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Stockport bakery Sticky Fingers is expanding to Stalybridge

A much-loved Stockport bakery has confirmed it's bringing its Polish-inspired bakes to Stalybridge – and it's now looking for local tradespeople to help make it happen.
Police launch appeal to find missing man

Police in Oldham are growing increasingly concerned for a 33-year-old man who has been missing since 10am on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Police seek help locating wanted man with links to Tameside

Can you help Greater Manchester Police locate Jack Fielding (22/02/1994), who is wanted on recall to prison?
Dukinfield man dies after jumping from window to escape house fire

A Dukinfield father who was critically injured after jumping from a first-floor window to escape a devastating house fire has sadly passed away.

Stockport bakery Sticky Fingers is expanding to Stalybridge

A much-loved Stockport bakery has confirmed it's bringing its Polish-inspired bakes to Stalybridge – and it's now looking for local tradespeople to help make it happen.
Police seek help locating wanted man with links to Tameside

Can you help Greater Manchester Police locate Jack Fielding (22/02/1994), who is wanted on recall to prison?
Dukinfield man dies after jumping from window to escape house fire

A Dukinfield father who was critically injured after jumping from a first-floor window to escape a devastating house fire has sadly passed away.
Gun crime continues to fall as police crack down on criminals

Police have taken 63 firearms off the streets of Greater Manchester, bringing some of the region's most dangerous criminals to justice.

Glossop artist Simon Parkin looks back over 20 years

A Glossop artist is inviting local people to take a journey through 20 years of painting when his retrospective exhibition, 'So Far', comes to Victoria Hall.
Curtain up on new era of live entertainment at Victoria Hall

A new programme of professional live entertainment is launching at Victoria Hall in Glossop, with comedy, theatre, music and family shows planned as part of a regular year-round programme.
Tintwistle coach recognised with Derbyshire FA award

A Tintwistle football coach has been recognised for his commitment to making football accessible to children of all abilities after being named Derbyshire FA Coach of the Year for the Disability Pathway.
Glossop menopause group offers support and connection

A support group for women experiencing menopause is offering a welcoming space in Glossop to share experiences, access information and connect with others in the local community.

Police launch appeal to find missing man

Police in Oldham are growing increasingly concerned for a 33-year-old man who has been missing since 10am on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Gun crime continues to fall as police crack down on criminals

Police have taken 63 firearms off the streets of Greater Manchester, bringing some of the region's most dangerous criminals to justice.
Supermarkets criticised after trolleys end up in canal

Aldi, Morrisons, and Tesco have been told to ‘get their act together’ by a litter picking group who keep having to haul supermarket trolleys out of a canal.
Concerns about Northern Roots licence application

Fears have been raised about ‘unwelcome sounds’ and cannabis-smoking youths descending on an urban farm if music is played outdoors.

Premier League dragged through the mud by Man City case Gary Neville

The Premier League has been “dragged through the mud” by the Manchester City guilty verdict, Gary Neville has said.
Princess and Junior Andre lead stars in new Celebrity Race Across The World

Media personalities Princess and Junior Andre, singers Sam Ryder and Ella Eyre and broadcaster Jeff Stelling will take part in the new series of Celebrity Race Across The World.
Footballer Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to Soho nightclub assault charge

England striker Ivan Toney has denied assaulting a man at a Soho nightclub as he appeared in court to face the charge for the first time.
Hundreds of prisoners to walk free as expanded early release scheme begins

Hundreds of prisoners are due to walk free from jail on Thursday in the first wave of the Government’s controversial expanded early release scheme.

Celtic stunned at the death

Stalybridge Celtic clawed a draw from the jaws of victory on Tuesday night, squandering a two-goal lead to share the points with 1874 Northwich.
City Watch: Blues found guilty of almost all charges

Well so much for a quiet international break…
United View: Questions raised over United's CEO

Never did I think I’d be dedicating the majority of my Manchester United column to our cross-city rivals, but here we are.
Courtney Meppen-Walter dies aged 32

Former Glossop North End, Ashton United and Stalybridge Celtic defender Courtney Meppen-Walter has passed away, aged 32.

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