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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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  • Man jailed for Macclesfield child sex crimes

    By on July 22, 2022

    A man has been jailed after attempted to meet young girls for sex in Macclesfield. Nicholas Tarbard, 35, of no fixed address, appeared at Chester...

  • Virginmarys – You’re a Killer

    By on July 22, 2022

    Macclesfield’s own – Ally and Danny – hope you like the latest recording as much as they do. Give it a spin HERE More to come...

  • Barnaby needs a freelance creative director

    By on July 22, 2022

    Barnaby is looking for a Creative Programme Director who can take Barnaby forward from the pandemic. This is a busy and challenging freelance role, and...

  • North West gardens open this weekend

    By on July 21, 2022

    Above: The Firs, Old Chester Road, Barbridge, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6AY There are hundreds of gorgeous gardens to visit with the National Gardens Scheme. It’s...

  • Extra powers to tackle anti-social behaviour

    By on July 21, 2022

    Extra powers have come into force giving police and some authorised officers extra powers to deal with anti-social activity in Macclesfield. People drinking alcohol in...

  • Free activity places for children on free school meals

    By on July 21, 2022

    Thousands of free places for summer holiday activities are available across Cheshire East for children and young people eligible for income-related free school meals. Cheshire...

  • RHS Tatton – opening day

    By on July 21, 2022

    The opening day of The Royal Horticultural Show 2022 at Tatton brought thousands of passionate gardeners to Tatton Park. The Cotton Traders Greener Future Garden...

  • MP welcomes Fallibroome students to Parliament

    By on July 21, 2022

    For the first time since the pandemic started, local MP, David Rutley, welcomed over 30 students from The Fallibroome Academy for a tour of the...

  • RHS Tatton – day two

    By on July 21, 2022

    The Royal Horticultural Show 2022 at Tatton is one of the most successful yet. Take a look at just a little of what’s on show...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on July 20, 2022

    Cinemac Listings Summer has arrived & we’ve got something for everyone! Due to popular demand, Thor: Love & Thunder will be on screen for another...

  • RHS Tatton off to a flying start

    By on July 20, 2022

    The first day of the RHS Tatton Show brought in thousands of visitors – anxious to explore the world of horticulture in 2022. By 10.00...

  • Elaf restaurant trashed

    By on July 20, 2022

    Photo: courtesy Gary Braid Photography Elaf Lebanese restaurant has suffered extensive damage. The attack on its Jordangate premises, left several windows smashed and graffiti (since...

  • That’ll be the Day

    By on July 18, 2022

    Tue 20 Sep 2022, 7:30 pm Buxton Opera House Following the huge success of the 35th Anniversary Tour, That’ll Be The Day is back on the road...

  • Bosley mill tragedy 12th anniversary

    By on July 17, 2022

    Above: Derek William Barks, Derek Moore, Jason Shingler and Dorothy Bailey died in the 2015 explosion Twelve years ago a huge blast rocked the village...

  • Old Macc 16

    By on July 15, 2022

    Old Macc was published many years ago by local historian and ex-editor of the Macclesfield Express, Doug Pickford. Doug has kindly given ilovemacc permission to reproduce...

  • Peak District project will put down roots

    By on July 15, 2022

    The Peak District National Park Authority and the Woodland Trust have agreed a landmark collaboration to help increase native woodland in the National Park. The...

  • The War of the Worlds

    By on July 14, 2022

    Arley Hall, CW9 6NA – 20th July The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons invade the stage in this funny yet faithful open-air adaptation of H G Wells sci-fi...

  • North West gardens open next week

    By on July 14, 2022

    Above: Laskey Farm, Laskey Lane, Thelwall, Warrington WA4 2TF There are hundreds of gorgeous gardens to visit in the week ahead with the National Gardens...

  • Ruth is the Batonbearer

    By on July 13, 2022

    Local charity worker, Ruth Williams, has been nominated by Sport Relief and selected to be a Batonbearer in the prestigious Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay.  Ruth Williams, 42,...

  • RHS Tatton Park opens next week

    By on July 12, 2022

    RHS Flower Show Tatton Park opens its gates next week. The show will be bringing inspiration for grow-your-own and planet-friendly gardening, alongside hands-on family activities,...