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Interview with Mohammed Imran Ali
Locally, Mohammed Imran Ali is a homelessness volunteer, a community-minded businessman, and a boxing gym director.
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Ryan off on another epic challenge
As if last year didn’t put him off — or nearly kill him — Isla’s Ryan Townrow is off again!
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Investigation launched after pensioner struck by car
Police are appealing for witnesses after a pensioner was struck by a car and left fighting for her life.
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New padel club facility planned for Ashton
A indoor padel club could be built in Ashton. Fusion Padel Club has applied for planning permission to build four courts on the grounds of Ashton Cricket Club.
Tameside Reporter
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New padel club facility planned for Ashton
A indoor padel club could be built in Ashton. Fusion Padel Club has applied for planning permission to build four courts on the grounds of Ashton Cricket Club.
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Tameside Libraries Host Health Fair to Support Health Information Week
Tameside Libraries are proud to support Health Information Week, an annual campaign promoting access to reliable and high-quality health information for patients and the public. As part of the initiative, the library service invites everyone to attend a Health Fair at Ashton Library on Tuesday 20th January from 10am to 2pm.
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Woman fined for breaching notice to stop playing loud music
A Denton woman has been fined after repeatedly ignoring a council order to stop playing loud music at her home.
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Teachers strike at Dukinfield primary over concerns about pupil violence
Teachers at a Dukinfield primary school have began strike action earlier this week, amid claims that pupil violence has reached “untenable levels,” with staff warning that safety concerns are being ignored.
Glossop Chronicle
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A 'ruff' night out ends safely on Torside Moor
Glossop Mountain Rescue Team were called out at 7.00pm on Wednesday 7th January, to assist two walkers and their dog who had become disoriented on Torside Moor.
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Derbyshire Adult Education: Have your say
A series of consultation events have been arranged to give residents the chance to comment on proposals to change the way adult education is delivered across Derbyshire.
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Glossop girls secure vital sponsorship
Local children’s residential care and education provider Arnfield Care Limited has signed a four-figure sponsorship deal with Glossop North End Community Football Club, covering the costs of match kits and training gear for the Girls’ Under 12s team for at least the next two years.
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Derbyshire residents braced for maximum council tax increases
The Reform-run Derbyshire County Council is set to roll out multiple years of maximum council tax increases after pledging cuts.
Oldham Reporter
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Interview with Mohammed Imran Ali
Locally, Mohammed Imran Ali is a homelessness volunteer, a community-minded businessman, and a boxing gym director.
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Ryan off on another epic challenge
As if last year didn’t put him off — or nearly kill him — Isla’s Ryan Townrow is off again!
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Investigation launched after pensioner struck by car
Police are appealing for witnesses after a pensioner was struck by a car and left fighting for her life.
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Sarah Byrne Acting Academy celebrates 10 years of homegrown talent
Oldham’s own Sarah Byrne Acting Academy is celebrating 10 incredible years of nurturing young talent in film and television acting.
National News
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Teaching union calls for social media ban for under 16s to improve learning
A teaching union is calling for the Government to ban social media for under-16s to improve concentration at school and stem damage to mental health.
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Love Island villa evacuated and filming postponed due to wildfires
The Love Island: All Stars villa has been evacuated with filming postponed due to “ongoing wildfires”, ITV has said.
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Protester climbs onto Iranian embassy balcony
A protester has climbed onto the balcony of the Iranian embassy in central London.
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Government urged to make nutrition labels on front of food packaging mandatory
Nutrition labels on the front of food packaging should be made mandatory in the UK, according to a consumer champion.
Sport
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The cost of promotion
There has been a fair amount of discussion among the Oldham Athletic fanbase about the club’s financial situation in light of the fact that Micky Mellon’s transfer activity is strictly controlled this January – he needs to get players out through sales and loans before he can get anyone in.
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Hoylake 13-10 Oldham RUFC
Oldham made the trip to the Wirral on Saturday to play Hoylake, finding themselves on the losing side.
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United View: Reds sack Ruben Amorim
Well, here we go again, Manchester United have sacked Ruben Amorim, 14 months into his tenure.
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Wasteful Nash beaten on the road
Curzon Ashton’s miserable record against Kidderminster Harriers continued on Saturday, as a single goal was enough to see the hosts get the better of the Nash at Aggborough.
Entertainment
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Aladdin brings the magic of panto to the Plaza
Family show delights audiences of all ages
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Alex Cann Film Column 8/01/25
I loved Song Sung Blue, charting the tumultuous tale of a pair of struggling musicians who form a Neil Diamond tribute act.
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Alex Cann Column 8/1/25 - Films of 2025
I went for an appointment this week at the hospital, as I've been experiencing a bit of knee pain. When asked by the doctor about any sporting injuries or active hobbies, I'll admit that I did chuckle a little bit.
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A magical last call for A Christmas Fair
Catch immersive show if you can for a final Christmas treat
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Adult-only Ursula is naughty, but nice
Be warned, this under the sea tale is not for little mermaids
