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Glossopdale backs Fairtrade

Fairtrade supporters are celebrating as Glossopdale reaches another milestone in the campaign for fairer trade, respect for farmers and producers, and care for the environment amid the climate crisis.
Glossop Tip: Last Chance to Have Your Say

Campaigners fighting to keep Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre open are urging residents to have their say before a Derbyshire County Council public consultation closes at midnight on Thursday 23rd July.
High Peak Borough Council to be scrapped in major shake-up

High Peak is set to undergo the biggest change to local government in more than 50 years, after the Government confirmed plans to abolish the area's existing councils and replace them with two new unitary authorities.
Charlesworth artist to open studio and gallery to the public

A Charlesworth artist is preparing to welcome visitors into her home for the launch of a new Open Studio and Gallery later this summer.

Andy Burnham PM

Across Greater Manchester, many tuned in to the news on Monday to witness a historic moment.
£500k river restoration fund isn't just for Tameside

The Environment Agency has clarified where money it secured from United Utilities will be spent, and it isn't all destined for Tameside.
GMP issues a Section 34 dispersal order in Denton

Greater Manchester Police has issued a Section 34 dispersal order covering the Victoria Park area in Denton.
175-home scheme approved by planning panel

Green space on the edge of Mossley will have 175 new ‘executive’ homes built on it.

Glossopdale backs Fairtrade

Fairtrade supporters are celebrating as Glossopdale reaches another milestone in the campaign for fairer trade, respect for farmers and producers, and care for the environment amid the climate crisis.
Glossop Tip: Last Chance to Have Your Say

Campaigners fighting to keep Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre open are urging residents to have their say before a Derbyshire County Council public consultation closes at midnight on Thursday 23rd July.
High Peak Borough Council to be scrapped in major shake-up

High Peak is set to undergo the biggest change to local government in more than 50 years, after the Government confirmed plans to abolish the area's existing councils and replace them with two new unitary authorities.
Charlesworth artist to open studio and gallery to the public

A Charlesworth artist is preparing to welcome visitors into her home for the launch of a new Open Studio and Gallery later this summer.

Andy Burnham PM

Across Greater Manchester, many tuned in to the news on Monday to witness a historic moment.
Summer of hockey on offer with Oldham Hockey Club

Oldham Hockey Club's popular community open day is back! They are opening their doors once again and inviting you to a free, fun session of hockey for all the family to enjoy.
Roughyeds add Irwin to pack

Oldham have bolstered their pack with the addition of loose-forward Finlay Irwin from Swinton Lions on a deal lasting the remainder of the season.
Call for Rayner to conduct investigation into Oldham Council

Angela Rayner, the government’s new Secretary of State, has been asked to launch an investigation into the governance and leadership deadlock at Oldham Council.

Andy Burnham pauses plan for early release of prisoners

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he will “put a pause” on the plan for the early release of prisoners.
Teenage girl and woman die after group gets into difficulty at beach

A teenage girl died trying to save her seven-year-old cousin who “got into trouble” as the tide came in on West Mersea beach, according to a family friend.
Friend of Manchester synagogue attacker jailed for life over MoD terror plan

A man who planned a terror attack with his friend who went on a fatal knife rampage at a Manchester synagogue less than two months later has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 17 years.
Business rates to be cut by 20 for pubs clubs and music venues across England

Business rates will be cut by 20% for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England from April next year, Downing Street has announced.

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.
Derby dates confirmed as Tameside clubs learn their 2026/27 fates

The eagerly awaited 2026/27 Northern Premier League fixture list has been released, with several Tameside clubs discovering their fates.
Willow Wood Hospice Cup returns

Two of Tameside's non-league football clubs will go head-to-head as Mossley AFC host Curzon Ashton FC in the Willow Wood Hospice Cup.

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
Review: We Belong! Drama Dept. Kids bring the stage to life

Musical showcases are always an enjoyable spectacle. Bringing beloved musicals to one stage is also never an easy task – Enter the Drama dept. with their seniors bringing ‘We Belong’ – a musical showcase masterclass.
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.