News in Sandbach

UP CLOSE: Stress levels are rising with families this week as schools return after their long summer break.

How does all this manifest itself and what can we do to help both children and adults? Here Sandbach Nub News talks to Body Stress Release practitioner Nichola Friel.

A scheme which has helped nearly 700 vulnerable households throughout Cheshire East as they struggled to keep their families fed and a roof of their heads is to be discussed at a meeting in Sandbach next week.

Cheshire East Council is considering going out to public consultation on its emergency assistance scheme, last reviewed four years ago, to seek views on its effectiveness.

Van Gogh is famous for painting sunflowers and fields near Sandbach have also become famous recently for their colourful fundraising trail.

Alex and Simon Lewis planted 150,000 of them on Park Farm Crewe Green to mark their 10th wedding anniversary and the 100th year of being tenants on the Duchy of Lancaster-owned farm.

Elworth 150 all out beat Sandyford 101 all out by 49 runs

It was hot and sunny, Yasir Ali was steaming in from the Railway End, he took four good wickets and

The Cheshire side look to put a 1-0 home loss behind them when they travel to Abbey Hulton on Monday 30th August.

An ill-tempered match against Manchester side Abbey Hey resulted in defeat for the Ramblers, and Andy Hockenhull will be keen for his players to put that out of their minds ahead of their trip to the 8th-placed Stoke side.

Dylan Fitzgerald scored the only goal in an ill-tempered affair at Hind Heath Road.

Sandbach new signing Matthew Sumner made his debut in the starting line-up as Andy Hockenhull made two changes, as Matt Pearson also came into the side.

A major sunflower attraction near Sandbach has had its opening time extended – and now visitors can see it over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Alex and Simon Lewis planted sunflowers on their farm, Park Farm, in Crewe Green to mark their 10th wedding anniversary and the 100th year the Lewis family has been tenants on the Duchy of Lancaster-owned farm.

Sporting superstars from Sandbach will be amongst others vying to be the winner of the Salt Wars Cup tomorrow (Saturday).

Throughout August, youngsters have enjoyed training sessions at Sandbach, Middlewich and Holmes Chapel with local PCSOs and Crewe Alexandra staff in the Salt Wars Cup.

Woof, woof! Meet Bella, an eight year old 'apricot' coloured Cockerpoo from Sandbach, who might be in for a special treat later to celebrate her special day!

Today is International Dog Day when dog owners everywhere are celebrating man's best friend who bring so much love to so many people.

Students aged 16 - 18 from Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College are being invited to get their COVID jab in Crewe tomorrow (Friday).

The school says on its twitter account that there is a vaccination opportunity at West Street Pharmacy - 145 West Street, Crewe, for students aged 16-18.