All posts by Editor

  • O negative blood donors wanted

    Blood donors needed as the NHS warns that supplies of O negative are critically low. NHS Blood and Transplant has revealed there are 5,463 donors...

  • Cheshire East’s biggest investment in 10 years?

    Motorists may be rejoicing Cheshire East’s lavish plans for its highways and transport network. The council claims it will be the ‘Biggest investment in 10...

  • Interest in Macclesfield’s new build rises

    Macclesfield housebuilding sector is gaining traction across the region as the number of new-builds in the town increases.  According to Linden Homes’ analysis of demand...

  • Beech Hall summer festival

    The sun shone on Beech Hall School during its recent Summer Festival. The annual festival provides an opportunity for pupils, parents and the school community...

  • New eyecare hospital for Macclesfield

    A new eyecare hospital offering eye surgery procedures has opened in Macclesfield. Clarity, located at the Silkworks, Pickford Street, offers cataract, glaucoma and eyelid surgery...

  • MACC-POW! returns

    MACC-POW! returns for its 10th year in June. A full weekend celebrating comic book art in the heart of Macclesfield. A unique event for the...

  • Macclesfield declares independence?

    The B5470 Macclesfield to Whaley Bridge road remains closed to traffic. After months of inaction, the bridge on the A523 Manchester Road – just after...

  • Protecting children and vulnerable people

    Cheshire Constabulary has conducted a three-day operation aimed at protecting children and vulnerable people across the county. Operation Guardians ran from Monday 19 May to...

  • The Lindow Ensemble presents . . .

    . . . a richly evocative evening of classical music in Macclesfield The Lindow Ensemble will bring an unforgettable evening of classical music to Macclesfield...

  • Hospice Starlight Walk raises £28,000

    East Cheshire Hospice’s Starlight Walk this weekend raised a phenomenal £28,000. They posted this message of thanks on social media: “We’re absolutely thrilled to share...

  • Just So – The Animal Uprising

    Just So Festival 2026 will be the most spectacular, technicolour celebration of this imaginary world. The work created by Wild Rumpus – be that large outdoor...

  • New car parking charges from Monday!

    Don’t forget, new parking changes come into force at council-owned car parks from bank holiday Monday, May 26. Cheshire East Council is extending the chargeable...

  • Funding for children’s activities

    Cheshire groups and communities can apply for up to £2,000 of funding for children’s activities. Funding to provide summer holiday activities for young people comes...

  • Youngsters enjoy interactive theatres open day

    Macclesfield Hospital held a theatres open day . The event was for hospital staff and their children to see what the inside of a surgical...

  • Council staff park for free!

    Next week car parking charges rise, along with the hours chargeable. Cheshire East residents must therefore be pleased to learn that Crewe council staff park...

  • Anti-social behaviour results in closure

    A Moss estate flat has been closed down by police. Macclesfield Police had received numerous reports of anti-social behaviour involving drug activity and repeated disturbances...

  • Arsonists responsible for Wincle fire?

    Police have launched an arson investigation into an outbuilding fire that spread across grassland. The incident, in Wincle, saw eight fire engines attending. Firefighters believe...

  • New car parking charges next week

    Drivers are reminded that changes to parking in Cheshire East car parks come into effect on Monday, 26th May. One car park in each town...

  • A weekend of NHS fun-draising

    Above: Staff from Ward 9 on their sponsored walk NHS staff from across East Cheshire NHS Trust came together over last weekend. They were all...

  • Half-term fun at Delamere Forest

    Looking for the perfect half-term activity? Why not explore the natural wonders of your local Forestry England forest with the children for a budget-friendly family...