News in Sandbach

Cheshire East's new winter gritting policy has come under fire again with one councillor saying it doesn't take account of how dangerous roads are, just how often they are used.

Members of the council's audit and governance committee said on Thursday they want to look at a report as soon as possible on the allocation and use of highways funding.

A Cheshire East councillor who lives in Wheelock masterminded an operation to help local residents after homes in the area were plunged into darkness due to a power cut.

Cllr Laura Crane, councillor for the Ettiley Heath and Wheelock ward, was away at a conference on Saturday when it happened but she still managed to co-ordinate a strategy to help people out from afar.

UP CLOSE: With temperatures plummeting and snow on the ground we speak to the BBC's weathergirl who lives near Sandbach and went to school here.

There's no such thing as bad weather – it's just bad clothing says Beccy Wood, BBC presenter and reporter.

Four roads in Sandbach and the surrounding area are either closed or partially blocked due to fallen trees following Storm Arwen.

Cheshire East Council responded to around 100 calls regarding Storm Arwen and around 96 reports of fallen trees on the road network were received.

Scores of people are expected to turn out to the big Christmas light switch on in Sandbach tonight (Saturday).

Fun fair rides were being set up on The Cobbles earlier today getting ready for trhe big countdown.

Talented children at a Sandbach school have made and painted poppies and 'planted' them in an everlasting Remembrance garden.

Reception children at St Johns Church of England School in Sandbach Heath painted and upcycled materials such as old CDs and old pots into poppies.

UP CLOSE: Enterprising mum, Abigail Armstrong, has opened a new door on Christmas in Sandbach, Alsager and further afield with her clever creative skills.

The former behavioural teacher has launched Bows of Cheshire and Staffordshire bringing the festive touch inside outside - and she particularly loves coming to Sandbach.

A local architectural business which has moved from Alsager to premises near Sandbach has undergone its successful rebranding to become 'Daniel Matthias Architecture Ltd'.

Originally launched in 2011 as 'Architectural Drafting Services' by Daniel Matthias, the newly rebranded company has recently celebrated 10 successful years in business.

Life's a beach and for keen runner, Dave Hursthouse he will go to any length to raise money for his beloved Leonard Cheshire.

Dave, Assistive Technology Project Manager at Leonard Cheshire's Hill House in Sandbach, signed up for a cycling challenge.

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