The Smiler will not open as planned due to "unforeseen teething problems"
ALTON Towers' much heralded new world first rollercoaster The Smiler has not opened as planned after "unforeseen teething problems."
Cheadle News
Debut Music Festival
Published: Thu 23 May 2013
CHEADLE presents Music in the Park, which takes place on Bank Holiday Sunday, May 26, at the Recreation Ground in Tean Road, Cheadle.
Owls shrug off the winter at centre
Published: Thu 23 May 2013
KINGSLEY Falconry Centre is having the busiest time of year despite the harsh spring.
Tean homes consultation
Published: Thu 23 May 2013
LOCAL residents turned out in force on Monday, May 13, to view proposals for a development of 65 to 70 homes on land at Upper Tean.
Council taxpayers left with huge bill
Published: Wed 22 May 2013
PAYMENTS made to council officers and councillors has cost Moorlands tax payers hundreds of thousands of pounds over the last year.
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