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Residents across Tameside are preparing to head to the polls on Thursday 7 May, as the full list of candidates standing in this year’s local elections has now been confirmed.

Passengers using Greater Manchester’s Metrolink services are being advised to plan ahead this weekend, as track repair works will disrupt services on the Ashton line.

Work on the Ashton Market Square is beginning to show clear signs of progress, with recent developments offering a glimpse of how the space will look, once complete.

Strike action has continued at two local schools as support staff remain locked in a dispute over pay cuts and job losses.

One year on from its launch, the emergency department blood testing programme at Tameside Hospital has been helping more people access life-saving treatment and support for HIV and hepatitis B and C infections.

Passengers using Greater Manchester’s Metrolink services are being advised to plan ahead this weekend, as track repair works will disrupt services on the Ashton line.

Work on the Ashton Market Square is beginning to show clear signs of progress, with recent developments offering a glimpse of how the space will look, once complete.

One year on from its launch, the emergency department blood testing programme at Tameside Hospital has been helping more people access life-saving treatment and support for HIV and hepatitis B and C infections.

Residents, community groups and local partners are being encouraged to submit funding applications for proposals to deliver neighbourhood improvements across Tameside.

Strike action has continued at two local schools as support staff remain locked in a dispute over pay cuts and job losses.

Efforts to secure additional government backing for the Snake Pass remain ongoing, according to the Mayor of the East Midlands.

Glossop will come alive with creativity and folklore on Friday 9th May 2026, as High Peak Community Arts presents ‘Derbyshire Makes’.

A community fashion show with a difference has proved a resounding success, raising more than £1,000 for a local charity, while bringing people together for an evening of sustainable style.

Creatives from Oldham are being invited to attend a major new industry event taking place in Manchester next week.

Oldham Netball Club were crowned Netball UK Under-13 champions after a thrilling 24–21 victory over local rivals Kingsway Power at The Doug Ellis Sports Centre in Birmingham.

Officers have offered an insight into the unpredictable and often demanding incidents they deal with while serving in two Greater Manchester districts - Oldham and Bolton - to mark Response Policing Week.

A First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) customer who helps run the Sholver Community Centre and takes part in local litter picks is the housing association’s April Hidden Hero.

US President Donald Trump is sending his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan on Saturday to continue talks with Iran, the White House said.

Popstar Olivia Rodrigo has scored her fourth UK number one single, according to the Official Charts Company.

A sex attacker who raped a Sikh woman in a religiously aggravated attack has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 14 years.

Assisted dying will not become law in England and Wales after proposed legislation branded “hopelessly flawed” by opponents ran out of time amid claims of a “denial of democracy” from supporters.

The 2025/26 non-League campaign draws to a close for most Tameside clubs this weekend, with plenty still on the line going into the final matchday. 

Glossop North End were denied cup glory in the cruelest way, a defeat on penalties after a brave and high class display, against opposition from two tiers above them.

A teenage rugby star from Glossop is set to represent his nation this summer. 

A Tameside-based futsal club has been crowned National Futsal League Tier 3 champions in its very first season—after almost missing out on a place in the competition.

It's Rock at the highest level! For this week only Mossley OADS are bringing We will Rock You to life at the George Lawton hall 

With the price of petrol and diesel beginning to drop a few pence this week, many of us remain shocked by the rising cost of living. It's prompted many people to seek better value, with more than a third of those surveyed (38 per cent) actively looking for ways to save on everyday purchases. In a poll for Samsung, around two thirds (66 per cent) of those surveyed said they often or always check reviews before buying anything. We are becoming a nation of "smart spenders", but we still like a little treat every now and then.

It's been an eventful week for me, but luckily I've managed to fit in a couple of movies, otherwise it's tough writing this column. Alas, a couple of films I fancied watching have vanished from cinema schedules already, but I'm sure they'll appear on one of the streaming services soon enough. It's frustrating when there's a movie you like the look of, but it's afforded a week of screenings at most, and frequently at random times. I'm fully aware that cinemas will always gravitate towards favouring the money-spinners like Mario, but it's a shame when small independent films are not given a chan

How well do you really know someone? The Drama is best seen without spoilers, so I will avoid telling you too much, as I sadly discovered the big twist before I watched it. Robert Pattinson and Zendaya play a newly engaged couple whose relationship is put to the ultimate test during a game of “what’s the worst thing you’ve ever done?” One of them reveals something that shocks the other to the core and makes them question everything. Carefully crafted wedding speeches are deleted, friendships are rocked, and secrets threaten to spill out all over the shop.

If you drive a petrol or diesel car, you'll have watched the prices creeping up with horror over recent weeks. Admittedly, the spectacle of Donald Trump's recent AI image, which he later claimed portrayed him as a doctor, was even more horrific. The orange President said "only the fake news could come up with that one" when it was suggested he sought to portray himself as a Christ-like figure. Honestly, it's satirists I feel sorry for. Late night sweary social media posts threatening to send countries back to the Stone Ages make me wince more than a James Corden DVD box set.