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Oldham congratulates Sir Kevin Sinfield on Knighthood honour

Oldham rugby great and fundraising legend Sir Kevin Sinfield has been awarded a Knighthood in recognition of his outstanding services to Rugby League, Rugby Union and the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) community.
New Droylsden Marina development officially tabled

The vision for a new ‘waterfront neighbourhood’ at Droylsden Marina has been tabled, but locals say it’s still too big.
Stalybridge Street Fest returns tonight (come rain or shine)

Stalybridge is set for an evening of live music, family entertainment, and street food as Stalybridge Street Fest returns to Armentieres Square tonight (Friday, October 9).
Poplar Street Primary School celebrates positive Ofsted report

Pupils at Poplar Street Primary School in Audenshaw enjoy learning in a school that is “happy, safe and welcoming”, according to its latest Ofsted inspection.

New Droylsden Marina development officially tabled

The vision for a new ‘waterfront neighbourhood’ at Droylsden Marina has been tabled, but locals say it’s still too big.
Stalybridge Street Fest returns tonight (come rain or shine)

Stalybridge is set for an evening of live music, family entertainment, and street food as Stalybridge Street Fest returns to Armentieres Square tonight (Friday, October 9).
Poplar Street Primary School celebrates positive Ofsted report

Pupils at Poplar Street Primary School in Audenshaw enjoy learning in a school that is “happy, safe and welcoming”, according to its latest Ofsted inspection.
Decision on Droylsden landmark due next week

The fate of one of Droylsden’s most recognisable buildings will be decided next week.

Gamesley's new Wellbeing Garden officially opens

A new Wellbeing Garden at Gamesley Roman Gardens has officially opened, providing a peaceful space where local people can enjoy nature, take some time out and focus on their wellbeing.
Two local businesses growing together

In September 2021, a handful of local creatives temporarily took on the former Wains Services space at Glossop Gasworks as a place to work and meet for a few months. They named it KIN.DER.
Glossop RBL launches Poppy Appeal

The Glossop branch of the Royal British Legion will launch its annual Poppy Appeal on Saturday 24th October 2026.
PTA prize helps transform St Luke’s classrooms

Pupils at St Luke’s CE Primary School are enjoying a more flexible and welcoming learning space thanks to £500 won by the school’s Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) in a High Peak Comps community prize draw.

Oldham congratulates Sir Kevin Sinfield on Knighthood honour

Oldham rugby great and fundraising legend Sir Kevin Sinfield has been awarded a Knighthood in recognition of his outstanding services to Rugby League, Rugby Union and the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) community.
A historic Grade II listed family chip shop is up for sale

The chraracter-filled chip shop on King Street, Delph, has been in the hands of the hugely popular Isherwood family since the 1970s.
Oldham Coliseum names playwright Sarah Nelson and actor Mark Newsome as its first Artists in Residence

Award-winning playwright Sarah Nelson and actor Mark Newsome have been named Oldham Coliseum Theatre's inaugural Artists in Residence.
Green heads to Oldham

Lucas Green is the latest addition to the Roughyeds squad with the former Keighley forward becoming Oldham’s 13th signing ahead of the 2027 season.

Man sustained serious injuries in tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Emergency services were contacted after the man entered the enclosure and was “attacked” by the tiger shortly after 1.30pm on Saturday
Russian attacks kill 17 in Ukraine after Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin

It comes a day after the US President announced a deal to buy Russian diesel which Kyiv warns will help bankroll Moscow’s war
Teen dies in Staffordshire Four arrested on suspicion of murder

Officers were called to the Meir area of Stoke-on-Trent late on Friday night
Give mental health equal priority in NHS reforms psychiatrists urge

Psychiatrists have urged the Scottish Government to give mental health “equal priority” to physical health in its NHS reform agenda, amid an increase in demand for services.

Aces hoping to end 54-year wait

Belle Vue will be aiming to end a 54-year wait when they face arch-rivals Sheffield in the Premiership Grand Final this coming week.
Ricky Hatton's celebrity football match tickets are now on sale

Football legends, sporting icons, and entertainment stars to come together as Manchester celebrates the life and legacy of Ricky Hatton.
GNE see off New Mills to take derby spoils

Debutant Nathal Fontaine came off the bench on Tuesday to score the two goals which fired Glossop North End into the next round of the Derbyshire Senior Cup against local rivals New Mills.
Midweek football round-up: Statement victories for Mossley and Curzon

Mossley surged up to fifth in the NPL West table on Tuesday, inflicting a first defeat of the season onto visitors Prescot Cables, while in the NPL Premier, Curzon Ashton likewise ended Redcar Athletic's unbeaten run.

From Dad’s Army to a haunted railway…

Arnold Ridley’s Ghost Train still has the power to spook
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.
Dave Sweetmore - 5th September

Rock n Roll Star, National Treasure, Musical Icon, Manchester legend, and TV hero Shaun Ryder next week begins a huge UK theatre tour which runs until May 2025, telling stories and tales of his life as one of music's most iconic and wildest frontmen