• Council staff park for free!

    Next week car parking charges rise, along with the hours chargeable. Cheshire East residents must therefore be pleased to learn that Crewe council staff park...

  • Anti-social behaviour results in closure

    A Moss estate flat has been closed down by police. Macclesfield Police had received numerous reports of anti-social behaviour involving drug activity and repeated disturbances...

  • Arsonists responsible for Wincle fire?

    Police have launched an arson investigation into an outbuilding fire that spread across grassland. The incident, in Wincle, saw eight fire engines attending. Firefighters believe...

  • New car parking charges next week

    Drivers are reminded that changes to parking in Cheshire East car parks come into effect on Monday, 26th May. One car park in each town...

  • A weekend of NHS fun-draising

    Above: Staff from Ward 9 on their sponsored walk NHS staff from across East Cheshire NHS Trust came together over last weekend. They were all...

  • Half-term fun at Delamere Forest

    Looking for the perfect half-term activity? Why not explore the natural wonders of your local Forestry England forest with the children for a budget-friendly family...

  • Macclesfield library history resources

    It’s not just books that you’ll find at Macclesfield library. The library has a wide range of free-to-use local history resources – some on microfilm...

  • Cheshire Classic Car and Motorcycle Show

    Capesthorne Hall, Nr. Macclesfield SK11 9JY Sunday 25 May (Jag Day) and Monday 26 May (Mercedes-Benz Day) 10 am – 4 pm  Visit Capesthorne Hall...

  • Bank card theft

    Detectives investigating the theft of a wallet at a cricket club in Altrincham have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak...

  • AstraZeneca digs Macclesfield Hospital

    Volunteers from AstraZeneca recently rolled up their sleeves to improve the courtyard garden at Macclesfield District General Hospital. Members of staff from the A-Z’s Macclesfield...

  •  Bigmoto comes to Macc

    A new motorcycle store has opened in Macclesfield. Bigmoto has a substantial base in Great Yarmouth, now they’ve chosen Macclesfield as their first satellite store....

  • Another two years with the Silkmen

    Silkmen fans must have breathed a huge sigh of relief to hear the news. Following his success in guiding Macclesfield FC to promotion, to the...

  • It was 45 years ago today . . .

    On the 45th anniversary of Ian Curtis’ death – a tribute by Manuel Sánchez Gómez On 18 May 1980, a day before going on tour to...

  • Good CQC rating for Cheshire East

    Cheshire East Council has received a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for its adult social care services.    The CQC inspection found that...

  • Electric fleet for Cheshire East

    In its pursuit of carbon neutrality, Cheshire East Council has unveiled a fleet of electric vehicles.  The council has 22 electric vehicles including community service...

  • Cheshire East mayor was once homeless

    Cheshire East Council has elected its new mayor. Councillor David Edwardes, who represents Macclesfield Tytherington, was handed the chain of office by outgoing mayor Marilyn...

  • Police appeal for witnesses to Siddington crash

    Cheshire Police, investigating a serious collision in Siddington, are appealing for witnesses and video footage. On the morning of Wednesday 14 May, at around 7.00...

  • A Concert to welcome in a Sunny Summer

    Prestbury Choral Society are presenting a concert of lighter music – with humour and romance. Music will include Summertime, The Blue Bird, When I’m Sixty...

  • Wildboarclough Rose Queen Fête and Fell Race

    The 60th Annual Wildboarclough Rose Queen Fête and Fell Run will be held on Sunday, 18th May in the spectacular garden setting of Crag Hall....

  • Accolade for Peak Park champion

    Above: Sue Smith, pictured with National Park chief executives Tony Gates, David Butterworth and Phil Mulligan Peak Park officer, Sue Smith, has received an award...