All posts by Editor

  • Man found with a serious head injury

    Police are appealing for information after a 64-year-old man who had sustained serious head injuries was discovered on Hillside Court on Monday 11th June at 11.23pm....

  • Barnaby 2018 – last chance for . . .

    The Big Weekend might be over – but Barnaby isn’t! Here’s what’s happening tomorrow – Tuesday 19th June. All planned so you can fit in...

  • Cheshire’s shrinking police presence

    Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner has welcomed the constabulary’s newest recruits – 20 mini police officers from Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School in Runcorn. The...

  • National award for Arighi Bianchi

    Above: Nick & Sarah Bianchi (ⓒ Fiona Bailey) Arighi Bianchi has been crowned Retail Family Business of the Year at the Family Business United Awards...

  • Mobberley Rose Queen festival

    Whilst most Macclesfield folk were watching the Barnaby festival parade on Saturday, Mobberley’s residents were setting off on their own annual Rose Queen Festival parade....

  • Barnaby Parade 2018

    2018 will probably go down as one of the best Barnaby Festival parades in recent years. Hundreds of local volunteers had worked tirelessly to build,...

  • Prepare for battle this Father’s Day weekend

    The much anticipated Medieval Fayre comes to Tatton Park on Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17. The Fayre, in association with EventPlan, is one...

  • Cheshire East contract referred to CPS

    A police investigation into the awarding of a historical contract by Cheshire East Council has led to a file being submitted to the Crown Prosecution...

  • £6 million boost for local health

    A six million pound fund to help boost local health outcomes has been approved by Cheshire East Council. Nine schemes will benefit from the fund...

  • Summer drink-drug drive campaign launched

    Cheshire Roads Policing team and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service have today, Thursday 14th June, launched their joint annual crackdown on drink and drug drivers....

  • Time to pay a visit to Quarry Bank

    Quarry Bank’s gardens are a testament to the hardworking staff and volunteers who ensure the gardens always look at their best whatever the time of...

  • Scout museum opens its doors

    Members of Macclesfield and Congleton District Scouts enjoyed the reopening of the District Scout Museum at Barnswood Scout Camp recently. The ceremony at the well-attended...

  • British Heart Foundation coffee morning

    The Macclesfield & District Fundraising Group of the British Heart Foundation (BHF) held its first coffee morning of the year recently at Macclesfield Conservative Club....

  • £2m fund approved to improve local communities

    Cheshire East Council’s cabinet has approved a scheme to provide funding that will assist communities where new housing developments have been built. The new homes...

  • MBE for Janet

    Former mayor of Macclesfield, Janet Jackson, has been awarded an MBE for services to the community in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List Janet has worked...

  • Young musicians gather for a concert to remember

    The Peak District Music Centres’ (PDMC) string and wind ensembles, big band and choir return to the Opera House for their hugely popular annual Gala...

  • Kinder Choirs delight

    The renowned Kinder Choirs present their annual summer showcase, featuring the magic of youthful voices singing in harmony. Kinder Choirs have a reputation as one...

  • World-renowned American Blues master plays in Buxton.

    Among guitarists and critics, Woody Mann is considered a modern master. Drawing inspiration from jazz, blues and classical he combines them seamlessly in a ‘sparkling...

  • Grab your tickets now for Mike & The Mechanics

    Rock supergroup Mike & The Mechanics have announced their 2019 nationwide Looking Back Over My Shoulder Tour.  The epic tour will be comprised of 34...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Cinemac Old Sunday School Roe Street Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Our auditorium Bar is open 30mins before screenings (subject to the...