Join Staffordshire Wildlife Trust for a gentle stroll introducing you to ways of recording wildlife, birds, and plants along a brook. Please dress for the weather and wear footwear suitable for muddy and uneven paths. Bucknall Park South image by Victoria Bunter Tuesday 2 December, 10am - 12pm - River Monitoring Walk at Whitfield Valley Nature Reserve Wednesday 10 December, 10am -12pm - River Monitoring Walk at Staffordshire University Monday 15 December, 10am - 12pm - Riv

Sunday 30 November from 10am to 4pm FREE Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, ST17 0WT This weekend The Wolseley Centre is hosting an indoor Christmas Market. Pop in to have mooch of the goodies on offer - it’s the perfect chance to check some gifts of the Christmas shopping list and support Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. The Kingfisher Cafe is serving up a range of festive food and drink too to fuel your Christmas shopping. Image by b

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

Saving Zone, a family run High Street store in Cheadle has reported to COGNEWS that the have never had a single incident of theft in the store until the last two months. The manager in the household products store is finding it very stressful because he now cannot leave the counter and has to constantly watch the CCTV. Popular items with thieves are radios and tools Saving Zone staff, like Boots the Chemist, also fear that that Cheadle may be being targeted by drug gangs.

A spokesperson from Boots on Cheadle High Street told COGNEWS that they are having daily occurrences of shoplifting, and it appears that these thefts may be taking place to order. Staff have observed thieves operating in pairs, and the extent of this is having devastating consequences on the stock available for sale. Every time the CCTV is passed on to head office and the police, staff are wondering if this continues, how long can the store stay open? The spokesperson said th

Both Staffordshire County Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council have announced that they have submitted their final plans to central government for their preference as to how Staffordshire's local government should be organised in the very near future. They propose a completely different approach from each other but both include Stoke-on-Trent despite many Staffordshire Moorlands councillors objections and the say no to Stoke campaign. SCC (Staffordshire Count

What's On This Month - Message from County Council Leader Ian Cooper

Cheadle Flower Club at Christmas

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You can dispose of ninja swords and other knives at amnesty bins across Staffordshire Moorlands Biddulph Police Station18th November & 20th November 1500-1700 pm  Cheadle Police Station19th November1500-1700 pm Leek Police Station 22nd November 1000-1400 pm Ditch the Blade Campaign Taking Place in Staffordshire Moorlands - created 18.11.25

The Movement for Good Awards is an annual programme of giving that anyone can get involved in and again this year they'll be donating over £1 million to charities and good causes. Home-Start Staffordshire Moorlands is seeking nominations from individuals in the Cheadle/Leek area to help them be selected as one of the winners of this charitable fund. A simple online form that's quick to fill in and could earn HSSM £1000 this Christmas! Please follow the link below if you’d lik

You can save energy in your business by booking a place on one of SBEN's upcoming courses:   Gain practical tools and insights to reduce costs and improve sustainability. 9th & 10th December 2025 – online course 14th January 2026 – In-person – The Moat House Online courses are for two four-hour morning sessions on consecutive days. Who is eligible for Carbon Literacy Training? Staffordshire businesses (excludes Stoke-on-Trent area) of any size are eligible to access up to t

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

Sharing your news with the wider world and informing your team can be time-consuming and costly. Organisations of all sizes have little free time to create relevant, timely, and content-rich publications on a regular basis. That's where connecting with a multimedia local provider like Cheadle COG Community Interest Company can help you win. Win by getting your own information and relevant content to where you need to be seen. Whether that's in front of potential customers, te

Cheadle Discovery Group has launched their exciting new project entitled WW2 Spirit and the “Hope of Cheadle.” Ivan Wozniak, trustee of Cheadle Discovery Group, said, "It has taken over a year to develop our project and includes many distinct elements and several community partners, including Cheadle Historical Society and the Cheadle Methodist Church." The recent launch event at Wellspring Methodist Church "The project focuses on researching and presenting life in Cheadle du

31,000 people completed the recent Staffordshire Smart Alert mobile phone theft survey, they'll be using this information to improve their mobile phone resources. If you need advice on what you can do to protect your data and phone, or what to do in the event that your phone is stolen do Check out their  mobile phone theft pages .  Who is most at risk?  Data shows that younger people, especially those aged 15 to 39, are more likely to be victims of phone theft and that women

Like many local residents, we are puzzled by the secrecy surrounding developments in our town. The most recent example is the work on the Tape Street Short Stay Car Park, which is currently undergoing a five-week development program. Local residents and businesses have neither been informed nor consulted, and it appears that, as of the full town council meeting on Monday, October 3rd, the Town Council has also not been informed of the details of the work or involved in the pl

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

November's issue of the Staffordshire Smart Alert Magazine features an article that might assist those struggling with plumbing issues caused by rogue plumbers. These issues can cause expensive damage, leaks, and even contamination, affecting both the enjoyment and, in some cases, the value of your home. The article, created by WaterSafe, the national register for approved plumbers, offers simple, friendly advice to help you avoid rogue plumbers and choose a qualified profess