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Police appeal to public for help with Dovestone fire investigation

Police are appealing to the public for help as they investigate the ongoing fires at Dovestone Reservoir.
Tameside artist transforms local landscapes into messages of hope

Jonathan Lees, 33, a local artist from Tameside whose detailed oil paintings capture the beauty and mystery of nature, uses his work to inspire those who may be struggling or searching for a new direction.
Twig Coffee to open in Manor Park

"We can't wait to open... let the new Twig begin!"
New tunnel planned between Manchester and Sheffield

A 14-mile tunnel beneath the Peak District mountains could cut journey times between Manchester and Sheffield by 30 minutes, according to an ambitious proposal.

Police appeal to public for help with Dovestone fire investigation

Police are appealing to the public for help as they investigate the ongoing fires at Dovestone Reservoir.
Tameside artist transforms local landscapes into messages of hope

Jonathan Lees, 33, a local artist from Tameside whose detailed oil paintings capture the beauty and mystery of nature, uses his work to inspire those who may be struggling or searching for a new direction.
New tunnel planned between Manchester and Sheffield

A 14-mile tunnel beneath the Peak District mountains could cut journey times between Manchester and Sheffield by 30 minutes, according to an ambitious proposal.
BREAKING: Woman charged

Shania Care-Slede (10/05/2006), of Market Street, Hyde, was arrested yesterday (13 July 2026) and has been charged with aggravated arson, being reckless as to whether life was endangered, and dangerous driving.

Twig Coffee to open in Manor Park

"We can't wait to open... let the new Twig begin!"
New tunnel planned between Manchester and Sheffield

A 14-mile tunnel beneath the Peak District mountains could cut journey times between Manchester and Sheffield by 30 minutes, according to an ambitious proposal.
BREAKING: Woman charged

Shania Care-Slede (10/05/2006), of Market Street, Hyde, was arrested yesterday (13 July 2026) and has been charged with aggravated arson, being reckless as to whether life was endangered, and dangerous driving.
Major incident declared as Tintwistle Moor wildfire escalates

Firefighters returned to Tintwistle Moor after worsening conditions overnight led Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service to declare a major incident.

Police appeal to public for help with Dovestone fire investigation

Police are appealing to the public for help as they investigate the ongoing fires at Dovestone Reservoir.
New tunnel planned between Manchester and Sheffield

A 14-mile tunnel beneath the Peak District mountains could cut journey times between Manchester and Sheffield by 30 minutes, according to an ambitious proposal.
BREAKING: Woman charged

Shania Care-Slede (10/05/2006), of Market Street, Hyde, was arrested yesterday (13 July 2026) and has been charged with aggravated arson, being reckless as to whether life was endangered, and dangerous driving.
Oldham Mountain Rescue Team support fire service tackling Dovestone fires

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were called to support Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) as crews responded to fires at Dovestone on Sunday morning.

Covid PPE procurement saw vast 10 billion waste inquiry finds

The scramble to buy PPE during the pandemic saw the UK waste almost £10 billion of taxpayers’ money, the official inquiry into the handling of Covid-19 has found.
Politicians facing horrific culture of violence Cabinet minister says

Politicians face a “horrific” culture of violence which has become worse in recent years, a Cabinet minister has warned.
UK economy beat the odds because of my choices Reeves to say

Rachel Reeves will say Britain’s economy has “beaten the odds” under her stewardship, in a defence of her record ahead of Andy Burnham’s incoming government.
Pubs to serve more than 64 million pints of no and low alcohol beer this summer

Pubs will serve more than 64 million pints of no and low alcohol beer this summer, an increase of eight million on last year, according to industry predictions.

Celtic start pre-season in style

Stalybridge Celtic started their pre-season campaign in style on Saturday with a comfortable 3-0 win over North West Counties new boys Uppermill.
Tameside clubs discover their FA Cup fate

Three Tameside clubs have discovered their FA Cup Preliminary and Extra Preliminary Round opponents ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 season.
United View: Martinez at centre of Argentina controversy

Of the 13 Manchester United players who jetted off to the US to take part this year’s World Cup, only five remain.
City Watch: Haaland shines for Norway

Since the appointment of Enzo Maresca as Manchester City’s new manager and the confirmation of Elliot Anderson’s move to the Etihad, there hasn’t been much news to discuss for this week’s edition of City Watch.

Review: We Belong! Drama Dept. Kids bring the stage to life

Musical showcases are always an enjoyable spectacle. Bringing beloved musicals to one stage is also never an easy task – Enter the Drama dept. with their seniors bringing ‘We Belong’ – a musical showcase masterclass.
Soaring temperatures add another dimension to scorching production

HLT's Abigail's Party sizzles in the heatwave as emotions reach boiling point
Review: Something Brilliant! A Rottenly Good Night at the Palace

Something Rotten is the newest resident in Manchester’s Opera House, and being a debut show – it’s one not to be missed!
Alex Cann Film Column - 25/06/26 - Six Months, Six Films

It's difficult to believe that we're almost halfway through the year, but as time hurtles by, I thought we'd have a look back at the last six months, so I can recommend you six films to watch if you missed them.
Alex Cann Column - 25/06/26 - Turning Down The Political Temperature

Ten years on from the Brexit referendum, and we are about to see our seventh Prime Minister since 2016. To put this into context, there were seven Prime Ministers between 1974 and 2016, and we've managed to go through the same number in the last decade. Truly astounding.