News in Macclesfield

Macclesfield Town Council have extended the application period to nominate people for the mayor's civic awards due to the coronavirus pandemic and to recognise the volunteers responding to it.

The award scheme was launched a few weeks ago by the mayor of Macclesfield, Cllr Janet Jackson MBE and recognises people who have given their time to make a difference to a community, group or the town.

Volunteers are needed to help a Macclesfield company who plan to produce "thousands" of face shields a day to help protect those bravely tackling the coronavirus pandemic on the frontlines.

JTAPE, whose factory and headquarters are based in Macclesfield, needs volunteers to work from home and assemble disposable face shields to get them out rapidly to the likes of NHS and care home staff.

A Macclesfield care home has gone digital to ensure its elderly residents and clients in the community are keeping active during the lockdown.

Belong Macclesfield care village have launched a YouTube channel in which their lead fitness instructor, Anthony Harley, creates exercise routines geared towards that demographic.

Macclesfield firefighters have discovered the body of a man following a fire at a Congleton bungalow.

At around 5am yesterday (13th April), firefighters were called to reports of a fire at a bungalow in Woodlands Park, Congleton.

Like pubs and bars across the country, the St Dunstan Inn is closed for now and faces an uncertain future.

The pub, which is based in the village of Langley, near Macclesfield, has joined Save Pub Life scheme created by the Budweiser Brewing Group in which their regulars can buy gift cards to help through this difficult period.

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, churches in Macclesfield have had to come up with innovative solutions to deliver this year's Easter service to their parishioners.

Nub News spoke to two church leaders in the town about how they have been adapting to the new circumstances.

A Macclesfield woman has been putting her singing talents to good use during the lockdown by putting on a garden gig to entertain her neighbours.

Lucy Cooper, who lives on Hawthorn Way in Macclesfield swapped the stage for her doorstep while neighbours enjoyed from the comfort of their own gardens.

The police have warned residents in Macclesfield to keep following government guidelines and stay at home over the bank holiday weekend.

With the weather set to be fine over the next few days it may be tempting to get in the car and head out on a day trip or a few days away at your favourite UK holiday destination.

Police have confirmed no one was injured after a car was left on its roof on the Silk Road in Macclesfield yesterday afternoon.

A police spokesperson said there were two people in the black Volkswagen Golf, both of whom were able to get out of the vehicle.

A Macclesfield helpdesk will be open for residents who have no other means of reporting crime during the lockdown.

A total of 16 police stations across Cheshire will open for one hour a day to offer a service for members of the public who cannot contact the Constabulary online or via the phone.