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  • Second still-born baby in Styal

    By on June 20, 2020

    The prison service has launched an investigation following the death of a second baby in Styal prison in the space of nine months. A spokesperson...

  • Chile burglars jailed

    By on June 19, 2020

    Chilean burglars Jorge Pinto Vallejos and Jamie Duarte Vera, who said they’d come to Britain on holiday will be taking an extended ‘holiday’ at Her...

  • Investigations into Cheshire East Council discontinued

    By on June 19, 2020

    Two investigations into Cheshire East Council have been discontinued. They covered the award of a contract related to a fitness company in 2015, and £70,000...

  • Former council leader demands inquiry into Cheshire Police

    By on June 19, 2020

    The former leader of Cheshire East Council, Michael Jones, has called for an inquiry into the leadership of Cheshire Police over a probe into alleged...

  • Homebuyer demand is soaring in Wilmslow

    By on June 19, 2020

    Wilmslow has seen huge demand from home buyers since the market reopened figures from Rightmove reveal.  The top 10 most popular places for house hunters...

  • Approval for King’s School scheme

    By on June 18, 2020

    Retirement homes developer, McCarthy & Stone, emerged victorious from a two-hour debate among Cheshire East councillors over whether the scheme, to be built on part...

  • Silkmen winding up petition adjourned – again!

    By on June 18, 2020

    Macclesfield have had a winding-up petition over unpaid tax adjourned for an 11th time by the High Court. They were originally due to have their...

  • Efe has no regrets

    By on June 17, 2020

    Former Nigeria international Efetobore Sodje says he has no regret not playing in the premier league – despite playing in England for 18 seasons. Sodje...

  • Landslip and flooding cause railway chaos

    By on June 17, 2020

    A landslip and flooding are causing ‘major disruption’ for railway passengers in Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas of South Cheshire Trains are currently unable to run...

  • Barnaby Festival 2020 Events Update

    By on June 17, 2020

    Disco InFurlough Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st, 4pmView on : Zoom, RSVP below Join us for an online dance party this Saturday and Sunday! Boogie from...

  • The unspoken reality of school cultures

    By on June 17, 2020

    Bollington author and education consultant, Jeanie Davies, has written a book called The Trust Revolution in Schools based on two decades of experience in education....

  • Online pet-sale fraud on the increase

    By on June 16, 2020

    Residents across Cheshire are being urged to remain vigilant when buying pets online following an emerging trend of animal related scams during the coronavirus pandemic....

  • Dawn to dusk Peak District litter challenge

    By on June 15, 2020

    It’ll be the longest day in more ways than one for intrepid cyclist Alex Waddington. While most of us enjoy the long hours of daylight...

  • Keep your dogs under control

    By on June 15, 2020

    Dog owners are urged to keep their pets under control and think of others when visiting the borough’s parks and open spaces. As residents get...

  • Silkmen mourn the loss of club stalwarts

    By on June 15, 2020

    Players, fans and staff at Macclesfield Town FC were saddened to learn that two much-loved and devoted supporters have passed away over the course of...

  • Macclesfield Open Art Exhibition

    By on June 14, 2020

    Autumn, oil on canvas, 70 x 70 cm Pat Havis Macclesfield Open Art Exhibition first opened its doors in 2013. Due to the reorganisation of...

  • Cryptocurrency thief jailed

    By on June 12, 2020

    A man from St Helens who stole more than £30,000 worth of cryptocurrency has been jailed for 20 months. Mark Andrews, 38, of Woodlands Road, pleaded...

  • Players and staff struggling with mental health during uncertainty

    By on June 12, 2020

    Macclesfield Town players and staff say their mental health has been “disregarded”, as they await Friday’s independent hearing outcome. The Silkmen, already docked 11 points...

  • MP calls for “fair play off the pitch”

    By on June 11, 2020

    Following the vote to conclude the EFL League Two season, Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, has issued a statement: “Following the decision made by the clubs...

  • Barnaby 2020 programme

    By on June 11, 2020

    Barnaby Festival will be presenting a programme of online commissions on the traditional Barnaby dates of June 20 & June 21. These commissions interpret the theme...