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First in the country partnership helps local families facing cancer capture memories that last a lifetime

Families facing a cancer diagnosis in Tameside and Glossop are set to benefit from a groundbreaking new programme designed to preserve precious memories, capture loved ones' voices and strengthen family connections during some of life's most difficult moments.
Bridge Fest marks five years as Stalybridge event continues to grow

What started with a handful of venues has grown into a town-wide celebration as Bridge Fest prepares to mark its fifth year in Stalybridge
New heritage project celebrates local heroes

A new heritage project is celebrating three important figures in local history, with banners and resources celebrating suffragette Annie Kenney, artist Helen Bradley, and soldier Thomas Steele VC, and their links to the villages of Lees, Springhead and Grotton.
Angela Rayner launches national effort to end rough sleeping

Ashton MP Angela Rayner has launched a national drive to offer everyone sleeping rough a route off the streets this winter.

First in the country partnership helps local families facing cancer capture memories that last a lifetime

Families facing a cancer diagnosis in Tameside and Glossop are set to benefit from a groundbreaking new programme designed to preserve precious memories, capture loved ones' voices and strengthen family connections during some of life's most difficult moments.
Bridge Fest marks five years as Stalybridge event continues to grow

What started with a handful of venues has grown into a town-wide celebration as Bridge Fest prepares to mark its fifth year in Stalybridge
Angela Rayner launches national effort to end rough sleeping

Ashton MP Angela Rayner has launched a national drive to offer everyone sleeping rough a route off the streets this winter.
Police appeal for witnesses to overnight incidents in Ashton

Officers are appealing for information regarding multiple incidents that were reported in Ashton-under-Lyne town centre yesterday evening (Tuesday 18 August).

High Peak Conservatives announce new leader

High Peak Conservative councillors have elected Cllr Adrian “Adie” Hopkinson as their new Group Leader, making him Leader of the Opposition on High Peak Borough Council.
Council say pothole backlog cut by more than 90%

The number of outstanding potholes on Derbyshire’s roads has fallen by more than 90% in just four months, according to Derbyshire County Council.
Glossop brothers fundraiser for children facing sight loss

Two Glossop residents are taking on a fundraising bike ride from Manchester to Blackpool to raise money for two local children affected by Usher syndrome.
MP welcomes news on disposable BBQ's

High Peak MP Jon Pearce has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it will consider introducing a ban on disposable barbecues, following his campaign to tackle the wildfire risk posed by their use in public spaces.

New heritage project celebrates local heroes

A new heritage project is celebrating three important figures in local history, with banners and resources celebrating suffragette Annie Kenney, artist Helen Bradley, and soldier Thomas Steele VC, and their links to the villages of Lees, Springhead and Grotton.
Angela Rayner launches national effort to end rough sleeping

Ashton MP Angela Rayner has launched a national drive to offer everyone sleeping rough a route off the streets this winter.
The Veg Lord in Mossley to host its first Pride event

A popular farm shop in Mossley is inviting the local community to celebrate Pride this Saturday.
Plans for nearly 200 homes near Oldham

Nearly 200 new homes could be built in a ‘beautiful’ valley as part of a major new development that includes a new Metrolink stop.

Father mother and daughter who died after entering water off Sussex named

Three family members who died after getting into difficulty in the sea off Shoreham have been named by police.
Company owned by Sheffield United co chairmen wound up

A company owned by Sheffield United’s chairmen has been wound up at the High Court.
Prime Minster sends sympathies to relatives after three die in terrible tragedy at sea

Andy Burnham has sent his sympathies to the relatives and friends of a girl who is fighting for her life after three of her family members died following an incident at sea off West Sussex.
Surging energy prices push inflation up to highest level since March

UK inflation has jumped to its highest rate since March after energy prices were pushed up by the Iran war, according to official figures.

Midweek football round-up: Tigers make it two wins from two

After putting their first three points on the board with Saturday’s 2-1 win at Lancaster City, Hyde United made it two from two in midweek.
Weekend football round-up: Tigers off the mark

Hyde United got their NPL Premier season up and running on Saturday with a 2-1 win at Lancaster City.
Midweek football round-up: Bloods and Lilywhites ease through

Both Droylsden and Mossley cruised into the FA Cup Preliminary Round on Tuesday with wins over Burscough and Silsden respectively.
FA Cup heartbreak for Hillmen

It was FA Cup heartbreak for Glossop North End on Tuesday, who suffered a 2-0 defeat to Tadcaster Albion in their Extra Preliminary Round replay.

Jimmy Cricket - The comic who left Tameside smiling

Ashton authors Philip and David Williams pay tribute to TV and theatre star
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