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Former councillor of 50 years dies

Tributes have poured in for a man who was ‘one of the nicest people you could have met’ and served Oldham for 50 years.
Police launch appeal to find woman wanted in relation to shoplifting offences

Police are appealing for help in locating this woman (pictured) who is wanted in connection with multiple shoplifting offences.
Residents urged to check electoral registration or risk losing vote

Tameside residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.
Curtain up on new era of live entertainment at Victoria Hall

A new programme of professional live entertainment is launching at Victoria Hall in Glossop, with comedy, theatre, music and family shows planned as part of a regular year-round programme.

Police launch appeal to find woman wanted in relation to shoplifting offences

Police are appealing for help in locating this woman (pictured) who is wanted in connection with multiple shoplifting offences.
Residents urged to check electoral registration or risk losing vote

Tameside residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.
Aldwyn Primary School celebrates positive Ofsted report

Aldwyn Primary School in Audenshaw is celebrating following a positive Ofsted inspection, which recognised the school’s continuing improvement, high-quality relationships and pupils’ love of learning.
Major vision for Tameside set to take next step

A major plan to bring almost 10,000 new homes to Tameside by 2042 is set to move forward to the next stage.

Curtain up on new era of live entertainment at Victoria Hall

A new programme of professional live entertainment is launching at Victoria Hall in Glossop, with comedy, theatre, music and family shows planned as part of a regular year-round programme.
Tintwistle coach recognised with Derbyshire FA award

A Tintwistle football coach has been recognised for his commitment to making football accessible to children of all abilities after being named Derbyshire FA Coach of the Year for the Disability Pathway.
Glossop menopause group offers support and connection

A support group for women experiencing menopause is offering a welcoming space in Glossop to share experiences, access information and connect with others in the local community.
New podcast offers support and advice for unpaid carers

Unpaid carers looking after family members or friends can now listen to a new podcast offering practical advice, support and real-life stories from carers across Derbyshire.

Former councillor of 50 years dies

Tributes have poured in for a man who was ‘one of the nicest people you could have met’ and served Oldham for 50 years.
Oldham’s Mayoral Development Corporation approved - paving the way for a new era of growth

Oldham is taking a major step towards a new era of growth after plans for an Oldham Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) were approved.
Brad Day stays at Oldham

Brad Day will remain at Roughyed for at least another season after the second rower signed a one-year contract, with the option of a further year.
The massive plans to boost five towns left behind by the Manchester boom

Major regeneration plans for five Greater Manchester towns are about to receive a massive boost.

Healey sets out plan for new age of industrialisation to boost economy

John Healey has set out plans to reindustrialise Britain with investment in industry and support for apprenticeships as part of the Government’s search for economic growth.
Five British nationals arrested over suspected bomb plot near airbase

The suspects arrested over a potential terror plot near an RAF base used by the US are all British nationals aged in their 20s and from London, police have said.
Child 10 and two women crushed to death in Channel crossing attempt

A 10-year-old child and two women have died after they were “likely crushed” in a dinghy while attempting to cross the Channel.
Sir Rod Stewart announces UK and Ireland tour which will definitely be my last

Sir Rod Stewart has announced The Final Encore tour, which he says will “definitely be my last”.

Tameside youngster lands pro contract

A Tameside starlet has taken a step closer to achieving his lifelong footballing dream.
Roscoe returns

After two seasons away, Hyde United fan favourite Brad Roscoe has returned to Ewen Fields.
Weekend football round-up: Robins bow out

Ashton United - the only remaining Tameside representative in this year's FA Cup - bowed out of the competition over the weekend after a narrow defeat at National League North side Buxton.
Happy Celtic return for James Kinsey

It was a happy return to Bower Fold for James Kinsey on Tuesday night, as his Wythenshawe side saw off his former employers Stalybridge Celtic.

From Dad’s Army to a haunted railway…

Arnold Ridley’s Ghost Train still has the power to spook
Review: Oh! What a night! - Jersey Boys

Manchester’s Palace Theatre is currently playing host to the Tony Award winning sensation ‘Jersey Boys’. Not just any tour however, this is 20 years of the hit musical.
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.