News in Macclesfield

A part-time police officer from Macclesfield has been commended for his dedication to public service during the pandemic, even when he wasn't supposed to be working.

Nikolai Kalka - who has a full-time job for Tesco in Stoke-on-Trent - is also part of Cheshire Constabulary's Reserve Police for Macclesfield.

A unique gardening evening experience are coming to Macclesfield.

Adlington Hall and Gardens are delighted to be welcoming one of the foremost garden designers in the UK, James Alexander-Sinclair, for a compelling evening, in front of a roaring fire in the Great Hall of Adlington Hall, all about gardens and gardening.

The thought of being held at knifepoint is already horrifying, but one Macclesfield local was held at knifepoint in broad daylight earlier this week.

The robbery at knifepoint happened this Tuesday.

A Macclesfield illustrator has designed Christmas cards of our town - with half of the profits going to charity.

Adam Francis, 40, also known as Adam Schofield outside of his illustration business, has designed two Christmas cards featuring iconic scenes of our town.

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Two Cheshire East councillors are seeking assurances the council won't use fire and rehire as an employer, and it won't employ contractors who use the practice.

Cllr Laura Smith (Crewe South, Lab) and Connor Naismith (Crewe West, Lab) are also calling on council leader Sam Corcoran (Lab) to write to Prime Minister Boris Johnson demanding he outlaw fire and rehire.

The British Red Cross is working to harness the power of kindness shown in Macclesfield over the last 18 months as it looks to build on the surge of community action during the Covid-19 pandemic and recruit hundreds of new volunteers around the UK.

Natalie Geist, service manager for independent living for the British Red Cross, who is launching the appeal in Macclesfield, has urged people to ask themselves if they could give "just a few hours each week" to make a big difference in people's lives.

Macclesfield's parliamentarian is encouraging more of us to work in the hospitality sector.

Our town's MP David Rutley, is actively working with the Macclesfield Jobcentre Plus team to help bolster the drive to recruit people to fill vacancies in key sectors, including those in local hospitality businesses.

Macclesfield MP David Rutley has paid tribute to his Conservative colleague Sir David Amess.

The MP for Southend West was stabbed multiple times at his constituency surgery earlier today, and later died.

Macclesfield: Congratulations to the Hurdsfield takeaway! Have you tried their award-winning food? .