Macclesfield Express - April 30, 2025

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April 30, 2025

Bid for green belt homes is rejected

PLANS for new homes in Macclesfield’s green belt have been refused amid complaints from a parish council and neighbours to the site.

1 min

MP hails his ban from Russia as a 'badge of honour'

MACCLESFIELD’S MP has been banned from entering Russia by angry Vladimir Putin following his support for Ukraine.

1 min

Parkrunners step out on walk of celebration

AN EVENT celebrated Macclesfield parkrun and just how far the weekly exercise session has come since it began in 2018.

1 min

Pupils' green success is dumped in the bin

GREEN-FINGERED youngsters have flourished in a competition to create compost for their school garden.

1 min

Tyler makes grade at Old Trafford

THIS picture shows how Manchester United’s latest starlet learned his trade on the football pitches on Macclesfield.

1 min

Brotherly love inspired Jack to take on marathon

A FUNDRAISER who once 'hated' even going for a short jog lined up for the London Marathon in memory of his two late brothers.

2 mins

Police snare 25 taxis in two-day op

A POLICE operation to check on taxis found around 40 per cent issued with a notice for some form of offence.

1 min

'Dangerous' sex predator's 10-year string of offences

A 'DANGEROUS' sexual predator has been jailed for a string of offences against women and children across a period of 10 years.

1 min

Plenty of yolks to help family fun

THERE was family fun in Wincle as nearly 150 people took part in an Easter hunt.

1 min

Hannah puts her precious memories into song for pal

A CHOIR leader has recorded a solo single that was inspired by the memory of her late friend.

1 min

Free piano recital in aid of hospice

A TALENTED pianist will perform a free concert in Macclesfield town centre.

1 min

Pub bingo boosts charities

IT’S eyes down and look in for some fundraising bank holiday bingo in Bollington.

1 min

Children raise £170 for schools

MACCLESFIELD'S Hindu community celebrated their New Year by raising money for a worthy cause.

1 min

Cancer drug trial saved my life, says mum-of-four

56-year-old is in remission thanks to experimental treatment

2 mins

Beer we go again for charity festival

Event will have beers, ciders and wine on offer

1 min

Wildlife charity calls for trustees

THE Cheshire Wildlife Trust is inviting applications to join its board of trustees.

1 min

Man bids to demolish house ... and rebuild it

A RESIDENT who was refused planning permission for extensions he had already built on his home is now seeking consent to bulldoze the property and rebuild the same house.

1 min

Town is ready for big VE Day party

FLAGS will be out in force as events take place across Macclesfield to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

1 min

Firebugs ignore police warning

A POLICE warning has failed to dampen the spate of nuisance fires that are being lit in and around Macclesfield.

1 min

Wat-er way to bridge the gap over the canal

A ROAD bridge over the Macclesfield Canal has reopened after it was removed, repaired and put back in place.

1 min

Bands tune up for Live tribute

EAST CHESHIRE HOSPICE

2 mins

Video bids farewell to Barnaby festival

THE final chapter in the history of Barnaby Festival can now be seen.

1 min

Police chief blasts violence as 10 officers attacked

CHESHIRE’S top cop has spoken out after 10 officers and PCSOs were attacked in just 48 hours.

1 min

Providing a good service isn't rocket science

SOME years ago, I lived in a house big enough to require a couple of large skips per month.

1 min

An ode to our lost wonderful woodland

REETINGS my wonderful people. I found this poem buried in my old files today.

1 min

Railwaymen and crew from the pit

OUR nostalgia column brings you fascinating pictures taken in Macclesfield in days gone by.

1 min

Hospital unit gets credit for outstanding work

THE endoscopy unit at Macclesfield Hospital has been rewarded for its good work.

1 min

Most get first choice school place

CHESHIRE East Council says 93.6 per cent of parents received a place for their child at their first choice primary school.

1 min

Boss gives life lesson on return to school

A BUSINESS leader returned to her former school to speak to pupils and help inspire the next generation of achievers.

1 min

BORN TO BE WILDE

OSCAR WILDE FOUND HIMSELF IN COURT 130 YEARS AGO. MARION MCMULLEN LOOKS AT THE TUMULTUOUS LIFE OF THE WRITER AND WIT

3 mins

Has your pension pot got a few missing pieces?

TRACKING DOWN LOST CONTRIBUTIONS AND DECIDING WHETHER TO COMBINE THEM COULD BE KEY TO SECURING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE.

4 mins

Plan ahead to avoid a holiday accommodation nightmare

Spring has sprung and the holiday season is well and truly upon us. I do hope you have a wonderful summer getaway!

2 mins

Wild at heart

YOUR WILDFLOWER MEADOW EVOLVES OVER THE YEARS TO HELP YOU RECONNECT WITH NATURE

2 mins

Drama makes a welcome return

If it's fun, laughs and bonhomie you're looking for, don't expect to find it while watching The Handmaid’s Tale (Saturday, Channel 4, 9pm).

2 mins

Walk this way...

A hiking festival in the Algarve is a sensational workout for the soul, says MIRANDA COMERASAMY

4 mins

CRIME QUEEN

MARION MCMULLEN recalls the UK debut of Murder, She Wrote 40 years ago

1 min

Seven-wicket Woodley win for newly-promoted Women

WOMEN'S FIRST XI CHARLOTTE LLOYD

2 mins

Massey guides Macc to early pole position

MACCLESFIELD 1st team welcomed Grappenhall to Victoria Road for week two of the new season. Skipper Jack Massey won the toss again and elected to field.

3 mins

Thirds maintain winning start to season

MACCLESFIELD Thirds welcomed Northwich to the Parkside ground and invited the visitors to bat first after skipper Mudasser “Muddy” Panchbhaya won the toss.

2 mins

Table-topping seconds too strong for visitors

SECOND XI VS GRAPPENHALL

3 mins

Isabella and Dan off to the Algarve

CHESHIRE Golf has been justifiably of its development of junior golf in the county over the years with plenty of success for Cheshire Boys and Girls in recent months.