By James Naylor (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, Cheadle) As we steam roll to the end of the year, one of the events coming up is Halloween. We encourage everyone that is participating in Halloween to have a good time on the 31st October. But, Halloween is not for everyone. I have attached a No trick or Treaters sign to be printed off and placed in the window of those that do not want people knocking on their doors and causing distress to those that don't want to be disturbed b

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust provides local research facilities to the NHS. They sometimes have opportunities for people to be part of a research study, and other opportunities which not only help our understanding and treatments but also enable participants to have a closer connection to medical expertise they might find valuable to their own health. This post will detail the latest opportunities to take part in their research. Readers should thorough

Busses | Trains | Roads | News Roads 17.10.26 Staffordshire highways crews: record-breaking month of pothole repairs in September Crews repaired 5,067 defects over the month, more than twice the 2,498 repaired in September last year. It is also the first time they have completed more than 5,000 repairs in one month. A spokesperson for the council said. "This is another step forward in Staffordshire County Council's work to improve roads and reduce the pothole backlog. "

Discussed: Road Improvements, New School, Car Crime, Assets, Legal Challenge to LGR, Risk Assessments, Reducing the Number of Councillors, Cost of Removing the Travellers from Tean Road & Churchill Road Recreation Ground update. Car Crime After another luxury vehicle was stolen in Cheadle recently, this one belonging to a Town Councillor, it was noted that no police officers were present to report on or answer questions about this worrying trend. Road Improvements County Cllr

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Wednesday 23 September 2026, Lower Hall, Trinity Church, Derby Street, Leek, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm Free event Local agencies are collaborating to create a welcoming environment where women and girls can receive advice, support, and practical safety information to address personal safety concerns, as well as information about local services. Combined with coffee and cake in an informal setting, women and girls can meet professionals. The event is open to everyone. No booking is r

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

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

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. OCTOBER 2026 Hello Dear Readers, This September ranks as the joint-fourth warmest September on record in a series dating back to 1884, according to provisional figures from th

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

From Staffordshire Police Every day, CCTV and video doorbell footage helps police investigate crimes, identify offenders, locate missing persons, and establish what happened during incidents. By registering your CCTV or doorbell camera on our secure registry, you are letting officers know that cameras may be available should an incident occur nearby. You are not providing live access to your system or sharing footage automatically. The more residents and businesses who regist

With 80% of women in the UK reporting harassment in public spaces and 75% of harassment victims saying no one helped, the need for action is urgent. The Suzy Lamplugh Trust has partnered with L’Oréal Paris to deliver the Stand Up Against Street Harassment training programme across the UK. Developed by international NGO Right To Be, this globally approved free bystander intervention training empowers individuals to safely step in and support victims of public harassment. Suzy

Local officers have supported many events over the summer including: Friday 21st August am, PCSOs Waters and Lowndes attended 2 events in Cheadle. Cheadle Academy Family Fun Day, where young people took part in a variety of activities and different community organisations provided useful information about health, finances, and other useful resources. SKATE PARK JAM at Cheadle Recreation Ground Skate Park, which is a competition organised by local young people with support fr

Staffordshire Police have arrested a young man and woman in connection with starting a fire using a portable barbecue in Stoke-on-Trent. Charred boundary hedge The fire in the Sandy Road area of Tunstall in Stoke-on-Trent this week caused the total loss of four homes, damage to both gardens, and 14 other homes. There is a playing field area behind the houses which enabled the fire to spread. This was able to happen not just due to the actions of humans, but also because the e

Update 31.7.26 Even though the town council has delayed opening the Pump Track until SMDC investigates certain things, kids and adults are still making full use of it, having broken into the Harris fencing, and word has spread far and wide. There is, for youngsters and some adults too, something extra exciting about breaking the rules. It does mean, however, that the council has failed right at this early stage to keep our kids safe. If it was what people wanted, this should

Provisional Met Office statistics show that June 2026 was England’s warmest June on record for average mean temperature, while the UK and Wales recorded their second warmest June in a series dating back to 1884. Spring this year was the warmest on record for England and Wales, and the third warmest for the UK, due in part to an exceptionally early and record-breaking heatwave at the end of May. According to the Met Office. Early provisional Met Office statistics, covering the

SMDC told COGNEWS back in May that work on the new health and wellbeing centre in Brough Park, Leek was entering the final phase ahead of the summer re-opening. Last week we received news that the firm opening day was to be the 18th of August here is the latest update: The New Swimming Pool at MyActive Leek MyActive Leek – the Moorlands new state-of-the-art health and wellbeing centre – will re-open on Tuesday 18 August following the major redevelopment to modernise and expan

30th June 13.04 From Staffordshire Police: You may be aware that a fire had taken hold on the Park on Park Drive in Cheadle yesterday evening. At this time this fire is being treated as a possible Arson and we are asking if anyone has any CCTV in the area of Park Drive, Monkhouse, Hall Orchard, Prince George Street, Friars Close, Park Lane or anywhere that is close to these locations, that may show anyone running from the location/acting suspiciously, or anything else susp

If your child is planning to travel to school in September by car, bus, walking or cycling, the Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP) has developed guidance to help you prepare them over the summer for their new journey. During this stage of their development as road users, children can find themselves at greater risk as they start to travel more independently. Parents and carers play a crucial role in helping children develop their knowledge, skills, attitudes and b

Report Fraud are warning businesses about ransomware attacks and how to report them, as new figures reveal 323 companies were targeted last year, equating to more than 26 attacks each month. Data from Report Fraud reveals that 323 organisations reported a ransomware attack between April 2025 and March 2026. Of the reports received, more than 50 per cent were from Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) (175 reports). Ransomware remains one of the biggest threats to businesses and