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McDonald’s serves up support for Glossop grassroots football

Local McDonald’s Franchisee, Stuart Broadbelt, is delighted to sponsor the Glossop North End Community Club Football Club.
Weston waves goodbye

Curzon Ashton have been handed a huge blow just four games into their NPL Premier campaign, with last season’s top scorer Tony Weston set to depart the club.
Oldham Council faces possible intervention after failing to elect a leader

Oldham Council could be taken over by the UK Government officials later this year after another meeting failed to break through a deadlock.
Travis pushes his limits in marathon challenge for hospice care

A remarkable fundraising challenge took on an even deeper personal meaning for Travis Taylor when his grandad began receiving hospice care as he was running seven marathons in seven days for Willow Wood.

Travis pushes his limits in marathon challenge for hospice care

A remarkable fundraising challenge took on an even deeper personal meaning for Travis Taylor when his grandad began receiving hospice care as he was running seven marathons in seven days for Willow Wood.
New Tameside group creates a safe social space for Neurodivergent adults

A new community group is helping neurodivergent adults across Tameside build confidence, make connections and enjoy time out of the house without any pressure to take part.
Major vision for Ashton and Stalybridge set to move forward

The future of both Ashton and Stalybridge will see growth around transport hubs.
Strong GCSE results continue success story at Droylsden Academy

Students and staff at Droylsden Academy are today celebrating another exceptional set of GCSE results, continuing the strong trend of academic success that has seen the school recognised nationally by the Secretary of State for its outcomes.

McDonald’s serves up support for Glossop grassroots football

Local McDonald’s Franchisee, Stuart Broadbelt, is delighted to sponsor the Glossop North End Community Club Football Club.
United Utilities introduces heat seeking drones to detect lingering hotspots

Heat seeking drones are giving United Utilities ‘eyes in the sky’ as teams continue to tackle lingering heat hotspots following recent moorland fires.
Man arrested after woman dies in Tintwistle crash

A woman in her 70s has died following a serious collision at the border of Tintwistle which led to the A628 Manchester Road being closed for several hours and caused traffic chaos through the village.
High Peak Conservatives announce new leader

High Peak Conservative councillors have elected Cllr Adrian “Adie” Hopkinson as their new Group Leader, making him Leader of the Opposition on High Peak Borough Council.

Oldham Council faces possible intervention after failing to elect a leader

Oldham Council could be taken over by the UK Government officials later this year after another meeting failed to break through a deadlock.
United Utilities introduces heat seeking drones to detect lingering hotspots

Heat seeking drones are giving United Utilities ‘eyes in the sky’ as teams continue to tackle lingering heat hotspots following recent moorland fires.
New heritage project celebrates local heroes

A new heritage project is celebrating three important figures in local history, with banners and resources celebrating suffragette Annie Kenney, artist Helen Bradley, and soldier Thomas Steele VC, and their links to the villages of Lees, Springhead and Grotton.
Angela Rayner launches national effort to end rough sleeping

Ashton MP Angela Rayner has launched a national drive to offer everyone sleeping rough a route off the streets this winter.

Two brave Pcs killed in A66 crash are named

Two police officers who died in a crash that killed five others in the early hours of Saturday morning have been named.
Constance Marten granted permission to appeal sentence for killing her baby

Aristocrat Constance Marten has been granted permission to appeal the 14-year jail sentence she was handed for her baby’s death while on the run with her partner.
Hull start season in sensational style with shock victory over Manchester United

Manchester United made a nightmare start to the new season as promoted Hull confounded their many doubters by securing a shock 2-0 victory on their Premier League return.
Seven dead after police car and VW going wrong way crash following pursuit

Seven people, including two police officers, have died in a crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough following a pursuit in the early hours of Saturday.

McDonald’s serves up support for Glossop grassroots football

Local McDonald’s Franchisee, Stuart Broadbelt, is delighted to sponsor the Glossop North End Community Club Football Club.
Weston waves goodbye

Curzon Ashton have been handed a huge blow just four games into their NPL Premier campaign, with last season’s top scorer Tony Weston set to depart the club.
Elite runners descend on Tameside Cycle Circuit

Hundreds of athletes and elite runners descended on Ashton-under-Lyne for Manchester’s first-ever SportsShoes.com Podium 5K graded race series event on Sunday, 16 August.
Droylsden Juniors earn FA recognition

Droyslden Juniors FC recently received national recognition for their positive impact on the local community.

Jimmy Cricket - The comic who left Tameside smiling

Ashton authors Philip and David Williams pay tribute to TV and theatre star
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