News in Macclesfield

Tytherington High School has applied for planning for permission to install six "emergency" temporary classrooms to meet the additional demand expected in September.

Manny Botwe, the headteacher of the Manchester Road based school said the school was "significantly oversubscribed" and the additional classrooms were needed to accommodate the pupils.

Macclesfield has recorded the highest number of residential burglaries in Cheshire despite the coronavirus crisis.

Cheshire Constabulary revealed that there were 50 reports of home burglaries across the county between 6th April and 13th April, with 16 taking place in Macclesfield.

A number of Macclesfield's fish and chip shops are reopening their doors with social distancing measures in place after closing for the lockdown.

The Chippy at Broken Cross announced on their social media on Monday (20th April) that their "fryers are heating up", with the chip shop opening yesterday with some changes to how they operate.

Three Macclesfield businesses are putting data and systems integration at the heart of their productivity and growth plans.

Art Graphics UK in Bollington, Lowlife Products and Plastic Card Services in Macclesfield are among 61 SME manufacturers that have received funding through the Made Smarter North West Industry 4.0 adoption pilot.

A Coronavirus survivor has paid tribute to the staff at Macclesfield Hospital who saved his life and helped him in his recovery from the deadly illness.

Alvin Irvine, (72), was taken from his home in Poynton to the hospital after his symptoms worsened to the point where he struggled to catch a breath.

A man in Macclesfield was taken to hospital yesterday evening following "reports of a concern" for his welfare.

Police were called to Coare Street in the Tytherington area of Macclesfield at approximately 5.30pm.

Macclesfield residents will be able to spot Elon Musk's Starlink satellite train tonight.

Elon Musk's satellites have been spotted all over Western Europe, with many saying they looked like "Santa's sleigh".

As the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to hurt households across Macclesfield, some Fallibroome Academy pupils and staff stepped in to give a helping hand at the foodbank.

Macclesfield Nub News reported last week that Silklife Foodbank has seen an estimated doubling in the level of demand for its services as a result of furloughing and job losses.

In an effort to help our readers who have lost their jobs due to the Coronavirus pandemic we have compiled a list of jobs currently hiring in and around Macclesfield to give you a helping hand in your job hunt!

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The leader of Cheshire East Council has welcomed additional funding announced today (18th April) by the government but cautioned that it was only a start.

At today's daily coronavirus press conference, Robert Jenrick, the secretary of state for housing, communities and local government, announced councils across England would receive an additional £1.6bn to maintain essential services during the pandemic.