Joseph Richards

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Convoy of five pick-up trucks full of aid leaves Macclesfield for Ukraine border

Setting off on Monday afternoon the convoy will drop off donations to a village on the Polish border which is housing 30-40 refugees before the trucks are taken into Ukraine to help on the frontline

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Agincourt Society pays tribute to Macclesfield’s history during charity lunch

The Society is a non-political dining club set up 35 years ago by retired Macclesfield solicitor John England, primarily for local businessmen and professionals to celebrate the country’s history

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Middleton manufacturer celebrates safety award win

The safety award was given in recognition of the company’s commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces healthy and safe during the 2021 calendar year

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Macclesfield theatre group to bring politics to life in new stage show

Local actor Pete Munro never leaves the stage in his portrayal of fictional Prime Minister Michael Goodlad - with the play centring on his relationship with press secretary Scott, played by Andy Cantillon

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Macclesfield-born artist to open first solo show at Manchester gallery

Smart Barnett is a queer artist and combines digital art with traditional embroidery techniques to create textile pieces that explore the LGBTQ+ community

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Macclesfield sixth-form students gain real-world advice to apply for apprenticeships

Organised by The Cheshire and Warrington Pledge the students got the opportunity to take part in the types of activities carried out at genuine assessment centres for apprenticeship programmes

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Macclesfield Arighi Bianchi store launches showroom to showcase garden furniture

Situated on the Silk Road the retailer has opened its new showroom on the ground floor of its five-storey Grade-II listed building

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Pianos placed in Macclesfield to help town hit the high notes

Crewe Lyceum Theatre has installed the pianos, which have been decorated by local artists and community groups, at Macclesfield Indoor Market and Macclesfield Bus Station

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Macclesfield charity hosts sports sessions for people with disabilities

People with disabilities can attend the sessions, which are run by Macclesfield FC Community Trust coaches, on Wednesday evenings from 6.30 - 7.30 twice a month at Macclesfield Leisure Centre

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Gates destroyed by suspected deer poachers in Macclesfield Forest

Late in the evening of Monday, April 18 two wooden and steel gates at the entrance to the forest were ripped from the posts which secured them to the ground

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Children and baby market selling pre-loved clothes and toys returns to Macclesfield

Families can sell or buy nearly-new children’s items from other families in a way to keep costs down and reduce the environmental impact of shopping

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Macclesfield Beer Festival returns after two-year absence

All profits from the event will be donated to the Congleton-based Ruby’s Fund, which works with children and adults with additional needs, and the Macclesfield-based animal charity Windyway Trust