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Conservative club's Halloween party raises money for local support group

A Halloween fancy dress party at an Ashton-under-Lyne social club raised £180 for a local group supporting people living with pulmonary fibrosis.
New police unit launched to keep people safe on the Bee Network

A new police command has been launched in a bid to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour, and dangerous driving across Greater Manchester.
£839,000 boost for community projects, sports, and events in Ashton

More than £839,000 is being invested in Ashton-under-Lyne through three new Ashton Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board grant schemes.
‘Bright Journeys’ helps pupils stay safe on school run

Schoolchildren across Greater Manchester will benefit from an initiative to help them stay safe and visible on their journeys to and from school.

Conservative club's Halloween party raises money for local support group

A Halloween fancy dress party at an Ashton-under-Lyne social club raised £180 for a local group supporting people living with pulmonary fibrosis.
New police unit launched to keep people safe on the Bee Network

A new police command has been launched in a bid to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour, and dangerous driving across Greater Manchester.
£839,000 boost for community projects, sports, and events in Ashton

More than £839,000 is being invested in Ashton-under-Lyne through three new Ashton Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board grant schemes.
‘Bright Journeys’ helps pupils stay safe on school run

Schoolchildren across Greater Manchester will benefit from an initiative to help them stay safe and visible on their journeys to and from school.

“I am more than confident we have saved Glossop tip"

Glossop tip could remain open after a councillor says he is "more than confident" a robust financial case to prevent its closure has been made to Derbyshire County Council.
Siblings celebrate success at Horse of the Year Show

Glossop siblings Willow and Oscar Elcock have enjoyed an unforgettable week competing at the prestigious Horse of the Year Show (HOYS).
Hadfield baker commissioned to create Call of Duty cake

A Hadfield baker has been given another exciting opportunity to showcase her skills after being asked to create a cake to mark the release of the latest Call of Duty game.
Council report shows complaints have risen but fewer are upheld

Derbyshire County Council says its efforts to improve services are beginning to pay off, with fewer complaints being upheld and more residents receiving responses within the authority’s target timescales.

New police unit launched to keep people safe on the Bee Network

A new police command has been launched in a bid to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour, and dangerous driving across Greater Manchester.
‘Bright Journeys’ helps pupils stay safe on school run

Schoolchildren across Greater Manchester will benefit from an initiative to help them stay safe and visible on their journeys to and from school.
Police urge Oldham residents to report anti-social behaviour

Greater Manchester Police are encouraging Oldham residents to report anti-social behaviour and help keep communities safe.
Police launch appeal after an elderly man is assaulted during Royton burglary

Police are appealing for information after an elderly resident was assaulted and robbed during an aggravated burglary at his home in Royton.

Andrew Scotts Elsinore leads British Independent Film Awards nominations

Elsinore, which stars Andrew Scott, is leading this year’s nominations for the British Independent Film Awards with 12 nods.
Scott McTominay experience should boost Scotland chances Sebastien Pocognoli

Sebastien Pocognoli is relishing being able to welcome Scott McTominay’s experience back to the Scotland squad after the midfielder returned to selection following his recovery from a health scare.
Kelloggs removes rice from Rice Krispies due to changing weather conditions

Kellogg’s has removed rice from its Rice Krispies and Coco Pops cereals after “changing weather conditions” affected the quality and availability of the ingredient, the firm has said.
King stops short of offering formal apology over transatlantic slave trade

The King has told Commonwealth leaders the transatlantic slave trade “fills my heart with horror and my soul with the most profound personal sorrow”, but did not offer an apology.

United View: Carrick to be given a second chance?

Michael Carrick’s Manchester United future is hanging by a thread after his side suffered yet another crushing defeat over the weekend, this time at the hands of familiar foes Bournemouth.
City Watch: Villa put an end to Blues' 100% record

Manchester City’s perfect start to the Premier League season finally came to an end on Saturday, and unfortunately it happened at a ground that has become something of a bogey fixture for us in recent years.
Glossop's Queen of Speed takes F1 Academy crown

When eight-year-old Alisha Palmowski completed her first lap around a karting track in 2015, she could have hardly imagined what she would go on to achieve 12 years later.
Spooner back in Hyde hotseat

Just over a year after his departure, Hyde United have announced the return of former boss Nick Spooner.

Review: The Haunting of Hill House

A chilling night at the theatre where the house is just as much a character as the people inside it.
Review: The Mousetrap

The 75th anniversary of a timeless murder mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end.
Review: TADAA hit the jackpot with a dazzling production of Guys and Dolls

Following their fabulous production of Footloose last year, the Theatre Arts of Dukinfield and Ashton (TADAA) step up to deliver one of the most iconic musicals in Broadway history.
CHESS plays a Masterstroke at The Plaza

Stunning production with a strikingly modern-day relevance
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!