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  • Another section of road collapses

    A second section of the road linking Macclesfield to Whaley Bridge has collapsed. Part of the B5470 has been shut since January, when heavy rain...

  • Final words from Robbie

    An interview with Robbie Savage on his departure from Macclesfield FC. Thanks for all you’ve done Robbie. Good luck for the future and goodbye, or...

  • Rob Smethurst tells fans

    In the light of the departure of Robbie Savage, chairman Rob Smethurst tells fans what’s happening at the club. Courtesy of Silkmen TV The club’s...

  • Silkmen’s new manager

    Macclesfield FC have confirmed John Rooney as First Team Manager. The club reports that “John will be supported by Nigel Keogh, Peter Band and Anthony...

  • Macclesfield Town Council – Services Committee

    Services Committee meeting 30/6/25 Last night saw the meeting of Macclesfield Town Council Services Committee. chaired by Cllr Chris Wilcock. The Services Committee covers:CommunityLocal Service...

  • Ninja sword amnesty

    As part of a national initiative ahead of a change in the law surrounding ‘Ninja Sword’s’, the Constabulary will be holding an amnesty throughout July....

  • Safer streets summer

    From 30 June to 30 September 2025 Cheshire Constabulary will take part in the Safer Streets Summer initiative. The initiative will see officers increasing their...

  • Go wild in Macclesfield this Sunday

    Safari Fun Day with Chester Zoo at Arighi Bianchi Sunday 6th July 2025 10am – 4pm Families across Macclesfield are in for a wild adventure...

  • Henry can now put his (sore) feet up

    Above image ⓒ @henryoscarmoores Macclesfield’s own, Henry Moores, has finally completed a 1,200 mile walk from Manchester to Ibiza, with just a pair of flip-flops...

  • The Directors Helpline

    2. Three early warning signs that your sole trader business could be in trouble by Jonathan Cooper Macclesfield-based The Directors Helpline has over 15 years’...

  • ‘We still need you’

    Cheshire East Council is supporting the launch of ‘We Still Need You’—a project from Mentell, funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. The initiative...

  • Netflix account scam

    Initially the email looks convincing, but it’s a scam. Hovering a cursor over the ‘Renew now’ box, (in the original email), the sender’s url came...

  • End in sight for ‘bridge too far’

    An end could finally be in sight for the interminable bridge works at Adlington. It’s estimated that repairs to Mill House Bridge, on the A523...

  • Pembroke Road property closure

    Macclesfield police have secured a closure order following reports of anti-social behaviour at an address on the Weston Estate. The property, on Pembroke Road, has...

  • Wayne Rooney turns down Silkmen job

    With the loss of Robbie Savage almost certain the club has approached Wayne Rooney. But former Birmingham City boss Wayne Rooney has declined the offer...

  • Is Robbie looking to move on?

    It’s being reported that Robbie Savage is closing in on being appointed as Forest Green Rovers manager. The news comes after the eco-warriors parted company...

  • Illegal car meet drivers fined

    Image above courtesy of @supercarsofalderleyedge Police officers from Macclesfield Local Policing Unit targeted the streets of Alderley Edge last weekend. More than 20 traffic offence...

  • Join in the London Marathon . . .

    . . . and run for East Cheshire NHS Charity East Cheshire NHS Charity are offering two exclusive places in the London Marathon 2026. Running in this...

  • Blakelow Farm garden opens to visitors

    The National Garden Scheme visiting season is now in full swing with a smorgasbord of fabulous gardens just waiting to be explored. From the romance...

  • Macclesfield men guilty of conspiracy

    Biggest case of the misuse of people’s personal details to make nuisance calls the ICO has ever seen.  The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has welcomed...