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  • Is Robbie looking to move on?

    It’s being reported that Robbie Savage is closing in on being appointed as Forest Green Rovers manager. The news comes after the eco-warriors parted company...

  • Illegal car meet drivers fined

    Image above courtesy of @supercarsofalderleyedge Police officers from Macclesfield Local Policing Unit targeted the streets of Alderley Edge last weekend. More than 20 traffic offence...

  • Join in the London Marathon . . .

    . . . and run for East Cheshire NHS Charity East Cheshire NHS Charity are offering two exclusive places in the London Marathon 2026. Running in this...

  • Blakelow Farm garden opens to visitors

    The National Garden Scheme visiting season is now in full swing with a smorgasbord of fabulous gardens just waiting to be explored. From the romance...

  • Macclesfield men guilty of conspiracy

    Biggest case of the misuse of people’s personal details to make nuisance calls the ICO has ever seen.  The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has welcomed...

  • Wolverhampton taxis in Macc?

    You may have noticed there appear to be an awful lot of Wolverhampton licensed taxis operating in Macclesfield. In fact, there are so many, that...

  • The love that defied convention . . .

    . . . evident in a dazzling Victorian sculpture – for years feared lost The National Trust’s Dunham Massey in Cheshire has acquired a long-lost...

  • Buxton Opera House scriptwriting comp

    Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre has launched a scriptwriting competition for local writers. The competition aim is uncover and develop original plays that...

  • Another Chelford housing estate

    It would appear that the Chelford is in for more expansion. Plans to build a 104-home estate in the village have been lodged with Cheshire...

  • Pavement parking issues raised

    Cheshire East Council will await government decision before banning pavement parking. The council’s Highways and Transport Committee was asked about plans to repair pavements at...

  • Cheshire ‘Kardashian’ pleads guilty to fraud

    A man who described himself as Cheshire’s very own Kardashian has pleaded guilty to fraud and theft. Jack Watkin, 26, formerly of Wilmslow Road, Alderley...

  • Ongoing parking issues at Pickmere

    Above: Sunset over Pickmere by Len Gates Officers from Macclesfield and Northwich Local Policing Units have been out and about in Pickmere. Over recent years...

  • MACC-POW! returns this weekend

    MACC-POW! returns for its 10th year this weekend. A full weekend celebrating comic book art in the heart of Macclesfield. A unique event for the...

  • Views on domestic abuse sought

    Cheshire East Council is running a public consultation on a strategy to tackle domestic abuse.  The draft Cheshire East Domestic and Sexual Violence Partnership Strategy...

  • Podcast takes Chester Zoo listeners behind-the-scenes.

    A six-part podcast, Abi Clarke: Zookeeper in Training, follows popular comedian Abi Clarke as she embarks on an unforgettable zookeeper’s journey. The show is Chester...

  • East Cheshire NHS Dementia Care success

    Above: Lisa Nixon (left) and Laura Birch with their awards at the Dementia Care event Two members of staff at East Cheshire NHS Trust (ECT)...

  • ChemQuiz success for Beech Hall School

    Above: Beech Hall School pupils Bea Adams, Thain Mackintosh, Jacob Inwood and James Irwin Students and staff at Beech Hall School are celebrating their success....

  • Tributes paid to councillor

    Cheshire East councillors have paid tributes to Chris Hilliard, who died earlier this week. Chris was an independent councillor for Wilmslow Lacey Green. Flags were...

  • Alderley Edge car meeting

    Cheshire police have issued a dispersal order in relation to a possible car meet in Alderley Edge. Over recent days police believe an unauthorised car...

  • Ranger Events July 2025

    Cheshire East Ranger Service have organised a host of events for July. Wednesday, 25 June – Introduction to Climbing at Windgather Rocks A chance to...