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Historic Macclesfield Theatre Group Launches Vital Crowdfunder

By Alex Greensmith

17th May 2021 | Local News

The acting collective require help from the Macclesfield community to get performing again, and celebrate their 50th anniversary. (Credit - MMTG)

A Macclesfield performing arts group that has entertained our town for over half a century - needs your help getting back on their feet.

Founded in 1971, The Macclesfield Majestic Theatre Group (MMTG) is requiring £6000 - to ensure they can put on their revered concert and popular pantomime performances to their usual standard.

Construction of New Macclesfield AstraZeneca Production Facility Begins

By Alex Greensmith

14th May 2021 | Local News

A cancer drug will be made at the new AstraZeneca site, following construction. (Credit - BES)

Construction for a new sterile production plant at AstraZeneca's Macclesfield campus has begun.

The project was announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who visited the Macclesfield site on Charter Way earlier in the year.

Photographer Will Snap Bollington Folk For FREE - All You Have To Do Is Ask

By Alex Greensmith

14th May 2021 | Local News

Bollington business owners, people and organisations have been invited to take part in a book documenting the humans of the Happy Valley. (Credit Lauren Stout / @littlelens_photography88)

A call to arms for the brilliant beings of Bolly.

Photographer Lauren Stout has been photographing the people of Bollington for FREE.

Bollington Mayor and Deputy Switch Roles as Jo Maitland Is Made Mayor

By Alex Greensmith

14th May 2021 | Local News

All smiles for new Deputy Mayor Cllr Stewart (left) and new Mayor Cllr Maitland (right). Photographer Lauren Stout (@littlelens_photography88) took photos of Mayor Making Ceremony.

Last year's Deputy Mayor of Bollington has become Mayor, switching roles with 2020's Mayor who has become Deputy.

Councillor Johanna Maitland was elected as Town Mayor for the Civic Year 2021/2022 this week, during the first in person Annual Meeting for Bollington Town Council since the start of the pandemic.

Macclesfield Car Finance Company Set To Create 30 Further Jobs, Hired 80 in 2021

By Alex Greensmith

14th May 2021 | Local News

Do you know any local young graduate that could have a bright future in sales? (Credit - Zuto)

A high-flying Macclesfield car finance firm has announced the creation of 30 more positions.

Located on Winterton Way, car finance company Zuto, who already employ hundreds, will launch a graduate sales scheme.

Giving the people of Macclesfield a voice - we want to hear from you!

By Alex Greensmith

14th May 2021 | Local News

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Macclesfield MP joins campaign to stop Congleton recycling centre closing

By Alex Greensmith

13th May 2021 | Local News

The closing of the Congleton Centre could potentially lead to more rubbish and traffic at Macclesfield's recycling centre.

David Rutley, Macclesfield's MP for over 11 years, has added his strong support to the campaign to keep Congleton recycling centre open.

Cheshire East's cabinet agreed 'that the Congleton tip will not be replaced' while a borough-wide review of the centres was undertaken at its meeting on Tuesday.

Petition to Make The Area Around West Park Safer Gaining Momentum

By Alex Greensmith

13th May 2021 | Local News

Local resident, pedestrian and driver Simeon is the man behind the petition to make the busy Macclesfield area safer.

A Macclesfield man has launched a petition to make the area around West Park safer for pedestrians.

Financial Services worker Simeon Livesey currently has 40 signatures on his petition to make our streets safer.

This Creative Quit her Macclesfield Retail Job to Become An Artist, Draws Endangered Animals

By Alex Greensmith

13th May 2021 | Local News

This Mum quit her comfortable job at Arighi Bianchi, to earn a living off her art. Her Octopus image entitled 'The Deep' has almost 1,000 likes online. (Credit - Eleanor Blackwork / @eleanorblackworkart)

This artist quit her Macclesfield interior design job to pursue her passion professionally - and she is now on a mission to use her work to help endangered animals.

Stunning images reveal a captivating portrait of the endangered Clouded leopard on the prowl, while another shows the very rare Death's-head Hawkmoth as if it was popping out of the canvas.

New Councillors For Macclesfield and Bollington Give First Statement After Election

By Alex Greensmith

13th May 2021 | Local News

Helen Ellwood (left), Sandy Livingstone (centre), and Judy Snowball (right) have spoke exclusively so Macclesfield Nub News after their election.

The three winners of last Thursday's Macclesfield and Bollington elections have made their first public statements.

Two new councillors were elected to Bollington Town Council, while one was elected to Macclesfield Town Council.

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