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Droylsden issue plea after recent crowd troubles
Droylsden FC have issued a strong warning to supporters after the club was charged by the FA concerning items being thrown onto the pitch.
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Weekend football round-up: Tigers climb out of drop zone
Hyde United climbed out of the NPL Premier relegation zone on Saturday with a statement 3-0 win over play-off hopefuls Stockton Town.
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Advertorial: New padel venue serves up fresh sporting buzz in Tameside
A brand-new sporting hotspot has arrived in Tameside, and it’s already creating a buzz.
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Hidden disabilities, hidden barriers
An article written by 16-year-old Eva Yates about how accessible disabled toilets really are.
Tameside Reporter
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Advertorial: New padel venue serves up fresh sporting buzz in Tameside
A brand-new sporting hotspot has arrived in Tameside, and it’s already creating a buzz.
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Hidden disabilities, hidden barriers
An article written by 16-year-old Eva Yates about how accessible disabled toilets really are.
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Community invited to celebrate life of former Hyde headteacher Barry Cooke OBE
The Hyde community is being invited to come together this April to celebrate the life and legacy of former Hyde High School headteacher Barry Cooke OBE, who passed away in January.
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Creative eggs inspired by a viral success
Pupils at St Anne’s R C Primary School in Audenshaw have brought a recent newspaper front page to life through their Easter Egg competition entries.
Glossop Chronicle
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From heartbreak to hope: Dad’s 'Coast to Coast' bike challenge
A Glossop dad is taking on an emotional and physical challenge to give back to a charity that supported his family following the heart-breaking loss of his daughter.
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Flying the flag for apprenticeships in Glossop
Two talented apprentices are flying the flag for the life-changing opportunities being offered by apprenticeship schemes in Glossop.
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Swing into action with Old Glossop women’s softball
Old Glossop Cricket Club (OGCC) is marking its 125th Anniversary by launching a second women’s softball cricket team, and is opening its door to potential new players.
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Tintwistle Spring Concert
The community is invited to enjoy an afternoon of live music and refreshments as Tintwistle Band joins forces with Christ Church Tintwistle for a special Spring Concert.
Oldham Reporter
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The new Oldham Market opens its doors as a bold new era begins
Oldham has officially opened the new market space as a fresh chapter begins for the town.
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Two men and a juvenile arrested following stabbing in Oldham
Two men and a juvenile have been arrested following a stabbing in Oldham over the weekend.
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Dr Kershaw's Hospice recruiting for trustees to help shape the future of hospice care
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is recruiting for new members of its Board of Trustees.
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Oldham Council launches BREE to build stronger links between the classroom and careers
The council is excited to announce the launch of BREE – Brokering Relationships Employers and Educators . . . a new online tool designed to bridge the gap between local employers and educators.
National News
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Craig Bellamy says Wales job is best role in the world as he changes focus
Craig Bellamy insisted the Wales job was the “best role in the world” and he would refocus after suffering World Cup heartbreak.
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Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were desperate to play for England Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were desperate to play for England but felt the risk of the Arsenal duo aggravating injuries was “way too big” at this stage of the season.
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Starmer calls for joint effort with business on Iran war economic impact
Business chiefs have been urged to help address the economic impact of the Iran war as Sir Keir Starmer admitted the Government could not shoulder all the burden.
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Diesel price hits highest level since December 2022
Diesel prices have reached their most expensive level since December 2022, new figures show, as the Iran oil crisis escalates.
Sport
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Droylsden issue plea after recent crowd troubles
Droylsden FC have issued a strong warning to supporters after the club was charged by the FA concerning items being thrown onto the pitch.
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Weekend football round-up: Tigers climb out of drop zone
Hyde United climbed out of the NPL Premier relegation zone on Saturday with a statement 3-0 win over play-off hopefuls Stockton Town.
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Deniz prepares for Co-op Live return
Droylsden boxer Billy Deniz makes the long-awaited return to the ring this weekend, as he looks to extend his unblemished pro record to 15 wins.
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Bloods victorious in all-Tameside clash
Tuesday night saw Ashton United pass up on the chance to set up an all-Ashton Manchester Premier Cup Final, with Tameside neighbours Droylsden picking up a shock semi-final victory at Hurst Cross.
Entertainment
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Review: The future of the West End is bright with Matilda the musical
The Palace is playing host to the Roald Dahl classic Matilda: The Musical, and what a joy it is to see such a beloved story brought to life with such energy, heart, and sheer talent.
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Alex B Cann film column - 26/03/26
The Good Boy is a Polish/Yorkshire collaboration, known as Heel in America. The overriding word in my head is 'weird', and it's also bleakly dark. Wild 19 year old miscreant Tommy (Anson Boon) is abducted after becoming separated from his friends on a drug and booze fuelled night out, and wakes up in chains in a basement.
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Alex B Cann column - Eat well, live well, watch your chips 26/03/26
A study published in the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology has found that sleeping for 11 minutes more each night, doing 4.5 extra minutes of brisk walking, and eating an additional quarter of a cup of vegetables every day can significantly lower your risk of a heart attack. Boffins have concluded that these small changes could help you to avoid major cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes, by around 10 per cent.
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Alex B Cann Film Column - 19/03/20260
My two picks for Best Picture at the Cann Film Festival would have been I Swear and The Ballad Of Wallis Island, but since my festival is somewhat overshadowed by the Oscars, the Academy's votes went to One Thing After Another. I like Leonardo DiCaprio's passion for the cinema experience, and share his hope that it won't become a niche pastime, like collecting vinyl, or using the correct version of 'your'.
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Alex B Cann Column - 19/03/2026
We live in sobering times. Just switch on the news, and it's a bleak picture. I'd have thought world events might make more people reach for the hard stuff, but it seems sobriety is extending to the 'basket of goods' used to work out inflation. For the first time, alcohol-free beer has been added to a list used by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), joining around 760 items that are closely monitored for price fluctuations.
