Lockett & Co Auction Rooms, Cheadle were forced to cancel their regular auction today (Saturday 27th June) following a break-in. The stalwart group of lovely people who run the auction rooms will be going ahead with the planned auction tomorrow instead. We are not reporting on this at the moment as there is an ongoing police investigation, but do support Lockets tomorrow if you can. Lockets Auction Rescheduled for Tomorrow After Break-In Delay - created 27th June 2026

Almost 800 years of market trading came to an end two years ago when SMDC purchased Cheadle Market. Today, they are opening the doors to everyone to see the market and have their say on the future of this important element of town life. Can it be completed before the likely dissolution of SMDC, which should be decided by October? Will SMDC manage to get their development plans approved now that they don't control the planning process? Might Cheadle Town Council aim to take th

Taking a stroll along Cecilly Brook during May or June will reveal a wealth of wildlife. We caught up with Mark Preece, Senior Reserves Officer at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (SWT), who manages the area, to find out more. The reserve forms a green corridor through Cheadle, with the brook snaking a natural winding course. Incredibly, we still have a small population of water voles living here. They are the UK’s fastest declining mammal. This is due to habitat loss but also pr

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Cecilly Brook volunteers Anne Beardmore & Adrian Paddocks setting up for Nature in Your Neighbourhood On the 16th of April 2026, the exciting Nature in Your Neighbourhood Project officially began at Cecilly Brook, in Cheadle. This is part of a five-year project funded by The National Lottery Community Fund to monitor habitat health and how much boosted biodiversity benefits local people and the planet. The lottery grant of £752,000 started in 2024 and includes partners such a

Located about 30 minutes from Cheadle, Hartington Village - just over the border in Derbyshire - is well worth a trip out. Our editor, Lori, visited on a sunny spring afternoon; here's how she got on. The Picturesque Duck Pond The drive from Cheadle through Ipstones, Onecote, and Warslow, passing through the Peak Park, is breathtaking, particularly on a sunny day. The round trip takes about an hour, and with free parking available in the village of Hartington, it offers a ve

Dougie Mac Hanley Superstore, Etruria Road, Hanley. Saturday March 14, between 9am and 5pm. Brides-to-be can pick up their dream wedding dress for less at a special wedding dress event being held at a Dougie Mac shop. The Hanley Superstore is holding its first wedding dress event where it will be offering a range of brand new and sample dresses, in a selection of sizes, from just £30, as well as bridal accessories. The new dresses, with tags, typically retail between £800 to

There’s lots happening across Staffordshire this month! Whether you'd like to get creative, enjoy the great outdoors or try something new, here are some great events to enjoy: Relaxed Rambles – Ilam Park Enjoy a gentle countryside walk with tea or coffee afterwards. Free parking included. Painting Party – Verso Lounge, Stafford A relaxed evening of creativity with The Paint Club. All materials included—perfect for a fun night out. Harry Potter Cupcake Class – Eccleshall Lear

Cosy Crafters The Knit Network Winter Workshops Make do & Mend Workshops Quirky Potter Workshops To book in please email or text 07493 160410 All workshops take place at the Tudor House Building - Redeezine and Creative Cheadle on the High Street near to St Giles the Abbot Church. New faces are always welcome and the group hopes to see those who have been before return to crafting. Feel free to bring a friend. Updates will be issued with times and additional

Local Staffordshire cuisine features the humble oatcake. You'll find them in supermarkets, specialty oatcake shops, cafes and you can even make your own. This modest brown oat patty offers an excellent substitute for sliced bread, wraps, and other similar items. You can roll, fold, or even make a calzone. Best enjoyed warm, this typically savoury treat can also be served sweet and is a versatile base for nearly any filling you can think of. Traditionally, Staffordshire folk o

During a recent visit to Cecilly Brook Nature Reserve in Cheadle, South Moorlands, unlike my many previous visits where I looked for water voles, bats, and moths or enjoyed a lovely walk through nature, this time I did something different. I took a look at a very special game they have there, called the Predator Prey Racing Labyrinth. It's an area of natural descent, but has been set up in a certain order so that people (mostly children) can race against each other. It's a ra

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