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ilovemacc is the one-stop news, information and business website for Macclesfield and the ‘golden triangle’ of Prestbury, Alderley and Wilmslow.

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  • Macclesfield FC 6 Blyth Spartans 0

    Another great win for the Silkmen – bought to you courtesy of Silkmen TV. Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Email Reddit Tumblr

  • Tegg’s Nose stargazing evening

    Saturday, 30 November 2024 If you’ve ever looked up at the starry night sky and been enthralled by what you’ve seen then join Macclesfield Astronomical...

  • King’s School celebrates 25 years of Christie fundraising

    On Friday 6 December 2024, The King’s School in Macclesfield will once again transform into a runway as sixth form students present their annual charity...

  • Ukraine aid mission to end if new depot not found

    Ukraine could lose hundreds of tonnes of vital aid unless a charity can find new premises, its Macclesfield founders said. Macclesfield Ukrainian Aid said it...

  • Pet Labrador shot after killing lambs

    A horse seller’s pet Labrador was shot dead by a farmer when the dog attacked and killed his sheep. Victoria Yoxall, 56, was prosecuted after...

  • Crimefighter Honey the rescue dog

    PC Stephanie Allinson from the Cheshire Constabulary and North Wales Police Alliance was on the lookout for a new dog. As her yellow labrador, PD...

  • Macc Lit & Phil – November talk

    Above image: Castlefield, Manchester ⓒ ilovemacc Next Tuesday evening 26th November, sees the third talk in Macc Lit & Phil’s current season. Author Brian Groom...

  • Is the road closed?

    A Cheshire Police officer has posted a warning, on social media, pointing out the dangers of travelling unprepared in winter. “We have had a busy...

  • East Cheshire Ramblers

    East Cheshire Ramblers is a group within the UK-wide Ramblers organisation.  Most of our members live in the area of south-east Cheshire centred around Macclesfield...

  • Rare horse-racing trophy set to be auctioned

    A historic memento from one of the oldest races in history is set to go under the hammer. The silver Manx Derby trophy was awarded...

  • Cheshire East black bin collections revisited

    Cheshire East has amended its proposals for changes to black bin collections. The council said on social media this was “following feedback from our recent...

  • Macclesfield rapist gets 12 years

    Robert Houghton, of Moss Lane, Macclesfield has been sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison for multiple sexual offences against two women. The...

  • Curzon Ashton 2 Macclesfield FC 2

    Penalties victory for high flying Silkmen The Silkmen knock out higher opposition in the Isuzu FA Trophy on penalties after recovering from the heartbreak of...

  • Bollington church conversion plans rejected

    Cheshire East has refused plans to convert St John the Baptist Church in Church Street, Bollington into 18 apartments The church closed about 20 years...

  • A spectacle of light at Yuletide

    Prepare to be whisked away into a world of folklore, enchantment and enthralling performances at Yuletide, Tatton Park, 16th November – 23rd December, 2024. Visitors will...

  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach? Forget it!

    If you’re tempted to go to Blackpool Pleasure Beach I’d suggest you forget it. Earlier this week I booked for a family of five –...

  • Trust reaffirms commitment to inclusivity

    East Cheshire NHS Trust has received re-accreditation as a Disability Confident Leader for another three years. The accreditation marks a milestone in the Trust’s commitment...

  • Living with a stoma

    Above: Sue Garlick and Michele Hill from the Trust’s Stoma Care Team An event at Macclesfield Masonic Hall offered patients in their first year of...

  • Can you identify these men?

    Cheshire Police have released CCTV images of three men they would like to speak to following an incident in Congleton. On Sunday 20 October, at...

  • It’s Yuletide at Tatton this weekend

    Prepare to be whisked away into a world of folklore, enchantment and enthralling performances at Yuletide, Tatton Park, 16th November – 23rd December, 2024. Yuletide – an...