• Cancer project scoops national award for Cheshire East

    Cheshire East’s lung cancer project has won a top professional excellence award at Macmillan’s annual awards ceremony. The project, funded by Cheshire East Council, raises...

  • New wheelchair bike for Peak District National Park

    Image: Generous donators raised funds for Sarah Fowler’s Boma 7 wheelchair bike appeal A powered wheelchair bike is all set to help more people enjoy...

  • MP salutes Lancaster bomber hero

    Following the marking of Remembrance Sunday, Macclesfield MP David Rutley met with a World War II Lancaster Bomber crew member, at his home in Higher...

  • Something sinister in Bollington?

    The proposal to demolish the old Waggon & Horses (Bay Leaf Restaurant) on Wellington Road in Bollington unleashed a firestorm of opposition from many who live,...

  • Wanted man arrested

    Thanks to the power of news websites and social media the Congleton man wanted in connection with an assault has been apprehended. Cheshire Police wish...

  • Win a pass to all Buxton Opera House shows

    Win a ‘Switched On Season Pass’ to every show at Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre worth £4000!’ See as many shows as you...

  • What a Christmas present this would make

    Crewe luxury car makers Bentley has publicly debuted its new highly-anticipated 4×4 vehicle. The Bentley Bentayga First Edition was unveiled to a select group of...

  • Gradus sold to ICG

    Macclesfield-based stair-nosing specialist Gradus has been sold to ICG, a global leader in the manufacture of vinyl flooring. Gradus was founded more than 50 years ago...

  • New support pledged for Peak District birds of prey

      Leading land management and conservation organisations are stepping up their efforts to boost bird of prey populations following disappointing results from the Peak District...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Cinemac Heritage Centre
, Roe Street
, Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Tuesday 17 November to Friday 4 December Tuesday 17 November Spectre (12A) 4.30, 8.00 Wednesday...

  • Make it Macclesfield open meeting

    The next Make it Macclesfield open meeting is being held on Friday 20th November at Macclesfield Town Hall. If you’re interested in what’s being proposed...

  • Enterprising Macclesfield – Full!!!

    Note: the Enterprising Macclesfield meeting scheduled for tonight is full to capacity. Apologies to anyone who can’t get in. Folk who are interested will have...

  • Police release image of wanted Congleton man

    Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a man wanted for an assault. Anthony Heathcote (36) is believed to be in the Congleton...

  • Cash boost for Connecting Cheshire

    Connecting Cheshire has received a £3.4m boost from BT to extend the reach of high speed fibre broadband across the county. The investment into Connecting Cheshire,...

  • News from Wake up Macclesfield

    Wake up Macclesfield have sent us details of the state-of-play with a number of plans and developments in the area including: 1. Leisure development plans. 2. Lidl...

  • Enterprising Macclesfield

    Tuesday, 17th November sees the launch of Enterprising Macclesfield at the Silk Heritage Centre. The Make it Macclesfield team have established Enterprising Macclesfield in an attempt...

  • It’s party time at the mill

    A Christmas trail will weave its way through Quarry Bank Mill this December leading families to a festive party after they have unravelled a secret...

  • Council staff join ‘rough sleep’

    Cheshire East Council staff joined volunteers in a mass ‘rough sleep’ under the stars – to highlight the plight of homeless young people. The plucky...

  • Die Fledermaus

    Ellen Kent & Opera and Ballet International’s mystery guest has now been revealed for their forthcoming production of Die Fledermaus at Buxton Opera House on Sunday 29...

  • Buxton Drama League teams up with Funny Wonders for Ayckbourn Classic

    Buxton Drama League’s latest production has presented a unique challenge for the group. They’re presenting Alan Ayckbourn’s classic comedy Season’s Greetings in November, one of the most...