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Tameside Council votes against government changes

Tameside Council will soon be breaking the law if they hold planning panel meetings or make planning decisions – as things stand.
Midweek football round-up: Statement victories for Mossley and Curzon

Mossley surged up to fifth in the NPL West table on Tuesday, inflicting a first defeat of the season onto visitors Prescot Cables, while in the NPL Premier, Curzon Ashton likewise ended Redcar Athletic's unbeaten run.
Tributes paid to footballing legend Tony Steenson

Tributes have been paid to much loved footballing icon Tony Steenson, whose passing was announced over the weekend.
First Choice Homes Oldham shortlisted for two national awards for Mossylea development

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has been shortlisted in two categories at a prestigious national housing award for its Mossylea development in Middleton.

Tameside Council votes against government changes

Tameside Council will soon be breaking the law if they hold planning panel meetings or make planning decisions – as things stand.
Resident kicks 38-year smoking habit with Be Well Tameside

A nearly 40-year habit has been successfully stopped by resident Lee Wright with the support of Tameside Council’s stop smoking service, Be Well Tameside.
Do you recognise this man? Tameside Police are seeking help

Greater Manchester Police are asking for help locating the man pictured, as he could help with an investigation into a burglary.
Aldi Hattersley opens with help from Paralympian

A brand-new Aldi store Hattersley has opened its doors to customers, with ParalympicsGB cycling hero Archie Atkinson cutting the red ribbon alongside pupils from St James Catholic Primary School.

Powsers Raise over £2,000 for Willow Wood

Following their annual charity walk in July, the Glossop-based Powsers Mountaineering Club recently presented a cheque to Adam from Willow Wood Hospice at the Crown Inn in Glossop.
Aldi Hattersley opens with help from Paralympian

A brand-new Aldi store Hattersley has opened its doors to customers, with ParalympicsGB cycling hero Archie Atkinson cutting the red ribbon alongside pupils from St James Catholic Primary School.
Glossop North End stalwart lands prestigious award

A local volunteer is celebrating after winning a prestigious regional award.
How the people of Hollingworth feel about a 14-mile Pennine tunnel

Walking through the village of Hollingworth, you’d be forgiven for thinking ‘I could do without all those HGVs rattling past’. Imagine living there.

First Choice Homes Oldham shortlisted for two national awards for Mossylea development

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has been shortlisted in two categories at a prestigious national housing award for its Mossylea development in Middleton.
Roughyeds land homeboy Russell

Roughyeds have secured Super League half-back Oliver Russell on a season-long loan from Wakefield Trinity.
Date set for Failsworth West by-election

The battle to win a key seat in a ‘forgotten’ Greater Manchester town is on as Labour and Reform prepare to battle it out.
Thousands have visited ‘incredibly popular’ Oldham attraction

More than 12,000 people have visited a new Oldham attraction that has people coming from as far away as Glasgow, according to a charity boss.

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert given suspended six week ban and fine over Spygate

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert has avoided major punishment for his role in ‘Spygate’ after the Football Association issued a six-week ban suspended until the end of next season.
Sir Kevin Sinfield Rob Burrow would laugh but be really proud at knighthood

Sir Kevin Sinfield said his late friend Rob Burrow would be “laughing” but “enormously proud” to see him receive a knighthood.
Mikel Arteta signs new Arsenal deal until 2030

Mikel Arteta has committed his future to Arsenal by signing a new contract which will keep him with the Premier League champions until the summer of 2030.
Clashes and arrests amid demos on anniversary of October 7 attacks

Demonstrators clashed and police made arrests amid protests in London on the anniversary of the deadly October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.

GNE see off New Mills to take derby spoils

Debutant Nathal Fontaine came off the bench on Tuesday to score the two goals which fired Glossop North End into the next round of the Derbyshire Senior Cup against local rivals New Mills.
Midweek football round-up: Statement victories for Mossley and Curzon

Mossley surged up to fifth in the NPL West table on Tuesday, inflicting a first defeat of the season onto visitors Prescot Cables, while in the NPL Premier, Curzon Ashton likewise ended Redcar Athletic's unbeaten run.
Tributes paid to footballing legend Tony Steenson

Tributes have been paid to much loved footballing icon Tony Steenson, whose passing was announced over the weekend.
United View: Spurs clash a must win for Carrick

The dreaded international break finally comes to an end this weekend, as Manchester United return to Premier League action.

From Dad’s Army to a haunted railway…

Arnold Ridley’s Ghost Train still has the power to spook
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