Macclesfield17 hrs agoDisposable BBQ was likely cause of fire in forest Fire crews worked through the night to tackle the wildfire in Macclesfield, Cheshire.17 hrs ago1 day agoWarning as helicopters tackle fire in forestPeople are warned to stay away after a large woodland and grass fire breaks out in a forest.1 day ago1 day agoSon who killed 'hardworking' mum given hospital orderPsychiatric evidence indicated Simon Carter had paranoid schizophrenia, prosecutors say.1 day ago10 Jul 2026Chippy staff say working in heatwave is 'horrendous'With temperatures soaring, chippy workers describe how they are surviving tough heatwave conditions.10 Jul 20266 Jun 2026Macclesfield FC co-owner suspended following arrestRobert Smethurst, 48, has been "temporarily relieved of his duties", the National League North club said.6 Jun 202629 May 2026Man who sprayed bottle of semen on women jailedWilliam Kidd was jailed for four years in a hearing at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.29 May 202630 Apr 2026Final member of Rightmove burglary gang jailedEndrit Nikolli is jailed for 10 years after being in a gang which carried out at least 59 burglaries.30 Apr 202629 Apr 2026AstraZeneca announces 'major' UK investmentAstraZeneca says its new building in Cambridge will soon be completed.29 Apr 202627 Apr 2026Gambling crackdown call after woman's deathEllen Mulvey, 44, from Macclesfield, Cheshire, took her own life while suffering a gambling addiction.27 Apr 2026...
