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Tameside school forced to defend uniform policy after complaints

A secondary school in Tameside has defended its uniform policy after a number of pupils were reportedly turned away on the first day of the new school year because of the length of their skirts.
St Peter’s CofE Primary praised by Ofsted for strong standards and high achievement

St Peter’s CofE Primary School in Ashton-under-Lyne has been praised for its strong achievement, attendance, behaviour and leadership standards following an Ofsted inspection.
Local business named one of the Nation’s favourite businesses for 2026

Decisions Clothing in Ashton-under-Lyne has been named as one of the Nation’s Favourite Businesses by the Small Business Saturday campaign, as it kicks off its annual call to champion and support the nation’s favourite small businesses.
The Secret Garden opens a permanent space in Stalybridge

The Secret Garden, a mobile bar which many people in Tameside and beyond will recognise from festivals in the area, now has a permanent base in Stalybridge town centre.

Tameside school forced to defend uniform policy after complaints

A secondary school in Tameside has defended its uniform policy after a number of pupils were reportedly turned away on the first day of the new school year because of the length of their skirts.
St Peter’s CofE Primary praised by Ofsted for strong standards and high achievement

St Peter’s CofE Primary School in Ashton-under-Lyne has been praised for its strong achievement, attendance, behaviour and leadership standards following an Ofsted inspection.
Local business named one of the Nation’s favourite businesses for 2026

Decisions Clothing in Ashton-under-Lyne has been named as one of the Nation’s Favourite Businesses by the Small Business Saturday campaign, as it kicks off its annual call to champion and support the nation’s favourite small businesses.
The Secret Garden opens a permanent space in Stalybridge

The Secret Garden, a mobile bar which many people in Tameside and beyond will recognise from festivals in the area, now has a permanent base in Stalybridge town centre.

Teenager arrested on suspected terror offences

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested following a police operation in Simmondley, Glossop.
Glossop fish stocks net a £1,500 boost

Jon Pearce, MP for High Peak, has visited a historic fishing pond in Glossop after a local angling society received £1,500 in funding from the Environment Agency.
Glossop opticians launch annual reading competition

An opticians in Glossop is helping local children get their eyes ready for the new school year with the return of its annual back-to-school competition.
Tributes paid to much-loved former headteacher

A much-loved former Hadfield headteacher who shaped the lives of generations of children has sadly passed away.

Construction starts on major new scheme

Construction is ‘fully underway’ at a major £28m scheme to deliver 75 new affordable homes in the centre of Oldham.
Failsworth Poppy Appeal needs you

The 2026 Poppy Appeal is fast approaching and the Failsworth Royal British Legion is determined to make this year’s appeal bigger, better and more successful than ever.
Historic chippy Levers makes a splash in new home in Spindles

The beloved chip shop with a proud history has got off to a flying start after reopening in a new location.
£60m pothole fund announced for Greater Manchester

The mayor of Greater Manchester will put £60m towards filling potholes across the city-region.

Final Brit Fran Jones falls to Iva Majoli in US Open second round

British interest in the singles at the US Open came to an end when Fran Jones was knocked out in the second round.
Schools in Middlesbrough to close early for A66 crash funeral

Several schools in Middlesbrough will close early due to anticipated “transport disruption” as a funeral for one of the young men killed in a head-on crash on the A66 takes place.
Meghan Oprah and Billie Jean King praise Gloria Steinem after death at 92

The Duchess of Sussex, TV host Oprah Winfrey and US tennis star Billie Jean King are among the stars who have paid tribute to US journalist and feminist activist Gloria Steinem following her death at the age of 92.
More than 70000 pints worth of Guinness stolen from depot

More than 70,000 pints worth of Guinness has been stolen by thieves who took two HGV trailers from a depot, police have said.

From Ewen Fields to the Etihad: The meteoric rise of Iliman Ndiaye

Six years ago, Iliman Ndiaye had just netted his first goal for Hyde United in a 3-1 win over Matlock Town, the day after his 20th birthday.
Ex-City star to visit Glossop

Former Manchester City player David White is heading to Glossop Cricket Club next week as part of his Shades of Blue 2 tour.
City Watch: Cherki inspires Blues in Selhurst Park rout

Manchester City continued their perfect start to the Premier League season on Friday night with an impressive 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
United View: Fernandes stars as Reds bounce back

Manchester United bounced back from their opening day horror show in emphatic fashion on Sunday, thrashing Ipswich Town 5-2 in front of a mightily relieved Old Trafford crowd.

A Slam Dunk for East High!

Jason Donovan joins a talented cast for a high-energy trip down memory lane
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