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  • Henry can now put his (sore) feet up

    Above image ⓒ @henryoscarmoores Macclesfield’s own, Henry Moores, has finally completed a 1,200 mile walk from Manchester to Ibiza, with just a pair of flip-flops...

  • The Directors Helpline

    2. Three early warning signs that your sole trader business could be in trouble by Jonathan Cooper Macclesfield-based The Directors Helpline has over 15 years’...

  • ‘We still need you’

    Cheshire East Council is supporting the launch of ‘We Still Need You’—a project from Mentell, funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. The initiative...

  • Netflix account scam

    Initially the email looks convincing, but it’s a scam. Hovering a cursor over the ‘Renew now’ box, (in the original email), the sender’s url came...

  • End in sight for ‘bridge too far’

    An end could finally be in sight for the interminable bridge works at Adlington. It’s estimated that repairs to Mill House Bridge, on the A523...

  • Pembroke Road property closure

    Macclesfield police have secured a closure order following reports of anti-social behaviour at an address on the Weston Estate. The property, on Pembroke Road, has...

  • Wayne Rooney turns down Silkmen job

    With the loss of Robbie Savage almost certain the club has approached Wayne Rooney. But former Birmingham City boss Wayne Rooney has declined the offer...

  • Is Robbie looking to move on?

    It’s being reported that Robbie Savage is closing in on being appointed as Forest Green Rovers manager. The news comes after the eco-warriors parted company...

  • Illegal car meet drivers fined

    Image above courtesy of @supercarsofalderleyedge Police officers from Macclesfield Local Policing Unit targeted the streets of Alderley Edge last weekend. More than 20 traffic offence...

  • Join in the London Marathon . . .

    . . . and run for East Cheshire NHS Charity East Cheshire NHS Charity are offering two exclusive places in the London Marathon 2026. Running in this...

  • Blakelow Farm garden opens to visitors

    The National Garden Scheme visiting season is now in full swing with a smorgasbord of fabulous gardens just waiting to be explored. From the romance...

  • Macclesfield men guilty of conspiracy

    Biggest case of the misuse of people’s personal details to make nuisance calls the ICO has ever seen.  The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has welcomed...

  • Wolverhampton taxis in Macc?

    You may have noticed there appear to be an awful lot of Wolverhampton licensed taxis operating in Macclesfield. In fact, there are so many, that...

  • The love that defied convention . . .

    . . . evident in a dazzling Victorian sculpture – for years feared lost The National Trust’s Dunham Massey in Cheshire has acquired a long-lost...

  • Buxton Opera House scriptwriting comp

    Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre has launched a scriptwriting competition for local writers. The competition aim is uncover and develop original plays that...

  • Another Chelford housing estate

    It would appear that the Chelford is in for more expansion. Plans to build a 104-home estate in the village have been lodged with Cheshire...

  • Pavement parking issues raised

    Cheshire East Council will await government decision before banning pavement parking. The council’s Highways and Transport Committee was asked about plans to repair pavements at...

  • Cheshire ‘Kardashian’ pleads guilty to fraud

    A man who described himself as Cheshire’s very own Kardashian has pleaded guilty to fraud and theft. Jack Watkin, 26, formerly of Wilmslow Road, Alderley...

  • Ongoing parking issues at Pickmere

    Above: Sunset over Pickmere by Len Gates Officers from Macclesfield and Northwich Local Policing Units have been out and about in Pickmere. Over recent years...

  • MACC-POW! returns this weekend

    MACC-POW! returns for its 10th year this weekend. A full weekend celebrating comic book art in the heart of Macclesfield. A unique event for the...