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Radio Stoke,13 Aug 2026,5 mins

What lies beneath a Sandbach golf course?

Need To Know Cheshire

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How chemical contamination is causing concern at Malkins Bank golf course in Sandbach. Lee Bottomley looks at the history of the problem and the current situation, while the wife of a former player tells Susan Hanks all about her husband's experiences. Cheshire East Council says the course is safe to work and play on. It remains engaged with the management of the site and is working with the current occupier to "support the safe operation of the facilities". The current operator hasn't commented - but is NOT responsible for the contamination, or for correcting it.

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