Just in case you missed them, here are the The Top 10 most read Macclesfield Nub News articles of April 2022.

April was a big month for Macc Nub, as we redesigned our website to a fresh modern layout.

It also contained some of our most read Macclesfield news stories of the year so far.

Here are ten of them:

No. 10 Former Macclesfield Rugby Player Launches Alcohol Free Beer

The first story published chronologically on the list, is the tenth most read story in our countdown. But this was no April fool!

A bunch of current Sale Sharks players - including one who played for Macc Rugby Club on Priory Lane - recently launched a new beer.

Their latest brew is a refreshing alcohol free alternative, for which you can read more about here.

No. 9 Macclesfield East Cheshire Hospice Charity Shop to Relaunch

The first of a trio of Chestergate stories on this list, our ninth most read story was Macc Nub confirming the return of the East Cheshire Hospice Charity Shop.

Keep your eyes peeled to Macclesfield Nub News, as we will be covering the shop's reopening in May.

For now, you can read what we penned early in April here.

No. 8 The end of Velo Cafe

We love a positive story at Nub News, but sometimes we have to report on the sad.

April confirmed that Velo Cafe on Chestergate would not be reopening, after an almost five month absence.

But the eatery will remain a cafe, when new owners Cafe Mustard move in the coming months.

You can read our eighth most read story of April here.

No. 7 The Picturedrome pizzeria Honest Crust raise hundreds for Smile Macclesfield

Helping to break the stigma around mental health problems brought on by pregnancy, Smile Macclesfield run weekly sessions in our town.

To help raise their profile and financially support their cause, Nub News covered a vendor at The Picturedrome doing their bit for the charity.

Feelgood, original journalism. For Macclesfield, by Macclesfield.

You can click on the link here to read the story - it is flipping good.

No. 6 Lidl set sights on opening in Macclesfield by 2025

Not the most exciting story on the list, but a win for the local jobs economy nevertheless.

Lidl reaffirmed commitments to open in our town this April, and Macclesfield Nub News readers had mixed responses.

Here is our coverage on the original announcement, which you read more than most articles in April!

No. 5 Labour's Ruth Thompson wins Macclesfield Town Council by-election

While local print media was lacking in early April's Macclesfield Broken Cross and Upton Ward by-election, Nub News produced six articles on the vote.

This included interviews with every candidate, and coverage on the night by attending the count.

Please click here to find more about the results, which became our fifth most read article in the fourth month of the year.

No. 4 Ian Curtis passport photo taken in Macclesfield sold for £7,500

Macclesfield Nub News is always first to report news on our town's favourite son. And four days before our competitors, we revealed that a piece of Ian Curtis memorabilia had sold for almost eight grand.

As well as providing context to the historic photograph, we also had a quick chat with the auctioneers, who were based just outside of Cheshire.

Macclesfield Joy Division and music fans can click here to read the full piece.

No. 3 Macclesfield tattoo parlour raise hundreds for suicide awareness charity

A Macclesfield Nub News work experience student produced our third most read article last month.

A rather straightforward human interest story on Old Park Lane, this Macclesfield tattoo business raised hundreds for a mental health charity.

Click here to find out more.

No. 2 Macclesfield bar owner and doorman gives out anti-spiking drink-stoppers

A heartwarming tale from a young dad with a very simple idea.

A story reported nowhere else, Liam Lowndes has introduced FREE reusable covers to prevent drink spiking.

The Macclesfield bar owner has received widespread acclaim from the security industry, as well as punters at his Macclesfield business and on social media.

Click here to read the full story.

No. 1 The Hanging Gate: Refurbishment underway for idyllic Macclesfield pub

Our most read story in April was an exclusive piece detailing the renovation of a 400 year old pub.

It is a fascinating read about a historic pub, and an passionate, ambitious couple.

Our competitors produced their own version of the story hereafter.

Please click here to read more.

And that is it Macclesfield! What was your favourite article we produced last month?

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