All posts by Editor

  • Cyprotex figures hit by US delays

    Macclesfield-based drug analysis specialist, Cyprotex, has warned delays to the launch of a new service in the US will hit full year figures. It made...

  • Fund helps Cheshire’s young people

    The Prince’s Trust has been awarded £5,000 from Cheshire’s Police & Crime Commissioner’s Crime Prevention Fund, enabling young people from across the county to identify...

  • Obituary – Brian Ollier

    22nd June 1945 – 22nd August 2014 Margaret, the widow of Brian Ollier, has led tributes, following the sudden death of the popular local photographer. Brian turned his...

  • Knutsford child-abuser jailed

    A 48-year-old Knutsford man has been sentenced to 11 years and eight months behind bars after admitting sexually abusing young boys and distributing indecent images....

  • Pfizer eyes up AZ again

    AstraZeneca shares climbed more than 7% last week, fuelled by speculation of renewed takeover interest from Pfizer. It’s three months since Pfizer’s failed £69.4bn takeover...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

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  • World War I commemoration project for Artspace

    Hidden Loss World war 1 commemoration project An opportunity to explore less common themes of war loss and personal perspectives through artistic creation. Help create...

  • The Real Draw at Marburae Art Gallery

    A contemporary illustration exhibition ‘The Real Draw’ opens its doors at the Marberae Gallery on 4th September – from 7.30pm until 9pm. 20 top illustrators...

  • Macclesfield Town sign Will Haining and Domaine Rouse

    Macclesfield have signed former Morecambe defender Will Haining and ex-Bury striker Domaine Rouse. Centre-back Haining, 31, left Hyde following their relegation from the Conference at...

  • Death of local photographer, Brian Ollier

    We are saddened to report that, following a short illness, Macclesfield photographer Brian Ollier has passed away. Brian learned his trade at The Macclesfield Express...

  • Discover Macclesfield’s Historic Buildings

    Christ Church is again taking part in this year’s Heritage Open Days one of eight or so buildings across Macclesfield opening to the public as part...

  • Skills drive for Bentley

    Crewe-based car manufacturer Bentley Motors, is launching a new skills improvement programme – to coincide with the largest intake of apprentices in a decade. In...

  • International artist Ben Kelly features at Art Fair 2014

    Internationally renowned painter, Ben Kelly, is taking part in this year’s Art Fair 2014, selling paintings to help raise money for East Cheshire Hospice. The...

  • Cheshire East got its sums wrong

    Cheshire East Council is proposing an “urgent” amend to a section 106 agreement, fearing it faces a £1.5m hit on the cost of a proposed...

  • Cat and Fiddle crash biker guilty of dangerous driving

    A biker who uploaded a film of a high speed ride in which he almost crashed head-on into a car has been found guilty of...

  • Heart drug relief for Astra Zeneca

    Good news for staff at Astra Zeneca’s Macclesfield manufacturing plant. The United States Department of Justice has cleared A-Z over the 18,000-patient clinical trial used...

  • Cheshire Constabulary makes it to final of BIFM Awards

    Cheshire Constabulary has made the final of the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) Awards 2014 in the category of ‘Sustainability and Environmental Impact′. The...

  • Information guide for victim support

    An information catalogue of agencies and support networks will be produced to guide victims to providers of the help and support that they need. The...

  • Operation Edendale – three sentenced for burglary offences

    Three people have been sentenced at Chester Crown Court as part of Operation Edendale, an investigation into over 150 burglaries committed across Cheshire and Greater...

  • No right turn at Monk’s Heath for Alderley to Knutsford traffic

    As of Thursday 15th August, drivers travelling southbound on the A34, out of Alderley Edge towards Congleton, are banned from turning right at Monks Heath...