News

  • A picture is worth a thousand words

    By on September 5, 2017

    John Stafford’s Favourite Artist: Joseph Wright of Derby The Old Sunday School, 2 October 2017 – 6 January 2018 A new exhibition at The Old...

  • Sheep killed by dog

    By on September 5, 2017

    Police in Macclesfield are reminding dog walkers about the devastation canines can cause after a number of sheep were brutally killed in Sutton. The owner...

  • Deer dumping mystery solved

    By on September 5, 2017

    Following an investigation by the Rural Crime Team into a deer carcass being dumped at a tip in Poynton, a 30-year-old man has been spoken...

  • Arley Hall Autumn Plant Fair

    By on September 5, 2017

    Sunday 1st October 10am – 4pm Enjoy a day out browsing the specialist plant nurseries selling unusual plants, shrubs and bulbs and gather great ideas...

  • Police seek man who dumped deer remains

    By on September 4, 2017

    Police in Macclesfield have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the dumping of a deer...

  • Christ Church open weekend

    By on September 4, 2017

    Visitors are welcome to explore the Georgian interior of Christ Church – with its sea of box pews and savour the timeless atmosphere. Opening hours...

  • Wayne Hemingway heading for town

    By on September 3, 2017

    “The highly successful series of WEAVE Town Talks returns after a summer break on 7th September. This must-attend free event at Macclesfield Town Hall, will...

  • Cheshire businesses stay ahead of the digital curve

    By on September 1, 2017

    Businesses across the region will come together at The Business Club’s Autumn event later this month to find out what’s next in digital marketing. On...

  • Nominate your National Park local heroes

    By on September 1, 2017

    UK National Parks are calling for nominations to the Volunteer Awards 2017. The annual awards celebrate the hard work and commitment of people who regularly...

  • Rogue traders are out there

    By on August 31, 2017

    Cheshire police officers are warning residents to remain vigilant following reports of rogue traders operating in the area. Over the last few weeks officers have...

  • Macclesfield southside plans approved

    By on August 31, 2017

    Plans to develop 135 acres to the south of Macclesfield, between Congleton Road and the Macclesfield to London railway line, have been approved  by Cheshire East’s strategic planning board. The...

  • Local solicitor defends lasting powers of attorney

    By on August 30, 2017

    Following comments from a former senior judge that power of attorney orders are open to financial abuse, local solicitor, Justine Clowes, has defended lasting powers of...

  • Hats off for the National Trust . . . or Cheshire East?

    By on August 30, 2017

    Our Portugal-based twitter correspondent has told us that the Twittersphere has been buzzing with excitement and controversy following the revelation that “Future Footballers Wife” hats  were...

  • Rose King Stan boosts Hospice funds

    By on August 29, 2017

    The generous fundraising efforts of an Eaton village schoolboy has seen East Cheshire Hospice receive a donation of over £4,000. 8-year-old Stan Taylor-Lankester began his...

  • Cycle Maintenance workshops for tourism businesses

    By on August 29, 2017

    Help is on hand for Peak District businesses to better understand the needs of their cyclist customers. Pedal Peak for Business, supported by the Peak...

  • AstraZeneca set to expand Hurdsfield site

    By on August 27, 2017

    AstraZeneca is to ramp up production at Macclesfield – its biggest manufacturing site in Britain. The investment at the Hurdsfield campus – thought to be in...

  • Summer reading challenge a huge success

    By on August 26, 2017

    This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is more popular than ever, with over 960 local children are taking part. A national event, the Challenge, which takes place...

  • An Autumnal look for Dunham Massey

    By on August 25, 2017

    Dunham Massey, Altrincham, 2 September – 15 November With the autumnal season fast approaching, Dunham Massey is kicking off A Taste of Autumn season with...

  • Déjà vu tarmac

    By on August 25, 2017

    Back in the day, when I was editing Macclesfield Community News, we were given a lead to a story involving tarmac. It was alleged that...

  • 50 year reunion of Christ Church Turkish adventure

    By on August 25, 2017

    A reunion of young people who joined an intrepid overland trip to Turkey in 1967 takes place at Christ Church on Saturday 9th September, 2-4pm....