Fred Ford

20:37, 16 APR 2013

Thank you so much! Macmillan appeal smashes target and raises amazing £41k

A huge thank you to our readers who have smashed the target to raise £35,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. We embarked on 2011 with the aim to make £35,000 – but you have managed to raise £41,400 in the charity’s centenary.

Macmillan 'angels' help soldier Fred fight his toughest battle yet

As a former soldier Fred Ford has fought his fair share of battles. But he admits his ongoing fight against pancreatic cancer – which this year killed Apple’s hero founder Steve Jobs – is the toughest yet.

Pirates sail in for Macclesfield's birthday celebration

The fireworks are primed, medieval actors are ready to raid – and 12 pirates are sailing in from Italy for Macclesfield’s 750th birthday.

Get ready to party for town's 750th anniversary Charter celebration

Macclesfield is organising a bash to celebrate the town’s 750th birthday and the granting of the Royal Charter from Henry III.

What’s new pussycat?: Meet Max the Charter 750 mascot

The town has a new ambassador - a cat dressed in chainmail.

Crumbs! Hovis snubs our town

After starting life 125 years ago in a mill by Macclesfield Canal, Hovis holds a key place in the town’s history. But as the community prepares to toast its 750th Charter anniversary, the breadmaker – whose famous adverts pay tribute to its humble roots – is refusing to rise to the occasion.

Controversial medieval fair moved to Tabley

A CONTENTIOUS Medieval Fair has been uprooted from its Wilmslow site and moved to the Cheshire Show ground because of popular demand, according to its organisers.

Council to challenge medieval fun day

ALDERLEY Edge parish councillors are going to appeal against Macclesfield Borough Council’s decision to grant a licence for a medieval fayre in the village.

Medieval fair to go ahead despite record protests

A CONTROVERSIAL medieval fair which prompted a record number of objections to the town hall has been given the go-ahead.

Battle continues in medieval weekend rumpus

East Cheshire Hospice

MEDIEVAL weekend organisers launched a counter-attack this week after coming under-siege from residents objecting to their Middle Ages spectacular.

Medieval fair? You must be jousting.

Coronation Street

A MEDIEVAL battle, the like not seen since the Norman Conquest, is about to erupt between events organisers and residents.