Sent in By Adrian Waters (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, Staffordshire Moorlands) During my patrol of Cheadle today, I visited the newly built pump track on Churchill Road and wanted to take the opportunity to remind everyone about the importance of respecting our community facilities and following the signage provided. PSCO Adrian Waters (Right) The pump track and surrounding areas are still very new, with the grass and ground only just becoming established. The signage clearly

Thursday 1 October 2026-6:00pm to 7:00pm-Online via Microsoft Teams Has your young person recently passed their driving test or are they learning to drive? Passing the test is only the beginning. Join the Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership for a FREE webinar packed with expert advice, practical tips and guidance to help parents and carers support young drivers during their first year on the road. Topics include night driving, passengers, distractions, safe driving habits, a

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This week saw the opening of a pre-loved clothing store in a historic part of town. We met with Helen, whose passion is for pre-loved fashion, to find out more. New Shop Owner Helen with Mayor Phil Routledge You'll find Helen's new business, We Love Preloved, at the top of the market square in one of the Georgian bow-fronted shops (on the left). The first thing that hits you upon enty is the expensive boutique aesthetic. Decorated in teal and mustard gold, the colors provide

Regular Activities What's On Things to Do Each section is in date order. If you have something to add please send it to cognewsstaffs@gmail.com. Please note: We can only publish detail with the consent of the event organiser and all images/artwork must be your own. What's On in September 2026 St Giles Catholic Church Celebrate 180th Anniversary Flower Festival 4th-6th September 4th: 10am-6pm, 5th: 10am-4pm, 6th: 12 noon - 5pm St. Giles' Catholic Church, Cheadle September Sun

Staffordshire’s termly partnership newsletter bringing together useful information, updates, resources, and services to support children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing. We're making this available for community leaders and local proffessionals, organisations etc to see how they might support young people in their midst. Kind Minds autumn issue includes: Updates from Stay Well and Mental Health Support Teams across Staffordshire News from Mental Heal

Local solicitors have generously agreed to waive their usual fees to draft or amend a basic Will as part of Dougie Mac’s Make a Will Month this October. Every year, gifts in Wills help Dougie Mac provide specialist care and support to thousands of local people living with life-limiting illnesses, including adults, young adults and children. Fiona Chater, Head of Legacy and Trust fundraising at Dougie Mac, explains: “Gifts in Wills are a really important source of income for D

According to Get Safe Online, students are a favourite target for fraud and other online harms, so they have put together some tips and advice on how students can keep themselves safe online as they return to uni or college this month. Please share this information with your children or grandchildren who might benefit from the tips provided by experts. Get Safe Online Online Safety Advice for Students & Parents

Staffordshire history centre is a cultural venue that brings together three historic collections through exhibitions, heritage rooms and a dedicated space for researchers. The collections cover family, local, national and international history. The centre is open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 – 16:00. It is free to visit. We are closed on Sunday and Monday including Bank Holidays. Staffordshire History Centre is located at Eastgate Street, Stafford ST16 2LZ. To visit the researc

Domestic abuse isn't just physical - it includes coercive control, threats, humiliation, intimidation, financial & other abuse. Free and confidential support is available across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, for adults and children affected by domestic abuse: New Era Victim Service, 0300 303 3778, https://www.new-era.uk (Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent) New Era Perpetrator Service, 0300 373 5772, https://www.new-era.uk/ (Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent) Staffordshire W

10am – 3pm BST22 September 2026 Staffordshire Leek College - ST13 6DP If you are thinking about starting your own business, or recently taken the first step the Staffordshire Start-up Programme may help you to turn your idea into a viable business. Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce funded by Staffordshire County Council are offering a free one-day programme is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses across Staffordshire. It aims to give you practical g

Update: Tickets appear to be sold out - we'll ask if they can release some more There's still time to sign up to a free event designed for rural businesses based in the Moorlands will take place in Biddulph this month. Access to finance for rural business takes place at Biddulph Town Hall on Thursday 24 September from 9.45am. Hosted by Staffordshire County Council in partnership with Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, the access to finance for rural business will set out fun

Organisers, meeting bookers and venue finders are invited to discover some of the best venues across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent at the upcoming Staffordshire Venue Showcase. Crowds Enjoying Cheadle Carnival 2026 Designed to help businesses and organisations source inspiring locations for conferences, meetings, exhibitions and events, the showcase brings together venue representatives from across the county in one convenient setting. Attendees will also be introduced t

Leek’s Nicholson Institute museum and library are set to reopen on Monday 21 September following work to modernise and enhance the spaces and bring the lower ground floor back into use. The new-look museum space The Nicholson Institute is a spectacular Grade II listed Victorian building on Stockwell Street that houses a public library, museum, and art gallery. It was built between 1882 and 1884, it was commissioned and presented to the town by local silk manufacturer Joshua N

Busses | Trains | Roads | News Roads Potholes Highways crews in Staffordshire repaired more than 4,000 potholes in August as work continues at pace to improve roads across the county. Crews have continued to make the most of the summer conditions, using both established repair methods and newer technology to fix defects quickly and create smoother, safer journeys for Staffordshire motorists. A total of 4,022 potholes were repaired throughout August, compared with 3,183

"You've been Cogged!" offers a glimpse into another person's life, allowing you to hear their stories and find out more about their work and personal experiences. Alorah, You've Been Cogged! writer, met with Julie Hassall, the Methodist Minister and enthusiastic community leader from Wellspring in Cheadle. Describe yourself in three words. Positive hard-working energetic. I have a longing for people to flourish. Are you a member of any groups? The Methodist Church, the gym in

Dear Reader, Each month, our editor writes a short personal letter, printed at the front of the magazine, outlining the content and her experiences this month. Although this isn't usual for an online publication, we think you might find them of use. Here they are grouped together for your consideration. SEPTEMBER 2026 Hello Dear Readers, I'm constantly amazed by how much you like and support our humble publication, and this month has been no exception, with people stopping me

This weekend (4th-6th September), St Giles Catholic Church, Cheadle (Pugin's Gem), will celebrate its 180th anniversary with a flower festival. We met up with Liz and Janet, who organise the flowers at the church, to find out more. The newly refurbished stained glass window All the flowers in the festival will be white to complement the beauty of the church itself, which is drenched in colour, texture, and pattern at every turn. It is incredibly beautiful, and keeping the col

Earlier this year, a BMW car was stolen from a driveway in Highfield Avenue near the junction with Froghall Road while the owners were asleep upstairs. A similar theft occurred in the same area on the 27th of August - is Cheadle being targeted? Last night (27th August) during the small hours, what appears to be a copycat car crime occurred. Cheadle Town Councillor Dennis Wilson was asleep when his BMW M3 Sports car was stolen from his drive on Froghall Road. Cllr Wilson spoke

The 22nd August 2026 saw people gather to celebrate a shared love of books at Cheadle Library's 2nd annual book festival. The event took place all day with activities running on both floors. Organiser and Chair Ivan Wosniak told COGNEWS that the Library was very pleased with how the day was going. They'd tried to expand on what they had done last year, hosting a lot more variety of events for all the family. A cartoonist, caricaturist, storytelling, and fancy dress were some