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League Two Preview: Crawley Town v Latics
Latics boss Micky Mellon likes to present each game as an opportunity to do something – anything from building on previous success to the righting wrongs.
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MP Debbie Abrahams briefed on FCHOs big project
Local MP Debbie Abrahams has been briefed by First Choice Homes Oldham's (FCHO) chief executive about the housing association's proposed 147-home Southlink development - its biggest ever project.
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Work underway at Wrigley Head Solar Farm
Work is underway on Oldham’s first solar farm, a council-funded clean energy scheme next to the Rochdale Canal in Failsworth.
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Hulme Grammar School ignites future tech talent with junior hackathon backed by lovable and purple
A leading independent school in Oldham is set to become a hub of innovation next week as it hosts an exciting Junior Hackathon for students aged eight to 18.
Tameside Reporter
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Tameside mum turns daughters struggles into two inspiring new books
A Tameside mum has turned years of navigating selective mutism, autism, and school challenges with her daughter into two heartfelt new book releases, hoping to offer comfort, understanding and a vital communication tool to families facing similar struggles.
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Bold new vision for Denton set for council approval
A major transformation of Denton town centre is a step closer as Tameside Council’s Executive Cabinet prepares to consider a bold regeneration plan later this month.
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Tameside set for major transport boost as rail joins the Bee Network in 2026
With just one year to go until rail becomes part of Greater Manchester’s Bee Network, Tameside is preparing for a major leap forward in connectivity.
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NHS Greater Manchester issues guidance ahead of resident doctor strikes
NHS Greater Manchester is advising patients across the region on how to access care during planned industrial action by resident doctors (formerly junior doctors).
Glossop Chronicle
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NHS Greater Manchester issues guidance ahead of resident doctor strikes
NHS Greater Manchester is advising patients across the region on how to access care during planned industrial action by resident doctors (formerly junior doctors).
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Parents and UNISON welcome Derbyshire council’s £1.3m boost for SEND staff
Concerned parents and union members have welcomed Derbyshire County Council’s decision to boost funding for its SEND teams.
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Local riders gear up for festive charity toy run
A motorcycle riders’ group based in Hadfield is inviting the community to come together this Christmas to support a local charity.
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All Saints CVA have festive fun for good cause
Pupils and staff at All Saints CVA got into the festive spirit for Elf Day, raising funds in support of Alzheimer’s.
Oldham Reporter
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League Two Preview: Crawley Town v Latics
Latics boss Micky Mellon likes to present each game as an opportunity to do something – anything from building on previous success to the righting wrongs.
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MP Debbie Abrahams briefed on FCHOs big project
Local MP Debbie Abrahams has been briefed by First Choice Homes Oldham's (FCHO) chief executive about the housing association's proposed 147-home Southlink development - its biggest ever project.
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Work underway at Wrigley Head Solar Farm
Work is underway on Oldham’s first solar farm, a council-funded clean energy scheme next to the Rochdale Canal in Failsworth.
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Hulme Grammar School ignites future tech talent with junior hackathon backed by lovable and purple
A leading independent school in Oldham is set to become a hub of innovation next week as it hosts an exciting Junior Hackathon for students aged eight to 18.
National News
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Half of secondary pupils avoided school in past year due to anxiety
Half of secondary pupils have avoided school in the past year because of anxiety, a poll has found.
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Shoppers turning to alternative payments such as buy now pay later
Shoppers increasingly turned to “alternative” ways to pay in 2024, such as buy now pay later methods, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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UK economy contracts for second month running in October
The UK’s economy contracted for the second month running in October, defying expectations for a rebound as car manufacturing only made a slight recovery from the Jaguar Land Recovery cyber attack
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Reward of 20000 offered to help find grandmothers killer
A £20,000 reward is being offered to help find the killer of a grandmother found dead in her home.
Sport
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League Two Preview: Crawley Town v Latics
Latics boss Micky Mellon likes to present each game as an opportunity to do something – anything from building on previous success to the righting wrongs.
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Bridge make it two wins from two
Stalybridge Celtic made it back-to-back wins on Tuesday with their second 3-2 victory in a matter of days, this time seeing off Nantwich Town at Bower Fold.
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Local runner to represent England
Tameside athlete Katie Kay will once again represent her country next year at April’s Manchester Marathon.
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United View: Inconsistency costing United
Manchester United did what they needed to do against Wolves on Monday, coming back from a first-half scare to run out 4-1 winners on the night.
Entertainment
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Christmas magic at The Lowry
Stunning version of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe graces the stage this festive season
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Alex B Cann Film Column - 11th December 2025
Christmas Karma seemed to arrive early ahead of the festive season, and I only just managed to catch it on the big screen before it vanished, a bit like a Christmas tree bought in November and threadbare by the time turkey is served. I was told by many reviewers that I was going to hate it, but in all honesty, it was quite a wholesome retelling of 'A Christmas Carol', with a Bollywood twist and some original music from Gary Barlow, randomly. Businessman Mr Sood is forced to confront painful memories from his past, in a bid to understand how he's got so miserly and mean-spirited.
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Alex B Cann Column 11th December 2025 - quirky food twists & dreadful gifts
If you're a regular reader of this column, you'll know I'm a sucker for a cheeky survey, and there's been no shortage lately of festive themed ones. I don't know about you, but I enjoy the build-up to Christmas far more than the day itself, which can feel like something of an anticlimax. I also love digging out the songs that we bury away for the other eleven months of the year, and giving them a spin on Tameside Radio.
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Pantomime magic at Hyde Festival Theatre: Snow White shines bright
Hyde Festival Theatre has once again delivered a festive treat with its family pantomime Snow White, directed with flair and energy by Daniel Oliver-Grant.
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Modern Christmas songs, films, and mushroom coffee...Alex B Cann Colum 4th December 2025
Welcome to the party, pal! Die Hard has been the subject of a great deal of heated debate in our office this week, as we try and work out if it should be classed as a Christmas film or not. A poll for the British Board of Film Classification has found that a sizeable 44 per cent said the Bruce Willis 1988 action classic should not be classified as a Christmas film, despite it being set at Christmas, and essentially being about a man trying to get home to see his family on Christmas Eve. 44 per cent are wrong, in my firm opinion. Yippee ki-yay.
