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

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

One lovely sunny weekend morning (9th August) went along to a fishing open day at Dilhorne Pools to find out more about the sport. Pictured: Centre: Paul Aitken (Chair) with Phil & Zenobia Routelege (Cheadle Mayor & Mayoress) Andy Donalson (Club Secretary) Tom Myatt (Vice-Chair) John Mac (party co-ordinator) Vanessa Woodcock (Bailiff) Grant Ireland (Potteries Fly-Tying & Bailiff), John Sephenson (Smart Pre-loved Tackle), Carl Humphries MBE, (Let's get fishing) We spoke with T

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

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

Funded by Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire & Rescue and Crime Ben Adams, the Space summer programme brings together public, voluntary and private sector organisations to provide enjoyable, positive activities for young people. These activities aim to increase their skills, improve their health and wellbeing and create opportunities, while also aiming to reduce levels of anti-social behaviour during the school summer holidays. Space 2026 will run from Monday 27 July

One of our reporters got chatting to a lady who's an interior designer in one of our local hostelries. Here's what she had to say about Cheadle: “I’ve just dropped my daughter and her friend at Alton Towers. I’ve had a little walk along the High Street. I called into Dougie Mac’s and bought a game. I’ve found everyone so friendly and kind. I’ve got a bit of work to do online, so I came into Wetherspoons for breakfast. It’s great, the staff are wonderful, and it’s such good va

We caught up with Sarah from Uniting Staffordshire Against Hate (USAH), part of Citizens Advice — one of the services they offer, at this year's Pride in the Moorlands and discovered more about their work. USAH supports anyone who's been a victim of a hate crime or hate incident, including people who are targeted because of their race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or transgender identity. The services that they offer are information, advice, and guidance about ne

Sunday, 28th of June, saw supporters of the Moorlands LGBTQ+ community gather in Leek for a colourful and reasonably loud celebration called Pride in the Moorlands. It was the culmination of months of hard work and two previous days of activities across the Moorlands. The torch arrived in Leek - its final destination, having travelled from Flash via Cheadle and Endon. The torch is significant because not only does it symbolise a beacon of hope, but also a coming together of M

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

Last month, Cheadle welcomed another lovely business to the town, this time a creative arts space on Cross Street called Studio 15. The Mayor and Mayoress popped in to see owner Kerry Broad to welcome her to the town, and COGNEWS went along too on the official opening day (20th June 2026). L-R: Cllr & Mayoress Zenobia Routledge, Store Owner Kerry Broad, Mayor Phil Routledge Kerry told us, "In 2017, I was where Holly's boutique was as Bless Your Arts Boutique, so this has been

This weekend (July 9th-12th), the Cheadle Carnival Committee hosted a fantastic event for the town. Previous Cheadle Carnivals have been a source of pride and admiration for recent generations, and this weekend's event was equally impressive. The festival kicked off with a Dancefest event on the evening of the 9th and a parade through the town at 12 noon on Saturday, leading to the opening of a wealth of attractions as the parade made its way to Tean Road Recreation Ground an

As the school holidays start, Staffordshire Moorlands Family Hub announces two family fun days at Cheadle Academy: 24th of July and 21st August. The 21st of August is open more widely to the public. Both are HAF friendly events. The Staffordshire Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) offers free holiday activities and healthy meals for children and young people aged 5 to 16 who receive benefit-related free school meals. Eligible families will have received a HAF code

We recently met with Vicky at the Craft Community Hub on Chapel Street, Cheadle, to learn more about an inspiring butterfly project they have been working on. Vicky told our reporter that they had been working with Child of Mine, who support bereaved parents, siblings, and other family members. They support people from a miscarriage all the way up to 18 through whatever kind of trauma and loss a family can experience. They are organizing a memorial day in Stafford at St Mary'

Mum Where's The Changing Rooms? As the fiasco of the Churchill Road Recreation Ground development continues, our resident cartoonist asks one of the questions on residents' minds. It is our understanding that the two local councils involved in developing the space made the decision not to include changing facilities, even though they have been asked for at the ground. Cheadle Town Council, under the leadership of Cllr Paulette Upton, has recently developed the changing rooms

This week, the Staffordshire Commissioner’s Office is supporting Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week (29 June-5 July). With the theme of ‘Making Communities Safer’, the week encourages communities to take a stand against ASB and highlights the actions those experiencing it can take. In Staffordshire: Community Safety Partnerships, supported by funding from the Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire & Rescue and Crime, work alongside Police and local authorities

A consultation took place with youngsters and two town Councillors, Cllr Mills & Cllr Upton, at the Tean Road Recreation Ground on the 18th of June. This was to engage youngsters to have their say on the planned pump track, which is to be sited in the North ward on Churchill Road Recreation Ground. Also present was the developer responsible for the installation. COGNEWS went along to get the scoop. How are people going to influence design when work starts Monday? COGNEWS was

Plans are underway for the Staffordshire Commissioner’s Space summer programme 2026, which last year saw 9,219 young people across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent taking part in a range of fun activities with 23480 attendances taking place. Deputy Commissioner Dave Evans at a skatepark event in Burton-on-Trent last year, partially funded by Space The programme, for young people aged 8 to 17, brings together public, voluntary and private sector organisations to provide posi