All posts by Editor

  • Gradus sold to ICG

    Macclesfield-based stair-nosing specialist Gradus has been sold to ICG, a global leader in the manufacture of vinyl flooring. Gradus was founded more than 50 years ago...

  • New support pledged for Peak District birds of prey

      Leading land management and conservation organisations are stepping up their efforts to boost bird of prey populations following disappointing results from the Peak District...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Cinemac Heritage Centre
, Roe Street
, Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Tuesday 17 November to Friday 4 December Tuesday 17 November Spectre (12A) 4.30, 8.00 Wednesday...

  • Make it Macclesfield open meeting

    The next Make it Macclesfield open meeting is being held on Friday 20th November at Macclesfield Town Hall. If you’re interested in what’s being proposed...

  • Enterprising Macclesfield – Full!!!

    Note: the Enterprising Macclesfield meeting scheduled for tonight is full to capacity. Apologies to anyone who can’t get in. Folk who are interested will have...

  • Police release image of wanted Congleton man

    Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a man wanted for an assault. Anthony Heathcote (36) is believed to be in the Congleton...

  • Cash boost for Connecting Cheshire

    Connecting Cheshire has received a £3.4m boost from BT to extend the reach of high speed fibre broadband across the county. The investment into Connecting Cheshire,...

  • News from Wake up Macclesfield

    Wake up Macclesfield have sent us details of the state-of-play with a number of plans and developments in the area including: 1. Leisure development plans. 2. Lidl...

  • Enterprising Macclesfield

    Tuesday, 17th November sees the launch of Enterprising Macclesfield at the Silk Heritage Centre. The Make it Macclesfield team have established Enterprising Macclesfield in an attempt...

  • It’s party time at the mill

    A Christmas trail will weave its way through Quarry Bank Mill this December leading families to a festive party after they have unravelled a secret...

  • Council staff join ‘rough sleep’

    Cheshire East Council staff joined volunteers in a mass ‘rough sleep’ under the stars – to highlight the plight of homeless young people. The plucky...

  • Die Fledermaus

    Ellen Kent & Opera and Ballet International’s mystery guest has now been revealed for their forthcoming production of Die Fledermaus at Buxton Opera House on Sunday 29...

  • Buxton Drama League teams up with Funny Wonders for Ayckbourn Classic

    Buxton Drama League’s latest production has presented a unique challenge for the group. They’re presenting Alan Ayckbourn’s classic comedy Season’s Greetings in November, one of the most...

  • More jobs at new Handforth retail park?

    Construction of a new retail development will begin soon, following the completion of a multi-million pound deal by Cheshire East Council’s development company Engine of...

  • Your help is needed at Castleton Visitor Centre

    Residents of Castleton and visitors to the picturesque Peak District village are being asked to give their views on how the national park visitor centre...

  • Christmas Makers Day

    If you’re stuck for a special Christmas gift drop in to the Old Sunday School on Roe Street on Saturday 21st November There you’ll find...

  • Lanterns light the way for Christmas

    Staff and volunteers at National Trust places across Cheshire are busy putting the final touches to some sparkling Christmas events! Choose from carol singing to...

  • Bosley blast victim William Barks funeral

    The funeral of a victim of the Bosley flour mill disaster took place at St Edward’s Church in Cheddleton yesterday. William Barks, 51, from Leek, was...

  • Cheshire firefighters fundraising for New York Ground Zero concert

    Members of Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service choir, formed for the BBC TV series The Choir: Sing While You Work, are fundraising for a performance...

  • Council reports huge interest in leisure-led development for the town

    Cheshire East is reporting there is huge interest from developers in delivering a leisure-led scheme to spearhead regeneration of Macclesfield town centre. Less than five months...