News in Sandbach

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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Police have revealed that a 30-year-old man from Sandbach was among 30 people arrested on suspicion of assault after 72 hour Operation Guardians was launched this week.

They say no further action was taken against the Sandbach man but he has been handed a Domestic Violence Protection Notice (DVPN).

Residents are at loggerheads after some householders in Sandbach extended their gardens on to unregistered land without planning permission, Cheshire East planners heard.

One objector told the southern planning committee he was considering moving.