All posts by Editor

  • St George’s Day celebrations

    On Sunday 14th April, the town will be celebrating St George’s Day with an event organised by Macclesfield Town Council. The celebrations are taking place earlier...

  • CCTV images of missing Gawsworth man

    CCTV images from Macclesfield railway station have been released which show a missing Gawsworth man – last seen more than a week ago in Macclesfield....

  • United Airlines increase capacity from Manchester

    As part of its plans to replace its Boeing 757-200 aircraft with newer 767-300 and 767-400 planes, United Airlines is increasing its capacity at Manchester...

  • Tesla to close local showrooms

    Tesla’s sites are under threat after chief executive Elon Musk announced plans to move sales online. The electric car manufacturer has 19 showrooms in the...

  • Revolution bar struggles

    Yet another Macclesfield’s business could be falling victim to the economy. Revolution, on Mill Street, Macclesfield, has announced it has put new openings on hold...

  • Install a smoke alarm

    Encouraging households across the county to purchase and test smoke alarms will be the focus of a national month-long campaign supported by Cheshire Fire and...

  • How would you like to contact police?

    Image: @mistergrist It seems like a ludicrous question to us – but Cheshire Constabulary are asking residents to give their views on how they can...

  • Tribute to ‘treasured’ accident victim

    The family of a “treasured” man killed in a collision in Congleton have released a moving tribute.  George Grocott, 83, from Congelton, was killed on...

  • Ben Fogle – Tales From the Wilderness

    Thursday 14 March 7.30pm Thrilling tales from a modern day journeyman. From crossing Antarctica to conquering Everest, Ben will take the audience on an inspiring...

  • Shakin’ Stevens Greatest – Hits and More!

    The UK’s biggest-selling artist of a decade, with 33 hit singles and four UK No. 1s to his name, and chart-toppers around the world, recently...

  • Gradus mill to be demolished

    Peaks & Plains will soon commence the demolition of the derelict mills at Park Green – to make way for a new 67-apartment development. The...

  • Did you witness Wilmslow robbery?

    Officers from Macclesfield CID are appealing for witnesses to an attempted robbery on 24th February just before 2am on Albert Road, Wilmslow. The victim, a...

  • Peak Park urges fire safety

    The Peak District National Park is asking visitors to be ‘fire aware’ after a period of unseasonably warm weather, and recent wild fires. This week,...

  • Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

    Get ready for an evening of inspirational adventure films coming to Buxton Opera House from the wildest corners of the globe! In this selection of...

  • Jon Boden & The Remnant Strings

    In 2017 former Bellowhead front-man and multiple BBC Folk Award winner Jon Boden introduced the new big band Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings. Supported...

  • Bess the Commoner Queen

    A new play by award-winning playwright Kevin Fegan, featuring Michelle Todd as Bess. A female story of survival and astonishing business success in the brutal world...

  • An evening with The Hairy Bikers

    With their irresistible enthusiasm, An Evening With The Hairy Bikers will be an epic night of cooking and conversation. Big hearted, down-to-earth cooks with a love of good...

  • Poynton Air cadets need your help

    2448 (Poynton) Squadron Air Cadets is calling for more adult uniformed volunteers to help run and maintain this important local service for young people in...

  • Treacles WI bare all

    In a bid to raise funds to fight cancer, Tytherington Treacles Women’s Institute group stripped off for a fundraising calendar – and raised nearly £10,000....

  • ‘Faces of Change: Nature’s Champions’

    Above: Gertrude Jekyll, National Portrait Gallery National Trust exhibition celebrates the champions of the natural world in partnership with National Portrait Gallery 23 March – 9 June, Dunham...