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Teenager arrested following high-speed police chase across Greater Manchester

A teenager has been arrested following a high-speed police chase involving a stolen moped, an alleged machete offence and multiple other outstanding offences.
Bereavement support charity seeking stallholders for Summer Fair

A Tameside charity that supports families affected by the loss of a baby or child is set to host a Summer Fair in August.
Generous man honoured with top award after raising thousands for charities

A kind-hearted man who has fundraised tens of thousands of pounds for local charities and given an entire community a voice in Oldham has been recognised as one of Britain’s most compassionate citizens.
Volunteers recognised for decades of dedication to Tameside Talking News

Volunteers from Tameside Talking News were invited to the Mayor’s Parlour in recognition of their invaluable contribution to producing the audio newspaper for residents.

Bereavement support charity seeking stallholders for Summer Fair

A Tameside charity that supports families affected by the loss of a baby or child is set to host a Summer Fair in August.
Volunteers recognised for decades of dedication to Tameside Talking News

Volunteers from Tameside Talking News were invited to the Mayor’s Parlour in recognition of their invaluable contribution to producing the audio newspaper for residents.
Local book hunt aims to keep children reading this summer

An Independent Partner with Usborne Books is launching a community book hunt across parks and villages in the Tameside area this summer.
Oldham Mountain Rescue Team assist fire service tackling moorland wildfires

With the warm, dry and increasingly windy conditions early on Saturday, the ongoing wildfires at Dovestone and Swineshaw intensified, producing heavy smoke and rapidly spreading fire fronts.

MP welcomes new £2 bus fare cap

High Peak MP Jon Pearce has welcomed the Government's announcement that a new £2 national bus fare cap will be introduced in England from January.
Kids can travel free on Stagecoach buses throughout August

Families across the region are being encouraged to make the most of the summer holidays thanks to a new scheme allowing children to travel free on Stagecoach buses throughout August.
Glossop leisure centre gets fitness upgrade

New gym equipment and fresh, modern interiors are being delivered at the leisure centres in Glossop and Buxton thanks to around £140,000 of improvements funded by the Borough Council.
Derbyshire police set out plan to tackle anti-social behaviour

A new plan aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and protecting victims across Derbyshire has been unveiled by Derbyshire Constabulary and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.

Teenager arrested following high-speed police chase across Greater Manchester

A teenager has been arrested following a high-speed police chase involving a stolen moped, an alleged machete offence and multiple other outstanding offences.
Generous man honoured with top award after raising thousands for charities

A kind-hearted man who has fundraised tens of thousands of pounds for local charities and given an entire community a voice in Oldham has been recognised as one of Britain’s most compassionate citizens.
Oldham MP Jim McMahon praises Fitton Hill housing development

Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton MP Jim McMahon has praised First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) Fitton Hill development by saying the project is building a new community.
Oldham Mountain Rescue Team assist fire service tackling moorland wildfires

With the warm, dry and increasingly windy conditions early on Saturday, the ongoing wildfires at Dovestone and Swineshaw intensified, producing heavy smoke and rapidly spreading fire fronts.

Boy seven dies after incident at Essex beach

A seven-year-old boy has died following an incident at a beach which left his teenage cousin and her mother dead, the police have said.
Zack Polanski says he made inadvertent mistake over social media image

Green Party leader Zack Polanski said he made an “inadvertent mistake” over a social media image but will not apologise to Nigel Farage.
Fourth heatwave of year to peak with temperatures of up to 35C

The fourth heatwave of the year is set to peak on Wednesday with temperatures of up to 35C, as experts warn wildfires could be “exceptionally severe”.
This crosses a line UEFA furious at FIFAs World Cup private investment plan

UEFA insists the World Cup is not an “asset to trade” after FIFA confirmed plans to set up a private company to run its competitions which would have links to the extended family of United States President Donald Trump.

United View: Bring on the new season

I don’t think I’m alone in being hopeful for the new season. Roll on August 21st.
Speedway fan models ace Belle Vue stadiums

A lifelong and avid Belle Vue Aces fan has completed his second model of one of the team’s stadiums. And he invited the Tameside Reporter to his home to check it out.
Tigers take spoils in Tameside derby

Stalybridge Celtic’s wait to lift the Keith Trudgeon Memorial Trophy goes on after local rivals Hyde United once again took the spoils in Saturday’s annual pre-season friendly.
Mossley 10k returns

The 12th edition of the annual Mossley 10k saw a familiar face prevail.

Guide Bridge branches out into musical theatre

Little Shop of Horrors delivers big-stage magic
A fairytale triumph for Tameside Youth Drama Group

Young performers shine in spectacular summer production
Don’t miss award-winning musical memoir Fun Home

A beautiful journey through love, loss and identity
Alex Cann's weekly film blog - 9th January

A mix this week of stuff that I watched over the festive season and a couple from this week, to start another year of movie watching!
Alex Cann's weekly blog - 9th January

It was tempting to write something this week about the digital darts being fired from the keyboard of the world's richest man, and how it might be better if we just switched social media off for a bit, but for the sake of my blood pressure, I thought I'd share the first part of a musical Top 10 with you.