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Macclesfield: Cheshire East Council leaders 'praying for a swift resolution' to 'appalling events' in Ukraine

By Alex Greensmith

2nd Mar 2022 | Local News

As well as leader of the in-charge administration of Cheshire East Council, Cllr Sam Corcoran is also leader of the Labour Group.

After a Macclesfield Nub News request for comment on Friday February 25, Cheshire East's No. 1 and No. 2 have released statements on the Ukraine crisis.

Leader of Cheshire East Council and Councillor for Sandbach Heath & East Sam Corcoran was speaking after Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Thursday February 24.

Macclesfield man cycling to Blackpool in memory of cousin

By Alex Greensmith

1st Mar 2022 | Local News

Macc man Jack at the end of the Manchester to Blackpool race in 2021.

A Macclesfield man will cycle a 60 mile sprint to raise money for The Christie.

One of the first riders to sign up for the iconic Manchester to Blackpool bike ride in 2022 is Rochdale AFC youth academy coach Jack Pritchard, who lives in our town.

New tree at Macclesfield Hospital planted by Mayor commends NHS staff

By Alex Greensmith

1st Mar 2022 | Local News

Macclesfield Mayor and Independent Councillor David Edwardes finishes planting a tree at Macclesfield District General Hospital.

A new tree was planted at Macclesfield Hospital on Monday.

It serves as both a recognition of the hard work of NHS workers during the pandemic, and for Queen Elizabeth II in her 70th year on the throne.

Macclesfield: Woman swaps catering for care amid sector staff shortage

By Alex Greensmith

1st Mar 2022 | Local News

Mel Oakes and Jean Collins of Belong Macclesfield. Mel used to cook meals for the Macclesfield care home, and now is a gives care herself.

A woman employed by a Macclesfield care home has switched departments from the kitchen to be a frontline caregiver build the career of her dreams.

As the care sector staffing crisis continues, one Macclesfield carer is encouraging others to think twice about their options, whatever their reservations may be.

Ukrainian pianist to play free fundraising concert in Macclesfield

By Alex Greensmith

1st Mar 2022 | Local News

Classical pianist Ivan Hovorun will raise funds and awareness for the crisis in Ukraine. (Image - Elina Akselrud)

Ivan has played piano since he was five, and is now embarking on a self-funded nationwide tour of fundraising concerts. .

Over 200 attend 'SAVE DANES MOSS' campaign meeting

By Alex Greensmith

1st Mar 2022 | Local News

Campaigners held placards during their gathering at the site which could have 950 new homes.

Social media has turned into real-life action, as a Facebook group to save the boundaries of a Macclesfield nature reserve from housing plans arranged a meeting.

Macclesfield: What's new at the Treacle Market this weekend?

By Alex Greensmith

26th Feb 2022 | Local News

It is the second Treacle Market of the year. The best moment of the month, where our town well and truly thrives.

Given February being the shortest month of all, it feels this month's Treacle has come awfully quick!

Sales of Macclesfield lingerie company rise 200% during COVID

By Alex Greensmith

26th Feb 2022 | Local News

Macclesfield: A local lingerie business has flourished during lockdowns. (Image - Pour Moi)

A Macclesfield lingerie brand has seen sales surge by 200% during the pandemic.

Pour Moi, which has a registered address on Park Street, along with a warehouse on Queen's Avenue, followed a national trend with increasing lingerie sales as people spent more time at home and hoping to spice up their lockdown lives.

Macclesfield: Council tax rise confirmed in 'heated' discussion

By Alex Greensmith

26th Feb 2022 | Local News

Macclesfield: Do you approve of the council tax rise? (Image - Pixabay)

It is official: Just like the cost of living, council tax is on the rise in Macclesfield.

Cheshire East has rubber stamped a council tax rise of 2.99 per cent during a heated debate at Thursday's budget meeting.

Macclesfield: Nick Bianchi says 'hello' to All Hallows

By Alex Greensmith

26th Feb 2022 | Local News

Orla, Charlie, Harvey, Tegan and Izzy from All Hallows Catholic College, alongside Lucy Mather and Nick Bianchi from Macclesfield's Arighi Bianchi.

Arighi Bianchi have inspired Macclesfield's entrepreneurs of the future with a school visit.

Enterprise students at All Hallows Catholic College were given a glimpse into what it takes to keep a successful fourth generation furniture and interiors business running for more than 167 years during a visit from the team at Arighi Bianchi.

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