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Ashton-Under-Lyne Incident
Emergency services were called to a business premises on Warrington Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne at around 4pm this afternoon (Friday 8th May) following reports of a 'hazmat' incident.
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Community spirit transforms school playground
Families and staff at Chapel-en-le-Frith C of E VC Primary School have rolled up their sleeves for a community-led makeover, to bring new life to the nursery and reception playgrounds.
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Two jailed after a spate of High Peak burglaries
Two burglars who targeted homes and vehicles across the High Peak have been jailed following a series of overnight break-ins.
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2026 Oldham Election Summary
An eventful election night in Oldham saw a ‘total Reform wipeout’ for Labour, throwing the future of the council’s leadership into uncertainty.
Tameside Reporter
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Ashton-Under-Lyne Incident
Emergency services were called to a business premises on Warrington Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne at around 4pm this afternoon (Friday 8th May) following reports of a 'hazmat' incident.
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ELECTION UPDATE: Reform UK gain 18 out of 19 seats
See below for the full results from last night's count.
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Labour loses overall control of council after 47 years in charge
Reform UK swept aside 47 years of Labour control at Tameside Council overnight winning 18 out of the 19 seats up for grabs.
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Labour councillor targeted in racially aggravated incident
A Labour councillor has been targeted by a car whilst the driver shouted racial slurs, it has been alleged.
Glossop Chronicle
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Community spirit transforms school playground
Families and staff at Chapel-en-le-Frith C of E VC Primary School have rolled up their sleeves for a community-led makeover, to bring new life to the nursery and reception playgrounds.
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Two jailed after a spate of High Peak burglaries
Two burglars who targeted homes and vehicles across the High Peak have been jailed following a series of overnight break-ins.
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Enforcement action taken against former Spread Eagle
High Peak Borough Council has taken formal enforcement action against the owners of the long-derelict Riverside Inn - also known locally as the former Spread Eagle.
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Personal trainer takes on ultra challenge for charity
A Glossop-based personal trainer is set to take on a brand-new ultra-distance cycling challenge this May, all in aid of a cause close to her heart.
Oldham Reporter
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2026 Oldham Election Summary
An eventful election night in Oldham saw a ‘total Reform wipeout’ for Labour, throwing the future of the council’s leadership into uncertainty.
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Councillor’s car smashed up during election
The car of a Greater Manchester councillor is understood to have been attacked outside an election count in Oldham this evening (May 8).
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Election votes disqualified due to misprint
The results of at least 15 local election votes have been disqualified in Oldham following a council misprint on ballot cards.
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Dr Kershaw’s Hospice challenges conversation taboos for Dying Matters Awareness Week
This Dying Matters Awareness Week (May 4-10), Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is challenging conversational taboos about death, dying and grief.
National News
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Plaid Cymru will seek to form minority Welsh government leader says
Rhun ap Iorwerth has said Plaid Cymru will seek to form a minority Government in Wales, as he spoke outside the Senedd after a historic election.
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Rory McIlroy makes dig at LIV finances but open to players returning to PGA Tour
Masters champion Rory McIlroy took aim at LIV Golf’s financial plight, but is not against players returning to the PGA Tour.
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Man with life threatening injuries after car hits pedestrians
A man has suffered life-threatening injuries after a car hit multiple pedestrians in a town centre.
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Chris Packham says David Attenborough has been enormous mentor over the years
TV nature presenter and activist Chris Packham has described veteran broadcaster Sir David Attenborough as “an enormous mentor over the years” while speaking at an event in honour of his 100th birthday.
Sport
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Clegg set to stay
Hyde United have announced manager Michael Clegg has committed his future to the club, signing a deal that will keep him at Ewen Fields until the end of the 2026/27 campaign, with the option of a further year.
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Kelly goes the distance for The Christie
A local martial arts star recently swapped combat for endurance, as she tackled the Manchester Marathon for a fantastic cause.
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GMCL round-up: Mottram suffer double defeat
It was the first double weekend of the season in the Greater Manchester Cricket League with many clubs playing two fixtures.
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DCCL round-up: Old Glossop see off Birch Vale
Division 1 produced a mix of dominant wins and competitive totals, with several strong individual performances shaping results.
Entertainment
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Review: Choir of man – The voice of the people in a musical extravaganza!
This is more than just a musical, it’s a little bit of everyone, it’s real-life mates in the boozer that just happens to be a jukebox musical!
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Alex B Cann column - Lights, camera, chewing 07/04/26
The Reel cinema chain has put a cat among the pigeons by opting to ban all food and drink brought into its screens that’s been bought elsewhere. If you’re a regular cinemagoer like me, you’ll be aware that the price of a bag of Revels or a large salted popcorn is on the eye-watering side, even with a loyalty discount via the likes of Cineworld Unlimited.
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Alex B Cann film column - 07/04/26
A couple of spooky offerings this week, starting with the excellent Exit 8. Video game adaptions can be ropey, from the 1993 Super Mario Bros to Angry Birds and A Minecraft Movie (although the latter was popular with audiences, some of whom threw their popcorn when Jack Black's annoying character shouted 'Chicken Jockey', for no apparent reason). However, Exit 8 is the real deal.
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Alex B Cann film column - 30/04/26
Every now and then, a film comes along that audiences love, but the critics love to hate. A Minecraft Movie and Karate Kid: Legends are recent examples of this phenomenon, but Michael is perhaps the ultimate. I read a few reviews before heading to see it at the weekend (at a surprisingly busy early morning screening), and had been assured it was "bad, bad, really really bad" by one critic.
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Alex B Cann column -Things that get your goat 30/04/26
Life can be irksome at times, and it's often the little things that get our goat the most. Those nice people at Chupa Chups have come up with a list of the top ten little annoyances, so I thought I'd have a go at grinding your gears, and take you through them.
