Silk 106.9

Silk 106.9 Your local radio station, 24 hours a day across East Cheshire - To contact the studio: Call 01625 268 000

Now 23 years old, having launched in 1998, broadcasting from our studios in Adelaide Street, Macclesfield with a transmitter on Sutton Common overlooking the whole of the Cheshire plain. Cheshire’s Silk 106.9 is the independent local radio station broadcasting to Macclesfield, Wilmslow, Congleton, Sandbach, Knutsford and surrounding towns which can also be heard across the whole of South Mancheste

r and North Staffordshire. We broadcast locally 24 hours a day and provide vibrant, engaging, quality local radio featuring high profile presenters, celebrity guests, news and sport, great music and truly local, relevant speech content. We are an award winning station holding a Sony Station of the Year and 3 consecutive North West Station of the Year accolades. We support many local charities, groups and organisations including Macclesfield Town Football Club, Congleton FC whose stadium is named after us, Macclefield Rugby Club and Sandbach Rugby Club to name a few. Personal information - please note:

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Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage after a number of homes and vehicles were damaged in Knutsford.More...
24/07/2025

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage after a number of homes and vehicles were damaged in Knutsford.

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Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage after a number of homes and vehicles were damaged in Knutsford.

A man from Crewe has been jailed for domestic abuse offences against his former partner.More information here...
24/07/2025

A man from Crewe has been jailed for domestic abuse offences against his former partner.

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A man from Crewe has been jailed for domestic abuse offences against his former partner.

10/10 - Best Toys Ever, yesterday.Today: Top 10 “Dream Jobs” Searched For On Google - Let's see if we can get all of the...
24/07/2025

10/10 - Best Toys Ever, yesterday.

Today: Top 10 “Dream Jobs” Searched For On Google -

Let's see if we can get all of them. No "googling" please. I will know if you do. 😉

King’s School Year 10 netball talent, Minnie Farooq, has arrived home to celebrate a victorious tour to South Korea, whe...
24/07/2025

King’s School Year 10 netball talent, Minnie Farooq, has arrived home to celebrate a victorious tour to South Korea, where she represented the first ever Pakistan U21s team at the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship.

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King’s School Year 10 netball talent, Minnie Farooq, has arrived home to celebrate a victorious tour to South Korea, where she represented the first ever Pakistan U21s team at the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025, at just 15 years old!

Thursday's 9@9 - Will Smith is not a fan of new technology, in a movie released in our mystery year.More music & clues o...
24/07/2025

Thursday's 9@9 -
Will Smith is not a fan of new technology, in a movie released in our mystery year.
More music & clues on the way.

24/07/2025

Dad Joke of the Day -

I want to tell you about a girl who only eats plants.
You’ve probably never heard of herbivore.

24/07/2025

What was your favourite dessert as a kid?

Good morning! It's Thursday.What are your good news stories today?First Uppers is here. Get in touch to join our exclus...
24/07/2025

Good morning! It's Thursday.
What are your good news stories today?
First Uppers is here. Get in touch to join our exclusive club.

Major improvements have now been completed on the A555 near Manchester Airport, to reduce the risk of flooding and keep ...
23/07/2025

Major improvements have now been completed on the A555 near Manchester Airport, to reduce the risk of flooding and keep the road open during heavy rain.

Find out more here...

Major improvements have now been completed on the A555 near Manchester Airport to reduce the risk of flooding and keep the road open during heavy rain.

A man has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two children in Cheshire.More information here...
23/07/2025

A man has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two children in Cheshire.

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A man has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two children in Cheshire.

A wanted man from Stoke, who led officers on a 90mph pursuit through Crewe and Cheshire East, has been jailed.Read more ...
23/07/2025

A wanted man from Stoke, who led officers on a 90mph pursuit through Crewe and Cheshire East, has been jailed.

Read more and watch the police pursuit here...

A wanted man from Stoke, who led officers on a 90mph pursuit through Crewe and Cheshire East, has been jailed.

10/10 - Kindest Women, yesterday.Today: Top 10 Best Toys Ever - Let's see if we can get all of them. No "googling" pleas...
23/07/2025

10/10 - Kindest Women, yesterday.

Today: Top 10 Best Toys Ever -

Let's see if we can get all of them. No "googling" please. I will know if you do. 😉

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Cheshire’s Silk 106.9

Now 22 years old, having launched in 1998, broadcasting from our studios in Adelaide Street, Macclesfield with a transmitter on Sutton Common overlooking the whole of the Cheshire plain.

Cheshire’s Silk 106.9 is the independent local radio station broadcasting to Macclesfield, Wilmslow, Congleton, Sandbach, Knutsford and surrounding towns which can also be heard across the whole of South Manchester and North Staffordshire.

We broadcast locally 24 hours a day and provide vibrant, engaging, quality local radio featuring high profile presenters, celebrity guests, news and sport, great music and truly local, relevant speech content.

We are an award winning station holding a Sony Station of the Year and 3 consecutive North West Station of the Year accolades. We support many local charities, groups and organisations including Macclesfield Town Football Club, Congleton FC whose stadium is named after us, Macclefield Rugby Club and Sandbach Rugby Club to name a few.