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Suspected human trafficking uncovered after house collapse
A building collapse in Oldham has sparked fears over potential human trafficking after it displaced more than 40 people living in flats neighbouring the property, the LDRS understands.
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Venue confirmed for all-Tameside final
The venue for the all-Tameside Manchester Premier Cup final between Curzon Ashton and Droylsden has been confirmed.
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One in three young adults say ketamine use common among their age group
One in three young adults have said that recreational ketamine use is common among people of their age - according to a new survey commissioned by leading social enterprise Turning Point.
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Oldham Athletic Chairman helps to raise awareness about prostrate cancer
Oldham Athletic owner Frank Rothwell visited a local housing association's head office recently to raise awareness of prostate cancer.
Tameside Reporter
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Free rides take centre stage at Spring Family Festival
Families across Tameside are being invited to enjoy a packed programme of free entertainment as the borough’s Spring Family Festival returns this April, complete with classic fairground rides at no cost.
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From heartbreak to hope: local family supporting others through pet loss
A Glossop family is working to transform the way people say goodbye to their pets, offering a more personal, transparent and compassionate alternative to traditional cremation services and end of life services.
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Local charity Finding Rainbows secures £50,500 grant to support bereaved families
A Tameside-based charity supporting families through the devastating loss of a baby or child has received a significant funding boost to expand its vital services.
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Friends take on 10-mile weighted charity walk across Tameside
A group of friends from Tameside laced up their boots and took on a demanding 10-mile hike across the hills of Stalybridge, all while carrying 10kg rucksacks, to raise money for veterans’ mental health charity, Combat Stress.
Glossop Chronicle
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From heartbreak to hope: local family supporting others through pet loss
A Glossop family is working to transform the way people say goodbye to their pets, offering a more personal, transparent and compassionate alternative to traditional cremation services and end of life services.
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Growth continues as Jack Badger takes complete ownership of Hope Street building
Jack Badger Ltd, the renowned traditional joinery company based in Old Glossop, has taken another significant step in its ongoing growth by securing full ownership of the Hawkshead building on Hope Street.
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Derbsyhire Constabulary rural crime team - Operation Recall
Farm worker tells of heartache over dog shooting as part of campaign to crackdown on livestock worrying:
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Step back in time with GLAS !
The Glossop and Longdendale Archaeological Society (GLAS) are inviting people to a fascinating talk on the 1648 Battle of Winwick, the last battle of the Second English Civil War.
Oldham Reporter
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Suspected human trafficking uncovered after house collapse
A building collapse in Oldham has sparked fears over potential human trafficking after it displaced more than 40 people living in flats neighbouring the property, the LDRS understands.
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One in three young adults say ketamine use common among their age group
One in three young adults have said that recreational ketamine use is common among people of their age - according to a new survey commissioned by leading social enterprise Turning Point.
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Oldham Athletic Chairman helps to raise awareness about prostrate cancer
Oldham Athletic owner Frank Rothwell visited a local housing association's head office recently to raise awareness of prostate cancer.
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Affordable pre‑loved paint available at Oldham’s Renew Paint Shop - perfect for spring makeovers
Oldham residents planning a home overhaul can refresh their spaces affordably and sustainably thanks to the shop at the Arkwright Street Recycling Centre.
National News
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Manned mission to Moon fires engines to leave Earths orbit
Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than five decades fired its rockets early on Friday to break out of Earth’s orbit.
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Marks Spencer boss warns crime is getting more brazen
Crime has become “more brazen, more organised and more aggressive” with staff on the high street facing daily abuse and violence, Marks and Spencer’s retail director has said.
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Tiger Woods turns down chance to captain the United States at 2027 Ryder Cup
Tiger Woods has turned down the opportunity to captain the United States at the 2027 Ryder Cup, the PGA of America has announced.
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Lift off for first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years
Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years that will take astronauts deeper into space than any human has gone before has blasted off.
Sport
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Venue confirmed for all-Tameside final
The venue for the all-Tameside Manchester Premier Cup final between Curzon Ashton and Droylsden has been confirmed.
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United View: Reds plan for midfield rebuild
Manchester United look set to rebuild their midfield over the summer, hopeful of bringing in two players, with room for a third.
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City Watch: Women close in on title
This is the moment, and City know it.
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Shootout success for Glossop North End Community Club
Glossop North End Community Club retained the Derbyshire Junior North Cup last Friday after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Hathersage FC, following a thrilling 2–2 draw in front of 295 spectators at Surrey Street.
Entertainment
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Alex B Cann column 02/04/26 - How social is social media?
How addicted are you to social media? A while ago, I decided to take Twitter off my phone, as I was spending far too long 'doom scrolling', and wanted to do something more productive with my time. On several occasions in the first few days of going cold turkey, I noticed I was involuntarily reaching for my phone to check notifications for an app that was no longer installed on my device.
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Alex Cann Film Column - 02/04/26
Project Hail Mary is cream of the crop at the UK Box Office right now, with a second week at number one and easily surpassing Hoppers and Scream 7 to become the biggest film of the year so far. Ryan Gosling is terrific as a science teacher who wakes up from a coma in space, discovers he's the only one alive on the rocket, and that essentially the planet's future rests solely in his hands.
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Review: The future of the West End is bright with Matilda the musical
The Palace is playing host to the Roald Dahl classic Matilda: The Musical, and what a joy it is to see such a beloved story brought to life with such energy, heart, and sheer talent.
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Alex B Cann film column - 26/03/26
The Good Boy is a Polish/Yorkshire collaboration, known as Heel in America. The overriding word in my head is 'weird', and it's also bleakly dark. Wild 19 year old miscreant Tommy (Anson Boon) is abducted after becoming separated from his friends on a drug and booze fuelled night out, and wakes up in chains in a basement.
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Alex B Cann column - Eat well, live well, watch your chips 26/03/26
A study published in the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology has found that sleeping for 11 minutes more each night, doing 4.5 extra minutes of brisk walking, and eating an additional quarter of a cup of vegetables every day can significantly lower your risk of a heart attack. Boffins have concluded that these small changes could help you to avoid major cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes, by around 10 per cent.
