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

Local residents have watched with interest over the past few months as a disused shop at the north end of the High Street was sympathetically brought back to life. A Wedding Gown destination store is the perfect addition to this section of the High Street, and it's clear from just viewing the window how much love has been poured into bringing this space to life. COGNEWS was on hand to find out more about this lovely addition to our town. New Store Owner Bernice Fisher with Lo

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

17th June 2026 One of our readers whose car was damaged told us that following our suggestion, they contacted SMDC and their service provider for the Waste to explain the issue and received the following reply: Thank you for bringing this to our attention. The wall has been pushed out due to tree growth. The loose stone has been removed from the site and stored, awaiting a repair to the wall at that location. I have forwarded the report to local PCSO teams to monitor anti-soc

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Yesterday, 15th June 2026, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, along with 8 other local authorities, lost their decision-making power for planning processing of larger developments. Matthew Pennycook, the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, stated that he had reviewed data for the two-year period ending on 31 March 2025, as well as the subsequent appeal decisions up to 31 December 2025, regarding the quality of decision-making by SMDC on major development planni

A NORTH Staffordshire mum is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her life-saving transplant surgery with a call for more donors to come forward. Janet Matthews (centre) is flanked by her daughter Jenny Lowe and grand-daughter Maisie Lowe Janet Matthews, 62, received the gift of a kidney from live donor daughter Jenny Lowe in a life-changing operation on June 14th, 2016. Now, as organ donation levels across the UK fall, Janet, a buyer at the JCB World Parts Centre in Uttoxeter

A Motorcycle has been stolen from the Hurst Close/Yard area of Cheadle. The Motorcycle a Suzuki 750 was stolen overnight on the 14th of June. If anyone has any CCTV or may have seen the incident please contact Staffordshire Police on 101, through our online chat facility Home | Staffordshire Police or our online reporting system Report | Staffordshire Police and quote 21260095746. You can also report via Crime Stoppers Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymous

In April of this year, the Government released the Renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England, pledging to prioritise women's voices in NHS decision-making, address gynaecology waiting times, and enhance pain relief and care for conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, and menopause. The strategy recognises what many women have been saying for years: that they feel dismissed, unheard, and left waiting too long for diagnosis and treatment. These national commitments strongly

This week, the Cheadle COG board and a couple of experts visited the Royal Oak on the High Street with selling agents Butters John Bee to consider future prospects for this iconic building. The Royal Oak has stood empty now for almost two decades. A group dedicated to saving this building has been in existence for a number of years. They are called the Friends of the Royal Oak, and they’ve done a considerable amount of work attempting to bring the building back into use. The

Creative Cheadle has created a panel that has been unveiled alongside 22 others from across the country at Peterborough Cathedral. Hundreds of people have knitted and crocheted 45,000 poppies onto cascades, which have been made into a curtain to remember the fallen in both wars. The exhibition is part of The Longest Yarn II: Britain at War, with all proceeds raised going towards the upkeep of the cathedral and selected armed forces charities. The journey began when one of the

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Pathways are hosting a family fun day today at Lid Lane, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1QA. Between 11am - 2pm with an all day barbecue and promises fun for all the family. Pathways Family Funday is Today created 13th of June 26

I grew from an acorn picked up beneath the oak tree by the telephone mast in the long-stay car park during the pandemic lockdown of November 2020. Roy Hedges found two acorns and planted them in pots, where they spent the winter in his greenhouse. By spring 2021, my sibling and I had become tiny saplings. We grew quickly, and by spring 2023 we needed larger pots. Sadly, my sibling did not survive the move, but I have thrived in my new pot. Roy realized I could not stay with h

This year Alton Castle celebrates its 30th anniversary as a residential retreat and to and to mark the occasion a huge lantern has been commissioned. Constructed by local blacksmith, Jim Plant of Cheadle, the lantern has been built in his workshop over a number of years. It's so large (about 8ft in diameter) that he could hardly move around his workshop during assembly! A local electrician wired the unit up to the British safety standard, and the unit now sits in an area wher

Advice from Staffordshire Police: The time for the World Cup is rapidly approaching. Many people are excited to cheer on their team, whether you are heading out for drinks, hosting a BBQ with friends, or simply staying at home to watch with family. We want everyone to have a fantastic time, but we are asking our community to drink responsibly and look out for each other so that match days stay safe and enjoyable by keeping these simple safety tips in mind. PACE YOURSELF -

During the Spitfire Day on Cheadle High Street, we met with Julian Mitchell, great-nephew of Reginald Mitchell, designer of the Spitfire, who told COGNEWS about his connection to Cheadle and his work on Operation Spitfire. Julian Mitchell, the great-nephew of Reginal Mitchell pictured with the Spitfire on Cheadle Market Place Julian told our reporter that his mum and his uncle were born in Cheadle - on Cross Street and that he was invited to come up to the event but works wit

If you're of a certain age, then Cheadle Pensioners offer companionship and activities that might be of interest to you. Here's their program for 2026. Cheadle Cricket Club Events Tuesday 30th June Wing and A Prayer Candle Maker to the King Tuesday 28th July Tracey Callan Johnson Tuesday 29th September Quiz Night Tuesday 27th October Johnathon Baddley Sunday 6th December Christmas Lunch 1.00pm sit down Tuesday 30th March 2027 AGM Outings for 2026 All Coach prices £15 -

Swimming in open water has been a popular past-time for generations but had lost its appeal in recent years with safety risks, tresspass and water pollution. This year with the extra warm weather we experienced many people took to outdoor swimming, we ask what's the danger and what's the benefit? According to one NHS Trust, swimming can benefit your mental health in many ways. When you swim, your brain releases endorphins, which are feel-good hormones. When these hormones ar

This week, Cheadle town's Phil Routledge, accompanied by our COG news reporter, popped into The Snug to surprise Betty with some birthday flowers. Betty turned 75 this week and is still working alongside her lovely family, the owners of The Snug Stay & Play Cafe. Elizabeth Garner, known to her friends as Betty, told COGNEWS she was having a birthday tea at home with her family and going out for a celebratory meal at the weekend. Great-grandmother Betty said they were a very c