News in Macclesfield

Controversial plans to build homes on a former Macclesfield school site will still go ahead despite Cheshire East admitting to an 'embarrassing' error regarding the consultation stage.

The council's strategic planning board (SPB) approved a recommendation in April of this year to build 121 homes on the former King's School Cumberland Street site.

A full season of concerts announced by Northern Chamber Orchestra between September 2021 and May 2022, which will bring the finest classical musicians to Macclesfield.

The Northern Chamber Orchestra has announced details of their stunning 2021-22 season, which sees performances across the North West along with streaming options for those unable to visit venues.

A Macclesfield school has revealed the facemasks will be staying on, even though term ends just days after when face coverings will still be required by the government.

Tytherington School announced the decision earlier today online.

A Macclesfield Nub News Freedom of Information request has revealed how many Maxonians were caught driving without seatbelts last month.

In a twenty day period, four Macclesfield drivers were caught disregarding the safety of themselves and others, by not buckling up.

A Macclesfield pub is closing with immediate effect until next Saturday.

It is as the two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19.

A Bollington charity is celebrating after raising almost £5000 of essential post-COVID operational funds.

Following on from last week's walk, fell runners also ran the Bollington Nostalgia Hill Race route to raise money for The Bridgend Centre. The amateur athletes raised a further £3000 for the Happy Valley good cause.

England's EURO 2020 final loss caused 12 crimes which our county's cops were called to on Sunday.

Macclesfield Nub News contacted Cheshire Constabulary regarding football related crimes recorded on Sunday, after England's footballers lost on penalties to Italy.

A release date has been announced for the new project of Macclesfield musician Phil Cunningham.

Synthpop five-piece Sea Fever includes Macc-born Phil Cunningham on guitar, who were formed last year.

A Macclesfield councillor has called flu vaccination rates "frighteningly low", as a health expert warns of a "challenging winter" ahead with COVID-19 and a potential low resilience to the flu virus.

Flu vaccination is important because if you're at higher risk from coronavirus, you're also more at risk of problems from flu, and research shows you're more likely to be seriously ill if you get them at the same time.

Free packed lunches and sporting activity places have been announced for Macclesfield Leisure Centre during the school holidays.

Everybody Sport and Recreation, who deliver services at the Priory Lane leisure site, have received funding from Cheshire East Council to provide the summer holiday programme.