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YMCA Ashton charity shop calls for volunteers to support vital community work
A local charity shop in Ashton is appealing for volunteers to help keep its doors open and continue supporting essential services across the community.
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‘Co-living’ scheme planned for empty warehouse
An empty warehouse in Ashton could be converted into flats.
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Man wanted on recall to prison
Police are searching for this man (pictured), who is wanted on recall to prison.
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RIP Peter Buckley
It is with great sadness the family of Peter Buckley announce his passing yesterday (Tuesday) at the age of 85.
Tameside Reporter
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Tour 2026 spotlight: East Cheshire Harriers
Ahead of this year’s Tour - the iconic four-day running event which gets underway in June - we’re shining a light on some of the local athletics clubs taking part.
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YMCA Ashton charity shop calls for volunteers to support vital community work
A local charity shop in Ashton is appealing for volunteers to help keep its doors open and continue supporting essential services across the community.
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‘Co-living’ scheme planned for empty warehouse
An empty warehouse in Ashton could be converted into flats.
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How people in Hyde feel going into local elections
Last year Reform UK won an election in Greater Manchester for the first time ever. Allan Hopwood romped to victory in the Longdendale council by-election, formerly held by Labour.
Glossop Chronicle
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Tintwistle Bowling Club community open day
Residents are invited along and join the fun at Tintwistle Bowling Club’s Open Day on Saturday 2 May, from 11am to 5pm
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Glossop joining the Together Alliance march in London
Last week a coach departed Glossop heading to London to take part in the massive March for Love and Unity against Hate under the banner of “Together We Stand, Divided We Fall” organised by the Glossopdale Together Alliance.
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Mini literary festival brings top authors to town
Dark Peak Books & Gifts and George Street Community bookshop are bringing some great authors to Glossop over the next four weeks in what is almost a mini-literature festival for the town!
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High Peak Council Housing Team on walkabouts
The High Peak Borough Council Housing Team, in partnership with a range of local agencies, will be undertaking estate walkabouts to engage with tenants and discuss any matters of concern.
Oldham Reporter
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Man wanted on recall to prison
Police are searching for this man (pictured), who is wanted on recall to prison.
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RIP Peter Buckley
It is with great sadness the family of Peter Buckley announce his passing yesterday (Tuesday) at the age of 85.
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Progress on new outdoor market
Oldham’s new outdoor market is taking shape behind the Spindles shopping centre.
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SEND school in Royton told to urgently improve
A SEND school in Oldham that charges up to £95,000 a year has been ordered to ‘urgently improve’ by a government watchdog.
National News
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Katie Price banned from driving again over 80mph speeding ticket
Katie Price has been banned from driving for the seventh time after failing to respond to police letters about an 80mph speeding ticket.
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UK hits highest early April temperature in 80 years
Wednesday was the hottest day recorded in the first half of April since 1946
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Man 21 killed in Primrose Hill stabbing named by police
A 21-year-old man killed in one of two double stabbings on Tuesday has been named by police.
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Diesel tops 190p a litre but US Iran ceasefire raises hopes of price stability
The UK’s average price of diesel has surpassed 190p a litre, having surged by more than a third since the start of the Iran war, new figures show.
Sport
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Marsden makes Mossley return
Mossley have announced the return of star midfielder Bailey Marsden, who rejoins The Lilywhites following his departure from National League North side Marine.
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Celtic's Macken dreaming of promotion
Stalybridge Celtic could hardly be in better form heading into the business end of the NPL West season.
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Tour 2026 spotlight: East Cheshire Harriers
Ahead of this year’s Tour - the iconic four-day running event which gets underway in June - we’re shining a light on some of the local athletics clubs taking part.
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Hillmen end home campaign on a high
Glossop North End ended their 2025/26 home campaign with a strong 2-1 win against Irlam on Easter Monday, thanks to first half goals from striker duo Junior Smith and Ethan Sutcliffe.
Entertainment
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Alex B Cann column - 09/04/26
If you've been reading this page for a while, you'll know I favour a silly survey, especially when real life is so worrying. We have a president threatening to send another country back to the 'Stone Ages', whilst in the same week he issued more expletive-laden threats to wipe out an entire civilisation, all whilst standing next to the Easter bunny. I really need to lay off the cheese before bed. It's giving me truly awful nightmares. I wonder if the dark side of the moon is the best place to be right now. I kind of envy the Artemis II astronauts, getting away from it all, even with their lava
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Alex B Cann film column - 09/04/26 - Gore, space travel, and mushrooms
Whilst I've been spending the last week trying to get my average daily step total up to a less embarrassing number, I've somewhat neglected the cinema. I have even gone as far as signing up for a gym membership, and going twice in the first week (which is an improvement on the nine times I went in an entire year last time). Baby steps
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Alex B Cann column 02/04/26 - How social is social media?
How addicted are you to social media? A while ago, I decided to take Twitter off my phone, as I was spending far too long 'doom scrolling', and wanted to do something more productive with my time. On several occasions in the first few days of going cold turkey, I noticed I was involuntarily reaching for my phone to check notifications for an app that was no longer installed on my device.
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Alex Cann Film Column - 02/04/26
Project Hail Mary is cream of the crop at the UK Box Office right now, with a second week at number one and easily surpassing Hoppers and Scream 7 to become the biggest film of the year so far. Ryan Gosling is terrific as a science teacher who wakes up from a coma in space, discovers he's the only one alive on the rocket, and that essentially the planet's future rests solely in his hands.
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Review: The future of the West End is bright with Matilda the musical
The Palace is playing host to the Roald Dahl classic Matilda: The Musical, and what a joy it is to see such a beloved story brought to life with such energy, heart, and sheer talent.
