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Tommyfield final vox

This weekend, Tommyfield Market in Oldham will close its doors for the final time.
New children’s home to be built in Hyde

A new purpose-built children’s home is set to be created in Hyde, providing vital support for some of Tameside’s most vulnerable young people.
Long-term lease to secure future of Mossley Community Centre

The future of Mossley Community Centre has been secured after Tameside Council put forward plans to agree a new long-term lease with the building’s trustees.
Helping residents recover: Derbyshire County Council invests in support

Derbyshire County Council has announced a major investment to help local people recovering from drug and alcohol dependence.

New children’s home to be built in Hyde

A new purpose-built children’s home is set to be created in Hyde, providing vital support for some of Tameside’s most vulnerable young people.
Long-term lease to secure future of Mossley Community Centre

The future of Mossley Community Centre has been secured after Tameside Council put forward plans to agree a new long-term lease with the building’s trustees.
‘Has Bridge Got Talent?’ Auditions announced for Bridge Fest 2026

Aspiring performers are being invited to take centre stage as auditions open for this year’s Bridge Fest in Stalybridge.
Thompson Cross Community Kitchen - Update

A few weeks ago, the future of Thompson Cross Community Kitchen hung in the balance. A routine visit from Environmental Health had left volunteers anxious and unsure whether their small, outdoor cooking space could survive the jump to full compliance with food safety regulations.

Helping residents recover: Derbyshire County Council invests in support

Derbyshire County Council has announced a major investment to help local people recovering from drug and alcohol dependence.
Busy year ahead for Reuben's Retreat

Well-known local charity Reuben’s Retreat has announced a busy programme of fundraising events for the year ahead as work continues towards the final stages of its long-awaited development.
New funding to help Derbyshire get digital

Derbyshire County Council have approved £200,000 worth of grants, to help more people get online and improve their digital skills.
Glossop residents warned Tameside tips not an option

Glossop residents would be forced to travel to Buxton to dispose of their waste if plans to close the town’s recycling centre go ahead, as proposed new rules mean they won't be able to use Tameside sites as an alternative.

Tommyfield final vox

This weekend, Tommyfield Market in Oldham will close its doors for the final time.
Preview: Latics v Harrogate Town

It’s just over a month since Latics fans were staring down the barrel of a comme-ci-comme-ça season.
Officers arrest 11, seize drugs and £70k cash in early morning raids

Greater Manchester Police have arrested 11 people following coordinated drug raids across Oldham, Tameside and Rochdale today.
Businesses invited to shoot their shot for hospice Golf Day

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is teeing up for its Golf Day at Manchester Golf Club this summer.

Cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent have dropped

The number of cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent has decreased after some “confirmed” cases were downgraded following further tests, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.
Over 8000 meningitis vaccines handed out in Kent as queues improve over weekend

More than 8,000 meningitis B vaccines have been handed out since the outbreak in Kent while the number of cases is up to 34 from 29.
First Minecraft theme park land to open in London next year

The world’s first Minecraft theme park land is set to open in the UK in 2027 and plans to bring the bestselling video game of all time to life.
Nicola Coughlan Graham Norton and Michael Cera appear in Saturday Night Live UK

Saturday Night Live UK has kicked off its first show with guest appearances from Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, TV presenter Graham Norton and Canadian actor Michael Cera.

Preview: Latics v Harrogate Town

It’s just over a month since Latics fans were staring down the barrel of a comme-ci-comme-ça season.
Curzon appoint Adam Barton as first team manager

Following the departure of first team manager Mark Bradshaw earlier this week, Curzon Ashton have announced the appointment of current midfielder Adam Barton.
Curzon announce the sacking of manager Mark Bradshaw

Curzon Ashton have announced the departure of first team boss Mark Bradshaw, who has been relieved of his duties following a difficult run of form.
Midweek football round-up: Celtic up to fourth

Stalybridge Celtic surged up to fourth place in the NPL West table on Tuesday night with a statement 3-1 win at Bootle.

Alex B Cann Film Column - 19/03/20260

My two picks for Best Picture at the Cann Film Festival would have been I Swear and The Ballad Of Wallis Island, but since my festival is somewhat overshadowed by the Oscars, the Academy's votes went to One Thing After Another. I like Leonardo DiCaprio's passion for the cinema experience, and share his hope that it won't become a niche pastime, like collecting vinyl, or using the correct version of 'your'.
Alex B Cann Column - 19/03/2026

We live in sobering times. Just switch on the news, and it's a bleak picture. I'd have thought world events might make more people reach for the hard stuff, but it seems sobriety is extending to the 'basket of goods' used to work out inflation. For the first time, alcohol-free beer has been added to a list used by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), joining around 760 items that are closely monitored for price fluctuations.
Review: ‘The Battle’ - an insightful look into the greatest music civil war

Manchesters opera house is currently playing host to ‘The Battle’, a play based around the era defying rivalry of Blur v Oasis.
Alex B Cann film column - 12/03/26

Elvis, Heists and Frankenstein
Sofia Cann Guest Column - 12/03/26

Faith grows in the quiet moments