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Performing arts group offers free trial sessions

A performing arts group is offering free trials in Mossley to children interested in learning the performing arts.
Officers urge public to be cautious following increase of family gold burglaries

Police are reminding people to stay vigilant following an increase in recent family gold burglaries in Oldham and Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester’s first Chick-fil-A planned for Ashton

Greater Manchester’s first Chick-fil-A drive-thru could soon be built in Ashton-under-Lyne. The former home of Pizza Hut in Snipe Retail Park has been empty for more than a year.
Tameside Council invites residents to have their say at Community Forums

Residents will have the chance to discuss Tameside Council’s budget priorities and regeneration developments at the next round of Community Forums across the borough.

Performing arts group offers free trial sessions

A performing arts group is offering free trials in Mossley to children interested in learning the performing arts.
Greater Manchester’s first Chick-fil-A planned for Ashton

Greater Manchester’s first Chick-fil-A drive-thru could soon be built in Ashton-under-Lyne. The former home of Pizza Hut in Snipe Retail Park has been empty for more than a year.
Tameside Council invites residents to have their say at Community Forums

Residents will have the chance to discuss Tameside Council’s budget priorities and regeneration developments at the next round of Community Forums across the borough.
The Tameside Toy Appeal is back for 2026!

Each year, local charity Action Together facilitates the annual Tameside Toy Appeal, and this year it’s back to support the families in need across Tameside for 2026.

Ukrainian father from Glossop goes the extra mile for children in need

A Ukrainian father of two from Glossop who took part in the Bury BID 10K to raise money for children affected by the war in Ukraine has smashed his fundraising target.
Advertorial: Glossop teen lands BMX glory

A Glossop teen is celebrating after becoming a British BMX champion.
Plans to abolish councils halted

Plans to abolish 10 councils and radically restructure local government across Derbyshire have been thrown into further doubt, after the Government formally withdrew its previous decision.
Council wins award for supporting armed forces

High Peak Borough Council has been recognised for its sustained commitment to supporting the armed forces community with the award of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award.

Officers urge public to be cautious following increase of family gold burglaries

Police are reminding people to stay vigilant following an increase in recent family gold burglaries in Oldham and Greater Manchester.
Mayor of Greater Manchester impressed by Oldham business hub

The Mayor of Greater Manchester made a visit to Upturn’s town centre business hub – and described it as “just the kind of specialist space needed to help in the regeneration of Oldham”.
Teaching and support staff come together for Belong 26 event

Teaching and support staff from across Cranmer Education Trust came together for Belong 26 . . . a Trust-wide professional development event dedicated to strengthening inclusive education and ensuring every child can flourish.
Murder investigation launched in relation to series of aggravated burglaries in Oldham

A murder investigation has been launched in Oldham after detectives investigating a string of aggravated burglaries discovered the body of a man in his 70s.

Manchester United reviewing Michael Carricks position over international break

Manchester United are reviewing head coach Michael Carrick’s position as the club take stock during the international break, the Press Association understands.
Meghan not strong enough to deliver speech with Harry after fathers arrest

The Duchess of Sussex has pulled out of making a joint speech with the Duke of Sussex in Brussels about online child safety because she is “not strong enough” after her father’s arrest.
One of the killers of James Bulger to remain in prison

One of the killers of James Bulger is to remain behind bars after he told a Parole Board panel he should stay in prison.
Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh dies at the age of 69

Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh has died at the age of 69 following a “long illness”, his agent has confirmed.

United View: Reds finally back to winning ways

After 54 long days, Manchester United have finally won a game of association football.
City Watch: Seagulls get their revenge

It was certainly a mixed week for Manchester City, with Brighton providing two very different challenges in the space of four days.
Advertorial: Glossop teen lands BMX glory

A Glossop teen is celebrating after becoming a British BMX champion.
Talented Glossop teen makes Roughyeds switch

A talented Glossop youngster has taken the next step in his rugby league career.

Review: The Haunting of Hill House

A chilling night at the theatre where the house is just as much a character as the people inside it.
Review: The Mousetrap

The 75th anniversary of a timeless murder mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end.
CHESS plays a Masterstroke at The Plaza

Stunning production with a strikingly modern-day relevance
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.