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Opinion: The voting age debate is missing the real crisis

This week, we’re proud to feature a guest contribution from Eva Yates, aged 16, who has spent time in the newsroom gaining a first-hand look at local journalism. As part of that experience, she has written an opinion piece on a topic that directly affects her generation: whether the voting age in the UK should be lowered to 16.
Denton Striders score for dementia care with community fundraiser

Tameside & Glossop NHS Charity has received a welcome boost after a generous donation of £403.73 from Denton Striders Walking Football Group, raised during their annual fundraising tournament.
Support worker opportunities in adult social care highlighted at Tameside recruitment sessions

Residents interested in a rewarding career in adult social care are being invited to attend a series of upcoming recruitment sessions in Tameside, where they can learn more about becoming a support worker and meet the team behind the service.
Willow Wood Flower Festival celebrates 10th anniversary with magical Beatrix Potter theme

The much-loved Flower Festival at Willow Wood Hospice is set to celebrate a major milestone this spring as it marks its 10th edition with an enchanting new theme.

Students Plan Out Of This World Dining Experience

Themed dining is on the menu at The Restaurant at Tameside One in Ashton town centre on Thursday May 7th.
Opinion: The voting age debate is missing the real crisis

This week, we’re proud to feature a guest contribution from Eva Yates, aged 16, who has spent time in the newsroom gaining a first-hand look at local journalism. As part of that experience, she has written an opinion piece on a topic that directly affects her generation: whether the voting age in the UK should be lowered to 16.
Denton Striders score for dementia care with community fundraiser

Tameside & Glossop NHS Charity has received a welcome boost after a generous donation of £403.73 from Denton Striders Walking Football Group, raised during their annual fundraising tournament.
Support worker opportunities in adult social care highlighted at Tameside recruitment sessions

Residents interested in a rewarding career in adult social care are being invited to attend a series of upcoming recruitment sessions in Tameside, where they can learn more about becoming a support worker and meet the team behind the service.

“People will really start to see the project coming to life” – inside the A57 Link Road transformation

Standing on what was once Roe Cross Road, it’s hard to miss the scale of change taking place in Mottram.
Helping residents recover: Derbyshire County Council invests in support

Derbyshire County Council has announced a major investment to help local people recovering from drug and alcohol dependence.
Busy year ahead for Reuben's Retreat

Well-known local charity Reuben’s Retreat has announced a busy programme of fundraising events for the year ahead as work continues towards the final stages of its long-awaited development.
New funding to help Derbyshire get digital

Derbyshire County Council have approved £200,000 worth of grants, to help more people get online and improve their digital skills.

Police scene in Tandle Hill Park following suspected assault on teenage girl

Police are currently carrying out a detailed search of Tandle Hill Country Park in Royton after a teenage girl was assaulted on Friday.
From pupil to teacher - Harris Kahn returns to his roots

When Helen Rowland, CEO of Focus-Trust, met teacher Harris Kahn little did she know he had once been a pupil at one of its primary schools.
Community members recognised for voluntary service

Saddleworth Parish Council has launched its Spirit of Saddleworth Award to recognise voluntary service to the community.
FCHO issues notices seeking possession of its properties following allegations of criminality

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) recently delivered more notices seeking possession of its properties following alleged criminality uncovered by the Operation Vulcan crackdown in Derker.

Trainspotting The Musical to make West End debut this summer

Trainspotting: The Musical, adapted from the best-selling novel by Irvine Welsh, will make its West End debut this summer, it has been announced.
Vets to be legally required to publish price lists and cap prescription fees

Vets will be legally bound to prescription fee caps and publishing price lists among new measures which will start coming into force later this year, the competition watchdog has announced.
UK urgently needs more domestic oil and gas from North Sea trade body says

The UK “urgently” needs to produce more domestic oil and gas from the North Sea, an industry body has claimed.
Dying patients face postcode lottery as care undervalued

People who are dying face a “postcode lottery” of care in their most vulnerable moments, MPs have said.

Tameside football round-up: Tigers fall into relegation zone

Hyde United’s worst fears came true on Saturday as visitors Workington came out on top in the pair’s relegation six-pointer, plunging The Tigers into the bottom three.
Preview: Latics v Harrogate Town

It’s just over a month since Latics fans were staring down the barrel of a comme-ci-comme-ça season.
Curzon appoint Adam Barton as first team manager

Following the departure of first team manager Mark Bradshaw earlier this week, Curzon Ashton have announced the appointment of current midfielder Adam Barton.
Curzon announce the sacking of manager Mark Bradshaw

Curzon Ashton have announced the departure of first team boss Mark Bradshaw, who has been relieved of his duties following a difficult run of form.

Alex B Cann Film Column - 19/03/20260

My two picks for Best Picture at the Cann Film Festival would have been I Swear and The Ballad Of Wallis Island, but since my festival is somewhat overshadowed by the Oscars, the Academy's votes went to One Thing After Another. I like Leonardo DiCaprio's passion for the cinema experience, and share his hope that it won't become a niche pastime, like collecting vinyl, or using the correct version of 'your'.
Alex B Cann Column - 19/03/2026

We live in sobering times. Just switch on the news, and it's a bleak picture. I'd have thought world events might make more people reach for the hard stuff, but it seems sobriety is extending to the 'basket of goods' used to work out inflation. For the first time, alcohol-free beer has been added to a list used by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), joining around 760 items that are closely monitored for price fluctuations.
Review: ‘The Battle’ - an insightful look into the greatest music civil war

Manchesters opera house is currently playing host to ‘The Battle’, a play based around the era defying rivalry of Blur v Oasis.
Alex B Cann film column - 12/03/26

Elvis, Heists and Frankenstein
Sofia Cann Guest Column - 12/03/26

Faith grows in the quiet moments