News in Sandbach

Sandbach Town Hall is set to be alive with comedy tonight when the popular Comedy Hotspot comes to town.

Around 120 people are expected to be in the audience tonight when comics including Lou Corran and Eddy Brimson hit the stage.

HEALTH chiefs have issued a warning of rising Covid cases in Sandbach as well as a low take-up of vaccinations.

They say there has been "a significant increase in confirmed cases both Sandbach and Crewe with various outbreaks linked to educational settings.

Sandbach solicitor, Darren Neighbour, will be among around 100,000 runners to take part in the London Marathon on Sunday.

The 41-year-old commercial property lawyer with Poole Alcock is running the race to raise money in memory of his dad, Colin, who died from Sarcoma.

Bell ringers at Sandbach's historic St Mary's Church tolled the bells in honour of a 99 year old bell ringer who sadly died this week.

The bell was tolled 99 times by members of St Mary's Bell ringers to mark Doreen Edward's death on Wednesday.

Two Sandbach pubs are part of 100 around the country to participate in a deal where drinkers can get their fifth pint for free.

The Market Tavern and the Swan & Chequers in Sandbach are taking part in the promotion, which is being offered by Robinsons' pubs as part of Cask Ale Week, and is running until this Sunday (October 3rd).

Fancy being a care assistant/support worker? Then look no further because KPI Recruiting has just the job for you.

KPI Recruiting wants to help Alsager people find local jobs in the buoyant market and they currently have vacancies for care assistants and support workers.

Two Sandbach pubs are part of 100 around the country to participate in a deal where drinkers can get their fifth pint for free.

The Market Tavern and the Swan & Chequers are taking part in the promotion, which is being offered by Robinsons' pubs as part of Cask Ale Week, and is running until this Sunday (October 3rd).

CHESHIRE residents are dialling 999 when they shouldn't because the non-emergency 101 number is "not fit for purpose", the county's police commissioner has said.

John Dwyer told members of the Cheshire Police and Crime Panel that he has put the chief constable under pressure to improve the 101 service.

Sandbach's historic church is set to be alive with the sound of music when one of the UK's most renowned folk bands bring their much-loved Christmas show to the most unusual of settings.

Celebrating their 21st anniversary, St Agnes Fountain, who feature Fairport Convention's Chris Leslie, have been called the Christmas band for their constantly evolving take on old carols.

Motorists living in Sandbach were lucky as the Co-op Saxon Cross was one of only three petrol stations with fuel earlier today.

There were no queues waiting at around 2pm and no delays in filling up with fuel unlike scenes on Friday when traffic tailed back down the road.