October 2020 - I Love Macc

Cannabis farm in Pickford Street
By Editor on October 29, 2020
Police have discovered cannabis being grown, literally under their noses, in the centre of Macclesfield. The plants were being cultivated at a property on Pickford...
Macclesfield pub closed for “unacceptable behaviour”
By Editor on October 27, 2020
A closure order has been imposed on a Macclesfield pub in response to persistent unacceptable behaviour both inside and outside the premises. Cheshire Constabulary and...
New Macclesfield outpatients department opens
By Editor on October 27, 2020
For staff and patients the building work at Macclesfield Hospital must have seemed never-ending but they’ll all be relieved to know that the £900,000 redevelopment...
Macclesfield businesses provide free meals to children
By Editor on October 25, 2020
Image above: BBI board of directors Fina Bar and Grill, BBI, Macc Motors and P R Jones Jewellers will provide dishes to local children Up...
What’s On at Cinemac
By Editor on October 24, 2020
CinemacOld Sunday SchoolRoe StreetMacclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535Enquiries: 07534 920495 Cinemac Ticket Prices:Films:Cinemac Classic Seat: £5Arighi Bianchi Luxury Two Seater Sofa: £15Arighi Bianchi...
Fireworks plea from the National Trust
By Editor on October 22, 2020
The National Trust has issued a warning about the potential harm caused by setting off fireworks in the 200 year old woodland at Alderley Edge....
Macclesfield-Congleton road closed following crash
By Editor on October 21, 2020
The A536 Macclesfield to Congleton Road has been closed at Gawsworth after a ‘serious’ crash between a truck and a car. Police and paramedics were...
Former WWII pilot, Derek, passes
By Editor on October 20, 2020
A former WWII Fleet Air Arm pilot and Macclesfield chemist passed away peacefully on Friday 9th October 2020, at his home in Bradnop. Derek Pearn,...
Macclesfield Football Club: less Town, more Community
By Jen Kelly on October 20, 2020
Jen Kelly – a.k.a. Cheshire’s Revenge / The Word Nerd – brings ilovemacc her own take on the highs and lows of The Silkmen It...
Kickstart encourages young people into business
By Editor on October 20, 2020
Above: David Rutley MP, Mr Carl Enser, Sales Director of Fabric-IT and Max Thompson, Graduate Apprentice Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, has been promoting the new...
Treacle market cancelled this month
By Editor on October 19, 2020
Given the rising Covid figures and introduction of Tier 2 status in Cheshire East, organisers of Macclesfield’s Treacle Market have decided to cancel the much-loved...
Embrace the season with the National Trust
By Editor on October 18, 2020
With autumn in full swing, it’s not just nature and wildlife that’s displaying autumn behaviour – we too adapt to this time of year as...
Covid closes Swettenham Arms
By Editor on October 18, 2020
A popular Cheshire country pub has closed its doors after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus. An employee at The Swettenham Arms, midway...
Macclesfield Town bought by local businessman
By Editor on October 14, 2020
The Silkmen have been purchased by local businessman Robert Smethurst, following a winding up order at the High Court due to unpaid debts of £500,000...
Tatton Park celebrates Green Flag Award
By Editor on October 14, 2020
Today, parks and green spaces across the country – in a year when millions of people have seen the value of having great quality green...
Queen’s Fire Service Medal for Cheshire’s Fire Chief
By Editor on October 10, 2020
Cheshire’s Chief Fire Officer has been awarded the Queen’s Fire Service Medal after almost 31 years in fire and rescue. Mark Cashin has been recognised...
Hovis to go Italian?
By Editor on October 6, 2020
The maker of Hovis bread could be changing ownership after Italy’s Newlat Food launched a bid to buy the 134-year-old firm. In a statement on...
Premiere League Kicks
By Editor on October 6, 2020
As part of the youth street sports, activity and movement strategies, Macclesfield Town Council is working with Macclesfield Town Football Club Community Sports Trust in...
Cheshire East wants your feedback on Open, Fair, Green
By Editor on October 5, 2020
Cheshire East Council is asking residents, business and other organisations in the borough to give their feedback on its plan for the next four years....
Kinaxia is one of UK’s best
By Editor on October 5, 2020
Kinaxia Logistics has been recognised as one of Britain’s leading mid-market private companies with its inclusion in the 16th annual Sunday Times PwC Top Track...