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Police have released further information following a series of aggravated burglaries in Oldham

Detectives from GMP's Oldham Criminal Investigation Department are investigating several aggravated burglaries in Oldham which they believe are linked.
Willow Wood Hospice's Christmas Fair returns to Hyde

Families are invited to kick off the most wonderful time of the year with some festive shopping, a visit to see Santa, and much more at Willow Wood Hospice’s Christmas Fair.
Future Directions nominated for eight national care sector awards

An Oldham-based non-profit support and care provider has been nominated for eight awards at the National Stars of Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards.
Tameside Police make antisocial behaviour arrests linked to fireworks

Greater Manchester Police officers from the Tameside district made eight arrests last night as part of Operation Treacle.

Willow Wood Hospice's Christmas Fair returns to Hyde

Families are invited to kick off the most wonderful time of the year with some festive shopping, a visit to see Santa, and much more at Willow Wood Hospice’s Christmas Fair.
Tameside Police make antisocial behaviour arrests linked to fireworks

Greater Manchester Police officers from the Tameside district made eight arrests last night as part of Operation Treacle.
Tameside's Children's Services see ‘significant and impressive’ progress

Major progress in improving services for children, young people, and families across Tameside has been recognised.
When Christmas celebrations are happening across Tameside

Tameside's towns are set to come alive with festive cheer as Christmas celebrations return across the borough.

Ukrainian father from Glossop goes the extra mile for children in need

A Ukrainian father of two from Glossop who took part in the Bury BID 10K to raise money for children affected by the war in Ukraine has smashed his fundraising target.
Advertorial: Glossop teen lands BMX glory

A Glossop teen is celebrating after becoming a British BMX champion.
Plans to abolish councils halted

Plans to abolish 10 councils and radically restructure local government across Derbyshire have been thrown into further doubt, after the Government formally withdrew its previous decision.
Council wins award for supporting armed forces

High Peak Borough Council has been recognised for its sustained commitment to supporting the armed forces community with the award of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award.

Police have released further information following a series of aggravated burglaries in Oldham

Detectives from GMP's Oldham Criminal Investigation Department are investigating several aggravated burglaries in Oldham which they believe are linked.
Future Directions nominated for eight national care sector awards

An Oldham-based non-profit support and care provider has been nominated for eight awards at the National Stars of Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards.
Four people charged as part of investigation into organised vehicle crime

Four people have been charged following an FIB investigation into organised vehicle crime.
Bereaved mother organises first scarecrow trail to raise money for hospital

An Oldham mother who lost two of her babies has raised £1,000 for St Mary's Hospital by organising a large scarecrow trail in Oldham.

Meghans father arrested by FBI in US over alleged child sex abuse material reports

The Duchess of Sussex’s father has been arrested by federal agents in the US on charges related to child sexual abuse material, it has been reported.
Six arrested after shocking Bonfire Night violence leaves officers injured

A number of police officers were injured when emergency services were attacked with bricks, missiles and fireworks in “shocking scenes” on Bonfire Night.
Russell Brands actions horrifying says Burnham as he praises victims

Andy Burnham has praised the courage of Russell Brand’s victims as police chiefs prepare for a flood of further allegations against the rapist comedian.
British Airways owner hit by fuel costs and up to 25m air traffic chaos bill

The owner of British Airways has revealed a profits hit from soaring fuel costs and a bill of up to 30 million euros (£24.6 million) from recent air traffic control outages.

United View: Reds finally back to winning ways

After 54 long days, Manchester United have finally won a game of association football.
City Watch: Seagulls get their revenge

It was certainly a mixed week for Manchester City, with Brighton providing two very different challenges in the space of four days.
Advertorial: Glossop teen lands BMX glory

A Glossop teen is celebrating after becoming a British BMX champion.
Talented Glossop teen makes Roughyeds switch

A talented Glossop youngster has taken the next step in his rugby league career.

Review: The Haunting of Hill House

A chilling night at the theatre where the house is just as much a character as the people inside it.
Review: The Mousetrap

The 75th anniversary of a timeless murder mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end.
CHESS plays a Masterstroke at The Plaza

Stunning production with a strikingly modern-day relevance
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.