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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A new gallery, co-funded by NERC, has welcomed more than two million visitors since opening at the Natural History Museum (NHM) in April last year. Fixing Our Broken Planet is now the museum’s second most visited space, after the iconic dinosaur exhibits. With projections of 2.5 to three million visitors in its first year, the gallery is proving to be a major success in engaging the public with environmental science. Professor Louise Heathwaite, Executive Chair of the Natural

Deep Hayes Country Park 10am and 2pm on Tuesday 17 February Moorlands residents are being invited to take part in a county-wide tree planting scheme aimed at enriching their gardens and community spaces. Staffordshire Moorlands District Council and Staffordshire County Council will be handing out a mix of hawthorn, rowan, hazel, silver birch, crab apple and whitebeam trees at Deep Hayes Country Park between 10am and 2pm on Tuesday 17 February. It is aimed at encouraging peopl

Cecilly Brook is a beautiful part of Cheadle's charm. Meandering its way from north to south, this ever-changing area, with rippling water and overhanging trees, delights young and old alike. The accessibility and upkeep are thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers keen to nurture nature for the good of residents, visitors, and most importantly, all the species who call Cecilly Brook home. They are local heroes, and today we'd like to tell you a little about their work. The

This article from Innovate Uk shares their extensive work into retrofitting homes. It's a rising tide for our economy, our workforce and our communities. Without a doubt reusing and repurposing what we already have is better for the environment that anything we can create from scratch and housing is no different from any other item in this regard. We believe this information is crucial for reimagining our homes we offer it to inspire and educate anyone involved in this area.

2025 is the third warmest year on record, following 2024 and 2023 according to a Met Office report issued this week. The three-year run of record warmest years saw 2025 conclude at 1.41±0.09°C above the 1850-1900 global average, according to the HadCRUT5 temperature series, collated by the Met Office, the University of East Anglia and the National Centre for Atmospheric Science. 2025 is the third warmest year on record and is the third calendar year exceeding 1.4°C. Met Offic

This may be a strange subject to talk about on a local news outlet, but it affects local residents where it hurts most: their pockets. We are lucky enough to have a building society in our town that keeps our savings safe for that summer holiday which we are thinking about in all this cold weather. But if you have money elsewhere, there may be a problem coming soon. The United States is at a record high level of debt, and one of the factors that keeps their currency stable is

A lot has happened across Staffordshire's woodlands, heathlands, and heritage sites this year – and Staffordshire's countryside team has been at the heart of it. Their hard work helps protect rare wildlife, care for our landscapes, and preserve Staffordshire’s rich history. Thanks to them, our countryside remains a beautiful and vibrant place for everyone to enjoy. Here are just some of the highlights from this year:  2,390 trees planted  Around 97,500 trees surveyed  10,904

Mistletoe isn’t just a festive tradition - it’s a vital part of Staffordshire’s winter ecology. It most often grows on apple, lime and poplar trees, and it prefers open, well‑lit settings such as orchards, parkland and churchyards rather than dense woodland. It's an evergreen plant provides food for birds like mistle thrushes and blackcaps, helping wildlife survive the colder months. Its presence signals healthy, connected habitats, exactly what the Local Nature Recovery Stra

People in Staffordshire can grab a household bargain or Christmas gift and support a community group or charity at the same time at a series of pop-up sales events run by the county council. At all of Staffordshire’s household waste recycling centres, good quality reusable items are donated to county charities, care leavers who are setting up a new home or sold at one of the regular Rescue Me pop-up sales. People can pick up a wide variety of bargains of items including kitch

Monday 1 December, 10.30 - 12pm Enjoy a festive nature tots session with Christmassy activities to get into the spirit of the season ! To book: https://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/2025-12-01-christmas-nature-tots-wolseley-centre Christmas Nature Tots at The Wolsey Centre Stafford - created 29.11.25

After a dreadful start to November weather-wise, we've experienced continuous rain leading to flooding, as shown in this photo. It was taken at the junction with the A52 as we leave Cheadle, just before the Churnet Valley Railway Station. If you choose to drive through a flood, it's recommend to use a low gear and proceed slowly to prevent water from being drawn into the engine. For electric vehicles, it's still advisable to drive slowly to avoid insulation faults or moisture

Two Puddings for 2 people for 2 days Ingredients 120g self raising flour 75g natural yoghurt 30g caster sugar half a tsp of vanilla extract 2 eggs 50g low fat spread 1tbsp runny honey or to taste Assorted frozen or foraged fruit of your choice Method Place the frozen fruit in a pudding basin with the honey and microwave for 2 minutes Add all other ingredients to the blender and blend until mixed. Stir the mix with a metal spoon and blend again. Add half the mix to the top of

2025 has been tough for breeding barn owls in Staffordshire, with very few chicks recorded in comparison to previous years. This mirrors a national trend which is possibly linked to the long, dry summer reducing vole numbers which are the owls’ main food source.   Barn owl by Jon Hawkins Despite this, Staffordshire Wildlife reports that their nature reserves remain vital refuges for birds of prey. Here’s how they are helping: Nest boxes installed with guidance from the Barn O

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