cheshire Constabulary

    Thirteen eager individuals were welcomed to the Constabulary this week by Chief Constable Simon Byrne and Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane. Monday 20...

  • Barnaby – what’s on this weekend?

    There’s still plenty to enjoy at Barnaby Festival this weekend, with lots to see and do in Macclesfield town centre (and most of it free!)....

  • Cheshire cops are tops at Cheshire Show

    Cheshire police proved to be top of the cops as they were awarded first prize for ‘Best Trade Stand’ at the Royal Cheshire Show. Thousands...

  • Catering team receives gold award

    The team from Cheshire East Council that provides meals to more than 100 schools has received a gold award. This means that children in Cheshire...

  • Barnaby’s a blast

    The sixth Barnaby Festival blasted off following a launch on Friday June 17 with speeches by broadcast journalist Nick Robinson and Professor Teresa Anderson MBE, Director of Jodrell Bank Discovery...

  • Tytherington Rotary Student of Term Award

    The Rotary Student of the Term Award was presented to Natalya Corn from Tytherington School by James Anderton the President of the Rotary Club of...

  • Royal Cheshire County Show hailed a huge success

    Organisers have labelled the inaugural Royal Cheshire County Show a huge success, and following a short break, are already looking forward to 2017 when the Show is...

  • Star Wars, the world’s most evil man and the witch of Wincle

    Perhaps we should start with, if not the sublime, then the ridiculous. However, who can judge whether what is to follow is either sublime or...

  • Historic Buxton photos on show

    Whilst the beautiful well dressings are being created at St John’s Church, St John’s Road, Buxton, there will be a chance to see some of Tarmac’s...

  • Health Matters

    The next talk in the series of the Health Matters programme is about Suicide Prevention on Tuesday 5th July 2016.  The talk will be presented by Dr Rachel Ruddy, Consultant Psychiatrist. Dr...

  • Royal Cheshire County Show

    It may have been cloudy, but thankfully, the rain we’d been expecting held off for the thousands of visitors who attended the first day of the Cheshire...