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  • Chief Constable’s alleged ‘angry outbursts and aggressive attacks’

    Cheshire Police have announced that suspended Chief Constable, Simon Byrne, will face an 11-day gross misconduct hearing – accused of ‘volatile, unpredictable and offensive behaviour’....

  • Speed awareness

    Let’s face it, we’re all prone to lapses in concentration – and as I get older – more than ever. I’ve been lucky so far,...

  • Thieves target elderly woman in Congleton

    Police are appealing for information after callous thieves targeted a vulnerable resident in Congleton. At around 2pm on Monday 5 February the elderly woman was...

  • Could you be a firefighter?

    Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting for on-call firefighters at the following fire stations: Alsager, Audlem, Bollington, Frodsham, Holmes Chapel, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Malpas, Middlewich, Penketh,...

  • Angels bring ‘Hope’ to the streets

    Volunteers from Macclesfield Hope Street Angels, a voluntary organisation launched by Hope in North East Cheshire in 2012, were joined by local MP, David Rutley,...

  • Manufacturers offered help to prepare for Brexit

    Local manufacturers are invited to a free Cheshire East Council-backed event to help them plan and prepare for Brexit. The workshop, entitled ‘Preparing your manufacturing...

  • High Court dismisses Muller planning appeal

      A High Court judge has backed Cheshire East’s Local Plan for shaping future development in the borough by throwing out an appeal from a...

  • Hate Crime Week

    Cheshire Constabulary is joining other North West police forces in raising awareness of hate crime this week. Held from Monday 5 February to Sunday 11...

  • ‘Transition’

    Exhibition: ‘Transition’ focuses on the artwork of Alice Beech, Nichola Eardley and Puff Williams; all HNC Art & Design Students from Macclesfield College. The exhibition...

  • Cycling Saturday returns

    On Saturday 10th March from 10am-2pm, Cycle Saturday will return to Macclesfield Town Centre. This free event was first held in 2017 and proved to...

  • Equipment taken from Brassington’s

    Following the closure of Brassingtons Bakery Ltd a quantity of bakery equipment and a delivery vehicle were illegally removed from the premises at 58 Brown...

  • Can we still rely on the police to protect us?

    If you’ve been told by a police officer that you’ve broken the law – with some reservations you might accept it. You may offer a...

  • Jodrell Bank – a World Heritage Site?

    Jodrell Bank has been nominated for World Heritage status. The observatory, part of the University of Manchester, is home to the Grade I Listed Lovell...

  • Mere Golf Resort acquired by Gulf investor

    The company which owns The Mere Golf Resort and Spa in Cheshire has been sold to a Gulf-based investor. The business operates the 81-bedroom luxury...

  • A Whiff of the 16th ‘Scent-ury’ at Tudor Hall

    Above: Sweet smell of the Tudors! Gentlewoman Anna Fielding carries a nosegay of lavender, rosemary and bay, at Little Moreton Hall ⓒ Alan Ingram/ National Trust....

  • Phantom debt fraud

    There has been an increase in the number of calls to members of the public by fraudsters requesting payments for a “phantom” debt. The fraud involves...

  • Eight in custody following drug raids in Congleton

    Eight people have been arrested by detectives after early morning drug raids took place on 1 February in Congleton and Merseyside. The raids were carried...

  • Space4Autism school holiday drop in

    Space4Autism will be hosting a school holiday drop in on Monday 19th, Tuesday 20th, Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd February Two sessions each day – 10-12noon...

  • Suggs and his realm of Madness

    After his first sell out tour My Life Story, Suggs is treading the boards again. Suggs has had an amazing music career spanning more than...

  • Joe Brown heading for Buxton!

    Joe Brown MBE is unique, a genuine one off. With a history that spans music hall, rock ‘n’ roll, theatre, films, TV, radio and even...