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Latest on Royton Library

Oldham council is investigating the cause of the problem that forced one of its libraries to close.
Young fundraiser Freddie steps up to support homelessness charity

A young fundraiser from Denton has set his sights on the summit of Snowdon to raise funds for homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley.
Royal British Legion shares never-told-before Manchester stories of Second World War ‘Forgotten Army’ soldiers

Manchester locals have spoken about their grandparents who fought in the ‘Forgotten Army’ during the Second World War on the recent anniversary of VJ Day – Victory over Japan Day.
A57 Link Roads volunteers help community project to grow

Volunteers from National Highways’ A57 Link Roads team rolled up their sleeves to help a thriving community project prepare for its next phase of growth.

Young fundraiser Freddie steps up to support homelessness charity

A young fundraiser from Denton has set his sights on the summit of Snowdon to raise funds for homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley.
A57 Link Roads volunteers help community project to grow

Volunteers from National Highways’ A57 Link Roads team rolled up their sleeves to help a thriving community project prepare for its next phase of growth.
Mossley's popular Daisy Hunt has returned

Families across Mossley are being invited to go hunting for flowers as a popular community treasure hunt returns to the town.
Parking, traffic, and safety concerns as Dovestone reopens

People living close to Dovestone Reservoir fear a ‘horrendous’ parking and traffic ‘nightmare’ could return now the area is back open to the public.

Gamesley fans match-ready thanks to Tesco donation

Gamesley football fans can now stay dry on the sidelines, thanks to colleagues at Tesco Glossop.
Conservatives brand council’s pothole claims “phony”

Reform’s claims to have repaired 2,000 potholes a month and one every eight minutes since taking office in Derbyshire have been slammed as “manufactured” and “phony”.
McDonald’s serves up support for Glossop grassroots football

Local McDonald’s Franchisee, Stuart Broadbelt, is delighted to sponsor the Glossop North End Community Club Football Club.
United Utilities introduces heat seeking drones to detect lingering hotspots

Heat seeking drones are giving United Utilities ‘eyes in the sky’ as teams continue to tackle lingering heat hotspots following recent moorland fires.

Latest on Royton Library

Oldham council is investigating the cause of the problem that forced one of its libraries to close.
Royal British Legion shares never-told-before Manchester stories of Second World War ‘Forgotten Army’ soldiers

Manchester locals have spoken about their grandparents who fought in the ‘Forgotten Army’ during the Second World War on the recent anniversary of VJ Day – Victory over Japan Day.
Oldham adventurer conquers the darkest depths of the Colombian Jungle

An Oldham adventurer has returned from an extraordinary expedition through one of the most challenging and unforgiving environments on Earth - the remote and dark depths of the Colombian Jungle.
Man hunted over park indecent exposure

Police are appealing for information following reports of indecent exposure in Stoneleigh Park, on Vulcan Street in Oldham.

Ex police chief and three other officers under investigation over Macabi ban row

A former chief constable and three other officers are being investigated by a watchdog over the Maccabi Tel Aviv supporter ban row.
Murder probe launched after two killed and four injured in house fire

Police have launched a murder investigation after two people died in a house fire near Middlesbrough.
Graffiti left for young men killed in A66 crash

A community group has urged people not to graffiti their buildings with tributes to the young men who died in the A66 crash.
Winter energy price cap to rise 4

Households are facing heightened winter pressure from energy bills after regulator Ofgem raised its price cap by 4% to a three-year high.

Tameside clubs discover FA Cup opponents

The draw for the first qualifying round of the FA Cup has been completed, with three Tameside clubs learning their fate.
Weekend football round-up: FA Cup misery for Stalybridge, Mossley and Droylsden

It was a weekend to forget for the majority of our Tameside clubs, with five out of six sides suffering defeat.
McDonald’s serves up support for Glossop grassroots football

Local McDonald’s Franchisee, Stuart Broadbelt, is delighted to sponsor the Glossop North End Community Club Football Club.
Weston waves goodbye

Curzon Ashton have been handed a huge blow just four games into their NPL Premier campaign, with last season’s top scorer Tony Weston set to depart the club.

Jimmy Cricket - The comic who left Tameside smiling

Ashton authors Philip and David Williams pay tribute to TV and theatre star
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.
Dave Sweetmore - 31st October

After the massive success of last year's huge 40th anniversary tour, legendary soul band Stax Of Soul will be rolling back into Uppermill in November as part of this year's series of tour dates.
Dave Sweetmore - 5th September

Rock n Roll Star, National Treasure, Musical Icon, Manchester legend, and TV hero Shaun Ryder next week begins a huge UK theatre tour which runs until May 2025, telling stories and tales of his life as one of music's most iconic and wildest frontmen