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Full list of candidates announced for Tameside local elections
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.
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Full candidates list for Oldham 2026 election
Residents will head to the polls on Thursday, May 7, to vote in new representatives for their areas across Oldham.
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Full list of candidates announced for Tameside local elections
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.
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Two cases, two outcomes: Family’s fight for justice after sister’s death
A grieving brother has spoken out about what he describes as a “critical gap” in the UK justice system, as he continues campaigning for a change in the law following the death of his sister.
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“For goats not drugs” – six sentenced to over 60 years in prison for conspiracy to import drugs totalling over £1m
Six people including a woman from Oldham have been sentenced for their role in a conspiracy to import class A and class B drugs into the UK.
Tameside Reporter
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Full list of candidates announced for Tameside local elections
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.
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Two cases, two outcomes: Family’s fight for justice after sister’s death
A grieving brother has spoken out about what he describes as a “critical gap” in the UK justice system, as he continues campaigning for a change in the law following the death of his sister.
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Gabriel’s Guys marks first year helping men across Tameside
A men’s support group in Ashton-under-Lyne is celebrating its first year of bringing people together and tackling loneliness in the local community.
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Residents celebrate Good Friday at Millbrook Care Home
Residents and staff at Millbrook Care Home came together to mark Good Friday with a day of Easter-themed activities, bringing a warm sense of community spirit to the home.
Glossop Chronicle
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Two cases, two outcomes: Family’s fight for justice after sister’s death
A grieving brother has spoken out about what he describes as a “critical gap” in the UK justice system, as he continues campaigning for a change in the law following the death of his sister.
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Consultation launched over potential closure of Glossop tip
Derbyshire County Council held a Cabinet meeting on Thursday 9th April to decide the next steps in the potential closure of Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre.
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Fire Tintwistle Low Moor
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is currently dealing with a wildfire at Tintwistle Low Moor.
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Tintwistle Bowling Club community open day
Residents are invited along and join the fun at Tintwistle Bowling Club’s Open Day on Saturday 2 May, from 11am to 5pm
Oldham Reporter
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Shrewsbury Town 1 – 0 Latics: Latics run out of luck and out of puff
New Meadow is one of the many grounds where Micky Mellon gets a generous round of applause as the opposition manager…where once he was the home favourite, the man who led the club to that promotion back in the day.
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Full candidates list for Oldham 2026 election
Residents will head to the polls on Thursday, May 7, to vote in new representatives for their areas across Oldham.
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“For goats not drugs” – six sentenced to over 60 years in prison for conspiracy to import drugs totalling over £1m
Six people including a woman from Oldham have been sentenced for their role in a conspiracy to import class A and class B drugs into the UK.
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Match preview: Shrewsbury Town v Latics
And so it continues deep into the month of April – the season that was all but done in early February is absolutely not done. Latics’ bid for a second consecutive promotion retains an air of realism rather than blind optimism.
National News
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We will not tolerate this any longer Irish police to step up enforcement
The head of Ireland’s police service has vowed to step up enforcement against fuel-cost protesters blocking critical infrastructure.
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I Am Maximus storms to famous second win in the Grand National
I Am Maximus became the first horse since Red Rum to regain his crown in the Randox Grand National, as Willie Mullins also became the first trainer since Vincent O’Brien in the 1950s to win three successive editions of the Aintree spectacular.
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Eamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after stroke
GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes is recovering in hospital after a stroke, the broadcaster has said.
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Woman who drank two litres of gin a day set to run half marathon for charity
A 28-year-old woman who was told she had six months left to live after consuming two litres of gin a day, is running a half marathon to raise money for an alcohol harm charity.
Sport
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Shrewsbury Town 1 – 0 Latics: Latics run out of luck and out of puff
New Meadow is one of the many grounds where Micky Mellon gets a generous round of applause as the opposition manager…where once he was the home favourite, the man who led the club to that promotion back in the day.
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Bloods clinical in Cumbria
Droylsden kept their title hopes just about alive on Wednesday with a 4-1 win at Holker Old Boys, putting a dent in the hosts’ play-off hopes in the process.
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Marsden makes Mossley return
Mossley have announced the return of star midfielder Bailey Marsden, who rejoins The Lilywhites following his departure from National League North side Marine.
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Celtic's Macken dreaming of promotion
Stalybridge Celtic could hardly be in better form heading into the business end of the NPL West season.
Entertainment
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Alex B Cann column - 09/04/26
If you've been reading this page for a while, you'll know I favour a silly survey, especially when real life is so worrying. We have a president threatening to send another country back to the 'Stone Ages', whilst in the same week he issued more expletive-laden threats to wipe out an entire civilisation, all whilst standing next to the Easter bunny. I really need to lay off the cheese before bed. It's giving me truly awful nightmares. I wonder if the dark side of the moon is the best place to be right now. I kind of envy the Artemis II astronauts, getting away from it all, even with their lava
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Alex B Cann film column - 09/04/26 - Gore, space travel, and mushrooms
Whilst I've been spending the last week trying to get my average daily step total up to a less embarrassing number, I've somewhat neglected the cinema. I have even gone as far as signing up for a gym membership, and going twice in the first week (which is an improvement on the nine times I went in an entire year last time). Baby steps
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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.
