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IT firm marks 20 years with cyber compliance expansion

A Greater Manchester based IT company has marked its 20th anniversary by expanding its cyber standards and compliance department and appointing a new operations director.
Former Drifters star Ray Lewis sings the praises of men’s group

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Heartfelt video message hails team’s talents and community work
United Utilities recognised as one of the UK’s top 100 apprenticeship employers

United Utilities has again been recognised as one of the UK’s best employers for apprentices.
FCHO expands apprenticeship programme with seven new opportunities

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is looking for seven apprentices to join the business this autumn.

Former Drifters star Ray Lewis sings the praises of men’s group

Video Audio

Heartfelt video message hails team’s talents and community work
United Utilities recognised as one of the UK’s top 100 apprenticeship employers

United Utilities has again been recognised as one of the UK’s best employers for apprentices.
July: The busiest month on record for Greater Manchester Police

Greater Manchester Police recorded its busiest month on record in July 2026, according to the latest figures.
Police release new details after human remains found near M67

Detectives are continuing their investigation after human remains were discovered close to the M67 in Tameside earlier this week.

Police release new details after human remains found near M67

Detectives are continuing their investigation after human remains were discovered close to the M67 in Tameside earlier this week.
No trains to Manchester over next two weekends

There will be no trains between Glossop/Hadfield and Manchester Piccadilly over the next two weekends as a major rail upgrade takes place
Textile songbirds wing their way to South Africa

A group of talented textile artists from Glossop have created a collection of handmade artworks to bring colour, comfort and hope to young women living at a South African charity.
Council ask for resident's views on dog fouling

With dog fouling in public spaces continuing to be an issue across the High Peak, the Borough Council is considering renewing a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO).

IT firm marks 20 years with cyber compliance expansion

A Greater Manchester based IT company has marked its 20th anniversary by expanding its cyber standards and compliance department and appointing a new operations director.
United Utilities recognised as one of the UK’s top 100 apprenticeship employers

United Utilities has again been recognised as one of the UK’s best employers for apprentices.
FCHO expands apprenticeship programme with seven new opportunities

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is looking for seven apprentices to join the business this autumn.
Oldham Army Veteran gets his football boots back on

An Army veteran who lives in Oldham is looking forward to getting back to the sport he loves thanks to support from a veterans’ organisation.

Burnham It is insane UK has not hosted World Cup since 1966

Andy Burnham has said it is “insane” that the UK has only hosted one World Cup, as he said Fifa and Uefa have conspired against the home nations hosting their first men’s tournament since 1966.
Sex predator left free to kill twice before being brought to justice

A serial sex attacker left free to kill due to a string of police and court blunders could face a whole life jail term after being found guilty of murdering two women and raping a third.
Ivan Toney charged with nightclub assault

England footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an incident at a nightclub in Soho.
Temperatures expected to reach 36C as heatwave conditions return to UK

Scorching temperatures of 36C are expected in the UK next week, with heat health alerts in place warning that the hot weather is likely to affect the wellbeing of the population

Pratt makes Droylsden switch

In search of regular first team football, Hyde United cult hero Tom Pratt has joined Tameside neighbours Droylsden on a month-long loan.
Stalybridge slap fighter retains perfect record

Stalybridge slap fighter Louis ‘Razor’ Robinson extended his unblemished Power Slap record to two last week with a first round TKO victory over Pavol Horelican in Belgrade.
Clegg confident ahead of season opener

With the start of the NPL Premier Division season just around the corner, Hyde United manager Michael Clegg insists he has no selection headaches going into the opening day.
City Watch: Maresca reign gets underway

For the first time in what feels like an eternity, we finally got to watch Manchester City back in action this weekend as Enzo Maresca took charge of his first match as Blues manager against Inter Milan in Hong Kong.

Guide Bridge branches out into musical theatre

Little Shop of Horrors delivers big-stage magic
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.
Dave Sweetmore - 5th September

Rock n Roll Star, National Treasure, Musical Icon, Manchester legend, and TV hero Shaun Ryder next week begins a huge UK theatre tour which runs until May 2025, telling stories and tales of his life as one of music's most iconic and wildest frontmen