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Residents across Tameside are preparing to head to the polls on Thursday 7 May, as the full list of candidates standing in this year’s local elections has now been confirmed.

A grieving brother has spoken out about what he describes as a “critical gap” in the UK justice system, as he continues campaigning for a change in the law following the death of his sister.

A men’s support group in Ashton-under-Lyne is celebrating its first year of bringing people together and tackling loneliness in the local community.

Residents and staff at Millbrook Care Home came together to mark Good Friday with a day of Easter-themed activities, bringing a warm sense of community spirit to the home.

More than 700 residents turned out to explore new career opportunities at Tameside’s Spring Jobs Fair.

Tameside Libraries are continuing their celebrations for the National Year of Reading with a packed programme of activities designed to inspire residents of all ages to pick up a book.

Ahead of this year’s Tour - the iconic four-day running event which gets underway in June - we’re shining a light on some of the local athletics clubs taking part. 

A local charity shop in Ashton is appealing for volunteers to help keep its doors open and continue supporting essential services across the community.

A grieving brother has spoken out about what he describes as a “critical gap” in the UK justice system, as he continues campaigning for a change in the law following the death of his sister.

Derbyshire County Council held a Cabinet meeting on Thursday 9th April to decide the next steps in the potential closure of Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre. 

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is currently dealing with a wildfire at Tintwistle Low Moor.

Residents are invited along and join the fun at Tintwistle Bowling Club’s Open Day on Saturday 2 May, from 11am to 5pm

Last week a coach departed Glossop heading to London to take part in the massive March for Love and Unity against Hate under the banner of “Together We Stand, Divided We Fall” organised by the Glossopdale Together Alliance.

Dark Peak Books & Gifts and George Street Community bookshop are bringing some great authors to Glossop over the next four weeks in what is almost a mini-literature festival for the town!

The High Peak Borough Council Housing Team, in partnership with a range of local agencies, will be undertaking estate walkabouts to engage with tenants and discuss any matters of concern.

The Second Helpings Project CIC is calling for volunteer drivers and cooks as it continues to expand its community food support service.

Six people including a woman from Oldham have been sentenced for their role in a conspiracy to import class A and class B drugs into the UK.

And so it continues deep into the month of April – the season that was all but done in early February is absolutely not done. Latics’ bid for a second consecutive promotion retains an air of realism rather than blind optimism.

The Queen Elizabeth Hall in Oldham will soon open its doors for the last time before it permanently closes to the public and is prepared for demolition.

Three men have been arrested after police stopped a vehicle and discovered tools and equipment believed to be used in thefts.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find Mark Batey.

Women with endometriosis are working in abject pain and losing £3,400 every five years – because they don’t receive statutory sick pay.

This was the scene facing frustrated residents whose lives are disrupted daily by inconsiderate drivers to Dove Stone.

Community groups and residents in Sholver collected 40 bags of litter during a Great British Spring Clean event partly funded by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO).