News in Sandbach

An historic 1950s railway sign is to be returned to its rightful place – thanks a group of volunteers and the skills of local businesses.

Sandbach train station will have an original 70 year old sign on Platform 2 close to where it originally stood.

Nearly half the parents approached so far in Cheshire East have consented to their children receiving the Covid vaccination in schools.

Mark Bayley, head of service for education infrastructure and outcomes at the council, told yesterday's (Monday) meeting of the children and families committee that 46 per cent had so far agreed.

FIRST GLIMPSE: Life during Covid has been hard for most people but an enterprising duo have turned the pandemic on its head to bring cheer to Sandbach.

Partners Judy Henson (32) and Stacey Rowley (33) launched Sandbach Party Supplies 13 months ago after Judy lost her job with a sports company in Manchester during COVID.

SOARING attendances at Leighton Hospital's A&E make the arrival of a new building extension timely, says a medical chief.

While the numbers of people attending A&E fell by 20 per cent during 2020/21 because of coronavirus, there has been a steep rise in recent months.

Middlewich residents will be taking to the streets on Saturday to protest against Cheshire East's 'neglect' of their town.

Nearly 2,000 people have signed a petition saying their wishes have been ignored for years and the town is suffering and deteriorating.

O07 fans have a treat in store tomorrow (Tuesday) – James Bond is coming to Sandbach … at least on the screen!

Sandbach community Cinema is screening the latest Bond movie "No Time to Die"at Sandbach Town Hall on November 9th.

The family of a 71-year-old woman who died following a collision on the M6 near Sandbach have paid tribute to her.

And police have reissued an appeal for help following the crash on Sunday 30th October.

From Sandbach to Murrayfield, former Sandbach School pupil and Sandbach Rugby Club Ewan Ashman made his debut yesterday (Sunday) for Scotland - and helped them triumph to victory.

The top rugby player, who plays for Sale Sharks, started his sporting career at the Bradwall Road club where teammates and players were cheering him on.

Proposals designed to protect Jodrell Bank from the potential harm of future planning development are expected to go out for consultation imminently.

Members of the environment and communities committee will be asked on Thursday to give the go-ahead for a four-week public consultation on the draft Jodrell Bank Observatory supplementary planning document.

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