All posts by Editor

  • From omni-shambles to cluster-fu**!

    “In order for us to set a balanced budget, we’re having to consider some very difficult proposals.” Sound familiar? No, it’s not Cheshire East Council...

  • Did you witness a South Park assault today?

    Detectives are investigating an incident in Macclesfield South Park. At around 6.30 am today, (Tuesday 11 February), a 26-year-old woman was walking through South Park,...

  • Macclesfield opticians Stand Up to Cancer

    Specsavers Macclesfield has raised £768 for cancer research charity Stand Up To Cancer. The team of 19 launched a month-long fundraising challenge where they completed...

  • Former teacher jailed for voyeurism

    A former Macclesfield teacher has been sentenced for possessing indecent images of children and voyeurism. Richard Lees, a former teacher and rugby coach at the...

  • Docusign scam

    A new level of communication involves being emailed with ‘secure’ documents. It’s not taken long for the scammers to latch on – so now they’re...

  • Macclesfield FC 6 Mickleover FC 1

    A dominant second half display from Macclesfield FC saw Mickleover get hit for six and the league leaders go 20 points clear. Highlights of the...

  • Big Farm Machine weekend

    The Lambing Shed Farm Shop and Kitchen is hosting the return of giant tractor and farm machinery weekend. The most powerful machines in farming will...

  • Thefts from parked cars

    Thefts from parked cars are on the increase so take care of your property and follow the simple instructions. Items such as sat-navs, phones, money, laptops, clothing and tools can be extremely attractive...

  • First for Spire Regency Hospital

    Consultant Urologist Professor Andrew Sinclair has performed the Spire Regency hospital’s first Optilume procedure. Optilume is a minimally invasive and low risk treatment to patients...

  • Christ Church Poetry Weekend

    Saturday 8th February 11.30am : 1pm : 2pm ~ The Polydolchi Recorder Consort 2.30pm ~ Highly acclaimed Poet Peter Branson 3-4pm ~ “Open Mic” with...

  • The Nanny State is alive and kicking

    Just so you know what the ilovemacc team have to deal with on a daily basis. Remember, someone (us no doubt), is paying for this...

  • VAT phishing scam

    The email scammers are still coming for your money. Their sole aim is to part you from your hard-earned funds – so keep your wits...

  • Woman defrauded elderly Congleton man

    A cautionary tale for everyone with elderly or vulnerable relatives, friends or neighbours. A woman who took hundreds of pounds off a vulnerable man in...

  • Walking and cycling in the Peak Park

    Anyone who lives, works in or visits the Peak District National Park are being asked for their views on walking, cycling, riding, and wheeling (wheelchairs/trampers)...

  • Silk Museum’s rare pattern book collection

    A new Jacquard Studio will open this summer at the Macclesfield Silk Museum. The bespoke space is being created to display the museum’s unrivalled collection...

  • Ant-social behaviour house closed

    Macclesfield Local Policing Unit have closed a house on Byron Street, Macclesfield, following reports of drug abuse, violence and anti-social behaviour. The order, which came...

  • New supercouncil ‘on the block’

    Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Warrington are joining forces, oh dear, I was hoping I’d never have to write that. This will make it even...

  • Snowdon Star Trek

    Night shifts are all part of the routine at East Cheshire Hospice, so staying awake should come easily for the staff who climb Mount Snowdon....

  • NatWest email scam

    The email scammers are still coming for your money. Their sole aim is to part you from your hard-earned funds – so keep your wits...

  • Council’s 9.9% tax hike rejected

    Plans to increase council tax by almost 10% in Cheshire East have been rejected by the government. Authorities can only increase council tax by 4.99%...