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Historic art gallery and library in Stalybridge set for makeover

The Astley Cheetham Art Gallery and Library in Stalybridge is set to get a makeover.
Volunteers needed to help older people reconnect with their communities

Age UK Oldham is calling on local people to volunteer for a new initiative designed to help older residents rebuild confidence, reduce loneliness and reconnect with their communities.
Over £25K raised as community embraces Dr Kershaw’s’ Rose to Remember campaign

A sea of lilac roses transformed the gardens of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice as a crowd of hundreds honoured their loved ones at its Rose to Remember event.
From workshop to woodland - FCHO apprentices craft new life for in Shaw's Dunwood Park

New picnic benches are now installed in Shaw’s Dunwood Park after First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) joinery apprentices stepped in to build them.

Historic art gallery and library in Stalybridge set for makeover

The Astley Cheetham Art Gallery and Library in Stalybridge is set to get a makeover.
Decisive action taken to tackle council's budget pressures

Early action is being taken to ensure Tameside Council stays within budget in the face of increasing demand for services.
More Metrolink disruption in August

Metrolink services will be hit with more disruption in August.
Police warn of anti-social behaviour in Mottram and Hattersley

Greater Manchester Police have warned local residents that they’re aware of a reported increase in anti-social behavior in Hattersley and Mottram.

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.
A628 to reopen on Friday as firefighters make steady progress tackling Tintwistle moor wildfire

The A628 will reopen to traffic on Friday morning (July 31) after being closed for almost two weeks while emergency services tackled the major wildfire on Tintwistle Moor.
New food waste recycling service to roll out across High Peak

Residents across the High Peak are set to receive new food waste recycling starter packs ahead of the launch of a weekly collection service in September.
Blooming brilliant horticulturist wins at RHS show

A horticulturist from Glossop has won a prestigious award at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show, just 12 months after he gave up a successful career in IT to pursue his dream of designing gardens.

Volunteers needed to help older people reconnect with their communities

Age UK Oldham is calling on local people to volunteer for a new initiative designed to help older residents rebuild confidence, reduce loneliness and reconnect with their communities.
Over £25K raised as community embraces Dr Kershaw’s’ Rose to Remember campaign

A sea of lilac roses transformed the gardens of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice as a crowd of hundreds honoured their loved ones at its Rose to Remember event.
From workshop to woodland - FCHO apprentices craft new life for in Shaw's Dunwood Park

New picnic benches are now installed in Shaw’s Dunwood Park after First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) joinery apprentices stepped in to build them.
Upset over Dovestone fire in Greenfield

People living in the shadow of an ‘absolutely appalling’ fire that covered Greater Manchester in smoke ‘feel like they’ve been hurt’ after a treasured landscape went up in flames.

Danny Welbeck immensely proud to join Chelsea after long spell with Brighton

Brighton striker Danny Welbeck has completed a move to Chelsea after signing a two-year deal.
Gianni Infantino has lost UEFAs confidence as World Cup investment plan fails

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has “lost the confidence” of UEFA over a plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors, the European football governing body has said.
Month of free bus travel for children in England starts

A month of free bus travel for children in England has started.
William and Kate to visit Commonwealth Games

The Prince and Princess of Wales will join spectators at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as the sporting tournament draws to a close.

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.