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Residents across Tameside are preparing to head to the polls on Thursday 7 May, as the full list of candidates standing in this year’s local elections has now been confirmed.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has signed a £15.7 million deal with Vistry Group to build more than 100 affordable homes on land in Fitton Hill.

A political group in Oldham has promised to suspend fines on illegal pavement parking in some parts of the borough – sparking online backlash.

Oldham motorists have been warned to expect delays as crucial maintenance takes place on a busy flyover from next month.

It's Rock at the highest level! For this week only Mossley OADS are bringing We will Rock You to life at the George Lawton hall 

A welcoming community initiative in Stalybridge is opening its doors to new members, offering vital support and companionship for those living with dementia and their carers.

Expansion plans for wastewater treatment works in Dukinfield are on the horizon.

Derbyshire County Council has unveiled a new Council Plan setting out its priorities and direction through to 2029, with leaders promising a more “focused, pragmatic and no-nonsense” approach.

Glossop charity The Bureau has teamed up with High Peak charity Zink and MyActive Glossop to encourage people to return to swimming, or try it for the first time.

The owner of a new Glossop fitness studio, fit20, shares her personal journey and passion for the innovative training programme.

Derbyshire County Council have announced a record £60 million investment in maintaining and repairing roads and pavements across the county during the 2025/26 financial year. 

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has signed a £15.7 million deal with Vistry Group to build more than 100 affordable homes on land in Fitton Hill.

A political group in Oldham has promised to suspend fines on illegal pavement parking in some parts of the borough – sparking online backlash.

Oldham motorists have been warned to expect delays as crucial maintenance takes place on a busy flyover from next month.

The cracks in the wall seemed to be getting worse.

The Government will seek to make phone bans in schools statutory by introducing an amendment in the House of Lords to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

A sex attacker who subjected a stranger to racist and anti-Muslim abuse as he raped her at her home has changed his pleas to guilty after being verbally abused in the dock.

An inquiry into the leak of information relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s security vetting is under way, the Government has said.

Two people have lost a High Court challenge against the Metropolitan Police over its use of live facial recognition technology in London.

A Tameside-based futsal club has been crowned National Futsal League Tier 3 champions in its very first season—after almost missing out on a place in the competition.

Hyde United will play their football in the NPL Premier division next season after a statement win at title-chasing FC United of Manchester confirmed their safety. 

Droylsden lifted the Manchester Premier Cup for the first time since 2011 on Wednesday night after seeing off Tameside neighbours Curzon Ashton in the final. 

The Overlap, the popular online football show hosted by businessman Gary Neville, has further expanded their media operations with the purchase of Manchester United influencer Mark Goldbridge’s YouTube channels in what is reportedly a seven-figure deal.

It's Rock at the highest level! For this week only Mossley OADS are bringing We will Rock You to life at the George Lawton hall 

With the price of petrol and diesel beginning to drop a few pence this week, many of us remain shocked by the rising cost of living. It's prompted many people to seek better value, with more than a third of those surveyed (38 per cent) actively looking for ways to save on everyday purchases. In a poll for Samsung, around two thirds (66 per cent) of those surveyed said they often or always check reviews before buying anything. We are becoming a nation of "smart spenders", but we still like a little treat every now and then.

It's been an eventful week for me, but luckily I've managed to fit in a couple of movies, otherwise it's tough writing this column. Alas, a couple of films I fancied watching have vanished from cinema schedules already, but I'm sure they'll appear on one of the streaming services soon enough. It's frustrating when there's a movie you like the look of, but it's afforded a week of screenings at most, and frequently at random times. I'm fully aware that cinemas will always gravitate towards favouring the money-spinners like Mario, but it's a shame when small independent films are not given a chan

How well do you really know someone? The Drama is best seen without spoilers, so I will avoid telling you too much, as I sadly discovered the big twist before I watched it. Robert Pattinson and Zendaya play a newly engaged couple whose relationship is put to the ultimate test during a game of “what’s the worst thing you’ve ever done?” One of them reveals something that shocks the other to the core and makes them question everything. Carefully crafted wedding speeches are deleted, friendships are rocked, and secrets threaten to spill out all over the shop.

If you drive a petrol or diesel car, you'll have watched the prices creeping up with horror over recent weeks. Admittedly, the spectacle of Donald Trump's recent AI image, which he later claimed portrayed him as a doctor, was even more horrific. The orange President said "only the fake news could come up with that one" when it was suggested he sought to portray himself as a Christ-like figure. Honestly, it's satirists I feel sorry for. Late night sweary social media posts threatening to send countries back to the Stone Ages make me wince more than a James Corden DVD box set.