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Stalybridge Town Team volunteers honoured by High Sheriff of Greater Manchester

Volunteers who dedicate their time to supporting Stalybridge have received special recognition from the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester for their contribution to the community.
Transformation of mill set to get the go-ahead

The future of an abandoned mill in Mossley will be decided next week.
Council issue update on Carelink closure

Carelink customers who want to secure alternative service provision when the service closes are being reassured that there are companies offering similar falls and emergency care response services.
Tip campaigner warns of bin collection problems

A Glossop campaigner fighting plans to close the town’s household waste and recycling centre has warned residents they could face problems with their bin collections if they follow advice contained in Derbyshire County Council’s consultation.

Stalybridge Town Team volunteers honoured by High Sheriff of Greater Manchester

Volunteers who dedicate their time to supporting Stalybridge have received special recognition from the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester for their contribution to the community.
Transformation of mill set to get the go-ahead

The future of an abandoned mill in Mossley will be decided next week.
Tameside school forced to defend uniform policy after complaints

A secondary school in Tameside has defended its uniform policy after a number of pupils were reportedly turned away on the first day of the new school year because of the length of their skirts.
St Peter’s CofE Primary praised by Ofsted for strong standards and high achievement

St Peter’s CofE Primary School in Ashton-under-Lyne has been praised for its strong achievement, attendance, behaviour and leadership standards following an Ofsted inspection.

Council issue update on Carelink closure

Carelink customers who want to secure alternative service provision when the service closes are being reassured that there are companies offering similar falls and emergency care response services.
Tip campaigner warns of bin collection problems

A Glossop campaigner fighting plans to close the town’s household waste and recycling centre has warned residents they could face problems with their bin collections if they follow advice contained in Derbyshire County Council’s consultation.
£66m revealed as cost of Derbyshire’s local government reorganisation

Derbyshire councils are to each set aside more than £16 million for the initial costs of closing down their own organisations and creating new ones - including laying off many staff.
Teenager arrested on suspected terror offences

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested following a police operation in Simmondley, Glossop.

Five men jailed after running Oldham drugs line linked to county lines network

Five men who ran a county lines drugs network that flooded Oldham's streets with crack cocaine and heroin have been jailed for a combined total of more than 31 years.
Nostalgic Oldham to bring free retro entertainment to town centre

Vintage cars, live entertainment, and traditional performances will take over Oldham town centre for a free celebration of all things retro.
Police hunt man wanted on recall to prison

Police are appealing for the public's help in locating a man who is wanted on recall to prison.
Police launch appeal after vehicle stolen in Milton Keynes found abandoned in Oldham

Police are investigating an incident in which a vehicle was stolen from Milton Keynes and dumped in Chadderton.

New pilot to turn ultrasounds into 3D printed moulds for parents with sight loss

Traditional 20-week pregnancy scans will be transformed into 3D-printed models for parents and grandparents with sight loss as part of a new pilot scheme.
Hundreds of protesters descend on Portsmouth after small boat arrival

Hundreds of protesters have descended on Portsmouth vowing to prevent migrants who arrived in a small boat being taken to a processing centre in Kent.
Far right German party set for regional election triumph

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) was projected to win a strong victory in a regional election on Sunday, but it was not immediately clear whether it would be able to fulfil its ambition of forming the country’s first far-right state government since the Second World War.
US envoys arrive in Kyiv after talks with Putin in Moscow

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv on Sunday in their first official visit to Ukraine as part of a renewed push for peace after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

From Ewen Fields to the Etihad: The meteoric rise of Iliman Ndiaye

Six years ago, Iliman Ndiaye had just netted his first goal for Hyde United in a 3-1 win over Matlock Town, the day after his 20th birthday.
Ex-City star to visit Glossop

Former Manchester City player David White is heading to Glossop Cricket Club next week as part of his Shades of Blue 2 tour.
City Watch: Cherki inspires Blues in Selhurst Park rout

Manchester City continued their perfect start to the Premier League season on Friday night with an impressive 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
United View: Fernandes stars as Reds bounce back

Manchester United bounced back from their opening day horror show in emphatic fashion on Sunday, thrashing Ipswich Town 5-2 in front of a mightily relieved Old Trafford crowd.

A Slam Dunk for East High!

Jason Donovan joins a talented cast for a high-energy trip down memory lane
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!
Alex Cann's weekly blog - 9th January

It was tempting to write something this week about the digital darts being fired from the keyboard of the world's richest man, and how it might be better if we just switched social media off for a bit, but for the sake of my blood pressure, I thought I'd share the first part of a musical Top 10 with you.
Dave Sweetmore - 31st October

After the massive success of last year's huge 40th anniversary tour, legendary soul band Stax Of Soul will be rolling back into Uppermill in November as part of this year's series of tour dates.
Dave Sweetmore - 5th September

Rock n Roll Star, National Treasure, Musical Icon, Manchester legend, and TV hero Shaun Ryder next week begins a huge UK theatre tour which runs until May 2025, telling stories and tales of his life as one of music's most iconic and wildest frontmen