Uttoxeter Echo

06/07/2023

Thank you and farewell from all us at the Uttoxeter Echo!

28/06/2023

Sad news to bring to you this week folks - it's the end of an era for the Times & Echo publications :-(

It is with great sadness that this week we are reporting the end of an era here at the Times & Echo publications. We will finish producing our three weekly newspapers after next week’s editions. The final editions of the Cheadle & Tean Times, which was established in 1896, and its sister newspaper...

12/05/2023

Have you seen our fabulous community coronation events picture spreads in this week’s Uttoxeter Echo? Check out pages 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 12 to 15.
We will have more photos from our area’s coronation events in next week’s paper.

HM King Charles III’s Coronation took place on Saturday (May 6) and there was a host of celebrations across the whole country. In Uttoxeter and surrounding areas, communities came together to mark the monumental occasion. On Thursday (May 4) at St Mary’s Parish Church in Uttoxeter, a Carolean Co...

11/05/2023

Labour storm to victory at local elections

The Labour Party has come out tops at the local elections which took place last Thursday (May 4). Prior to last week’s local elections, East Staffordshire Borough Council, which has a total of 37 seats, had been Conservative led. However, Labour now has the majority with 21 seats, whereas Conserva...

05/05/2023

Coronation Pics Appeal!
So this weekend will see the coronation of HM King Charles!
There’s lots of coronation celebrations going on in and around our town – see page 17 of this week’s Uttoxeter Echo for a round-up of events.
And then in next week’s paper we are aiming to run a picture special of lots of snaps from as many of those events as we can get to.
Plus please share with us photos of your celebrations and/or coronation decorations for possible use in next week’s paper – here’s a fabulous photo of Toby and Fiki all dressed up ready for their coronation celebrations.
Share your snaps below or email them to [email protected]

05/05/2023

More than £1,000 raised at charity dig
Have you taken on a challenge for charity? Email us at [email protected]

A local metal detectorist group in East Staffordshire has hosted a group dig to raise money for charity. Uttoxeter History Hunters hosted a group dig near Uttoxeter last month to raise money for the Autism Pyramid Group. Sam Egerton, the founder of the Uttoxeter History Hunters, told us: “On Sunda...

04/05/2023

Planning service temporarily suspended

A council’s planning service is currently temporarily suspended due to “a high volume of applications.” East Staffordshire Borough Council (ESBC) has announced the temporary suspension of some of its planning applications service on the council’s website. A council spokesman has stated the m...

03/05/2023

It’s local elections time tomorrow (Thursday, May 4) folks!
Here are your candidates for East Staffordshire Borough Council, and also for the town and parish councils in your area.
Don’t forget your ID when you go to your polling station to vote!

06/04/2023

Don't forget to send us your Easter fun pics folks :-)

Easter Pics Appeal!!

It's that lovely Spring time of year when there’s lots of Easter focused activities and events – here's a fabulous photo of Fiki with an Easter Bonnet he has made.
Please share your Easter fun pics below, or email them to [email protected] for possible inclusion in our papers.

31/03/2023

Plastic surgery focus for new book

An East Staffordshire author is launching their latest book this weekend. ‘Unsung Heroes of Wartime Stoke,’ by Ros Unwin of Uttoxeter, tells the story of how plastic surgery came to the North Staffs Royal Infirmary, and in particular, the remarkable life and work of plastic surgeon John Grocott ...

30/03/2023

Easter Pics Appeal!!

It's that lovely Spring time of year when there’s lots of Easter focused activities and events – here's a fabulous photo of Fiki with an Easter Bonnet he has made.
Please share your Easter fun pics below, or email them to [email protected] for possible inclusion in our papers.

30/03/2023

“Threat to safety is extremely high” states concerned resident over faded road markings in town centre.

Concern has been raised over faded road markings in an East Staffordshire town centre. Uttoxeter resident Trevor Smith has raised concerns over the markings which have almost faded at the junction of Bradley Street and High Street in Uttoxeter. He told the Uttoxeter Echo: “I have just contacted th...

24/03/2023

Green light for former pub site plans.

Two planning applications for the site of a former public house in East Staffordshire have been given approval. The applications, which had been submitted to East Staffordshire Borough Council (ESBC), are both for the former Wheatsheaf Inn at 54 Bridge Street in Uttoxeter. One application is for pla...

23/03/2023

Fines issued in error to disabled.

Residents in East Staffordshire who use disabled parking have been getting fines despite being registered to be able to do so. Disabled people have been receiving fines whilst parking on Asda car park in Uttoxeter, despite being registered and adhering to rules and regulations. Jerry D**e contacted....

17/03/2023

Red Nose Day pic appeal!

It’s 2023 Red Nose Day today!
Are you doing something ‘funny for money’ for Comic Relief?
Share your photos below or email them to [email protected] for possible use in our publications.

17/03/2023

From street dog to Crufts for Mia.

A dog which was rescued from the streets of Serbia is now a therapy dog for a school and care home in East Staffordshire. Gill McGowan, from Bramshall, rescued a Kokoni breed puppy named Mia who was found on the streets of Serbia in 2019. Gill told the Uttoxeter Echo: “Myself and my husband previo...

16/03/2023

Former store purchased by council. What do you think?

A community leader has confirmed that a council has purchased a former store in an East Staffordshire town centre. The purchase of the former Co-op in Uttoxeter, which has been empty for several years, is part of East Staffordshire Borough Council (ESBC)’s plans to regenerate the town centre. Utto...

12/03/2023

Digging for life-saving equipment. Are you going above and beyond for your community? Email us at [email protected]

A metal detectorist has managed to raise enough funds to pay for the installation of a new defibrillator in the Staffordshire Moorlands. Matt Pluck, from Tean, has hit his target of raising £1,250 sooner than he thought and is planning on using that money to install a defibrillator at the Anchor In...

11/03/2023

Still going strong after almost eight decades. What’s been happening in your community? Email us at [email protected]

A community group in East Staffordshire is still going strong after almost eight decades of “friendship service and understanding.” The Inner Wheel Club of Uttoxeter, which is part of the wider international women’s organisation, has been going for 78 years. A spokesman for the organisation sa...

10/03/2023

Town mayor calls time on vandalism.

A town mayor in East Staffordshire is calling time on vandals in her town and asking parents to “get your children off the streets.” Uttoxeter Mayor, councillor Helen Headech, is appealing for “escalating vandalism” in the town to stop. The call comes after a number of trees have been uproot...

10/03/2023

Fun in the Snow Picture Appeal!
Wow – how much snow have we had across our area!?
We hope you are all staying safe and warm, but also enjoying this ‘snow day’?
Here’s a fab picture of folk enjoying the snow over in Brough Park in Leek, which has been taken by Jason Burgess.
Please share your fun in the snow pics below – whether that be of you, your family or your friends; your pets and/or scenic snow scenes of our area.
Alternatively, email them to [email protected] for possible use in our papers.

09/03/2023

Fun in the Snow Picture Appeal! ❄️⛄️
We hope you are all staying safe and warm throughout the current flurry of snow in our area!
Here is a lovely photo of pooch Oakley enjoying the snow. Oakley lives with Vicky who works in our design and production department.
Please share your fun in the snow pics below – whether that be of you and your family, your pets and/or scenic snow scenes from our area.
Alternatively, email them to [email protected] for possible use in our papers.

05/03/2023

Have you seen our Staff Pet Pic Special in this week’s paper?
Please share snaps of your furry - or perhaps not so furry - pets below or email them to [email protected] for possible use in our papers.

03/03/2023

Shedders work together to help well-being.
What’s happening your community? Email us at [email protected]

A social initiative is continuing to be a success in an East Staffordshire village. The Rocester & District Men’s Shed was formed last Summer and has gone from strength to strength in offering residents a place to socialise and work together on a multitude of projects. And the social venture is so...

02/03/2023

Celebrating all things Fairtrade in town.
Are you taking part in Fairtrade Fortnight? Email us at [email protected]

An East Staffordshire town’s Fairtrade organisation is joining in on an annual celebration. Fairtrade Fortnight began on Monday (February 27) and runs through until March 12. The Fairtrade Uttoxeter Group has been busy planning events and working with local organisations to publicise the importanc...

02/03/2023

World Book Day Pic Appeal!
It’s World Book Day today which means lots of youngsters across the country will be attending school dressed as their favourite book character or perhaps in something else to do with literature.
We are aiming to run a picture special of lots of smiley World Book Day school children in our papers next week.
Please share photos of your youngsters all dressed up as their favourite literature character with us below, or by emailing them to [email protected] for possible use in our papers :-)

25/02/2023

Sixty years of drumming 🥁

TWO drummers in East Staffordshire are celebrating six decades of their musicianship Fred Hopwood and Ted Lewis have been on the music scene, both locally and nationally, for 60 years as drummers. Here Fred tells us all about their musical history and more: I started playing drums when at Oldfields....

24/02/2023

ADVERTISEMENT POST

The Antique Forum Group is holding their next Antique, Collectors and Vintage Fairs at Uttoxeter Racecourse in Wood Lane on Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 5.
The event will run between 8am and 4pm on the Saturday and 10am and 4pm on the Sunday.
Admission to the fair is £2.50.
For further information call 07921 659798 or visit www.antiqueforumgroup.com/pages/uttoxeter2day.htm