Since publishing our article a few days ago, a few things have happened that we need to pass on to the public. Where We Are Now 17th July 2026 The picture below was sent to us by a local resident along with some important evidence regarding the management of this project. As you can see, children are already using the track on a nightly basis even though the security fencing remains in place. The builders will have seen tyre tracks each day and have not taken sufficient measu

Dearly Departed - Staffordshire Moorlands

Where to contact when... Dogs and cats are the most kept pets in the UK, with approximately 15.5 million dogs (41% of all households own a dog) and 13 million pet cats (31% of households have a cat). Sadly not all dogs and cats have happy homes; some can be abandoned or lost, some need rehoming when owners can no longer care for them, and this is where the work of animal charities is vital. Cheadle & District Animal Welfare offers a broad range of services to animals and thos

On the 9th of July almost 320 runners braved one of the hottest nights of the year to complete JCB’s Lakeside 5 race and fun run. And they're off! More than 420 people had registered to join the event and while the 30° heat reduced the field on the night, it failed to lower the spirits of the runners or the crowds who turned up to support them. JCB employees joined a host of club runners to complete the gruelling five-mile course around JCB’s World HQ at Rocester, including t

Pride in the Moorlands brought out all kinds of supporters and we were delighted to meet the colourful bunch from Match Foster Care. Here's what they had to say. Pictured are Jo Finn & Michelle Black from Match Foster Care Jo & Michelle told us that they are both based in Stoke town centre, as part of a satellite division of Match, with their head office in Droitwich, Worcestershire. They have quite a few foster parents living in and around Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire

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

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

Cheadle club has successfully raised sufficient funds to purchase a defibrillator and bleed kit, which is to be located centrally in the town. Town Mayor and Mayoress Phil & Zenobia Routledge popped in to congratulate them on their community zeal to provide something much needed in the town. We'll publish a full report once the box is fitted, explaining what to do if you need that support. Cheadle Club Raises Funds for New Defibrillator - created 5th July 2026

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

Cheadle is a wonderfully friendly place to visit, and last week our reporter spotted one High Street store going above and beyond in the hot weather. Thank you to Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care 50 High St, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 1AF Phone: 01538 752085, for offering a kindness that goes well beyond a duty of care. Spotted On Cheadle High Street - created 29th June 2026

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

If you've ever asked the question "What's for dinner?" or if just hearing the words makes you want to hide behind the sofa, this post is for you. I've been in charge of the cooking since I was fifteen, and with a modern household of constant activity, hybrid and shift working, allergies, and health considerations, something which used to be simple and organized is complete chaos. Batch cooking is brilliant if you can make the time to do it. But here's a quick win - a crib she

A near miss incident at The Roaches occurred on Monday, 22 June. Thankfully, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were quick on the scene to extinguish the blaze. With bird nesting season at its peak, this fire could have easily devastated breeding curlew, meadow pipits, and birds of prey. The Roaches - image Leo Senior The Roaches and the surrounding moorlands are home to many ground-nesting birds such as curlew, meadow pipits and lapwings, as well as special plants

POV: Yesterday my water butt arrived only to discover that it was too large to be able to move around it. The engineer told me that I was the third one that day that he couldn't fit. Here is a little bit of information to save time and trouble for all involved: The Water but is a similar footprint to your brown wheelie bin only quite a bit taller. So if you're not sure if you've room put your wheelie bin in the space and see if you can move around it and you're happy with the

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

Last weekend (June 20th and 21st) the Staffordshire Moorlands village of Cheddleton hosted their Well Dressing Weekend and we're delighted to share with you a few images of how it went. The creation of the Well Dressing Boards The Completed Well Pictured are Parish Council Chair Susan Rogers, who serves alongside Vice Chair Councillor Su Beardmore, Also pictured is District Council Chair Linda Malyon. You can find out the history of Well Dressing activities here: https://www

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

Dr. Kevin Upton passed away peacefully at Royal Bournemouth Hospital on May 30, 2026, at the age of 63. Dr. Upton was a senior GP Partner for over 25 years at the Tardis Surgery on Queen Street, Cheadle. According to a Tardis Times newsletter from 2019, he was Cheadle's very own Doctor Who. Much-loved dad to Ellie, son to Marian and the late James, brother to twin sister Karen. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. One resident described him, "He did a lot

On Saturday, the 6th of June, local people and visitors came together on Cheadle High Street for an event to mark the anniversary of the Spitfire's maiden flight and the anniversary of D-Day. Julian Mitchell Great Nephew of Reginald Mitchell A main feature was the replica Spitfire sited on the Market Square. The Spitfire didn’t come alone but with many people dressed in the style of the era, stalls and activities, and micro-events in shops and other spaces. The Cheadle Discov