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December 2, 2021
Councillor urges vigilance after text scam near-miss
A community leader is urging people to stay alert after he was targeted by mobile text scammers. Cheadle Town councillor Gary Bentley told the Times & Echo how a fraudster attempted to persuade him to bank transfer over £2,382.95 after pretending to be his daughter over the messaging app service WhatsApp.
December 2, 2021
Tribute to a much-loved community stalwart
Tribute has been paid to a Moorlands community stalwart who has sadly passed away. Brian Stoddard died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday (November 28) aged 90 years.
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December 2, 2021
“When you open up you realise it’s not just you”
A community leader has encouraged businesses and social groups to help promote International Men’s Day in the future so more men can take that vital step of speaking out when under mental health stress. Cheadle Town Councillor Jamie Evans underlined the importance of doing so having been underwhelmed by the level of attention the occasion was given this year on November 19.
December 2, 2021
Bank customers react to forthcoming closure of a town’s branch
A bank branch located on Cheadle high street is to close next year due to falling transactions. Barclays will close its doors in the Moorlands town for the final time on March 2, 2022 with 80 per cent of its customers now using alternative ways to operate their finances.
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December 2, 2021
Friendly elf bear unmasked as our Ryan
Community members who attended the Cheadle Christmas lights switch-on event last month may remember the presence of a joyful elf bear around Santa’s grotto at Tudor House. Taking photos and giving out high-fives, he put a smile on many a face in the high street that afternoon.
December 2, 2021
Teenagers awarded Certificates of Appreciation
Two teenagers have both been given a Certificate of Appreciation award by Cheadle Town Council for their expertise in setting up a skate park competition in the Summer. Lewis Hide, aged 15, and Mark Shingler, aged 18, organised the event at Tean Road Recreation Ground through the council’s Community Reassurance programme, which has been engaging with park users since the summer.
