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Residents across Tameside are preparing to head to the polls on Thursday 7 May, as the full list of candidates standing in this year’s local elections has now been confirmed.

Residents across Tameside are preparing to head to the polls on Thursday 7 May, as the full list of candidates standing in this year’s local elections has now been confirmed.

A grieving brother has spoken out about what he describes as a “critical gap” in the UK justice system, as he continues campaigning for a change in the law following the death of his sister.

Six people including a woman from Oldham have been sentenced for their role in a conspiracy to import class A and class B drugs into the UK.

And so it continues deep into the month of April – the season that was all but done in early February is absolutely not done. Latics’ bid for a second consecutive promotion retains an air of realism rather than blind optimism.

Residents across Tameside are preparing to head to the polls on Thursday 7 May, as the full list of candidates standing in this year’s local elections has now been confirmed.

A grieving brother has spoken out about what he describes as a “critical gap” in the UK justice system, as he continues campaigning for a change in the law following the death of his sister.

A men’s support group in Ashton-under-Lyne is celebrating its first year of bringing people together and tackling loneliness in the local community.

Residents and staff at Millbrook Care Home came together to mark Good Friday with a day of Easter-themed activities, bringing a warm sense of community spirit to the home.

A grieving brother has spoken out about what he describes as a “critical gap” in the UK justice system, as he continues campaigning for a change in the law following the death of his sister.

Derbyshire County Council held a Cabinet meeting on Thursday 9th April to decide the next steps in the potential closure of Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre. 

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is currently dealing with a wildfire at Tintwistle Low Moor.

Residents are invited along and join the fun at Tintwistle Bowling Club’s Open Day on Saturday 2 May, from 11am to 5pm

Six people including a woman from Oldham have been sentenced for their role in a conspiracy to import class A and class B drugs into the UK.

And so it continues deep into the month of April – the season that was all but done in early February is absolutely not done. Latics’ bid for a second consecutive promotion retains an air of realism rather than blind optimism.

The Queen Elizabeth Hall in Oldham will soon open its doors for the last time before it permanently closes to the public and is prepared for demolition.

Three men have been arrested after police stopped a vehicle and discovered tools and equipment believed to be used in thefts.

US first lady Melania Trump has denied ties to the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and called for survivors to be able to give evidence to Congress.

Lebanon must be included in the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say in a speech to City leaders on Thursday evening.

Katie Price has been banned from driving for the seventh time after failing to respond to police letters about an 80mph speeding ticket.

Wednesday was the hottest day recorded in the first half of April since 1946

Droylsden kept their title hopes just about alive on Wednesday with a 4-1 win at Holker Old Boys, putting a dent in the hosts’ play-off hopes in the process. 

Mossley have announced the return of star midfielder Bailey Marsden, who rejoins The Lilywhites following his departure from National League North side Marine. 

Stalybridge Celtic could hardly be in better form heading into the business end of the NPL West season. 

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. 

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

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

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.

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.

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.