All posts by Editor

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • JUST DROP-IN Staircase Challenge: You Walk, So We Can Talk

    Stuck at home? Step up for Just Drop-In with the Staircase Challenge! Youth support charity, Just Drop-In is challenging Maxonians to ‘climb’ a local landmark...

  • Peak Park seasonal bus service cancelled

    Above: Hope Valley Explorer, ⓒ Daniel Wildey A seasonal bus service in the Hope Valley has been cancelled for 2020 due to the Covid-19 crisis....

  • Witnesses to Brereton Heath collision sought

    Police investigating a serious collision involving a tractor and two cyclists on the A54 in Brereton Heath are appealing for witnesses. The collision occurred at...

  • Paul’s Pics

    Another fine pic of a song thrush taken by local wildlife photographer Paul Beech in his back garden. Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp...

  • Macclesfield pub burglar charged

    A 34-year-old man from Macclesfield has been charged following a burglary at a former pub in the town. Christopher Wilkins, of Warwick Road, was arrested...

  • Nixon Construction collapsed owing £3.3m

    Rushton Spencer-based civil contractor and plant hirer Will Nixon Construction Group has collapsed owing unsecured creditors over £3.3m. The business was placed into administration two...

  • Macclesfield students make PPE for care workers

    Children of key workers have been busy at Beech Hall School, putting their design and technology skills to good use by making personal protective equipment...