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Cheshire East Council paying £9k a week for care on some adults with complex needs

By Belinda Ryan - Local Democracy Reporter

30th Jan 2024 | Local News

Adult social care costs are rocketing in Cheshire East because demand is rising and some needs are so complex it can cost about £9,000 a week for one person.

Week of industrial action leaves Sandbach rail users struggling

By The Editor

30th Jan 2024 | Local News

The union has announced its first strikes for 2024 and, with no resolution in sight, there is no saying how long disruption will continue.

Firefighters use hose reel jet to put out M6 car fire near Sandbach

By Deborah Bowyer

29th Jan 2024 | Local News

Three fire engines went to the scene today (Monday). (Photo: Nub News)

Crews were called to a vehicle fire in lane one of the motorway. The fire engines were used to fend off the traffic while they dealt with the incident. .

Person in hospital with 'life-threatening' injuries after being struck by train

By Ryan Parker

29th Jan 2024 | Local News

A person was hit by a train at Crewe Railway Station on Monday 29 January (Nub News).

A person is in hospital with injuries believed to be "life-threatening," after being hit by a train at Crewe Railway Station.

A teenager has opened her own 'modern' floristry business in a local shopping village

By The Editor

29th Jan 2024 | Local News

Sophie Haydock, 19, opened The Flower Shed at Hopley House, Middlewich, in May 2023 (Ryan Parker).

Crewe-born teenager, Sophie Haydock, 19, is loving life running her very own "modern" floristry business, looking to grow her customer base week-on-week.

Sandbach: Sunday and evening charges and cashless machines among future consultation

By Belinda Ryan - Local Democracy Reporter

29th Jan 2024 | Local News

Cheshire East is to consult the public on introducing Sunday and evening parking charges along with cashless machines. (Photo: Cheshire East)

The plan to go cashless was agreed following an amendment that payment by cash be retained as an option on at least one car park per town or parish.

Meet the Sandbach man so passionate about whisky he organises his own festivals

By Deborah Bowyer

28th Jan 2024 | Local News

Sandbach's Steve Hyland knows a thing or two about whisky! (Photo: Nub News)

It’s the second year that Steve, who works for Sandbach Town Council, has held the festival which features a five metre long ‘Hyland Single Malt’ whisky bar.

Well-known Sandbach butchers changes hands as couple retire after 35 years in the business

By Deborah Bowyer

28th Jan 2024 | Local News