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  • Rotary shoebox collection

    Above: Shoeboxes from St. Oswald Bollington with Rev’d Canon Veronica Hydon and Beverley Nixon, Children and Families Officer.  Thank you to St. Oswald Church, Macclesfield...

  • Cheshire East leader resigns

    Following the decimation of Conservative councillors at the recent election Cheshire East Council leader Rachel Bailey has resigned as Conservative group leader. A statement issued...

  • Macclesfield Town chairman steps down

    Macclesfield Town chairman Mark Blower is stepping down after five years. Blower, who has led the club on behalf of majority shareholder Amar Alkadhi since...

  • Despite Brexit – we’re having an EU election

    Leaving the EU is looking increasingly unlikely so those in charge would like you to register to vote and ‘have your say’ in the European...

  • Solid gold rock ‘n’ roll

    Head up to Buxton Opera House on Saturday 1 June and help celebrate Marty Wilde’s 80th birthday together with Mike Berry, The Wildcats, and a very special...

  • Make a pledge for the planet

    Could you plant a bee and insect-friendly garden? Harness power from nature? Reduce your use of plastics?

  • Teenagers charged following Knutsford robbery

    Image: @mistergrist Two 18-year-old men from Knutsford have been charged in connection with a robbery in the town. Camron Berisford, of Racefield Road, and Marshall...

  • “We love Geronimo! Can we go again next year?”

    Just over two weeks to go for the fabulous Geronimo Festival – its a Glastonbury for kids! More children’s entertainment, activities, music and food than...

  • Man arrested following Congleton abductions

    The man wanted in connection the rape and abduction of two women in London has been arrested in Cheshire and is now being investigated for...

  • Macclesfield Lit & Phil

    The last meeting of the 2018-19 season of the Macclesfield Literary & Philosophical Society is on the Tuesday 7th May at 7.30pm. Fleur Houston will...

  • Manhunt launched following Congleton abductions

    Above: Joseph McCann wanted in connection with the abduction of two women in Congleton Cheshire Police have launched a manhunt after two women were abducted...

  • Knutsford police stop and search powers extended

    As a result of concerns raised by residents over a number of incidents at Knutsford Fair in previous years, Knutsford police have been given more...

  • Subway sandwich shop robber jailed

    A 38-year-old robber has been jailed after stealing money from two Subway sandwich shops in Macclesfield. Paul King, of Oak View, Liverpool, took money from...

  • If you like music and guitars you’ll love this show

    We all love a bit of guitar wielding in a song, it’s iconic, soulful and – oh what a beautiful instrument! The Story of Guitar...

  • TV’s Lucy meets Macclesfield transport historian Basil

    Local transport and industrial historian, Basil Jeuda, was at the Knotty Trust last week promoting his latest book: Macclesfield, Bollington & Marple Railway Remembered –...

  • Lottery win for Fastrak

    Macclesfield-based Fastrak Retail (UK) has been acquired by Canadian company Pollard Banknote. Fastrak, which designs and manufactures lottery ticket dispensers and other retail point-of-sale display...

  • Leek man found dead

    Family and friends of an ‘inspirational’ man found dead at a former football ground will gather to pay their final respects. The funeral of Matthew...

  • Pub in the Park festival

    The Pub in the Park festival returns to Cheshire this June, with a line-up of top chefs who’ll be rustling up the best of British...

  • Manchester RR is dealership of the year

    It was in May 1904 that Charles Rolls first met with Sir Henry Royce at Manchester’s Midland Hotel to establish and set up one of...

  • Firefighter’s Memorial Day service

    Cheshire firefighters and Fire Brigade Union (FBU) members will be supporting International Firefighter’s Memorial Day on May 4 and will be marking the event with a...