All posts by Editor

  • Body found in Macclesfield Forest

    Police were called out to an area of Macclesfield Forest on Sunday afternoon when a man’s body was found by walkers. Part of Clark Lane...

  • Seeds of Kindness planted for dementia patients

    Local dementia patients along with their families, carers and friends, recently joined for a ‘Seeds of Kindness’ event, to help raise much-needed awareness of those...

  • Howzat!

    Macclesfield Cricket Club is batting for six following the refurbishment of the 3rd Team’s dressing room in its Clubhouse. Local MP, David Rutley, officiated at...

  • Morrisons sponsor Royal Cheshire County Show

    Supermarket chain, Morrisons, will be this year’s principal sponsor of the Agri Centre at The Royal Cheshire County Show – which this year takes place...

  • Theatre and cinema at Dunham Massey

    Why not escape to the Dunham Massey garden this summer for outdoor entertainment the whole family will enjoy. Chapterhouse Theatre is returning to the garden...

  • RHS Chatsworth 2019

    RHS Chatsworth opens its doors tomorrow and runs until Sunday 9th June and visitors are in for a huge treat of unusual plants, take home...

  • Roe-naissance News

    The Christ Church Roe-naissance project team consists of nine volunteers working with The Churches Conservation Trust to define a new purpose for Christ Church –...

  • Janet is Macclesfield’s new mayor

    Cllr Janet Jackson, MBE, has been appointed Mayor of Macclesfield for the second time – previously serving as Mayor in 2014. Janet has represented Macclesfield...

  • BT ‘phone scam

    The scammers are at it again. I’ve just had a phone call – a recorded voice told me it was BT and that my landline...

  • Medieval madness at Tatton

    Some people receive embossed invitations to dine with royalty. Tatton Park has a rather different proposition on offer this June – you are most cordially...

  • Airport pick-up fees increased

    Manchester Airport is increasing its car parking fees for people picking up passengers from the start of June. Short stay car parking is being increased...

  • Peak Park fundraiser appeal success

    Above: A stretch of the Great Ridge path between the Vale of Edale and the Hope Valley is to be repaired. Two of the most...

  • Cheshire Police break equality law

    An employment tribunal has ruled against Cheshire Police in a case brought by 25-year-old Matthew Furlong on the grounds of sexual orientation, race and sex....

  • Crime Commissioner’s report into Chief Constable “flawed”

    The investigation into Cheshire’s Chief Constable Simon Byrne at a cost to taxpayers of £450,000 – has been deemed “flawed” and based on “flimsy” allegations....

  • Be vigilant – scams are increasing!

    Elderly and vulnerable Cheshire residents are being urged to be vigilant following an increase in the number of fraud offences reported to police over the...

  • Freemasons contribute to Macclesfield Christie appeal

    Rob Bramley, Senior Cheshire Freemason, recently attended The Christie to make a £12,500 donation to Dr Andrew Sykes, Roger Spencer and Aislinn Walsh at the...

  • Appeal after boy assaulted in Poynton

    Police investigating an assault in Poynton are appealing for information and footage from members of the public. Between 8.30pm and 8.50pm on Sunday 28 April...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    CinemacOld Sunday SchoolRoe StreetMacclesfield SK11 6UT Tickets• can be purchased on the door, subject to demand• can be booked in advance at cinemac.org.uk• can be...

  • BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2019

    The mysterious world of the plant breeder will be plunged into the limelight at BBC Gardeners’ World Live (13 – 16 June at Birmingham’s NEC)...

  • Beech Hall Dog Show

    Beech Hall School held a special charity dog show event recently, as part of its year-long programme of ambitious fundraising for local mental health charity,...