News

  • Deck the halls with the National Trust this Christmas

    If you’re looking for somewhere special to escape the high street crowds this Christmas, look no further than the National Trust. See historic houses decked...

  • Driver faces jail following fatal collision

    Above: Steve Farrish, known locally as Riverboat Steve, was a well-liked musician. A Leek driver has admitted causing the death of popular Macclesfield musician Steven...

  • Sigma invests in Macclesfield

    Leading user experience (UX) agency Sigma are to invest £250,000 in the renovation of its Macclesfield head office. Sigma will upgrade its user research labs and workshopping...

  • New play area for Pott Shrigley Church School

    Construction work is underway on the new addition to Pott Shrigley Church School – a wooden-based adventure play area where pupils can perfect their balance...

  • Council’s drive to deliver a clean air

    Cheshire East Council has adopted an air quality strategy to deliver a wide range of interventions across the borough in a bid to see clean air...

  • Plan to revitalise Castle Street area of Macclesfield

    The green light has been given to proposals to boost Macclesfield town centre as Cheshire East Council’s cabinet gave authorisation to seek a contractor for...

  • £4m boost for Macclesfield leisure centre

    Residents are to benefit from improved sports and leisure services – thanks to a £4 million investment in Macclesfield Leisure Centre. This has been made...

  • ‘Reckless vandalism’ of Cheshire manor house

    A property developer who carried out unauthorised demolition and works on a Grade II-listed building must carry out 250 hours of community service and pay...

  • Macclesfield town centre regeneration key priority

    A Town Centre Regeneration Forum designed to engage the community in the development of important plans to revitalise the town centre was held at Macclesfield...

  • Constabulary completes body worn video roll out

    Above: PC Tris Whitehead with body worn video A total of 1,600 officers at Cheshire Constabulary are now using body worn video cameras following the completion...

  • Macclesfield Business Club winter event

    The Macclesfield Business Club event for Cheshire businesses held by SAS Daniels LLP and Harts Accountant will teach companies ways to communicate through content marketing The...

  • Macclesfield College’s Manifesto

    Macclesfield College has launched its new ‘Macclesfield Manifesto’, aiming to recruit 100 local apprentices in the first 100 days of 2019. Macclesfield MP, David Rutley,...

  • Pet-friendly HQ for Pets at Home

    Pets at Home has opened a new, pet-friendly head office – Chester House – at Handforth, the result of a £2m investment in an expansion...

  • East Cheshire Hospice news & events

    Welcome to East Cheshire Hospice news We have had such an amazing year so far for support and fundraising at East Cheshire Hospice for our...

  • Twemlow Green fatal collision – appeal for witnesses

    Officers from Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a fatal collision in Twemlow Green. The incident, which involved a silver Honda...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Cinemac Old Sunday School, Roe Street, Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07534 920495 Tickets • can be purchased on the door, subject to demand • can...

  • Bollington equine researcher jailed

    A specialist horse researcher from Bollington has been jailed for four-and-a-half years after she defrauded a series of organisations to clear her debts. Dr Maria...

  • Macclesfield Junior Parkrun

    Sunday 25th November saw the launch of Macclesfield’s very own junior parkrun, taking place in Victoria Park.   Junior parkrun’s are weekly 2km, volunteer-led, timed runs...

  • Centre Parcs Facebook scam

    Police are warning of a new Facebook scam claiming to give away Center Parcs holidays. Users of social media are being encouraged to share a...

  • More disabled dodgers

    As we get closer to Christmas there are ever more drivers who either can’t read or can’t be bothered to find a parking space  –...