All posts by Editor

  • Going for Gold – moves to Dunham Massey

    Owing to extensive flooding at Lyme at the end of July, the Sensory theatre performance ‘Told in Gold’ will now be held at Dunham Massey...

  • Smoke alarms save lives

    Smoke alarms save lives is the message from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service as they urge members of the public to purchase a smoke alarm....

  • Lyme set to reopen after flooding

    Above: National Trust Staff inspect damaged pipes and drains in the garden. National Trust Images ⓒ Mark Waugh Lyme is planning to reopen to the...

  • Will wishes come true at Tatton’s Tanabata Festival?

    The ancient Japanese festival of Tanabata tells a charming legend about the lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi, represented by the stars Vega and Altair, who live...

  • Guns handed in during firearm surrender

    Owners of illegal firearms in Cheshire handed in a total of 59 weapons during a two-week surrender.  Overall 20 shotguns, 21 air rifles and air...

  • Mayor’s Autumn Charity Quiz

    Entry Form Team name:………………………………………………………………………………………………… (if you wish to be partnered with others to make a team of four, please let us know) Number of people...

  • Health Matters lecture series

    The next talk in the Health Matters series is “How Serious is Intensive Care ” and will be presented by Dr David Banks, Consultant in Anaesthetics and Intensive...

  • What’s On at Cinemac

    Cinemac, Old Sunday School, Roe Street, Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535Enquiries: 07534 920495 Tickets• can be purchased on the door, subject to demand•...

  • Pochin goes into administration

    Above: The Hilton Garden Inn is currently under construction as part of Hanley’s Smithfield development Grant Thornton have been appointed joint administrators to eight businesses...

  • Buxton Mountain Rescue fundraiser

    Buxton Mountain Rescue Team’s annual fundraiser in Macclesfield town centre was another clear success – with an impressive £404.67 raised – thanks to the generosity...

  • Man sentenced for dealing in park

    A county lines criminal who assaulted a member of the public after they photographed him dealing drugs in Congleton Park has been sentenced to three...

  • The Vikings are coming to Tatton!

    Are you ready for a terrific afternoon out at Tatton Park’s Viking Sunday, featuring all the excitement and drama of the Viking era, vividly brought...

  • Gawsworth Rector named

    The Revd Colin Wilson is to be the new Rector of Gawsworth with North Rode. Revd Wilson takes over from Bishop William Alaha Pwaisiho, OBE, Hon. Assistant Bishop...

  • 150th anniversary commemorated with Blue Plaque and exhibition

    A Blue Plaque commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the opening of the Macclesfield, Bollington & Marple Railway, that took place on 2nd August 1869,  has...

  • Lyme hit by major flooding

    A massive clean-up operation is underway at Lyme today after the National Trust estate suffered serious flooding during the heavy rainfall on Wednesday 31 July....

  • Flooded roads – latest

    Poynton yesterday – ⓒ James Hanson Emergency services have confirmed that the localised flooding affecting parts of Cheshire has largely subsided. The flash flooding caused major...

  • Fun for all at Tatton Farm this summer!

    Join in the fun this summer at Tatton Park’s Farm, with oodles of activities to delight the entire family though until August 23rd 2019.  Set...

  • Local car finance firm’s £7m funding deal

    Macclesfield-based car finance firm Zuto has secured £7m of funding to fuel additional growth. The funding comes from existing investors Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) which...

  • Adlington Cricket Club’s Liz scoops June’s AO award

    Lancashire Cricket Club has announced the first winner of the 2019 Volunteer Recognition Programme – which is run in partnership with AO.com The winner of...

  • Macclesfield Christie plans submitted

    The NHS Trust has submitted plans for a radiotherapy centre at Macclesfield District Hospital in its first development outside Greater Manchester. The £26m centre was...