News

Elections

No stories to show.

Tameside police appeal for information about Stalybridge incident

Police officers are appealing for information after a man entered a restaurant and took money from the till, on Castle Street in Stalybridge.
Local family raise thousands for childhood dementia charity

On Sunday 30th August, Duncan Walker and his family decided to take on a 6-mile hike on the Pennine Trail, determined to raise funds for a charity close to their hearts - Childhood Dementia Initiative.
Oldham Netball Club gain valuable international experience against NI Warriors

Oldham Netball Club travelled to Belfast over the weekend to face the Northern Ireland Warriors in a two-match preseason series at Ulster University.
Nisbet commits his future to Oldham

Roughyeds have completed an important bit of business with outside back Tom Nisbet agreeing a deal to extend his stay at Oldham.

Tameside police appeal for information about Stalybridge incident

Police officers are appealing for information after a man entered a restaurant and took money from the till, on Castle Street in Stalybridge.
Local family raise thousands for childhood dementia charity

On Sunday 30th August, Duncan Walker and his family decided to take on a 6-mile hike on the Pennine Trail, determined to raise funds for a charity close to their hearts - Childhood Dementia Initiative.
Review: Oh! What a night! - Jersey Boys

Manchester’s Palace Theatre is currently playing host to the Tony Award winning sensation ‘Jersey Boys’. Not just any tour however, this is 20 years of the hit musical.
Police appeal for help to find missing teenager

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a 16-year-old boy who has not been seen since Monday, September 7.

New playground boost for St. Andrew’s pupils thanks to TRU grant

St. Andrew’s C of E Junior School in Hadfield has unveiled a transformed outdoor space following the successful securing of a grant from the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) scheme.
Comedy fundraiser for Tameside Hospital hopes to bring the laughter

A host of comedians are coming together for a charity fundraising event to support Tameside Hospital's Critical Care Unit and show that perhaps laughter really is the best medicine.
Council issue update on Carelink closure

Carelink customers who want to secure alternative service provision when the service closes are being reassured that there are companies offering similar falls and emergency care response services.
Tip campaigner warns of bin collection problems

A Glossop campaigner fighting plans to close the town’s household waste and recycling centre has warned residents they could face problems with their bin collections if they follow advice contained in Derbyshire County Council’s consultation.

Oldham Netball Club gain valuable international experience against NI Warriors

Oldham Netball Club travelled to Belfast over the weekend to face the Northern Ireland Warriors in a two-match preseason series at Ulster University.
Nisbet commits his future to Oldham

Roughyeds have completed an important bit of business with outside back Tom Nisbet agreeing a deal to extend his stay at Oldham.
Traitors star launches 'Pay it Forward' campaign to make new theatre production accessible to all

Actor Julie Hesmondhalgh has launched a 'Pay It Forward' ticket campaign to make sure local people who could not afford a theatre ticket can experience Oldham Coliseum Theatre's new production of Macbeth this autumn.
Police appeal for next of kin after man dies

Do you know the next of kin of a man who has sadly passed away?

August was worlds joint hottest month on record scientists

August was the world’s joint hottest month on record, with global temperatures 1.65C above pre-industrial times, scientists have said.
National security cant come at the expense of social security Andy Burnham

National security “can’t come at the expense of social security”, the Prime Minister has insisted, as he criticised Tory plans to fund defence.
Transport Secretary does not believe air traffic control issue was unavoidable

The Transport Secretary has told MPs she did not believe the air traffic control problems that have caused chaos for hundreds of thousands of passengers were “unavoidable”.
Reform UK under criminal investigation amid allegations of donation rules breach

Reform UK is under criminal investigation after allegations the party breached donation rules on foreign funding.

Robins discover FA Cup opponents

Ashton United, the only Tameside club left in this year's FA Cup, have discovered their second qualifying round opponents.
Hadfield CC secure promotion

Hadfield secured promotion from the Greater Manchester Cricket League Division 1 last Saturday and can, if they win this Saturday, claim their first ever piece of GMCL silverware.
United View: Late strike sinks Carrick's Reds

After the opening three games of their 2026/27 Premier League season, Manchester United have racked up just four points.
City Watch: Haaland on target as City edge past Coventry

Now that the transfer window is finally closed, we can stop worrying about who is coming in, who is leaving, and what the squad might look like, and actually crack on with the season.

Review: Oh! What a night! - Jersey Boys

Manchester’s Palace Theatre is currently playing host to the Tony Award winning sensation ‘Jersey Boys’. Not just any tour however, this is 20 years of the hit musical.
A Slam Dunk for East High!

Jason Donovan joins a talented cast for a high-energy trip down memory lane
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.