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The family of a 94-year-old Droylsden woman have spoken out about what they describe as a deeply distressing experience inside a local care home, raising serious safeguarding and human rights concerns about the treatment of vulnerable residents.

Oldhamers who want to cut down, stop drinking or explore life without alcohol beyond Dry January can do so thanks to a free sober social event taking place next month.

The Latics bus travelled south today ahead of tomorrow’s early kick-off against Barnet. The sides shared the points earlier in the season, but the truth is that Latics absolutely battered them right up to the point where there was only one more thing to do: score, put it in the onion bag, register.

The National Year of Reading began this year - an initiative led by The National Literacy Trust to inspire more people to make reading part of their lives.

The family of a 94-year-old Droylsden woman have spoken out about what they describe as a deeply distressing experience inside a local care home, raising serious safeguarding and human rights concerns about the treatment of vulnerable residents.

A Tameside funeral director is swapping her traditional attire for boxing gloves and hiking boots as she takes on two major fundraising challenges in support of local charity Purple Heart Wishes.

Twelve people are set to be fined after more than eight tonnes of waste were illegally dumped in an Ashton alleyway.

“It’s about time.” That is the reaction to Denton’s MP stepped down as the representative of the town he’s served for 21 years.

The Hummingbird Project, a community-powered clothing and support hub in Glossop, is reaching out for help to secure a new premises.

Families are being invited to get creative as Glossop Rotary Club hosts a Lego Exhibition and Competition next month. 

The Mayor of High Peak Borough Council, Councillor Dom Starkey, will be leading local commemorations to mark National Holocaust Memorial Day on Tuesday 27 January.

To celebrate the 'Year of Reading', Whitfield St James’ is encouraging people to discover the joy of books through a community-wide book hunt.

Oldhamers who want to cut down, stop drinking or explore life without alcohol beyond Dry January can do so thanks to a free sober social event taking place next month.

The Latics bus travelled south today ahead of tomorrow’s early kick-off against Barnet. The sides shared the points earlier in the season, but the truth is that Latics absolutely battered them right up to the point where there was only one more thing to do: score, put it in the onion bag, register.

The National Year of Reading began this year - an initiative led by The National Literacy Trust to inspire more people to make reading part of their lives.

Officers made 400 arrests during a December crackdown on drink and drug driving as part of the national Operation Limit campaign.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Donald Trump’s remarks about British troops in Afghanistan were “insulting and frankly appalling” and signalled the US President should apologise.

A husband has admitted drugging and raping his now ex-wife over a 13-year period.

Wes Streeting vows to end the postcode lottery of cancer care with more training and technology

More than 50 organisations employing over 1,400 workers moved to a four-day working week in 2025, according to new figures.

Droylsden have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of experienced forward Matty Bryan. 

Glossop RUFC picked up a comprehensive home victory over the weekend, seeing off Liverpool Collegiate 51-16. 

Recently, there has been some discussion about what exactly United’s DNA is, and while it’s hard to put into words exactly what that is, fans know it when they see it. And Saturday’s 2-0 win over Manchester City was the epitome of that. 

Manchester City faced two crucial games in their season this week, with a fierce rival and unlikely opponent both featuring against the Blues. 

Youth drama group's stunning production of Cinderella takes to the stage

Having watched 117 films at the cinema last year, and a further 6 so far this year, I was recently asked how many hours of my life that equated to, and the honest answer is...rather a lot! Whilst movie durations fell during the 2000s, they are back on the rise, with the latest Avatar instalment clocking in at 192 minutes. If you think that's a large chunk of time, a local cinema near us is showing The Hobbit Trilogy on Sunday, starting at 10:30AM, and lasting for 572 minutes (so you'll be emerging blearily-eyed after 8PM!).

In the midst of some other big life stuff happening, I've only managed a double feature this week at the cinema, both of which take us to Tokyo. Rental Family (5 stars) is a wholesome, uplifting, poignant look at human connection and loneliness, told through the eyes of an actor (Brendan Fraser) who takes up a role with an agency that provides people to stand in at important occasions.

Feeling the January Blues? Look no further, The Bodyguard will lift your spirits, warm your hearts and make you want to dance with somebody. My sister and I were lucky enough to attend a Monday evening showing of The Bodyguard and what a great weekday treat it made.

A lot of us are trying to lose weight at this time of year, now that the last of the festive goods have been scoffed. Incidentally, I found a Quality Street tub in the offices of this very newspaper a few days ago, and thought I'd struck gold, until I realised it contained nothing but paper clips. That sort of thing should attract a punitive fine. Outrageous behaviour.