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African women in Oldham urged to get fibroids scan

Serial Oldham health campaigner Dr Anita Sharma is back on the familiar ground of raising awareness of a women’s blight that has been tragically trivialised by medics.
Hulme Grammar School recognised with prestigious National Award for Outstanding Community Partnerships

Hulme Grammar School has been officially commended in the national Independent Schools of the Year 2026 awards for Outstanding Educational Partnerships.
Supporting residents concerned by anti-social behaviour

Community safety and police officers ran information stalls across Tameside during Anti‑Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week, which ran from 29 June to 5 July.
Oldham Netball Club's Alex Johnson selected for Wales Commonwealth Games squad

One of Oldham Netball Club’s senior players has been selected to represent Wales at the Commonwealth Games this month in Glasgow.

Supporting residents concerned by anti-social behaviour

Community safety and police officers ran information stalls across Tameside during Anti‑Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week, which ran from 29 June to 5 July.
The boroughwide strategy to change Tameside for the better

People in Tameside are paid less, feel cut off and don’t live as long. Now the local authority has a strategy to change all that.
New sensory room opens at Tameside Hospital

A brand-new sensory room has officially opened today at the Children's Unit at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, providing a welcoming, inclusive and engaging space for young patients during their hospital stay.
Local dance school hits world stage

Kirsten’s Dance Academy, based at Woodend Mill in Mossley, is celebrating a landmark moment as members of its Elite Team prepare to compete on the global stage at the Dance World Cup 2026 in Dublin.

102-mile challenge for children

Two fundraisers have set off from Glossop on a 102-mile walking challenge to raise money for the Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre, one of the Mayor of High Peak's chosen charities.
Town centre evacuation

Residents were forced to leave their homes for almost four hours after a suspected Second World War ordnance was discovered in a garden in Glossop town centre on Sunday evening.
Norris Floristry: capturing your story in flowers

Few shopfronts on Glossop High Street stop people in their tracks quite like Norris Floristry.
Former nurse says she was left homeless after seeking council help

A former NHS nurse from Glossop says she has been left sleeping in a tent after being told she was not a priority for emergency housing.

African women in Oldham urged to get fibroids scan

Serial Oldham health campaigner Dr Anita Sharma is back on the familiar ground of raising awareness of a women’s blight that has been tragically trivialised by medics.
Hulme Grammar School recognised with prestigious National Award for Outstanding Community Partnerships

Hulme Grammar School has been officially commended in the national Independent Schools of the Year 2026 awards for Outstanding Educational Partnerships.
Oldham Netball Club's Alex Johnson selected for Wales Commonwealth Games squad

One of Oldham Netball Club’s senior players has been selected to represent Wales at the Commonwealth Games this month in Glasgow.
Man rushed to hospital after being hit by car

A pedestrian was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle fleeing police.

Buckingham Palaces Picture Gallery undergoes once in a generation revamp

Buckingham Palace’s Picture Gallery has undergone a major transformation ready for the summer opening, with the number of masterpieces on display almost doubling to 120.
Farage by election disrespects the people of Clacton minister claims

A by-election triggered by Nigel Farage is a stunt that “shouldn’t be happening” and disrespects the people of Clacton, a senior minister has said, as the prospect of the contest appeared to fall flat.
Suspect on the run as gracious mother and her two children found dead at home

A “gracious” mother and her two children have been found dead at a home, as a manhunt was launched for a suspect thought to have fled the UK.
Virgin Media fined record 28m for stopping millions of customers from switching

Virgin Media has been fined a record £28 million after regulator Ofcom found the firm stopped or delayed customers from switching to different providers by “widespread” and often deliberate mishandling of calls.

Glossop in safe hands

Glossop North End will have a new man between the sticks next season following the arrival of experienced goalkeeper Ollie Martin.
Hadfield Cricket Club bowled over by new investment

Hadfield Cricket Club is celebrating the successful opening of its brand-new net facility, marking a major milestone for grassroots sport in the area.
Running 540 miles for The Christie

A Tameside man is planning to run over 500 miles in memory of his late father.
Denton West overhaul given the green light

A new clubhouse will be built to replace the ‘outdated’ building at Denton West Cricket Club.

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.