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

Lyn Smith reported to COGNEWS that in their latest church building inspection, St. Giles the Abbot Church, the surveyor noticed that the cement mortar was spalling. What's happening is the cement is flaking and falling away from the building, leaving gaps which will enable water to get between the stone. The reason behind this is that the builder who completed the last repair work made the all-too-common mistake of using cement instead of lime mortar. The cost of repair to th

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Safety advice for those who are planning to celebrate If you’re going trick or treating, make sure to go in a group or with a responsible adult and only visit areas that are well lit, don’t take shortcuts through gardens, alleyways or parks Only visit houses that are decorated and don’t knock if there is a sign saying ‘no trick or treat here’ If you’re wearing a mask, ensure that you can see where you’re going and are aware of your surroundings Be aware of the law surrounding

Please note that Cheadle Library is managed locally and is not included in the group. Libraries have always been at the heart of our communities, but how can they become vibrant, welcoming community hubs? Staffordshire County Council is inviting residents to help shape the future of libraries across Staffordshire. Many libraries across Staffordshire already offer much more than core library services - such as creative workshops, youth programmes, arts and music events and mor

As colder mornings set in, many of us are tempted to leave the car running to defrost while we stay warm indoors — but doing so makes your vehicle an easy target for thieves. Every winter, cars are stolen across Staffordshire in this way, a crime known as “frost-jacking.” Please remember: Never leave your vehicle running and unattended — even for a moment. Stay with your car while it defrosts; it only takes seconds for a thief to drive away. Always keep your vehicle locked an

Friday 31st October 2025. 7pm Starting at the Red Lion in the Market Square (walk takes approx an hour) Join Home-Start for a guided ghost walk around Leek Adults £10 each (Kids are FREE) Tickets are strictly limited (it sold out last year) With the kind assistance of Bill Cawley & Leek Town Council Home-Start are again happy to announce a special funding raising ghost walk around Leek for Home-Start Staffordshire Moorlands To book your tickets contact Leek Town Council:..

Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.30pm for food at 7.00pm Spice Merchant, Cross Street Mill, Leek, ST13 6BL Join Home-Start Staffordshire Moorlands for a special fundraising meal Menu includes poppadom’s & chutney / mixed starter / selection of traditional curry dishes with rice or naan (vegetarian & vegan options available). £20 per adult / £15 per child (under 12s) - (£10 per adult & £5 per child going to Home-Start SM). Tickets MUST be pre-booked by phoning: 01538 387231 / t

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