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A long-established boxing club at the heart of Hyde is facing an uncertain future, prompting a growing campaign from local residents, members and supporters who say the facility is a vital lifeline for young people and families.

The list of candidates standing in the forthcoming Gorton and Denton by-election has now been confirmed.

Two new non-executive directors have joined First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) as the housing association continues to strengthen its board.

After more than 20 years as an area sales manager, Allison thought she was closing the door on her working life for good.

A long-established boxing club at the heart of Hyde is facing an uncertain future, prompting a growing campaign from local residents, members and supporters who say the facility is a vital lifeline for young people and families.

The list of candidates standing in the forthcoming Gorton and Denton by-election has now been confirmed.

A Sub Postmaster who spent his life serving customers from dawn to dusk is now spending his retirement walking miles to protect his heart and inspire others to do the same.

After more than 20 years as an area sales manager, Allison thought she was closing the door on her working life for good.

A Sub Postmaster who spent his life serving customers from dawn to dusk is now spending his retirement walking miles to protect his heart and inspire others to do the same.

Two men have been arrested following an armed robbery at a Tesco Express store in Hadfield, which sparked a dramatic police pursuit across Greater Manchester. 

Reuben’s Retreat is calling on supporters to join its team of #REURunners at the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run on Sunday 31st May 2026.

A Glossop man who lost his leg to bone cancer is preparing to take on one of his biggest challenges yet, completing a full marathon on April 19th to raise funds for the Bone Cancer Research Trust.

Two new non-executive directors have joined First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) as the housing association continues to strengthen its board.

Conservative Clubs from across the local area attended the North West Area Conservative Clubs Advisory Committee's 53rd Annual Gala Dinner at the weekend held at West Tower in Ormskirk.

Police have issued crime prevention advice following reports of gold jewellery being stolen from properties in the Coldhurst area.

Language education is set to take centre stage with the launch of Language Fest North West.

Lord Alf Dubs, who fled Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia on the Kinderstransport scheme, has called for Shamima Begum to be returned to the UK and face trial.

Resident doctors in England have voted to continue industrial action for another six months as part of their row over pay and jobs.

Families with children who have cancer will have travel costs covered under a new £10 million Government scheme.

Senior Labour MPs have called for Lord Mandelson to face criminal prosecution after he was alleged to have leaked sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein.

Curzon Ashton picked up their first league win of 2026 on Saturday, coming from behind to see off strugglers Hereford at the Tameside Stadium. 

The first half of this game was 49 minutes of nothing.

One valuable lesson I learned from James Reade, professor of economics at Reading University, Latics academic board member, Boundary Bulletin contributor and massive Latics fan, was to tell fortunes working on the basis of points per game.

Mossley have confirmed the signing of teenage midfielder Harry Olufowobi, who joins on loan from fellow Tameside club Curzon Ashton. 

If anyone still believes amateur theatre has limits, Frosted at New Mills Art Theatre blows that notion clean out of the water.

Annual panto receives rave reviews as young performers step up to the mark

Droylsden Academy played host to 'Fame: The Musical' this week and made it what every piece of musical theatre should be. With this being a school production, the ages stemmed from 11 to 16 – but from experiencing these performances first had, you’d bet that some of these starlets have been doing this all their lives.

Imagine a world in which AI judges decide your fate. I suppose it would be one way of reducing the huge backlog in the court system, and Mercy sees Chris Pratt playing a detective who ends up being tried by the very system he was instrumental in setting up, following the brutal murder of his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence, and avoid a death sentence, by way of the AI judge's unlimited access to computer databases, phone records and social media account

How did you sleep last night? If your answer is 'not enough', you are certainly not alone! According to a 2022 study by insurer Direct Line, 71% of Brits don't get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night, with an alarming 14% (7.5 million people) getting less than 5 hours, levels considered "dangerously low".