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Ashton-under-Lyne MP Angela Rayner is urging families across Tameside to take part in a major national consultation on how to better protect children online.

Hospitality leaders across Greater Manchester are joining forces to address rising levels of stress and burnout among workers, amid warnings that workforce wellbeing is becoming a serious commercial risk for the sector.

The cost of living is soaring, bills are going up and people are living ‘on a knife’s edge’. It’s no wonder a council tax rise in Tameside has filled Sophie Walton with dread and fear.

Ashton-under-Lyne is set to burst into colour this spring as the new Tulips of Ashton Trail launches on Saturday, March 14.

When the old Ashton swimming baths building was bulldozed last year, any hope of a pool coming back to Tameside’s civic town went with it.

Hundreds were slapped with fines for fly-tipping in Tameside last year – the most in the north west.

The ever-popular Stalybridge Street Fest event is returning next month. Friday, April 10 marks the return of the Tameside town for its fifth year. 

After two years of fundraising and a generous contribution from Kentown Wizard Foundation, a brand-new minibus was delivered to Cromwell High School in Dukinfield last week.

Residents across the county will be encouraged to get creative this spring with the return of Derbyshire Makes, Derbyshire County Council’s flagship festival celebrating making in all its forms. 

Preparations are already in full swing for this year’s Glossop Carnival, with organisers promising a packed weekend of family fun in the heart of the town. 

Over recent months, our coverage of the local campaign group High Peak Against Racism has prompted discussion and, in some cases, criticism.

High Peak Borough Council have met to set its budget for the coming year at £16.6 million, to fund essential services for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Glossop-based butchers J W Mettrick & Son Ltd are flying the flag for the town after entering three pies into this year’s British Pie Awards.

A row has erupted over road repair priorities in Glossop after plans were announced to resurface several roads in Shirebrook while other routes described as “dangerous” remain unrepaired.

The Friends of Victoria Hall CIC are inviting members of the community to help shape the future of the historic building.

A decision made at the recent Development Control Committee meeting has sparked concern, after land off Cemetery Road/The Heath in Dinting was approved for housing development “in principle”. 

Hospitality leaders across Greater Manchester are joining forces to address rising levels of stress and burnout among workers, amid warnings that workforce wellbeing is becoming a serious commercial risk for the sector.

This was one of the good days. Latics were dominant: craftier, harder-working, more resolute and more ruthless than their opponents, better man-for-man, better as a team.

The sun is out and it finally feels like spring in Oldham town centre. Nothing can shake people’s good moods – as workers sunbathe on street benches, a man shares a joke with two bobbies patrolling on horseback, and shoppers shrug out of their puffer coats like butterflies coming out of cocoons. 

One of Greater Manchester's largest Hindu temples transformed Oldham's streets this week to mark Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours, which was celebrated globally on March 4.

Latics’ last visit to Prenton Park was memorable for lots of reasons. In beating Tranmere Rovers in the FA Cup 1st Round in November 2024, Latics were signalling unambiguous intent and capability in what became the season when they won promotion out of the National League.

A new independent school for children with special education needs at a Grade-II listed building will soon open in Oldham.

Budding performers who love singing and drama are being invited to a free launch night as Little Voices Saddleworth and Holme Valley prepare to open in Uppermill.

A local councillor is encouraging residents to head outdoors this spring and enjoy new woodcarvings installed along the Leesbrook area.