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  • Macclesfield Beer Festival 10th & 11th May

    By on May 4, 2024

    Don’t forget it’s Macc Beer Festival next weekend – 10th and 11th May 2024. 140 varieties of tipple to whet your whistles! This year’s event,...

  • Another consultation from Cheshire East 

    By on May 4, 2024

    Yes, you heard that right – Cheshire East has launched yet another consultation – this one on household waste recycling. Forgive the cynicism but I...

  • Macclesfield hospital staff set the pace

    By on May 3, 2024

    Above: staff and patients from the cardiac rehab team at Macclesfield Hospital during the 2023 walk Staff and patients from the Cardiac Rehabilitation team at...

  • Bollington library to close?

    By on May 3, 2024

    First it was news that Cheshire East school meal services are to end next year. Now Cheshire East Council is refusing to comment on reports...

  • Just over a month to go!

    By on May 3, 2024

    The Royal Cheshire County Show returns this June 18th & 19th and is promising an unforgettable two days of celebration, discovery, and joy for all...

  • Man jailed for Knutsford rape

    By on May 3, 2024

    A 25-year-old man who raped a woman in Knutsford has been jailed for 17 years. Marcell Koekemoer, of HMP Bristol, but previously of Stretford, was...

  • Record growth for Nexer

    By on May 3, 2024

    Macclesfield-headquartered Never Digital, has achieved its highest revenues. The company, currently celebrating its 17th birthday, reported £10.5 million in 2023 — a 12% growth year-on-year. With...

  • Cheshire’s school meals service to close

    By on May 3, 2024

    Cheshire East’s school meal service is to close in April 2025. Cheshire East Council said it could no longer afford to run its loss-making Fresh,...

  • Macclesfield FC 3 Worksop Town 1

    By on May 2, 2024

    Silkmen TV bring you the highlights of the NPL play off match between Macclesfield FC and Worksop Town. Under the lights at a rocking Leasing.com...

  • Cheshire East Ranger events – May

    By on May 2, 2024

    Outdoor fitness class at Astbury Mere Country Park Tuesday 7 May 2024. Are looking for a fitness class during the week that’s outside and you...

  • Ken Nicol and Wendy Ross live

    By on May 1, 2024

    Out of the acclaimed folk band, Magna Carta, a new duo has been born. Ken Nicol and violinist Wendy Ross now combine their talents in...

  • Your MP writes

    By on May 1, 2024

    The disproportionate negative impact on the north-east of the Cheshire East Borough from decisions made by the Council is a cause of real concern for...

  • Cheshire East Highways road closures

    By on May 1, 2024

    CE Highways are upgrading roads in the Westminster Road area in early June. Highways state that the highway repairs, commencing on 03 June 2024, will...

  • Plans for care home on Lidl site

    By on April 30, 2024

    Plans have been submitted for a care home at the old Royal Sun Alliance site on Park Lane, Macclesfield Permission had been previously granted for...

  • Volunteers gift plants to Congleton War Memorial Hospital

    By on April 30, 2024

    Above: Volunteers involved in the planting of the trees at Congleton War Memorial Hospital A local group of hardy volunteers have given their own present...

  • On your marks!

    By on April 30, 2024

    Above: Rowena Moores, Specialist Paediatric Dietitian, Kate Daly- Brown, Director of Nursing and Quality, John Hunter, Medical Director and Deputy Chief Executive, Rachel Wakefield, Executive...

  • Macclesfield Consultants take Ultra Challenge

    By on April 30, 2024

    Above: Kat and Michelle, with Lisa Nixon Activities Coordinator on Ward 9 Two consultants at Macclesfield Hospital are set to walk a combined distance of...

  • Have you seen this man?

    By on April 30, 2024

    Police are appealing for help in tracing Oliver Curley, originally from Wilmslow. Curley, 29, is wanted on recall to prison. He is described as white,...

  • Whitby Town 2 Macclesfield FC 0

    By on April 29, 2024

    Silkmen TV bring you highlights of the Whitby Town vs Macclesfield FC game. A youthful Silkmen side fought until the end, but ultimately fell to...

  • Dead men tell tales

    By on April 28, 2024

    A bizarre presentation of stories, poems and songs to a backdrop of sinister, salacious and sensational film and images. Not for the faint hearted! Share...