The very latest news
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Tameside cheer academy set for Orlando after stunning international successA Tameside-based cheer and dance school is preparing for the trip of a lifetime after securing multiple prestigious bids to compete on the world stage in Orlando, Florida.
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Glossop dad takes on gruelling challenge to thank schoolA Glossop father is preparing to take on an incredibly tough challenge to raise money for the school that has transformed his young son’s life.
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Glossopdale Foodbank reflects on year of achievementGlossopdale Foodbank has paid tribute to the generous support it has received from donors and volunteers over the past year.
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Marks & Spencer Glossop café to close amid national shake-upFollowing rumours that the café in the Glossop branch of Marks & Spencer was set to close, the company’s head office has confirmed the news.
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Glossop Mountain Rescue battles storm to rescue stranded walkerGlossop Mountain Rescue Team were recently called out to assist an experienced hill walker who had spent the night on Kinder Scout.
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Mental health advocate takes ‘Brew Monday’ message to ParliamentMental health advocate Oskar Wilkinson recently attended the Houses of Parliament to help tackle the stigma surrounding ‘Blue Monday’.
Tameside Reporter
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Tameside cheer academy set for Orlando after stunning international successA Tameside-based cheer and dance school is preparing for the trip of a lifetime after securing multiple prestigious bids to compete on the world stage in Orlando, Florida.
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Another year of Oxbridge success for Ashton Sixth Form CollegeAshton Sixth Form College is celebrating another outstanding year of Oxbridge success, with eight students receiving offers to study at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge.
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Town centre regeneration takes step forward with new multi-storey car park planThe transformation of Stalybridge town centre is moving at pace – with plans for massive multi-storey car park tabled.
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Active Tameside Festival of Sport returnsSaturday saw the return of the annual Active Tameside Festival of Sport and Wellbeing, which welcomed people of all ages to come together to try out a range of new sports.
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Major disruption to trains due to Manchester Piccadilly station closurePassengers using Manchester Piccadilly, the North West’s busiest railway station, are being urged to plan their journeys carefully this February ahead of a once-in-a-generation track and signalling overhaul.
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Meet the candidates who will be battling for your vote this monthEleven candidates are chasing the Gorton and Denton parliamentary seat after nominations closed this week, the by-election already unfolding in the full glare of the national media.
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Trigger Me Timbers councillors found in breach of council code of conductThe former leader of Tameside council claimed she was a victim of a ‘malicious political attack’ as she was found in breach of the council’s code of conduct.
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“We’re not giving up without a fight” - Community rallies to save Hyde boxing club amid uncertainty over futureA long-established boxing club at the heart of Hyde is facing an uncertain future, prompting a growing campaign from local residents, members and supporters who say the facility is a vital lifeline for young people and families.
Glossop Chronicle
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Glossop dad takes on gruelling challenge to thank schoolA Glossop father is preparing to take on an incredibly tough challenge to raise money for the school that has transformed his young son’s life.
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Glossopdale Foodbank reflects on year of achievementGlossopdale Foodbank has paid tribute to the generous support it has received from donors and volunteers over the past year.
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Marks & Spencer Glossop café to close amid national shake-upFollowing rumours that the café in the Glossop branch of Marks & Spencer was set to close, the company’s head office has confirmed the news.
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Glossop Mountain Rescue battles storm to rescue stranded walkerGlossop Mountain Rescue Team were recently called out to assist an experienced hill walker who had spent the night on Kinder Scout.
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Mental health advocate takes ‘Brew Monday’ message to ParliamentMental health advocate Oskar Wilkinson recently attended the Houses of Parliament to help tackle the stigma surrounding ‘Blue Monday’.
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Glossop to host new adult autism support groupAutistic adults in Glossop are invited to attend an information session about a new support group due to start in February. This is an extension of meet ups that already happen in New Mills and Buxton.
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Old Glossop Cricket Club celebrates 125 years with ‘Buy a Brick’ appealOld Glossop Cricket Club is marking its 125th anniversary by launching a special ‘Buy a Brick’ crowdfunding campaign to help transform a historic part of its ground.
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Padfield pupils help create new wildflower meadowYoungsters from Padfield Community Primary School recently rolled up their sleeves to help boost biodiversity in the village.
Oldham Reporter
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Match Report: Oldham RUFC Ladies 24 Clitheroe RUFC Ladies 42In a closely contested game that saw both packs evenly matched, the base was laid for both sets of backs yet plenty of ball to test defences.
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Two children struck by car during rush hourPolice were called to the scene of a collision in Oldham during rush hour today (Wed) in which two children were injured.
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Police sought man to assist with shoplifting enquiriesPolice would like to speak to this man (pictured) as they believe he can help with their investigation into shoplifting worth over £100 at Asda on Huddersfield Road, Oldham, at around 5:28pm on January 27.
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Historic mill could be turned into hotel – except it’s right next to a sewage plantA plan to turn one of Oldham’s historic cotton mills into a hotel has been ‘recommended for approval’ by town planners.
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FCHO Apfel Lane Community Centre will open this spring following a £25,000 refurbishmentFirst Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) Apfel Lane Community Centre will open this spring following a £25,000 refurbishment of its main room.
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Oldham’s Adult Social Care rated ‘Good’ by Care Quality CommissionAdult Social Care is helping residents to live fuller, safer and more independent lives, staying connected to their communities through compassionate care at home, strong safeguarding, tailored support, and trusted advice according to its latest inspection.
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Families speak out against closure of adult day care centre
Families say they will be left ‘devastated and uprooted’ if plans to close a day care centre for adults with learning disabilities are approved.
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Two new non-executive directors join First Choice Homes OldhamTwo new non-executive directors have joined First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) as the housing association continues to strengthen its board.



