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Police investigation underway after pensioners attacked

Police have been informed after a group of elderly pensioners were attacked last night in Shaw.
Hulme Grammar School U13s crowned World Schools Netball Champions

Hulme Grammar School is celebrating a historic sporting triumph after its Under-13 netball team was crowned champions at the prestigious World Schools Netball Cup, held at the world-class sports facilities of Loughborough University.
Oldham Council and Citizens Advice launch the Oldham Advice Service to reach residents before crisis hits

Oldham Council has launched the new Oldham Advice Service.
Art show puts voice to Oldham women's unheard stories

A free art exhibition shares Oldham women's lived experiences of access to reproductive healthcare over the ages.

Art show puts voice to Oldham women's unheard stories

A free art exhibition shares Oldham women's lived experiences of access to reproductive healthcare over the ages.
Tameside Libraries turn up the volume on reading with this year’s Summer Reading Challenge

Libraries across Tameside are inviting children to discover the joy of reading through Read to the Beat! – the music-themed Summer Reading Challenge 2026.
Family raises £3,500 at fire engine wash in memory of organ donor Mark

A community fundraising event held at Offerton Fire Station in Stockport on Sunday 28 June has raised an incredible £3,500 for the Critical Care Unit at Tameside Hospital, in memory of 34-year-old Mark, whose legacy continues to inspire others.
Sir Terry Waite joins The Big Lunch at Emmaus Mossley

Sir Terry Waite was the special guest of honour at this year’s Big Lunch event hosted by homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley.

Hadfield Cricket Club bowled over by new investment

Hadfield Cricket Club is celebrating the successful opening of its brand-new net facility, marking a major milestone for grassroots sport in the area.
Residents urged to register vehicles as Glossop tip decision nears

Residents are being urged to register their vehicles to use Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre as soon as possible, as new enforcement data could play a key role in deciding the site's future.
"Your Council, Your Voice"

Residents are being encouraged to share their views on council services, spending priorities and the future direction of the county through this year's "Your Council Your Voice" survey.
Major emergency as fire sweeps across 400M of Tintwistle moorland

A section of the A628 Woodhead Road has now been closed as firefighters continue to tackle a significant wildfire on Tintwistle moorland.

Police investigation underway after pensioners attacked

Police have been informed after a group of elderly pensioners were attacked last night in Shaw.
Hulme Grammar School U13s crowned World Schools Netball Champions

Hulme Grammar School is celebrating a historic sporting triumph after its Under-13 netball team was crowned champions at the prestigious World Schools Netball Cup, held at the world-class sports facilities of Loughborough University.
Oldham Council and Citizens Advice launch the Oldham Advice Service to reach residents before crisis hits

Oldham Council has launched the new Oldham Advice Service.
Art show puts voice to Oldham women's unheard stories

A free art exhibition shares Oldham women's lived experiences of access to reproductive healthcare over the ages.

Defence funding plan faces fresh scrutiny over where cuts will be made

Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to boost defence spending by £15 billion is facing fresh scrutiny, after Downing Street was unable to say where exactly the cuts required to pay for it will come from.
Mothers and children to finally hear Government say sorry for forced adoptions

Survivors of historical forced adoption are to get the state apology they have spent decades campaigning for when Sir Keir Starmer says sorry in Parliament.
Late Youri Tielemans penalty completes remarkable Belgium win against Senegal

Youri Tielemans saved Belgium’s World Cup hopes by converting a contentious penalty in added time at the end of extra time to win 3-2 having scored an 89th-minute equaliser to keep the tie alive against Senegal
Falorin Balogun sent off in United States win over Bosnia and Herzegovina

The United States will be without prolific goalscorer Falorin Balogun for their last-16 clash with Belgium after he received a red card in the host nation’s 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Glossop in safe hands

Glossop North End will have a new man between the sticks next season following the arrival of experienced goalkeeper Ollie Martin.
Hadfield Cricket Club bowled over by new investment

Hadfield Cricket Club is celebrating the successful opening of its brand-new net facility, marking a major milestone for grassroots sport in the area.
Running 540 miles for The Christie

A Tameside man is planning to run over 500 miles in memory of his late father.
Denton West overhaul given the green light

A new clubhouse will be built to replace the ‘outdated’ building at Denton West Cricket Club.

Soaring temperatures add another dimension to scorching production

HLT's Abigail's Party sizzles in the heatwave as emotions reach boiling point
Review: Something Brilliant! A Rottenly Good Night at the Palace

Something Rotten is the newest resident in Manchester’s Opera House, and being a debut show – it’s one not to be missed!
Alex Cann Film Column - 25/06/26 - Six Months, Six Films

It's difficult to believe that we're almost halfway through the year, but as time hurtles by, I thought we'd have a look back at the last six months, so I can recommend you six films to watch if you missed them.
Alex Cann Column - 25/06/26 - Turning Down The Political Temperature

Ten years on from the Brexit referendum, and we are about to see our seventh Prime Minister since 2016. To put this into context, there were seven Prime Ministers between 1974 and 2016, and we've managed to go through the same number in the last decade. Truly astounding.
Acclaimed new musical celebrates Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash

Discover the definitive story behind the country-singing legends