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  • Free Elton John tribute tickets

    By on May 11, 2023

    On May 19th, we’re celebrating the official launch of Cinemac Live – The live entertainment side of Cinemac. To do this we’re giving you FREE...

  • Bank card scam

    By on May 11, 2023

    One of our readers received a new bank card yesterday from their bank. They told us they thought it odd – as their existing card...

  • Love Island Tom quits Macclesfield FC

    By on May 10, 2023

    Just weeks after announcing his split from Love Island girlfriend Samie Eilish, Tom Clare has revealed he’s made the tough decision to quit football. Tom,...

  • Rian is Apprentice of the Year

    By on May 9, 2023

    Above: Andrew Medcraft, Rian Godfrey and Vaughan Blackman Rian Godfrey, from Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield, has been named Apprentice of the Year at the annual Mercedes-Benz...

  • Cirque The Greatest Show

    By on May 6, 2023

    Last night we ventured to our favourite theatre in Buxton to watch Cirque The Greatest Show. Two adults plus two children (aged 7 and 9),...

  • Macclesfield Emergency Department staff ascend Snowdon

    By on May 4, 2023

    A team of nurses, doctors, administration staff and health care assistants who work at Macclesfield Emergency Department took on the challenge of Snowdon in a...

  • Little Shop of Horrors opens at Buxton Opera House

    By on May 4, 2023

    Following the success of Sweeney Todd, West Side Story, Oliver! and Rent, Buxton Opera House will once again be showcasing talented local performers in its production of Little Shop of Horrors,...

  • A call to Macclesfield businesses . . .

    By on May 4, 2023

    . . . to be part of Barnaby Festival Community Art Trail 2023. We are delighted to be bringing Macclesfield town centre businesses the opportunity...

  • Yet another scam

    By on May 2, 2023

    This one’s headed “Direct Debit Payment Failed”. Not the most convincing scam email – but there are many who will fall into the trap. The...

  • Paradise Mill restoration

    By on May 1, 2023

    Historic Paradise Mill, part of the Silk Museum in Macclesfield, is closing temporarily from early May as an important programme of work begins this spring. The...

  • ECHO fundraiser completes Manchester Marathon challenge

    By on April 28, 2023

    In a bid to raise as much money as possible for East Cheshire NHS Trust’s charity, ECHO, sisters Rebecca and Rachael Calthorpe are tackling extreme...

  • Horticulture meets installation art at RHS Tatton

    By on April 28, 2023

    Left: Sketch of a Moth by Georgia Tucker for the RHS Nocturnal Pollinator Experience | Right: Off the Grid by Nathan Webster A blackout tent...

  • The Full Monty

    By on April 28, 2023

    Tue 26 – Sat 30 Sep 2023 – Buxton Opera House There are no heroes in Simon Beaufoy’s heartfelt play, just a group of lads...

  • Burglars tunnel into Wilmslow jewellers

    By on April 27, 2023

    Thieves who last night tunnelled their way into Prestons Jewellers on Water Lane, Wilmslow, were left empty-handed when security alarms were triggered. Police were called after alarms were...

  • Cheshire council chief executive’s eye-watering £240k income

    By on April 27, 2023

    According to latest figures released by the TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA), Cheshire East Council’s chief executive takes home £180,083 plus pension contributions. The chief executive and...

  • Call to Macclesfield artists

    By on April 27, 2023

    With a mission to cultivate and showcase the artistic talent within Macclesfield, this year’s Barnaby Festival Community Art Trail will provide a platform for expression...

  • Macclesfield Beer Festival

    By on April 26, 2023

    The Best Beer Festival in Macclesfield is back!!! 12th and 13th May 2023 we will once again be taking over Macclesfield Rugby Club on Priory...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on April 25, 2023

    Cinemac Listings Evil Dead Rises and John Wick 4 are just £5 a ticket for all shows, that includes sofas and Luxe seats! Oil Machine...

  • Criminal behaviour order for prolific offender

    By on April 24, 2023

    A prolific offender from Macclesfield has been ordered to adhere to a Criminal Behaviour Order for the next three years.  Charlotte Bradley, of no fixed...

  • Arriva closes its Macclesfield depot

    By on April 24, 2023

    Arriva North West closed its depots at Macclesfield and Winsford after service on 22 April and has now withdrawn all services operated from those locations....