News in Macclesfield

Two of Macclesfield's Subway stores have been selected to be part of the company's phased reopening in which around 600 stores have reopened across the UK with new rules in place.

The sandwich-making giant has two stores close to the town centre, one in the town centre on Mill Street and one at Hope Park on Cumberland Street which, which Nub News reported last week.

The Macclesfield Pride event has been cancelled this year in what was seen as an inevitable decision by the organising committee following the publishment of government guidelines.

Organisers announced the decision on the Macclesfield Pride Facebook page on Monday.

The Macclesfield Festival has been postponed until next year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

In a post on Facebook, organisers of the festival said: "It is with heavy hearts that we have been forced to postpone Macclesfield Festival 2020. The safety of our customers is paramount and as such the decision was one which was made for us.

Macclesfield and beyond has been told wear face coverings "in some settings" to prevent the spread of coronavirus in future.

The nation should wear face masks in enclosed spaces where social distancing isn't possible, the Government has said as it published its 'road map' which could include people being able to link up with one other household in a "bubble".

Running events in Macclesfield have been among the many to be cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, which doesn't just leave runners with fewer races, but also starves charities of vital funds.

Local businessman, Simon Spurrell and personal trainer, Matt Rigby, have launched the Virtual 10k Charity Walk or Run in an effort to help the charities and allow runners to embrace their competitive side.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation on Sunday with a slight easing of restrictions during the Coronavirus crisis.

He has revealed unlimited exercise, permission to sit in parks and a return to work for workers who cannot work from home.

Yesterday marked the 75th anniversary of VE day and despite the current lockdown restrictions, Macclesfield found a way to mark the occasion.

Around the town, neighbours came together to host socially distanced street parties and bask in the wonderful weather.

A new interactive list gives, for the first time, the number of local coronavirus cases by area.

People in Macclesfield can now see the total number of cases reported in the Cheshire East area.

A King's School Macclesfield student has been going the extra mile for the NHS by volunteering to help those frontline health staff who he says "inspire" him.

Ollie Gandy, 17, a sixth former at the school, had been volunteering on the wards of Macclesfield District General Hospital until the coronavirus pandemic hit, but that hasn't stopped him offering a helping hand.

A Bollington restaurant owner has described the break in and damage to his business as "disgraceful", particularly during this difficult time.

In the early hours of this morning (7th May) an intruder broke into Briscola Restaurant and Wine Bar on Palmerston Street, Bollington and smashed windows and doors in the premises.