News in Sandbach

Sandbach Town Council has launched this year's Poppy Lamppost sponsorship scheme to help raise funds for the Royal British Legion.

The scheme involves individuals, groups and businesses sponsoring a poppy on the lampposts throughout the town centre at £5 each.

Sandbach United saw their winning start to the season halted by the new table toppers Vauxhall Motors, with the home side running out 2-1 winners at the Syncreon Arena.

Andy Hockenhull made one change from the side that convincingly beat St Martins 5-1, with in-form Robbie Hatton unfortunately unavailable. However, promising young striker Bobbie McDonnell passed his fitness test following a recent knee issue to start the game.

Cheshire East Council is asking residents, businesses and other organisations about its aim of being an open and enabling organisation.

The council says the new corporate plan sets out the vision and priorities for the council over the next four years.

A THEATRE company which counts Bradwall Village Hall among its touring venues has received a lifeline grant from the government's £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.

Cheshire Rural Touring Arts which operates across Cheshire East cancelled all its shows on March 17 because of the pandemic.

Cheshire Police is urging road users to pay attention, drive carefully and drive to the condition of the road following an increase in road deaths.

The number of people who have lost their lives on Cheshire's roads between June and September this year has doubled in comparison to the same period in 2019.

The leader of Cheshire East Council has criticised the government's lack of communication over the implementation of local lockdown restrictions announced today.

Cllr Sam Corcoran said he first heard that the borough would go into the 'high' tier of restrictions through the media and only received official confirmation 20 minutes before the prime minister's announcement in parliament earlier today.

THERE were mixed fortunes for Sandbach sides in the CREWE AND DISTRICT LEAGUE at the weekend.

Sandbach Curshaws maintained their 100 per cent start when running up double figures at Elworth Park Rangers. It was a tough afternoon for the league newcomers who were on the end of a 10-1 thrashing.

Cheshire East Council has been named as a 'high alert level' area on the government's new coronavirus ranking.

The news was confirmed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a statement to the House of Commons this afternoon.

The people of Cheshire are being advised to stay safe when dating online as part of a national campaign targeting romance fraud.

Throughout October officers will be raising awareness and providing advice to the public on how to spot the signs to help prevent them from becoming a victim.

Ahead of World Mental Health Day tomorrow, Samaritans of Macclesfield & District is reminding people in East Cheshire to check in and support anyone who might be struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.

At a time when looking after our mental health and connecting with others is more important than ever, the suicide prevention charity is sharing useful information to help people spot the signs that someone isn't okay.