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Work at the £18 million housing development at the former Shire Hill Hospital site in Old Glossop has hit a setback after unauthorised demolition work prompted enforcement action by the council.

Andy Burnham “100 per cent” stands by his handling of the grooming gang scandal since becoming mayor – and has accused critics of “trying to pull everyone apart”.

There was added intimacy at a cheque presentation following a concert for Oldham Mountain  Rescue Team organised  by Greenfield  Methodist Church.

Locally, Mohammed Imran Ali is a homelessness volunteer, a community-minded businessman, and a boxing gym director. 

A indoor padel club could be built in Ashton. Fusion Padel Club has applied for planning permission to build four courts on the grounds of Ashton Cricket Club. 

Tameside Libraries are proud to support Health Information Week, an annual campaign promoting access to reliable and high-quality health information for patients and the public. As part of the initiative, the library service invites everyone to attend a Health Fair at Ashton Library on Tuesday 20th January from 10am to 2pm.

A Denton woman has been fined after repeatedly ignoring a council order to stop playing loud music at her home.

Teachers at a Dukinfield primary school have began strike action earlier this week, amid claims that pupil violence has reached “untenable levels,” with staff warning that safety concerns are being ignored.

Work at the £18 million housing development at the former Shire Hill Hospital site in Old Glossop has hit a setback after unauthorised demolition work prompted enforcement action by the council.

Glossop Mountain Rescue Team were called out at 7.00pm on Wednesday 7th January, to assist two walkers and their dog who had become disoriented on Torside Moor. 

A series of consultation events have been arranged to give residents the chance to comment on proposals to change the way adult education is delivered across Derbyshire. 

Local children’s residential care and education provider Arnfield Care Limited has signed a four-figure sponsorship deal with Glossop North End Community Football Club, covering the costs of match kits and training gear for the Girls’ Under 12s team for at least the next two years.

Andy Burnham “100 per cent” stands by his handling of the grooming gang scandal since becoming mayor – and has accused critics of “trying to pull everyone apart”.

There was added intimacy at a cheque presentation following a concert for Oldham Mountain  Rescue Team organised  by Greenfield  Methodist Church.

Locally, Mohammed Imran Ali is a homelessness volunteer, a community-minded businessman, and a boxing gym director. 

As if last year didn’t put him off — or nearly kill him — Isla’s Ryan Townrow is off again!

Staff at a Stirling charity shop have said they are “thrilled” after an extremely rare edition of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit fetched a record £3,000.

The Prime Minister has hailed upcoming changes to parental leave as putting “dignity back at the heart of work”.

A flagship rewilding project has seen an explosion in wildlife since it began, with bird numbers increasing tenfold in the past two decades, monitoring shows.

Managerless Manchester United’s hopes of ending a topsy-turvy season with silverware went up in smoke as Danny Welbeck once again scored against his former club and Brighton finally secured a first FA Cup victory against the Red Devils.

There has been a fair amount of discussion among the Oldham Athletic fanbase about the club’s financial situation in light of the fact that Micky Mellon’s transfer activity is strictly controlled this January – he needs to get players out through sales and loans before he can get anyone in.

Oldham made the trip to the Wirral on Saturday to play Hoylake, finding themselves on the losing side.

Well, here we go again, Manchester United have sacked Ruben Amorim, 14 months into his tenure.

Curzon Ashton’s miserable record against Kidderminster Harriers continued on Saturday, as a single goal was enough to see the hosts get the better of the Nash at Aggborough. 

Family show delights audiences of all ages

I loved Song Sung Blue, charting the tumultuous tale of a pair of struggling musicians who form a Neil Diamond tribute act.

I went for an appointment this week at the hospital, as I've been experiencing a bit of knee pain. When asked by the doctor about any sporting injuries or active hobbies, I'll admit that I did chuckle a little bit.

Catch immersive show if you can for a final Christmas treat

Be warned, this under the sea tale is not for little mermaids