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  • Barnaby Festival launches 2016 programme

    By on March 30, 2016

    Countdown to ‘Space’ themed extravaganza! 5 – Festival runs for 10 days from 17 to 26 June 4 – 2016’s theme is ‘Space’ in all...

  • New US flights from Manchester

    By on March 30, 2016

    Virgin Atlantic is expanding its programme at Manchester Airport with new flights to the US including direct services to Boston, San Francisco and additional flights to...

  • Buxton Big Session music festival

    By on March 30, 2016

    This year’s Big Session music festival in Buxton will include a dedicated beer festival for the first time. The folk music event at the town’s...

  • Renaissance on stage

    By on March 30, 2016

    Annie Haslam and Sonja Kristina, two of the most dynamic female vocalists to emerge from the classic rock era of the 70s will perform live...

  • The Three Degrees

    By on March 30, 2016

    The Three Degrees, the American female vocal group formed in 1963 in Philadelphia will be in concert at Buxton Opera House on Sunday 10 April. The...

  • Your Health Matters!

    By on March 24, 2016

    The next ‘Health Matters’ talk, which takes place at Macclesfield Hospital on Tuesday, April 5th, will be delivered by consultant Ophthalmologist, Mr Arun Sachdev. Mr...

  • Storming success for Rotary Swimathon

    By on March 24, 2016

    The annual Rotary swimathon organised by the Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle was another storming success and a lot of fun had by the 41...

  • Manchester Bike Show 2016

    By on March 24, 2016

    For the fifth successful year the number one event in the north of England catering for the motorcycle industry will be back at EventCity, Manchester...

  • Every schoolchild can visit a National Park

    By on March 23, 2016

    Every schoolchild in England will have the chance to visit a National Park at each stage of their education under plans announced today by Environment...

  • And you think you’re having a bad day . . .

    By on March 22, 2016

    . . . just so you know, it isn’t only you who has bad ones! Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Email Reddit Tumblr

  • MP meets up with NYO Josh

    By on March 21, 2016

    MP for Macclesfield, David Rutley, gave his support to the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain (NYO), when he met with Joshua Mock – a member...

  • Ray Mears – live on stage

    By on March 21, 2016

    Ray Mears, the man who can divine the weather by listening to the leaves will be in Buxton on Friday 1 April, with an insight into what...

  • Police appeal following serious collision in Congleton

    By on March 21, 2016

    Police are appealing for information following a serious collision in Congleton. The incident took place at 3.30pm on 14th March on the A34 Congleton Road...

  • The Winds of Change at The Heritage Centre

    By on March 21, 2016

    Eight of the best NCO string, brass and wind soloists perform Schubert’s famously joyful Octet at the Macclesfield Heritage Centre Winds of Change concert on...

  • Another successful Rotary Swimathon

    By on March 20, 2016

    The annual swimathon organised by the Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle was another success, raising more money for local good causes. David Rutley, Member of...

  • More Superfast broadband

    By on March 20, 2016

    The rollout of superfast broadband in Cheshire East continued, as more new fibre broadband cabinets were recently switched on in Prestbury and Marton Heath. Local...

  • Peak District National Park celebrates 50 years of holding European Award

    By on March 20, 2016

      The Peak District National Park is celebrating holding the European Diploma for Protected Areas for 50 years. The international Council of Europe award is...

  • John’s photography points the Way through the Woods

    By on March 18, 2016

    ‘The Way through the Woods’ by John Eastwood  A solo exhibition of fine art landscape photography from the North West featuring over 25 pieces of work ‘The Way through the...

  • Cheshire officer returns home as AC

    By on March 18, 2016

    A familiar face has returned to Cheshire Constabulary to take the reins as the new Assistant Chief Constable. Sarah Boycott has been an officer with...

  • £1m National Lottery grant to boost Tatton Park farm

    By on March 18, 2016

    Cheshire East Council has been awarded a £1m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to revitalise Tatton Park’s farm attraction. Tatton Dale Farm offers families...