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Oldham’s ‘Running Man’ raises over £20,000 for Winter Aid — heads to Uganda with local volunteers
An Oldham endurance runner known as the town’s ‘Running Man’ is taking community spirit from Greater Manchester to the global stage — after raising more than £20,000 for winter aid and preparing to travel to Uganda this Sunday.
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Illuminate Light Night 2026 heading to Oldham
The annual Illuminate Light Night will return to Oldham town centre promising a free evening of spectacular light installations, performances and community celebration.
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Tameside hospital trust named in shock NHS accessibility training shortfall
New research has revealed that the vast majority of NHS staff in England have not received training on their legal duties to support patients who are deaf or have hearing loss, with Tameside and Glossop’s hospital trust among those reporting no staff trained at all.
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Residents invited to have their say on Tameside’s Gambling Licensing Policy
Tameside Council is inviting residents, businesses and community organisations to take part in a public consultation on its updated Gambling Licensing Policy for 2026 to 2029.
Tameside Reporter
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Review: REMEMBER THEIR NAMES, THIS ONE WILL LIVE FOREVER - Droylsden Academy presents ‘Fame: the Musical’
Droylsden Academy played host to 'Fame: The Musical' this week and made it what every piece of musical theatre should be. With this being a school production, the ages stemmed from 11 to 16 – but from experiencing these performances first had, you’d bet that some of these starlets have been doing this all their lives.
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Tameside hospital trust named in shock NHS accessibility training shortfall
New research has revealed that the vast majority of NHS staff in England have not received training on their legal duties to support patients who are deaf or have hearing loss, with Tameside and Glossop’s hospital trust among those reporting no staff trained at all.
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Residents invited to have their say on Tameside’s Gambling Licensing Policy
Tameside Council is inviting residents, businesses and community organisations to take part in a public consultation on its updated Gambling Licensing Policy for 2026 to 2029.
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Tameside family share life-saving legacy to inspire organ donation
The family of a much-loved 34-year-old man from Tameside are sharing his story to raise awareness of organ donation and to support patients and families at Tameside Hospital.
Glossop Chronicle
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Glossop council tenants are invited to have their say
Tenants living in Council-owned homes across the High Peak are being invited to share their experiences and ideas for how housing services can be improved.
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Glossopdale Action for Sustainable Travel help launch new car club
Glossop residents will soon have a new, greener way to get around town, with the Enterprise Car Club launching on Saturday 31st January.
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Major disruption ahead as Mottram Moor closure sparks outcry
Residents are preparing for disruption on the A57 at Mottram Moor this March, as part of the long‑running A57 Link Roads Project.
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Consultation begins on future of historic hall
Consultation on proposals to change a historic document that governs how Glossop's Victoria Hall is managed and used has now started.
Oldham Reporter
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Oldham’s ‘Running Man’ raises over £20,000 for Winter Aid — heads to Uganda with local volunteers
An Oldham endurance runner known as the town’s ‘Running Man’ is taking community spirit from Greater Manchester to the global stage — after raising more than £20,000 for winter aid and preparing to travel to Uganda this Sunday.
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Illuminate Light Night 2026 heading to Oldham
The annual Illuminate Light Night will return to Oldham town centre promising a free evening of spectacular light installations, performances and community celebration.
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Woman on the run being sought by police
Police are appealing for the public’s help to find Amy Kellett, who is wanted on recall to prison.
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ORUFC 2nd's suffer narrow defeat
In light of the 1st XV’s game away at Colne & Nelson being cancelled due to unfit pitches, ORUFC’s only senior game of the weekend was the 2nd XV’s home fixture facing Carrington for the 2nd time this season after an away loss earlier in this year’s league campaign.
National News
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China deal will cut tariffs on Scotch whisky Sir Keir Starmer says
Tariffs on Scotch whisky exports to China are to be halved as a result of a deal struck by Sir Keir Starmer – with the Prime Minister insisting the agreement showed how his Government’s “hard-headed international engagement brings benefits at home”.
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94 patients were harmed by Great Ormond Street surgeon review finds
Some 94 patients suffered harm at the hands of a Great Ormond Street orthopaedic surgeon, a report has concluded.
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Nearly one in two parents fear losing support for their Send child survey
Nearly one in two (47%) parents are worried their child with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) could see support reduced as they await details on Government reforms, a survey has found.
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Santander to shut 44 bank branches with 291 jobs at risk
Santander is to shut 44 of its bank branches in a move putting 291 jobs at risk
Sport
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Lilywhites land Curzon youngster
Mossley have confirmed the signing of teenage midfielder Harry Olufowobi, who joins on loan from fellow Tameside club Curzon Ashton.
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Clegg bolsters Tigers squad
New Hyde United boss Michael Clegg has moved swiftly to make two new additions to his Tigers squad.
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ORUFC 2nd's suffer narrow defeat
In light of the 1st XV’s game away at Colne & Nelson being cancelled due to unfit pitches, ORUFC’s only senior game of the weekend was the 2nd XV’s home fixture facing Carrington for the 2nd time this season after an away loss earlier in this year’s league campaign.
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Local athletes to compete at prestigious competition
A dance and cheer academy from Tameside are set to represent the borough on a world stage.
Entertainment
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Review: REMEMBER THEIR NAMES, THIS ONE WILL LIVE FOREVER - Droylsden Academy presents ‘Fame: the Musical’
Droylsden Academy played host to 'Fame: The Musical' this week and made it what every piece of musical theatre should be. With this being a school production, the ages stemmed from 11 to 16 – but from experiencing these performances first had, you’d bet that some of these starlets have been doing this all their lives.
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Alex B Cann Film Column - 29th January 2026
Imagine a world in which AI judges decide your fate. I suppose it would be one way of reducing the huge backlog in the court system, and Mercy sees Chris Pratt playing a detective who ends up being tried by the very system he was instrumental in setting up, following the brutal murder of his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence, and avoid a death sentence, by way of the AI judge's unlimited access to computer databases, phone records and social media account
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Alex B Cann column - 29th January 2026 the high cost of hitting snooze
How did you sleep last night? If your answer is 'not enough', you are certainly not alone! According to a 2022 study by insurer Direct Line, 71% of Brits don't get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night, with an alarming 14% (7.5 million people) getting less than 5 hours, levels considered "dangerously low".
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You can go to the ball
Youth drama group's stunning production of Cinderella takes to the stage
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Alex B Cann column 22/01/26 - the rise of the extra long movie
Having watched 117 films at the cinema last year, and a further 6 so far this year, I was recently asked how many hours of my life that equated to, and the honest answer is...rather a lot! Whilst movie durations fell during the 2000s, they are back on the rise, with the latest Avatar instalment clocking in at 192 minutes. If you think that's a large chunk of time, a local cinema near us is showing The Hobbit Trilogy on Sunday, starting at 10:30AM, and lasting for 572 minutes (so you'll be emerging blearily-eyed after 8PM!).
