I am Matthew Spink, a third-year broadcast journalism student at the University of Salford.

You may also know me as a presenter on Bollington's Canalside Radio.

I have just have completed several days of placement at both Macclesfield Nub News and Congleton Nub News. 

My time on this placement has definitely been interesting and completely worthwhile. I have written pieces on topics such as charity and fundraising events all the way to a piece about a 73-year-old Macclesfield TikTok sensation. 

I have had the opportunity to speak to - and interview - some amazing people, who are doing amazing things from both Macclesfield and Congleton. 

With the added bonus of developing my journalistic skills in the professional world of multimedia journalism, an area which was incredibly new to me at the beginning of my journey. 

Even though when I had to complete placement dates remotely, because of Omicron, I have been given amazing support from those across Nub News' multiple different pages. 

With a special shout out to Nub News Editor Alex Greensmith, for the support and feedback he has given me throughout my time here. 

Wherever I end up in my journalism career, I will never forget the opportunity this placement has given me and will always enjoy re-reading the articles and re-living the stories I have been fortunate enough to tell. 

Thank you to the people of Macclesfield for your support of my writing.

You can read some of my most recent articles for Macclesfield Nub News on the links below.

Macclesfield: New coffee menu and afternoon tea for Vic Campbell Cakes The Pâtisserie

Confusion as 8:02am train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly scrapped 

Two Danes Moss protests in a week to protect South Macclesfield peatland 

Follow me on Twitter here.

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