As spring approaches and we once again reach for our garden tools, Staffordshire Police are offering the following advice to keep your shed safe: Many people don’t secure their shed or garage in the same way they do their homes—often using an easy-to-break lock or padlock to protect valuable contents such as a car, bike, or lawnmower. An opportunistic burglar will try a shed or garage first because they can find the tools they need to break into the main house. Shed and outbu

Reports were made to Staffs Police, with regards to a number of criminal damage incidents around Cheadle Town including Greyhound Walk on the evening of Sunday 8th March 2026.   Within a short time of receiving these reports, our local Policing Response team, swiftly apprehended an Adult Male who was arrested for Criminal Damage and further arrested for associated offences. The male was detained overnight and has been interviewed and released with bail conditions in place wit

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International Women’s Day (IWD) originated from early 20th-century labor movements in North America and Europe, aimed at securing voting rights, better pay, and shorter working hours. It was proposed in 1910 by Clara Zetkin and first celebrated in 1911, with the date later finalised to March 8th. For many years, we made great progress in the UK, but with recent discoveries such as the Epstein and Al Fayed scandals, and alarming reports that numbers of Gen Z men seek to erode

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

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

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

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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

According to Staffs County Council news released yesterday, 27th February 2026, early improvements are already beginning to impact how the county’s roads are managed. This follows the county council's launch of a new approach to road travel in October 2025. The Staffordshire Roadmap to a Better Network is starting to make a difference in how highways are managed. Improvements include: Highways engineers have changed the way they plan works so they cause less disruption on the

Councillor Gary Bentley said that the county council will be focusing on getting the potholes fixed, as well as addressing any highway issues. Councillor Alan Thomas brought up the issue of the proposed new school on Froghall Road. Councillor Bentley said an email has been sent. Councillor Vicky Wheeldon spoke about how the council is controlling the budget, but some increase is required. The council welcomed three new councillors and received another resignation. They wil

Staffordshire Police are reminding residents across Staffordshire Moorlands to take extra steps to protect their vehicles, particularly keyless models, as they continue to see organised criminals target cars using relay theft methods.   What is Relay Theft? Relay theft involves offenders using electronic devices to amplify the signal from your car key, even if it is inside your home. This allows them to unlock and start the vehicle without ever having the physical key.   How

Staffordshire Moorlands Police are hosting an online meeting between 7pm and 9pm on the 25th of February. If you have any questions that you want to ask then please click on the link and leave you question for it to be answered on the night. Or join them on the evening for you question to be answered in real time.   https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.sli.do%2Fevent%2FdfSALz2s9u6gJrkrueEB7V&data=05%7C02%7CJames.Naylor%40staffordshire.police.u

What's Weaning? Weaning is the process of introducing solid foods alongside breast milk or a baby’s usual infant formula. Complementary feeding is the term often preferred by practitioners, but most people use the word weaning instead. Where Can I Find Reliable Information? The Best Start in Life (BSiL) website is a Dept. of Health & Social Care tool to help support your family on your complementary feeding journey. The Introducing Solid Foods section is full of helpful guida

A burglary was reported in the early hours of this morning, 17th Feb, at a property on Highfield Avenue, Cheadle. A BMW X1 was then stolen from the drive. Anybody with any information is encouraged to contact Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting ref 113-17/02/2026.   Enquiries are ongoing. Police Seek Public's Help After Burglary and Car Theft - 17th February 2026

This week, Staffordshire PCSO Jonathon Staples reminded us about an important app. What3words is a location system that assigns every 3m x 3m square in the world a unique combination of three words and is widely used in the UK for navigation, deliveries, and emergency services. T his is a free app that allows you to pinpoint your exact location using a unique three word code. You can then use this code when you call in an emergency to help services find exactly where you are

This week we're thinking about love, love for your family and friends but also for your community! Below is the cover and contents so do look out for your printed copy in your favourite retail store this week or contact us to collect. If you'd rather read online you can do that here: and here's the pull-out too! Whatever you do today - we hope it's lovely for you! This Week's Pocket COG - Love Is in the Air! - created 14th February 2026