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West Tameside communities celebrate grants allocation

TEN community groups in the west of Tameside have successfully secured funding at the Tameside Communities Grant event, held on 4 June.
Four new properties handed to FCHO for social rent and shared ownership

Four new properties have been handed over to First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) at Fitton Hill - the start of a summer of new homes for social rent and shared ownership to complete at the site.
Snake Pass to close for nearly three weeks

Drivers are being warned to plan ahead as the A57 Snake Pass is set to close for almost three weeks while engineers carry out crucial investigations into one of the route's most significant landslip sites.
Young people invited to ‘Explore Your Future’

Young people across Tameside are being invited to an upcoming event designed to help them into or towards education, employment or training opportunities.

West Tameside communities celebrate grants allocation

TEN community groups in the west of Tameside have successfully secured funding at the Tameside Communities Grant event, held on 4 June.
Young people invited to ‘Explore Your Future’

Young people across Tameside are being invited to an upcoming event designed to help them into or towards education, employment or training opportunities.
Oldham and Tameside go head-to-head at annual music showcase In Our Backyard 3

In Our Backyard 3 hands the Mossley arts centre's stage over to six top post-punk, indie and experimental bands from across the two boroughs this month (June).
Neighbourhood week of action

Next week the local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding an initiative to raise awareness on the vital role they play in protecting our Tameside communities.

Snake Pass to close for nearly three weeks

Drivers are being warned to plan ahead as the A57 Snake Pass is set to close for almost three weeks while engineers carry out crucial investigations into one of the route's most significant landslip sites.
Fatal collision in town centre

A man in his 80s has died following a collision in Glossop town centre on Tuesday 9th June.
Popular Glossop North End Beer Festival under threat

Organisers of the Glossop North End AFC Beer Festival have thanked supporters for helping deliver the most successful event in the festival’s history, while warning that its future is under threat.
Council responds to concerns over future of Carelink service

High Peak Borough Council has responded to concerns about the future of its Carelink service after reports emerged that the scheme could face closure.

Four new properties handed to FCHO for social rent and shared ownership

Four new properties have been handed over to First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) at Fitton Hill - the start of a summer of new homes for social rent and shared ownership to complete at the site.
SPARK Oldham CIC celebrates the volunteers transforming lives across Oldham

SPARK Oldham CIC welcomed volunteers, partners and community organisations to its Volunteers Week Celebration Event at Grains Bar and Hotel recently . . . recognising the incredible contribution of volunteers who have dedicated more than 8,000 hours supporting people in Oldham.
Hulme Grammar School hosts Careers Fair for pupils to explore future jobs

More than 200 primary school pupils from Oldham attended an inspiring Careers Fair hosted at Hulme Grammar School, giving young learners the opportunity to explore future careers.
Oldham and Tameside go head-to-head at annual music showcase In Our Backyard 3

In Our Backyard 3 hands the Mossley arts centre's stage over to six top post-punk, indie and experimental bands from across the two boroughs this month (June).

Resident Doctors Call Off Strike Action

The latest Government offer will now go to a vote amongst members of the BMA union
Scotland edge past Haiti in World Cup opener

John McGinn's first half strike seals a 1-0 win in Boston
Canadian PM to be welcomed home to Ireland

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will begin a two-day visit to Ireland on Saturday.
500000 vowed for grassroots football to support next generation of heroes

Scotland’s First Minister has announced new funding to inspire youngsters to “follow their sporting dreams”, with John Swinney promising the cash ahead of Scotland’s return to the World Cup.

'One Smack' vows to bounce back

High Peak boxer Jack Massey has vowed to come back stronger after Saturday’s cruiserweight clash with Cheavon Clarke in Bournemouth ended in defeat.
Tour 2026 spotlight: Hero Half Marathon

Ahead of the iconic local running event, The Tour 2026, we’re shining a light on all four individual races, with this week’s focus the gruelling Hero Half Marathon.
United View: World Cup watch

Ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which gets underway tonight (Thursday), I thought I’d take a closer look at some of the United stars set to represent their nations in the US, Canada and Mexico.
City Watch: O'Reilly's time to shine in the States?

The World Cup begins this week with multiple Manchester City players ready to represent their countries at the biggest tournament in international football.

Eyeline Theatre delivers a lunchtime double bill to remember

Stars of stage and screen put the focus on new works
Alex B Cann film column - 04/06/26 WhatsApps and Weddings

There has been a shortage of decent romantic comedies in recent years. Rye Lane was a charming exception, featuring two twenty-somethings getting over bad break-ups from toxic relationships while putting the world to rights. It feels genuinely authentic, and the humour works really well too.
Alex Cann - 04/06/26 The sofa is winning

I was discussing one-way systems in the supermarket the other day and thinking back to those strange times when most major supermarkets resembled Ikea. This seems like a distant memory now, along with bog-roll panic buying. As well as the swanky coffee machine, Molton Brown toiletries and posh onesie, the revelation that Peter Murrell (estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon) bought 108 toilet rolls hours before she implored the public not to panic-buy them certainly raised an eyebrow.
Review: Midsomer Murder's

Last week my friend and I attended Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift at the Opera House in Manchester.
Alex B Cann Film Column - 28/05/26

One Wish Willow and Scary Spirits