• Pott Shrigley lambs killed by dog

    Dogs attacked sheep and their lambs in Pott Shrigley leaving several lambs dead and injured. The first attack took place in fields in Pott Shrigley...

  • Gawsworth Shop seeks volunteers

    Image above: Molly Ross, Gawsworth Shop volunteer Gawsworth Shop is appealing for more volunteers so it can extend its opening hours and run a range...

  • Art for Charity – a new gallery for Barnardo’s

    Barnardo’s is launching a new gallery – Art for Charity – on Tuesday June 1 in Barnardo’s Thornton Square charity shop. Artists featured have donated...

  • Catalytic converter thefts

    Cheshire Police is investigating the thefts of a number of catalytic converters, in broad daylight, and are appealing for information from members of the public....

  • EU Business Register scam

    If you or someone you know is just starting a business they’ll be anxious to gain as much publicity as possible. Included will be the...

  • Cheshire East biodiversity plan

    Cheshire East Council is inviting comments on a planning document that would provide further advice to developers and property owners on how they can improve...

  • Record numbers enjoy Peak District

    Above: Chee Tor Tunnel on the Monsal Trail More people than ever are enjoying some of the Peak District’s most stunning countryside as the Monsal...

  • Police target no-seatbelt motorists

    From 24 May to 13 June Cheshire Police will be targeting anyone not wearing a seatbelt, whilst in a moving vehicle. Police will be stopping...

  • Support The Christie at Macclesfield

    The structural frame for The Christie at Macclesfield is complete. It’s exciting to see the progress but there’s still work to be done to bring...

  • Macclesfield abuser sentenced for murder

    A man who controlled and physically abused his flatmate in Macclesfield has been found guilty of his murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. Andrew Anderson...

  • Council’s tree planting success

    Cheshire East Council is celebrating a successful tree planting season, that saw more than 15,000 trees being planted around the borough. The council is committed...

  • Show reel parade for Barnaby Bright

    Barnaby Bright is a collection of midsummer events that will take place this June around the summer solstice in the historic spaces of Macclesfield town...

  • Local Covid increase

    The latest figures indicate the Covid infection rate in Handforth has risen by around 300 per cent in the space of a week. According to...

  • Car theft gang jailed

    A Manchester gang, responsible for the theft at least 19 vehicles from homes and business premises, have been jailed after pleading guilty to their involvement...

  • Macclesfield FC in North West Counties Premier Division

    The Football Association have accepted Macclesfield FC into the North West Counties Premier Division for the 2021/22 campaign. This represents Step 5 of the non-league...

  • Macclesfield’s Music Mash

    Barnaby Bright presents Music Mash a call-out to musicians to offer them an industry-led placement and bursary of £500 Barnaby Bright is a collection of...

  • Protect your pooch!

    In response to the increased fear of pet theft, Neighbourhood Watch has launched the PROTECT YOUR POOCH campaign.  The campaign will run on social media...

  • Attempted kidnap in Macclesfield

    Cheshire police arrested two men on suspicion of kidnap following an incident at around 10.40pm on Sunday 16 May. A 15-year-old boy claimed to have...

  • Porsche owners support The Christie

    Owners and fans of Porsche cars across the north west have pledged to make The Christie in Macclesfield their charity of the year to turbo-boost...

  • Cheshire’s new PCC – John Dwyer

    PCC John Dwyer with Chief Constable Mark Roberts. John Dwyer has started in the role as Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner following his election victory....