A new business arrived on Cheadle High Street last month. DJC Lettings, a well-known local letting agency, has set up shop at the upper end of the High Street. We met with owner Debbie Coates to learn more about this all-female enterprise. Debbie told our reporter that they have been in business for eleven years, and she finds the most rewarding aspect of her job is offering beautiful homes for tenants. "Once people join us, they tend to stay. Someone might live in a two-bedr

This month, the Craft Community Hub at 59 Chapel Street in Cheadle celebrates its second birthday, and what better way to celebrate than with friends and cake?. Everyone is welcome and whilst this vibrant hub hosts the work of more than 25 local makers every day there is an extra special reason to visit this weekend. There will of course be birthday cake but the hub members are hosting a cake sale in aid of local charity A Child of Mine. If you've not come across their work b

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Cheadle recently welcomed civic leaders and invited guests to celebrate their dedication to serving the town and its residents. Civic Leaders & their families at St. Giles The Abbott - the church on the hill St. Giles the Abbot, the Church on the Hill, hosted the ceremony, with Wellspring Methodist Church hosting the visitor reception. Guests were encouraged to enjoy a short walk across the town to see the art exhibition dotted around the shops a

Saturday 3rd of October saw the official opening of phase one and two of the seven stages of development at Churchill Road Recreation Ground development. COGNEWS editor Lori went along to report. A happy bunch L-R Deputy Mayor Jase Jervis, Deputy Town Clerk Dave Mullington, Vice Chair Leisure & Operations Ian Plant, Chair Leisure & Operations Paulette Upton Chair of SMDC Linda Malyon, Cllr Steven Ellis, Lady Mayoress & Deputy Chair of Planning Zenobia Routledge. Youngsters an

Ofsted praise how Bishop Rawle CE Primary helps pupils to feel safe, to feel valued and to thrive. Bishop Rawle CE Primary School has been celebrating a positive report from Ofsted, receiving praise in many areas and being described as a ‘welcoming and inclusive school community’. The school is part of TMPF Trust, a multi-academy trust of 14 primary and first schools in the Staffordshire Moorlands and Uttoxeter area. A team of inspectors visited the school for two days, speak

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

With the energy prices about to soar again as the price cap is removed from electricity, is there anything we can do to cut the costs other than trying to get a better deal? We asked local environmentalist and electrical engineer Bernie Charlesworth for practical tips on how to save costs. Heating Your Home Heating is always the big one. The difficulty with radiators and fires is that the heat rises and doesn’t heat us directly. The planet is heated by infrared radiation from

Cheadle Cricket Club has ended the sporting season on a high with news that JCB has renewed its support with a pledge of £3,000 over the next three years to help fund the club’s Junior Section and maintenance equipment at the Tean Road ground. The digger giant, which has two factories in Cheadle, is now in its 12th year of funding for the club, helping them go from strength to strength. Club Chairman Steve Plant said: “The sponsorship funding will be used to buy new kit for o

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

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

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

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

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

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

Last week, we were invited to visit Wellspring in Cheadle to find out about their chair-based exercise group who meet there Cheadle Mayor Phil Routledge was keen to meet participants and have a go himself. Chair-based exercise is a form of physical activity performed while sitting on a chair or using it for support. It is designed for older adults, people with limited mobility, or anyone recovering from an injury, offering a safe way to build strength, flexibility, and balanc

This Saturday, 22nd of August 2026, the Kingsley Holt Centre opened its doors for their summer fun day. COGNEWS went along to chat with the people involved. Kingsley Holt Centre formed as a community benefit society to rescue and repurpose the former local Methodist chapel so that it could be retained for community use. The centre is used every week for a wide variety of activities, community café, craft workshops, fitness classes, and fundraising events. They are working tow

Students and Staff and Painsley Catholic College are celebrating an exceptional set of GCSE results this year, with students reported to have achieved above and beyond their potential. The College is delighted that 90% of the Year 11 students at the non-selective academy achieved the standard pass (grade 4) in English and 85% in mathematics and 60% achieved the strong pass (grade 5) in both English and maths. Over a third of all grades were at the higher 7-9 grades. Staff at

Leek CSOB ACFC (Leek County School Old Boys, Ability Counts Football Club) gather players and friends from across North Staffordshire and have put out an appeal for new sponsors. CSOB began a football team based in Leek and surrounding moorlands area in 2024 aiming to promote and encourage the growth of people with disabilities and difficulties through sport and social interactions. These activities include training, tournaments, leagues, festivals, and social events. Their e