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Oldham boss ‘categorically denies’ being offered spot in House of Lords
Oldham boss coun Arooj Shah has ‘categorically denied’ being offered a spot in the House of Lords by one of the Prime Minister’s political advisers after announcing her decision to step down.
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Ashton Old Baths team keep Tameside tidy with a litter pick
Staff from businesses based in Ashton Old Baths took part in a litter pick to tidy up their local area.
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Magnificent mural honouring music legend Mani unveiled in Failsworth as fans travel from across the world
A major new mural celebrating the life and legacy of Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield has been unveiled at La Fardy on Oldham Road in Failsworth, already drawing visitors and music fans from across the UK and around the world.
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Fearnley calls time on Tigers career
Hyde United have announced long-serving midfielder Matthew Fearnley will be departing the club to pursue a new challenge.
Tameside Reporter
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Ashton Old Baths team keep Tameside tidy with a litter pick
Staff from businesses based in Ashton Old Baths took part in a litter pick to tidy up their local area.
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Metrolink upgrades to cause weeks of disruption to tram services
Metrolink upgrades will cause disruption to tram services this month with commuters warned to plan ahead.
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Meet Tameside Hospital’s new pharmacy robot who dispenses without delay!
The pharmacy at Tameside Hospital recently welcomed a new member of staff called Roary to the team.
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Tinie tempah and bugzy malone join star-studded line-up for “an evening4ricky”
The line-up for An Evening4Ricky continues to grow, with the announcement of two major names set to join the party at the AO Arena on Sunday 7th June.
Glossop Chronicle
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Derbyshire County Council announce cabinet changes
Derbyshire County Council leader Councillor Alan Graves has announced a reshuffle of his Cabinet team, introducing several new faces and changes to a number of portfolio roles.
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New Mayor and Deputy Mayor elected for the High Peak
High Peak has a new first citizen following the election of a new Mayor for the Borough.
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Still no start for Wren Nest Mill repairs
A long-running sinkhole issue at Wren Nest Mill in Glossop is still awaiting full repair works, despite assurances last year that work would begin imminently.
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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.
Oldham Reporter
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Oldham boss ‘categorically denies’ being offered spot in House of Lords
Oldham boss coun Arooj Shah has ‘categorically denied’ being offered a spot in the House of Lords by one of the Prime Minister’s political advisers after announcing her decision to step down.
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Magnificent mural honouring music legend Mani unveiled in Failsworth as fans travel from across the world
A major new mural celebrating the life and legacy of Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield has been unveiled at La Fardy on Oldham Road in Failsworth, already drawing visitors and music fans from across the UK and around the world.
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Grinding period poverty could be killing women – declares doctor
A staggering one in ten people who menstruate simply cannot afford basic hygiene products, with some forced to take dangerous risks such as wearing tampons for too long.
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Royal visit for Lees couple
An unassuming couple who dedicate their spare time to charity fundraising, have met and shared The King’s company at a Royal garden party.
National News
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Cabinet ministers back Keir Starmer after he vows to fight on
Cabinet ministers came out of their meeting backing Sir Keir Starmer, after the Prime Minister vowed to fight on despite mounting calls for him to quit.
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Starmer leadership in peril as Cabinet ministers tell him to consider position
Sir Keir Starmer faces the biggest leadership crisis of his premiership as Cabinet ministers including the Home Secretary reportedly urged him to consider his position and Government aides quit their posts.
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Graham Norton says UKs Eurovision entry is really great choice
Graham Norton has said the UK’s Eurovision song is “different to anything else we’ve ever entered”, as he hailed Look Mum No Computer as a “really great choice”.
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Sales of electric used cars up 32 to hit record level
Sales of used pure electric cars reached a new high in the first three months of the year, figures show.
Sport
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Fearnley calls time on Tigers career
Hyde United have announced long-serving midfielder Matthew Fearnley will be departing the club to pursue a new challenge.
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Macken set to remain
Stalybridge Celtic have been handed a huge boost ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 campaign, with manager Jon Macken committing his future to the club.
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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.
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.
