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ilovemacc is the one-stop news, information and business website for Macclesfield and the ‘golden triangle’ of Prestbury, Alderley and Wilmslow.

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  • Don’t miss Dire Streets this Friday!

    By on June 5, 2023

    Friday 9 June 7:30pm – Buxton Opera House Dire Streets bring to life the classic songs of one of the world’s greatest guitar bands. This two-hour...

  • Watch out . . . there’s a burglar about

    By on June 5, 2023

    Did you know . . . Approximately 70% of burglaries are committed on a weekday, with the majority gaining access through the front door. Burglars...

  • Cheshire distraction thefts

    By on June 2, 2023

    Police are warning residents to remain vigilant following reports of distraction thefts across the county. Police have been called to five separate incidents where people...

  • Step out to help Francis House Children’s Hospice

    By on June 2, 2023

    Hikers are being invited to tackle three of the highest peaks in Cheshire by taking on a walking challenge through the spectacular Macclesfield countryside. The...

  • Council facing £319,370 bill for report

    By on June 2, 2023

    Cheshire East Council has received notification of the external auditor’s proposed fee for the public interest report, on the impact of the council’s culture and...

  • New borough mayor and deputy mayor

    By on June 2, 2023

    Cheshire East Council has elected a new mayor for the borough. Councillor Rod Fletcher, who represents Alsager, was handed the chain of office by outgoing...

  • In the Night Garden… Live!

    By on June 1, 2023

    Buxton Opera House – Wednesday 21–Thursday 22 June 2023 Now in its 14th year, In the Night Garden Live is one of the UK’s favourite...

  • Bodycote seeks new Chief Executive

    By on May 31, 2023

    Stephen Harris is to retire as chief executive of Bodycote after 15 years of strong growth and international expansion. Headquartered in Macclesfield, Bodycote is the...

  • Tyres of Hurdsfield vehicles slashed

    By on May 31, 2023

    Cheshire Police are appealing for information in relation to incidents of malicious vehicle damage.  A number of vehicles on the Hurdsfield estate, in Macclesfield, have...

  • The Royal Cheshire County Show 2023

    By on May 30, 2023

    A wonderful celebration of the Cheshire countryside, agriculture, food and family fun, The Royal Cheshire County Show is celebrating its 185th year in 2023. Discounted...

  • Rural villages ‘cut off’ after bus services slashed

    By on May 30, 2023

    Village residents near Macclesfield have said they are feeling “cut off” from local towns and villages after bus services were reduced. Bus operator Arriva closed...

  • Old Macc 20

    By on May 30, 2023

    Old Macc was published many years ago by local historian and ex-editor of the Macclesfield Express, Doug Pickford. Doug has kindly given ilovemacc permission to reproduce...

  • Esso EG sold to ASDA

    By on May 30, 2023

    EG Group, which counts the Esso filling station on Churchill Way, Macclesfield, amongst it’s 5,500 sites has sold nearly all of its UK assets to Asda...

  • Barnaby Festival

    By on May 27, 2023

    In a new Light Barnaby Festival is all about celebrating the creativity of Macclesfield. Through Barnaby Platform we want to highlight the incredible events and...

  • What made Macclesfield FC successful?

    By on May 26, 2023

    Episode #1 Robbie Savage tells it as it is. Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Email Reddit Tumblr

  • Macclesfield Barnaby parade 2023

    By on May 26, 2023

    On Saturday 17th June 2023, Macclesfield will host the Barnaby Festival Parade welcoming around 800 parade participants with many more visitors lining the parade route....

  • Geronimo Festival 2023 postponed 

    By on May 25, 2023

    The Geronimo Family Festival, due to be held at Arley this year on 26th – 29th May 2023, has been postponed.  Please do not arrive...

  • Old Macc 19

    By on May 25, 2023

    Old Macc was published many years ago by local historian and ex-editor of the Macclesfield Express, Doug Pickford. Doug has kindly given ilovemacc permission to reproduce...

  • Drugs seizure at Macclesfield rail station

    By on May 25, 2023

    Heroin, crack cocaine and ketamine have been seized in a joint police operation at Macclesfield railway station. British Transport Police working alongside Cheshire Police carried...

  • Beware bloodthirsty Buxton plant

    By on May 23, 2023

    In preparation for Buxton Opera House’s community production of Little Shop of Horrors, a strange, botanical creature has appeared outside the theatre! Following the success...