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  • Explore Tatton Park from your armchair

    By on March 31, 2020

    If you can’t visit Tatton Park, the Garden can come to you! Explore Tatton Park Garden at your own pace and without leaving home, by...

  • Waitrose ‘bans’ couples from its stores

    By on March 31, 2020

    Seeking to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Waitrose, which has supermarkets in Alderley Edge, Wilmslow and Knutsford – has introduced a ‘one customer per household’...

  • Peak District National Park urges rights of way remain open

    By on March 31, 2020

    Making use of green spaces from your doorstep is the simplest and most effective action the public can take in tackling COVID-19 in the Peak...

  • Department for Education appoints Sigma

    By on March 31, 2020

    £1.5 million contract for Manchester and North of England partnership UX design and development agency, Sigma has been appointed by the Department for Education (DfE)...

  • Cheshire East offers financial support

    By on March 31, 2020

    The Government announced new grants to support economically vulnerable people and households as part of its response to COVID-19.  This provides additional support to the...

  • A walk in the park?

    By on March 30, 2020

    We’ve been contacted by a number of local residents regarding the coronavirus outbreak and the government guidelines/regulations relating to movement of people. Those that have...

  • Cheshire East launch business help scheme

    By on March 29, 2020

    Cheshire East Council has launched a scheme to help businesses support each other during the Covid-19 outbreak. The scheme, which can be accessed via the...

  • Macclesfield Hospital visiting suspended

    By on March 29, 2020

    As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, virtually all visiting at Macclesfield Hospital has been suspended. An East Cheshire NHS Trust spokesman said: “In line...

  • 6-month suspension on MOT tests

    By on March 28, 2020

    The government has announced a 6-month suspension on MOT tests. If your car is due an MOT test, you won’t have to book a test...

  • Macclesfield’s makers and creators go virtual

    By on March 28, 2020

    This Sunday 29th March, Macclesfield’s famous Treacle Market will be coming to your living rooms as the founders have transformed the monthly market into a...

  • Warn children to stay away from construction sites

    By on March 26, 2020

    With the health service under huge pressure, Cheshire East Council is urging all parents – and their children – to stay safe and not put...

  • Car parking charges suspended

    By on March 26, 2020

    Parking charges in Cheshire East-run car parks have been suspended as part of a number of service changes made in response to Covid-19.  While following...

  • Waste recycling sites closed

    By on March 26, 2020

    Following the announcement by the Prime Minister on Monday, Cheshire East Council have closed all its household waste recycling centres until further notice. Residents are...

  • Paul’s pics

    By on March 26, 2020

    Local wildlife photographer, Paul Beech, captured a dunnock looking a little confused with the pottery robin. Isolating yourself at home needn’t mean getting bored –...

  • Coronavirus leads to Macclesfield Hospital maternity switch

    By on March 26, 2020

    Maternity facilities are being relocated from Macclesfield District General Hospital to neighbouring maternity units as a safety measure to meet pressures relating to coronavirus and...

  • Geronimo 2020

    By on March 25, 2020

    We realise that we are in a period of massive uncertainty and we all need to look forward to brighter, special days to share with...

  • Help East Cheshire Hospice

    By on March 25, 2020

    At a time of great uncertainty and confusion, we sincerely hope that you and your loved ones are okay. Please ensure that you are staying...

  • Peak Park closes its facilities

    By on March 24, 2020

    In light of the coronavirus pandemic the Peak District National Park has closed all its offices, ranger hubs and visitor facilities – including car parks....

  • McDonald’s franchisee Eddie battles on

    By on March 23, 2020

    Eddie Leligdowicz, the owner of the Macclesfield McDonald’s franchise and a dozen more throughout Cheshire and North Staffordshire has spoken out after his restaurants were...

  • Bollington child kidnap – man charged

    By on March 22, 2020

    A man has been charged in connection with the kidnap of a child in Bollington.  Macclesfield man, Curtis Watson, 28-years-of-age, has been arrested on Water...