Every month in 2022, we will be recapping the top 10 most read Macclesfield news stories from our website, just in case you missed the biggest news happening in our town.

Macclesfield Nub News is a free online newspaper for all things Macc, and as you can see from this Top 10, we cover quite the breadth of topics.

In descending order of how many views they got, here are the Top 10 Most Popular Macclesfield Nub News stories of January 2022.

1. Multiple sting operations to fight out of town taxis in Macclesfield

A fortnight ago and halfway into the month, we reported on multiple attempts to crack down on taxis from out of town taking business from Macclesfield taxi companies.

It proved popular, and also got you talking on social media. Many were quick to comment on Facebook that taxis from Rawtenstall to Wolverhampton are often sighted in our town.

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1. Life-changing opportunity for Macclesfield teenage race car driver

One of our first stories of the year, and our only one not authored by our editor. Alice Gerrard reported on this young Macclesfield teenager, with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pursue his motorsport dream.

Joseph Loake is still looking for sponsors, and you can learn more about how he can pursue his passion with your help here.

1. Macclesfield: Henshaws try again with Withyfold Drive waste management site after August rejection

You'd be mistaken for thinking this entry was old news, as it this story is just a planning application being resubmitted that was rejected last year.

However, the Withyfold Drive plans have been contentious with residents and councillors, clearly evidenced by how many of your read our latest article on the possible recycling site.

Read the full story with Macclesfield Nub News by clicking here.

1. 21 Macclesfield businesses which opened in 2021.

Looking back for this one, at the start we produced two articles detailing all the businesses which opened in 2021. The first of which, was read the most of the two, and includes a breadth of new businesses which are now flourishing on our high street.

Don't forget, if you have a business in Macclesfield, you can advertise it for FREE on our What's On section.

Click here to read Macc Nub's seventh most popular article of the month.

1. 'I'm A Celebrity' winner comes to Macclesfield

Fresh from winning I'm A Celebrity..., Danny Miller visited Macclesfield earlier in January.

He went for Cinemac's first premiere of the year, and the red carpet was well and truly out.

Many of you were excited, evidentially, with it being the sixth most read Macclesfield news story of January 2022.

Please click here to read that article.

1. Ten things to look forward to in Macclesfield in 2022

Another Top 10, just like the list you are reading now. At the start of the month we listed ten things we were most excited for in our town for the upcoming year.

Only two of the items on the list have already happened - being the opening of a new patisserie and home renovation outlet.

You can read the rest of the article here.

1. Macclesfield: Costa Coffee shut temporarily on Market Place

As you may know, Costa in Macclesfield is currently shut on Market Place.

We were first to reveal the reason why, in an article where we also listed alternative independent coffee shops of Macclesfield.

Nub News was founded on principles of supporting local business, so even in articles about chains, we try and link it back to the indies.

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1. Macclesfield artist is commissioned by MTV

Reporting on it three weeks before any of our competitors, Macclesfield Nub News was delighted to share the amazing news from artist Charlotte Oxenham.

The Macclesfield artist was commissioned by the US TV giant, and became a viral sensation on TikTok.

You can read more about the story here

1. Macclesfield: Major £850,000 refurb for Adlington pub

Macclesfield Nub News was first to report on this refurb of a beloved Adlington pub.

The Miners Arms should be revamped and ready to go later in 2022, with renovation costs setting the pub back almost £1 million pounds.

And you can read more about the new plans for it here.

1. Macclesfield's first hip-hop sports bar will give back to grassroots football

In what will be the best place to watch the Superbowl in Macclesfield in February, a California-inspired hip-hop bar opened in the heart of Macc, and we were there to cover it.

Remedy Bar and Kitchen especially made the headlines for introducing a 'Beer of the Week', where a portion of that beer's sales will go to charity,.

With a huge spread of drinks, showing every sport you can think of, and a delicious vegetarian and vegan menu, the bar has something for everyone.

A point evidenced by the fact that it was our most read story of the month. You can read more about it here.

See also: Recap: Here are the top 10 Macclesfield stories of 2021.

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