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The date has now been set for our next 'Indie Rock n Roll Local Music Spotlight Live' night which will once again take place at Tokyo at Whittles Live Music Venue in Oldham.

Two of Greater Manchester's nicest men in grassroots music have come together and launched a project which is simply brilliant. The greatly titled 'Art For Mcr' is the idea of The Information Highway guitarist Lee Gallagher and Black Sonic Revolver frontman Leon Kenny, two great bands who have both appeared on Tameside Radio as Band Of The Week on our Local Music Spotlight feature.

For a decade The Clash gave the music scene songs and live shows which would ensure they would live forever as one of the most influential and important British bands of all time. Forming in London in 1976, the classic Clash line up of Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Nicky Headon were one of the first UK bands in a punk scene which would change the course of music forever.

It's just over two years since I became the permanent drivetime presenter on Tameside Radio, and tomorrow, Friday February 7th, will sadly be my last day on the show.

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.

Friends and family of cricket legend Cecil Wright gathered to bid a heartfelt farewell to the star during a funeral service at St. Jame’s Church in Thornham.

Two boxing clubs from Morecambe and Tameside have joined together to fundraise after a young boxer was killed on Easter Sunday.

Wizards and muggles alike in Ashton can look forward to a magical experience this May as the Willow Wood Flower Festival announces its new Harry Potter theme.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 45-year-old male was brutally attacked and later died in Oldham.

Two boxing clubs from Morecambe and Tameside have joined together to fundraise after a young boxer was killed on Easter Sunday.

Wizards and muggles alike in Ashton can look forward to a magical experience this May as the Willow Wood Flower Festival announces its new Harry Potter theme.

Stockport and Trafford councils brought the charges in this spring, meaning residents who want their garden waste collected need to fork out extra.

The Wonderland themed evening takes place on Saturday 26th April.

"Points don't always make prizes"

"This film won't give you cold feet"

The date has now been set for our next 'Indie Rock n Roll Local Music Spotlight Live' night which will once again take place at Tokyo at Whittles Live Music Venue in Oldham.

Cineworld held special "Chicken Jockey Screenings" for A Minecraft Movie last Sunday, where dressing up, whooping, clapping, and shouting were all encouraged. However, they did try to stress that snacks should not be thrown at the screen, as I'm told has happened in a few places. Have you seen the price of salted popcorn these days?! There is no way I'm wasting a single kernel of it, love, Each to their own, but I really didn't enjoy this film when I watched it. Fully aware I'm not the target audience, though, so let's draw a line in the sand and never mention it again.

Last week, I was fortunate enough to be asked to host an event in Harrogate called "Salon North", where three authors give a short talk, followed by a few questions from the audience. It was a privilege to be asked to host, and my brain was full by the end of it! One of the best parts was switching my phone to do not disturb, and allocating time to read all three books. Much as I adore reading, I haven't managed to complete a book since our holiday in Fuerteventura almost a year ago. Finishing three in a week felt great.

Wizards and muggles alike in Ashton can look forward to a magical experience this May as the Willow Wood Flower Festival announces its new Harry Potter theme.

Two hours free parking in all Tameside Council run car parks will be available from June this year.

Earlier this month, Jon Pearce MP met with dads in Whaley Bridge at The Bridge Nursery for a Messy Play event.

Staff at Dogs Trust Manchester are hoping they will come up smelling of roses in their search for volunteers to help them look after the site. 

Friends and family of cricket legend Cecil Wright gathered to bid a heartfelt farewell to the star during a funeral service at St. Jame’s Church in Thornham.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 45-year-old male was brutally attacked and later died in Oldham.

Stockport and Trafford councils brought the charges in this spring, meaning residents who want their garden waste collected need to fork out extra.

The Wonderland themed evening takes place on Saturday 26th April.

The vote was triggered by the resignation of Mike Amesbury

Paramedics and other ambulance crew members have faced a record number of “violent assaults”, ambulance chiefs have warned.

Social media and other internet platforms will be legally required to block children’s access to harmful content from July or face massive fines, Ofcom has said.

A Russia-Ukraine peace deal is “very close”, Donald Trump has claimed as he urged Kyiv to accept territorial concessions as part of an end to fighting.

A group of local dancers and cheerleaders will be jetting off to Florida next week to take part in various tournaments across the pond. 

Glossop North End signed off from their 2024/25 North West Counties Premier Division campaign with a resounding 4-0 home victory against Pilkington, their biggest win of the season.  

With the season drawing to a close, it’s clear to see that Manchester United’s priority is the Europa League following their 1-0 defeat to Wolves on Sunday. 

It’s been an incredible week for Manchester City since the win against Crystal Palace, and I couldn’t be more happy with the results and, in some cases, the performances as well.