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Bodycote to cut 700 jobs
Macclesfield-based Bodycote is to axe 700 staff in response to a downturn in business during the coronavirus pandemic. The group, which is the world’s largest...
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Burger King to reopen
Macclesfield’s Whopper fans can rejoice as Burger King’s Lyme Green restaurant opens its doors again following the lockdown. The chain’s phased re-opening plan involves 40...
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Van driver charged with assault following collision with young cyclist
Detectives investigating a collision at around 8.3 pm pn Thursday, 21 May, in Mobberley Road, Knutsford have charged a man with section 18 assault and...
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Macclesfield sex offender jailed
A Macclesfield sex offender has been jailed after arranging to meet a girl under 16 and failing to adhere to his Sexual Harm Prevention Order....
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Hospice virtual Christmas tree collection
Want to have some fun during this lockdown period? Want to help our hospice continue their caring commitment to our community? So do the organisers...
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Please avoid Formby beach this weekend
The National Trust is urging its members – and the public – to avoid Formby beach this bank holiday weekend The recent good weather has...
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Macclesfield GP’s in national Covid-19 project
A number of surgeries in Macclesfield have signed up to a national research project aimed at protecting people from COVID-19. The practices answered the call...
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Have your say on housing strategy
Cheshire East Council are inviting residents to have their say on a new housing strategy for vulnerable and older people. The proposed strategy sets out...
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This year’s Pride event cancelled
Cheshire East Council has cancelled its Pride in the Park event, due to take place in Queens Park, Crewe on 12 September. Government restrictions on...
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easyJet’s computer systems hacked
North West customers of easyJet could be at risk following a security breach of the company’s computer systems. The carrier revealed that it had been...
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White Peak distillery keeps National Park rangers safe
Peak District National Park rangers are being given a helping hand to stay safe during the Covid-19 pandemic – from a Derbyshire distillery. White Peak...
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Another year of training for local 70-year old Rotarian cyclist Clive
Clive Howlett who has a distinguished career in education, is chair of the Knutsford and District Talking Newspaper and a member of the Rotary Club...
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It was forty years ago today . . .
On the anniversary of Ian Curtis’ death – a tribute. A day before going on tour to the United States, Ian Curtis committed suicide. He...
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Macclesfield grandad survives Covid-19 and heart failure
Image: Frank & Gail Beaden The family of an 84-year-old Macclesfield man who has survived both coronavirus and heart failure have praised NHS staff for...
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So this is permanent
Image: Peter Hook & The Light, photo ⓒ Martin O’Neill Peter Hook & The Light to broadcast unseen Macclesfield May 2015 anniversary concert for 24...
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Seven point hit for Silkmen
Macclesfield Town FC has been served with an immediate seven point deduction – with two additional points suspended. This has been imposed as a result...
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Is this your moggy?
Silvertown Taxis are appealing for help in tracing the owners of this cat. She’s been visiting Silvertown Taxis, in Wood Street, for last few nights...
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Man sought in connection with Rainow robbery
Macclesfield CID are appealing for help to trace a man wanted in connection with a robbery in Rainow. 22-year-old Collins Mukonowatsauka, also known as Mukanu...
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The Old Millstone chips in
The coronavirus lockdown hasn’t affected The Old Millstone, Waters Green which increased its community efforts by donating perishable food items to local charity, Cheshire Streetwise...
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Locked down but still giving
Macclesfield people may be in lockdown but their wish to contribute to support people in need is as strong as ever. Throughout the year, many...