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Daredevil Andrew’s charity wing-walk
Above: Archive image of Breitling wing-walker Local daredevil, Andrew Hine, will tie himself to the wing of a plane twice in an attempt to collect...
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Silkmen superfan Greg’s SuperSilkmen
Macclesfield FC superfan and Glass Ankle member, Greg Jackson, has a fundraising hit on his hands with a song and video about his love for...
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Fighting blood cancer with “Cheeky Swabs”
Local MP, David Rutley, learned how “cheeky swabs” can play a vital role in the fight against blood cancer when he recently met Pete McCleave,...
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King’s housing scheme to go ahead
Housebuilder, Hillcrest, has been given the green light to proceed with developing 121 homes at the former King’s School site in Macclesfield, having secured planning...
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Celebrate spring with #BlossomWatch day
Above: Enjoying the magic of cherry blossom at Cotehele in Cornwall. ⓒ Steven Haywood The National Trust is urging people to use the longer warmer...
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Class A drugs dealer jailed
A class A drugs dealer has been jailed following a stop and search by Macclesfield police. On 15th March a plain-clothed officers on patrol witnessed...
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New agency’s expansion plans
New Macclesfield-based digital agency, Karman Digital, intends to create 10 new jobs in 2021. Karman Digital was launched in March by Jon Pittham (pictured), previously founder...
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Missing man found
LATEST: MIKE RICKARD HAS BEEN FOUND – thanks to everyone who helped in the search. Police are appealing for help to locate Mike Rickard, who...
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‘Seize the Day’ to help the Hospice
Professional drummer Elliott Henshaw’s recording of ‘Seize the Day’ is raising vital funds for East Cheshire Hospice. Composed by Elliott with lyrics by Miranda Wilford,...
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Treacle Market returns
Sunday 25th April sees the long awaited return to Macclesfield’s streets for the Treacle Market – which, as a result of the Covid pandemic, has...
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musicMagpie’s AIM float
Music Magpie, founded in Macclesfield in 2007 by Steve Oliver and Walter Gleeson – as a way for people to sell their unwanted CD’s, DVD’s...
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Cheshire East parents get primary school of choice
Cheshire East Council’s school admissions team continue to work with schools to ensure that parents and carers receive primary school places for children due to...
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Congleton bypass opens Monday
The new Congleton Link Road will be officially opened to traffic from lunchtime next Monday, following a low-key official event, owing to Covid-19 restrictions. The...
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‘Superficial’ risk assessment at Bosley Wood Treatment
Bosley Wood Treatment mill, where four workers were killed in an explosion had a “superficial” risk assessment. William Barks, aged 51, of Dalehouse Road, Cheddleton,...
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Peak Park Foundation celebrates #70kfor70 success
Above: Higger moods (Higger Tor) ⓒ Phil Sproson Photography It was launched to mark the 70th anniversary of the Peak District National Park – with...
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Appeal for information on stolen bikes
Police are appealing for information for the public after three cycles were stolen in Macclesfield The three bikes, belonging to a group of teenagers, were...
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Tidy Planet helps AstraZeneca tackle food waste
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has invested in a Rocket Composter for its manufacturing site, from a local Macclesfield-based firm, Tidy Planet. The tech – set to...
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Taste Cheshire Festival – help Claire House Hospice
This year’s Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival will take place at Chester Racecourse from the 28-30th August and not in its usual Easter timeslot. It...
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The Opera House doors will open soon
Buxton Opera House has received a grant of £240,960 from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help the organisation recover and reopen. The award will...
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SuperBike Factory to open Donington Park facility
SuperBike Factory, based in Macclesfield, has taken over the site of the former Donington Grand Prix Collection museum at Donington Park in Leicestershire. The site...