News in Sandbach

Cheshire East Council has welcomed the announcement that Crewe is to play a key part in the building of HS2's fleet of high-speed trains.

HS2 has confirmed that it has awarded Alstom and Hitachi Rail the contract to build the fleet at their factories in Crewe, Derby and County Durham.

A short film has been produced to encourage Sandbach residents to shop locally this Christmas.

The one minute video by Cheshire East can be viewed by clicking on the link here. and scrolling across to Sandbach.

A £1.8 million extension at Elworth Church of England Primary School in Sandbach has been officially opened and blessed by the Bishop of Stockport, the Right Reverend Sam Corley.

A four-classroom extension has been built, together with a multi-use games area and additional toilet facilities so the school can now accommodate 420 pupils instead of 315.

An angry Sandbach town councillor has written to the management at Sheffield Wednesday Football Club after complaints about football supporters.

Cllr Ann Nevitt, who became a Town Ward councillor in October, wants to see what action can be taken to stop rowdy football fans taking pit-stops in the town.

Looking for a job? Then look no further because KPI Recruiting has just the job for you.

KPI Recruiting wants to help Sandbach people find local jobs in the buoyant market and they currently have a cracking vacancy for a payroll administrator.

Latest annual figures on cervical screening show the number of people being tested fell slightly in 2020-21 compared to the previous year.

Cervical Screening Programme, England 2020-21, which is published today (Tuesday) by NHS Digital, presents information on individuals aged 25-64 who were invited for regular screening1.

Rebuilding Leighton Hospital completely will be quicker and cheaper than repairing the ailing building, the chief executive has said.

The hospital was built in the 1970s using reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete panels (RAAC planks) in the roof which now need replacing on safety grounds.

HASLINGTON Support Group has announced the appointment of a new events manager.

Haslington-based Jess Slater, a nurse, mother-of-two and former wedding planner, takes over the role of events manager/press and PR liaison officer from Helen Mollart, who will continue to act as the group's treasurer and used stamp appeal coordinator.

World-famous Foden's Band is offering 10 lucky youngsters the chance to take part in a nationally recognised award.

Earlier this year Foden's Band was successful in an application to the Heritage Lottery to fund a number of heritage projects.

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A superb generously proportion two bedroom detached bungalow with independent home office and within walking distance of the town centre and local amenities, the property has been decorated throughout and benefits from polished timber floors and landscaped gardens to front and rear.