All posts by Editor

  • MP checks in for National Libraries Day

    Local MP, David Rutley, went along to Macclesfield Library to highlight his favourite book and support National Libraries Day. In an initiative for the nationwide...

  • Masonic visit for Mayor

    Macclesfield Town Mayor, Councillor Liz Durham was one of 40 guests and members attending the Old Castle Masonic Lodge social board last week. The visitors...

  • It was 50 years ago today . . .

    An exhibition by six artists who studied together at Stockport Art College in the 1960’s. Featuring the works of Bryan Barlow, Joe Beard, Doug Broadhurst,...

  • Astronomy picture of the day

    Five Planets at Castell de Burriac  Image Credit & Copyright: Ignacio Llorens Explanation: February’s five planet line-up stretches across a clear sky in this predawn...

  • Leisure scheme for Churchill Way car park

    Cheshire East Council has agreed to sell the Churchill Way car park to Ask Real Estate – http://www.askrealestate.co.uk – to deliver a leisure-led scheme – which the...

  • Spring into action this half-term with the National Trust in Cheshire

    Sat 13 – Sun 21 Feb 2016 National Trust places in Cheshire are getting ready for one of their busiest times of the year and...

  • Your wellington boots are made for walking!

    Families need to get their wellies ready for a half term walk at Quarry Bank. Daily Welly Walks in the woods near Styal are being organised...

  • Step into spring with National Park rangers

    Need fresh air and exercise? Take a walk in the Peak District with a National Park ranger and discover great routes in naturally beautiful surroundings....

  • Cheshire Constabulary 2016/17 – another 70 officers

    An extra 70 police officers to continue investment in frontline policing, and protecting the public from new and emerging threats, are the headline messages from...

  • Best of Gilbert and Sullivan

    G&S fans are in for a treat this week when the esteemed Tarantara brings two concert performances of the 19th century duo’s greatest operettas, HMS Pinafore and Iolanthe. Both...

  • Flare Path

    Terence Rattigan’s Flare Path, an evocative portrait of life during World War II will be brought to the Buxton Opera House stage in February as part...

  • Glowing start for Little Moreton Hall

    Main image: Little Moreton Hall  ⓒAlan Ingram/ National Trust Little Moreton Hall; 13 February-21 February The warm glow of candles will herald the beginning of the...

  • Macclesfield Civic Society Awards

    Forget the Oscars, Baftas, Big Brother or Strictly ! It’s time to submit your nominations for the Maccesfield Civic Awards Scheme to find out which...

  • Tips to help businesses battle online criminals

    The internet is a fantastic and effective way to conduct business, and will continue to develop extensively over the coming years, with the use of...

  • And you think you’re having a bad day . . .

    . . . just so you know, it isn’t only you who has bad ones! Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Email Reddit Tumblr

  • Northern Ballet’s Tortoise & the Hare

    Following the sell-out successes of its previous children’s ballets, Northern Ballet now comes to Buxton with its new short ballet, Tortoise & the Hare. Part of...

  • Live music to enjoy in Buxton

    Drawing inspiration from the traditional music of the Mongolian Steppe, AnDa Union will bring their beautiful and evocative music to Pavilion Arts Centre on Wednesday 10...

  • How The Koala Learnt To Hug

    Everybody knows that Koalas are just about the cutest critters alive. But the High Peak is a long way from their tropical Australian home so...

  • Body cameras for Council parking teams

    Aggressive motorists who challenge and threaten enforcement officers may soon find their behaviour is caught on camera. Cheshire East Council’s parking enforcement teams may be...

  • Council tax to rise 3.75%

    Cheshire East is set to raise its Council Tax by 3.75 per cent. A substantial part of the tax rise will boost services for the...