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  • Buxton & Leek College start dates

    January 1st   2018 at Buxton & Leek College will not just beckon in a New Year but also a new start for many students. The college has just...

  • A new home for Active Cheshire

    Lead body for physical activity and sport, Active Cheshire, have moved into Wyvern House in Winsford. The award-winning charity focuses on tackling inactivity and improving...

  • Archaeology Day showcases exciting finds

    Take a peek into the past and discover some of the Peak District and Derbyshire’s most fascinating archaeological discoveries and research. Archaeology Day will be...

  • Local historian weaves new threads in the Silk Road story

    Prominent Macclesfield historian Dorothy Bentley Smith met recently with local MP, David Rutley, to discuss her successful visit to China as Visiting Professor at Hangzhou...

  • Houghton Weavers in Buxton this weekend

    Formed in 1975 the Houghton Weavers emerged  from the North West folk scene where they became increasingly popular after the television debut on the BBC...

  • Join King Arthur on the quest for the Grail

    Funnier than the Black Death!  Spamalot transfers from its critically acclaimed run in Colchester and will be embarking on a UK tour for 2017/2018. Lovingly...

  • Third council officer suspended in probe

    Cheshire East Council has suspended its chief operating officer Peter Bates as a probe into officer conduct by the authority’s disciplinary committee continues. Bates is...

  • Cheshire East Council among winners at Marketing Cheshire Awards

    Cheshire East Council has scooped a top tourism award for one of its landmark events at the Marketing Cheshire Awards. The annual awards, held at...

  • Shoulder pads and perms at Buxton Opera House

    Prepare to experience Europe’s ultimate 80’s concert show, featuring 35 chart-topping pop icons authentically recreated with live band and awesome dancers. Do you long for...

  • Local dancers feature in Buxton panto

    West End choreographer Lily Howkins was impressed by the standard of local dancers when she held auditions for chorus roles in Sleeping Beauty at Buxton...

  • News from Wake up Macc

    Ask, the developers for the Churchill Way leisure development, are holding consultation sessions in the Grosvenor Centre on Wednesday 6th December and Saturday 9th December, 2pm...

  • You’re hired! New apprentices for Axon

    Above: Jack Bushill and Christopher Herbert IT company boosts team with two apprentice appointments  Microsoft cloud solutions company Axon has added two new apprentices to...

  • Sandbach will be Adrenaline filled

    Former tennis player and leisure entrepreneur David Lloyd is launching the first of two sites for his Adrenaline World adventure park concept in Sandbach, Cheshire,...

  • Macclesfield duo’s award from Princess Royal

    A Macclesfield couple were rewarded for their outstanding commitment to their sport as they were presented with an RYA Volunteer Award by Her Royal Highness,...

  • Appeal after heartless thieves target Congleton charity shop

    Congleton police officers are appealing for information from the public after heartless thieves targeted a town centre charity shop. On Tuesday 28 November – sbetween...

  • Get Streetwise

    Local community group, Cheshire Streetwise, celebrated the opening of its new furniture shop in Macclesfield’s Mill Street, with local MP, David Rutley. Alongside the organisation’s...

  • Public consultation on Peak District transport design guide

    Peak District residents and visitors are being asked for their views on proposed new transport infrastructure guidelines. A draft guide has been drawn up to...

  • CCTV appeal after serious assault in Macclesfield

    Cheshire Police are appealing for information following a serious assault in Macclesfield on Sunday 29th October between 3.30 am and 4.17 am. A fight broke...

  • Macclesfield for Business

    Above: left to right, Erik Bogentoft (Chief Finance Officer of Astra Zeneca Macclesfield), Tim Shercliff (Chair of Enterprising Macclesfield), Sue Bowden (Chief Executive, Macclesfield Chamber...

  • Over 100 firearms surrendered

    A total of 104 firearms were handed in to Cheshire Police as part of a two-week surrender. Residents from across the county took part in...