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Rossendale Trust fashion show and Christmas market returns on 12 November

Tenants and staff will take to the catwalk at Shrigley Hall, with a Christmas market and support from Mail Boxes Etc. Macclesfield.

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Local news13 Oct

Prestbury House shortlisted for award after celebrating 104-year-old veteran’s life story

The Macclesfield care home is a finalist for a Life Story and Reminiscence Award after activities celebrating resident Jim Collorick’s Royal Navy service.

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Transport18 Sept

Manchester Road active travel works to begin between Wilmslow and Handforth

Work starts on 5 October on new crossings, cycleway extensions and walking improvements along Manchester Road between Wilmslow and Handforth.

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Council & civic28 Aug

Mobile household waste recycling centre service launches across Cheshire East

Cheshire East Council will launch a mobile household waste recycling centre service on Saturday 5 September 2026. The service will bring waste and recycling facilities to five locations across the borough, with a sixth location expected to follow.

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Local news6 Aug

Macclesfield FC Director Rob Smethurst Resigns

Rob Smethurst has resigned as director of Macclesfield FC two months after his suspension following arrest on suspicion of coercive control.

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Local news31 Jul

Macclesfield Station Upgrade Delayed Until Autumn

Avanti West Coast has delayed the £2m Macclesfield Station redevelopment by six months, now expected to finish in autumn instead of spring.

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Local news22 Jul

Forest fire near Macclesfield caused by disposable BBQ

Dozens of firefighters tackled a large woodland and grass fire at Hacked Way Lane near Macclesfield on Tuesday afternoon. The fire broke out just after 16:00 and required ten fire engines and specialist units at its height.

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Local news7 Jul