News

  • An exhibition in memory of Jane Osmond

    Macclesfield landscape artist Jane Osmond, who died in February, is being honoured with an exhibition in her memory. Jane – a stalwart of Macclesfield’s creative...

  • Time for bed at Little Moreton Hall

    Above: And so to bed. Tudor gentlewoman Anna Fielding with all the essentials for a good night’s sleep. ⓒ Alan Ingram/ National Trust So, you...

  • Adventure and exploration at Quarry Bank

    Above: National Trust ranger, Vicky Naylor, hopes families will explore the great outdoors this summer. A National Trust ranger hopes that a summer of outdoor adventure will inspire...

  • Tales of Juplicity

    Phill Jupitus, stand-up comedian, poet and TV stalwart will be at Buxton Pavilion Arts Centre on 16 September with his show Juplicity for over an hour of...

  • Financial boost for school buildings

    Above: Goostrey Community Primary School will have a new music room Cheshire East Council is working with schools and children centres on capital programmes aimed at...

  • Midfielder Koby joins the Silkmen

    Macclesfield Town have confirmed the signing of attacking midfielder Koby Arthur. The 21-year-old has signed a one-year deal with the Silkmen after a successful trial...

  • Appeal for witnesses to Disley robbery

    Officers investigating a robbery in Disley are appealing for witnesses to come forward. At around 18:50 on Monday, 24 July two men forced their way...

  • From school dropout to top of the watch

    Local lad, Karl Massey, who having dropped out of school, went on to become a leading Patek Philippe and Rolex watch dealer. Karl’s family ran a second hand...

  • Bond in Buxton

    The sounds of the suave spy will be here at Buxton Opera House for you to relive your favourite tracks from the 007 movies. The...

  • Jail for Wilmslow armed robbers

    Three Merseyside men are now behind bars for a combined total of 26 years following an armed robbery in Wilmslow. Ian Hughes, 52, was sentenced...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    Cinemac Old Sunday School Roe Street Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Cinemac’s website: cinemac.org.uk is being completed but online bookings for Despicable...

  • MP is Inspired by India

    The Inspired by India exhibition currently running in Macclesfield’s Silk Museum was visited recently by local MP David Rutley. The exhibition, open until 8th September,...

  • Organisation sought to run special needs school

    Cheshire East Council, in partnership with the Department for Education (DfE), has launched a search to find a high quality organisation to run a new...

  • Tug of War features at Game and Angling Fair

    Tug of war teams from around the country will be gathering at the Cheshire Game and Angling Fair at Peover Hall this Sunday 6 August...

  • Rotary Jamboree

    Image above: Members of the Houghton Weavers with Keith Dobson (centre) President of Macclesfield Castle Rotary Club. The Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle held a Jamboree last...

  • Gime Toure joins Silkmen

    Macclesfield Town have announced the signing of French forward Gime Toure. The 23-year-old has agreed a one-year contract with the Silkmen after impressing during a...

  • Air quality data was misreported

    Cheshire East has said it is taking action to improve air quality monitoring procedures following concerns raised at a Cabinet meeting on 12 July 2016. A report,...

  • Threadmill at The Silk Museum

    New textile art exhibition by Threadmill at The Silk Museum The Silk Route: A Never-Ending Journey The Silk Museum, 16 September – 10 November 2017 ...

  • Hairspray is heading for Buxton

    Hairpsray is on its way, with Opera House Chief Exec directing the National tour! The big, bold and beautiful production of the much-loved musical comedy Hairspray will...

  • Tributes ‘flo’ as Patrick retires

    Image: L-R, Paul Davies, Gareth Fry and Patrick Hurst. Macclesfield-based engineering company Statiflo has appointed a new group financial controller following the retirement of Patrick...