• Crime continues to rise in Cheshire

    The latest figures released by the Office of National Statistics on Thursday 26 April show that recorded crime has continued to rise in Cheshire. The...

  • Silkmen’s open-top bus postponed

    Due to unforeseen circumstances i.e. the team can’t make it – the open-top bus tour of the town by the victorious Silkmen has had to...

  • Keep your dog on a lead

    Local dog owners are urged to enjoy the countryside responsibly by keeping their dogs on a lead when near to livestock, to avoid sheep worrying....

  • The Lowry seeks young dancers

    The Lowry has announced important dates for the diaries of the dancers of the future, with a series of free open days which will be...

  • Pupils get to work in the Peak District National Park

    Pupils enjoyed a taste of working life when they spent a busy day serving visitors in the Peak District National Park. Ten students from Chapel...

  • ‘The Macclesfield of America’ – Paterson, New Jersey

    The Silk Museum, 9 June – 22 September 2018 Hundreds of Maxonian families emigrated to the U.S. city and built a successful silk industry there,...

  • Bollington Brewing 3 Peaks Fell Race

    The Bollington Brewing Co. has already seen 240 runners* sign up online to its 10th anniversary 3 Peaks Fell Race, which returns this year on...

  • Gawsworth Rose Queen Fete

    Gawsworth Primary School PTA would like to invite everyone to attend the annual Rose Queen Fete being held on 23rd June, 2018. Organisations/clubs/councils are invited...

  • Reaching for the stars

    Over 700 people took part in the recent East Cheshire Hospice Starlight Walk. Participants each received a candle and a pebble of remembrance to carry...

  • Barnaby 2018 news

    Open Meetings… 25 April & 24 May • St Michael’s Church, Macclesfield We’re counting down! Just a quick reminder of the next two Open Meetings,...

  • New flyover for Knutsford M6 junction

    Plans have been published for a new bridge at junction 19 of the M6 at Knutsford. The £50m bridge would connect the motorway with the...

  • Half price tickets for the Music of Kate Bush

    Featuring the exceptional vocal expression of Rachel Sinnetta, whose voice is unbelievably similar to Kate Bush, Wuthering Heights: The Music of Kate Bush is supported...

  • Providing homes for the birds

    Above:  Children from St John’s School taking part in the bird box decorating session with Cllr Adam Schofield Pupils at St John the Evangelist C...

  • Promotion – Askey’s “biggest achievement”

    Macclesfield Town boss John Askey says guiding the club to promotion back into the Football League is the greatest achievement of his long association with the...

  • Cheshire East top performer

    Cheshire East has emerged as the top performer across all 39 local authorities in the North West, according to a new study examining social and...

  • Vote for ‘Hedgehog Close’

    Please vote here: https://www.charityfilmawards.com/videos/hedgehog-close This two minute film was released on social media during ‘Hedgehog Week’ and swiftly shared by BBC Springwatch as well as...

  • Silkmen promoted

    John Askey’s side were relegated following the 2011-2012 season, but have clambered to a 10-point lead over Tranmere to confirm their promotion back to the...

  • Just So 2018

    With a love of stories and childhood escapades at its heart, Just So Festival enables families to step out of their day to day lives...

  • FIFA World Cup 2018 Ticket Alert

    The 2018 FIFA World Cup will take place from 14th June – 15th July 2018.  The worldwide demand for match tickets is expected to be...

  • Hedgehog Awareness Week

    We’re currently fascinated by a hedgehog that’s been visiting our garden for the past few evenings. Since discovering we were on a hedgehog highway last...