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Derbyshire council aims to reduce quarrying in the Peak District despite operators’ objections
Derbyshire council’s future plans for mineral extraction include a possible reduction in quarrying in the beautiful and scenic Peak District National Park despite objections from some quarry operators.
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Fraud warning after fan nearly buys fake Oasis ticket
Police have warned music fans in Glossop to be on their guard after an Oasis fan nearly fell foul of a fake ticket scam.
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Man arrested by police investigating kidnap of man, 87, from Oldham, who was dumped in West Yorkshire
A man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into reports an 87-year-old man was bundled into a car and thrown out in West Yorkshire.
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Hyde MP predicts the rebirth of the northern market town
In an independent kombucha brewery under a railway bridge in Manchester Piccadilly, the new Secretary of State for Business and Trade suggested he would be ringing in a new era for Greater Manchester’s dying market towns.
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Family had 17 social workers in just 18 months from 'toxic' children's services department
A family had 17 different social workers in just 18 months because of the exodus of staff from Tameside Council's 'inadequate' children's services, it has been revealed.
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New neighbourhood of affordable and social homes coming to Oldham
More than 50 new affordable homes are due to be built on a recycling plant in Waterhead, Oldham.
Tameside Reporter
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Hyde MP predicts the rebirth of the northern market town
In an independent kombucha brewery under a railway bridge in Manchester Piccadilly, the new Secretary of State for Business and Trade suggested he would be ringing in a new era for Greater Manchester’s dying market towns.
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Family had 17 social workers in just 18 months from 'toxic' children's services department
A family had 17 different social workers in just 18 months because of the exodus of staff from Tameside Council's 'inadequate' children's services, it has been revealed.
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Mossley arts centre celebrates its third birthday in style
A Mossley arts centre made a big splash as it turned three with a water-themed family fun day.
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Minute's silence held by police officers in honour of PCs Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes
Police officers stood in silence to remember two police officers cut down in service 12 years ago.
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260k people in Greater Manchester could get access to broadband ‘at cheaper rates, for less hassle’
Thousands of people in Greater Manchester could soon be getting access to cheaper broadband.
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Report reveals 'toxic and bullying' culture at failing children's services department
Children's services in Tameside have been 'too weak for too long'.
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Lowry painting fetches 10x its asking price at auction
A picture co-painted by LS Lowry has sold for ten times its estimate at an auction in Cumbria.
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Tameside OAPs eligible for £7 million in unclaimed Pension Credits
Tameside Council will hold a series of Pension Credit Roadshows to help the borough’s OAPs claim any benefits they are entitled to.
Glossop Chronicle
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Derbyshire council aims to reduce quarrying in the Peak District despite operators’ objections
Derbyshire council’s future plans for mineral extraction include a possible reduction in quarrying in the beautiful and scenic Peak District National Park despite objections from some quarry operators.
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Fraud warning after fan nearly buys fake Oasis ticket
Police have warned music fans in Glossop to be on their guard after an Oasis fan nearly fell foul of a fake ticket scam.
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Report reveals 'toxic and bullying' culture at failing children's services department
Children's services in Tameside have been 'too weak for too long'.
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Health visitor consultations to take place by phone or online due to budget cuts
Budget cutbacks could see checkups for Derbyshire mothers and babies happen less frequently, only given to those most at risk and being carried out by phone or video.
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The Old Glossop Autumn Fete is back this weekend
The event will take place on Saturday 21 September between 12pm and 9pm on Hope Street in Old Glossop where there will be a range of entertainment such as live music, family friendly activities and a selection of local vendors and food and drink stalls.
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Recorded message tells parents of children arranging transport for children with special needs not to bother calling
Parents trying to arrange transport for their children with special educational needs are being greeted by a message not to call due to “exceptional demand”.
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Just three drivers caught going too fast by volunteers on 30mph Tintwistle road
The Hadfield Community Speed Watch (CSW) Volunteers recorded just three people driving too fast on 30mph Manchester Road, Tintwistle.
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Cemex cyclists raising money in five-day charity ride
Employees at Cemex in Dove Holes are taking part in a five-day cycling challenge that will see them ride between the company’s offices in Stockton-on-Tees to Southampton.
Oldham Reporter
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Man arrested by police investigating kidnap of man, 87, from Oldham, who was dumped in West Yorkshire
A man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into reports an 87-year-old man was bundled into a car and thrown out in West Yorkshire.
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Hyde MP predicts the rebirth of the northern market town
In an independent kombucha brewery under a railway bridge in Manchester Piccadilly, the new Secretary of State for Business and Trade suggested he would be ringing in a new era for Greater Manchester’s dying market towns.
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New neighbourhood of affordable and social homes coming to Oldham
More than 50 new affordable homes are due to be built on a recycling plant in Waterhead, Oldham.
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Oldham takes first steps towards 2,000 home project
Oldham Council is moving forwards with plans to bring 2,000 new homes to the borough.
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Police hunt men responsible for two burglaries in Oldham
Police are hunting for two men in connection with a pair of burglaries from addresses in Oldham.
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Historic cotton mill in Failsworth to be turned into more than 100 apartments
Part of a historic cotton mill in Oldham is due to be transformed into an residential complex with more than 100 apartments – despite opposition from locals.
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The project bringing thousands of new jobs, housing and a Lidl to Oldham
Work is progressing on a ‘pivotal’ project to bring more businesses and employment opportunities in a Greater Manchester borough.
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Police investigate after man, 87, was kidnapped and driven blindfolded to West Yorkshire
Officers are appealing for information after an 87-year-old man was attacked and taken in a car across to West Yorkshire.