Thanks to our new in-house print facilities, we're pleased to announce our new look A4 magazine. Colourful and thought-provoking, this informative local publication contains—for this month only—not a single advert.* It's large print too, and with elections looming for the Cheadle West Ward, the only place you'll find "how to become a councillor" information. As the weather is still chilly, you'll find advice on driving conditions, plus lots of what's on, community & planet ne

An election has been called for the West Ward of Cheadle, according to the Cheadle Town Council meeting yesterday. The date is provisionally booked for the 16th of April, and polling is likely to be in two of our three primary schools. The Town Council has voted not to use polling cards, and at this time, does not plan to inform members of the public how they might go about standing for the election. Democratic Services at SMDC told COGNEWS that nominations for candidates wil

If you’re travelling in the Fenton area this afternoon, Monday, the 2nd of March, avoid Victoria Road. Fire crews are in attendance of an incident involving a Van fire.

Police have reported that tools have been stolen from a van which was parked at an address on Coniston Drive between 830pm on the 27/02 and 715am on the 28/02.    They are asking if anyone may have seen anything suspicious in the area or have CCTV to contact them on 101, through our online chat Home | Staffordshire Police , or our online reporting system Report | Staffordshire Police  and quote 2160032007   You can also ring Crime Stoppers on 0800555111 or Independent UK char

Yesterday, Thursday 26th February 2026, saw the reserved matters for the New Royal Gardens development off Froghall Road in Cheadle discussed and agreed at the SMDC planning meeting, Stockwell Street, Leek. While outline planning (the decision for the development to go ahead) had been approved for this second phase of the Persimmon Homes development, reserved matters on this application for access, layout, scale, appearance, and landscaping have not been approved. Northern Di

Digger manufacturer JCB has donated £1,000 to help a community group stage a life-saving heart screening programme in memory of a mechanical engineer who died suddenly aged just 26. Pictured at JCB’s World Headquarter are (left to right): Past President of Uttoxeter Rotary Club Jerry Gear, Penny and Paul Lane and JCB Group Communications Director John Kavanagh. Formula One mechanical engineer, Anthony Lane, who grew up in Stubwood, near Denstone, close to the company’s World

"There are opportunities for businesses of all sizes, including micro businesses. It's about visibility and taking the opportunities to work together," says Zoe Wallis of The Little George, Eccleshall. Zoe is encouraging businesses across Staffordshire, not just those in the visitor economy but in every sector, to get involved in this year’s Staffy Trail as part of Staffordshire Day. “The 1st of May is Staffordshire Day, a day all about celebrating and showcasing Staffordshir

Cheadle Flower Club Chairman, Sheila Jones, welcomed members and friends to a ‘Spring Workshop’ for their February meeting.  Sheila was also the host for the evening with a demonstration of creating a spring door wreath. Everyone was provided with a wicker woven wreath, together with a huge selection of silk flowers, spring bunnies, Easter eggs, butterflies, and ribbon for decorating their wreath. Sheila demonstrated how to wire and hold the flowers in place and also how to u

Residents across the Moorlands are being reassured that upcoming changes to their waste and recycling services as a result of the national scheme to introduce weekly food waste collections will not require households to have a fourth bin and will not result in fines. Recent reports in the national and local media have suggested that all residents will receive additional bins and could be fined up to £400 if recycling isn’t separated in line with the new rules. Staffordshire M

As parents we're always proud to see our kids progress and growth, being a parent has a long lasting influence. Parents are often well placed to offer support at challenging and changing times. One such time is when they pass their driving test. Young drivers are most at risk in their first months of independent driving, and parents are one of the strongest influences on their behaviour. The message from Staffordshire Police is "Your influence doesn’t stop when your child pas

Festive residents in a Stoke-on-Trent street have raised nearly £30,000 for Dougie Mac. Each year, families living in Bromsberrow Way, Meir Park, dress their homes with Christmas lights and decorations to raise money for the hospice. The cul-de-sac – known locally as ‘Christmas Street’ – attracts thousands of visitors from Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire every year, with some people making it part of their Christmas tradition on Christmas Eve and even Christmas Day. Ov

The UK government has just published its white paper on biodiversity, ecosystem loss and national security. Quite a long title, but what does it mean? And how does it affect us living in Cheadle? This is the first time an issue related to climate change has been cited as affecting national security. The big issue directly affecting the UK is related to possible food shortages for supermarkets that rely on a nationwide road distribution service to deliver to our shops, wherea

Dearly Departed - Staffordshire Moorlands

Spring is the perfect time of year to get outdoors and enjoy the countryside, and with many plants already coming back into bud, why not revisit our wonderful winter walks and enjoy the beauty of springtime? Download your copy here: Put a Spring in Your Step - Take a Walk with COG- created 28th February 2026

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Community arts programme OUTSIDE is launching a new photography project with artist Ruby Nixon to celebrate women across the Staffordshire Moorlands, marking International Women’s Day in March 2026. The project is inviting nominations for women who make a difference in their communities – in big or small ways. This could be through their work, volunteering, creativity, leadership, advocacy, or everyday acts of care and support. OUTSIDE wants to recognise women whose contribut

At COGNEWS, we are eager to have local jobs filled by local residents whenever feasible, which is why we've established our new Jobs Board. This platform allows local employers to post their job openings at no cost. If you have a vacancy you wish to advertise, please contact our editorial team . Trainee inspector of health and safety Closing date 2 March, 40 roles available The Health & Safety Executive is currently r ecruiting for trainee inspectors of health and safety acro

Being struck by a vehicle is still one of the main causes of fatal and major injuries in the workplace. The workplace transport section of HSE's website has a range of guidance, advice and other resources to help reduce the risks and keep workers safe. This includes: vehicle safety site safety lift trucks You can also download relevant publications from the HSE website, including: workplace transport safety - an employer's guide workplace transport safety - an overview The f

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has set its budget for providing essential services to residents, businesses and visitors at £14.4 million for the coming year. A council tax increase of £5.17 (2.99%) has been agreed setting Band D payments at £178.21 for 2026/27. Councillors also agreed to revise the council tax reduction scheme to: Allow all applicants who receive Universal Credit but who do not have any earnings to receive the maximum amount of support Disregard