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The 78-year-old woman who died after being struck by a van in Asda car park has been identified by police as Margaret Crichton from Oldham.

Oldham Council has backed a motion for a community-led regeneration of the historic Werneth Park Music Rooms but supporters of the plan feel uncertain about what happens next.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) chief executive Mark Gifford received his OBE from The King last week at an investiture in Windsor Castle.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has condemned vandals who broke into Holts Community Centre and set fire to an outbuilding in a crime spree that has caused £10,000 of damage.

Curzon Ashton fans can enjoy a free pint of Guinness or Guinness 0.0 this Boxing Day, as part of the company's non-League initiative. 

Festive cheer is being spread across Tameside and Glossop this Christmas thanks to a dedicated NHS team going the extra mile to brighten hospital stays during the holiday season.

Tameside has been recognised on the national stage for its commitment to creating a healthier and more sustainable local food system after being awarded the Sustainable Food Places Bronze Award.

Young people across Tameside are discovering new ways to learn, grow and connect thanks to a range of projects led by Tameside Youth Justice Service (YJS).

Benjamin Leah, 31, of Old Road, Tintwistle, has appeared before Manchester Magistrates’ Court charged with stalking.

Festive cheer is being spread across Tameside and Glossop this Christmas thanks to a dedicated NHS team going the extra mile to brighten hospital stays during the holiday season.

Glossopdale School recently hosted two special events, celebrating both the achievements of its students and helping them plan for the future.

A Glossop gym owner is set to launch Parkinson’s-specific strength-training sessions aimed at supporting people living with the condition through safe, tailored exercise.

The 78-year-old woman who died after being struck by a van in Asda car park has been identified by police as Margaret Crichton from Oldham.

Oldham Council has backed a motion for a community-led regeneration of the historic Werneth Park Music Rooms but supporters of the plan feel uncertain about what happens next.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) chief executive Mark Gifford received his OBE from The King last week at an investiture in Windsor Castle.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has condemned vandals who broke into Holts Community Centre and set fire to an outbuilding in a crime spree that has caused £10,000 of damage.

Traffic in the run-up to Christmas is expected to peak today with about 24.4 million cars expected on the UK’s roads.

A multimillion-pound research project will see some of the world’s leading experts use artificial intelligence to create the first-ever 3D movies of black holes.

Actor Idris Elba has said it is “surreal” to have his likeness made into a waxwork at Madame Tussauds in London.

Two out of three ambulance workers fear being attacked doing their job over the festive season, according to a new report.

Curzon Ashton fans can enjoy a free pint of Guinness or Guinness 0.0 this Boxing Day, as part of the company's non-League initiative. 

The beloved local running event ‘the Tour’ is back for 2026. 

Somehow in a week where Manchester United were involved in a chaotic 4-4 draw with Bournemouth, the result wasn’t the biggest stir to emerge from Old Trafford, but instead about two incidents involving Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo. 

This week’s column is one I’ve been looking forward to writing following Manchester City’s two recent results. 

My film of the week is Eleanor The Great, directed by Scarlett Johansson and starring the razor-sharp 96 year-old June Squibb. After her best friend passes away, Eleanor moves from Florida to New York to live with her daughter (Jessica Hecht), and ends up wandering into a Holocaust Survivors Group at her local Jewish Community Centre. Long story short, she recounts the life experiences of her late friend, even befriending a young aspiring journalist (Erin Kellyman) and striking up a close friendship with her. Unfortunately, her lies quickly begin to unravel.

If you've been reading this column for any length of time, you'll know I like a survey, and according to research this week from Santander, the vast majority of Brits say they are kinder in December than at any other time of the year. Based on recent journeys on the M60 and battling my way through packed shopping centres, I must have had bad luck and encountered more than my fair share of Grinches, but anyway, let's have a look at the acts of kindness that we will carry out this Christmas...

Ensemble Theatre’s Sir Laughalot and the Twelve Knights of Christmas proves that pantomime magic is alive and well in Tameside, delivering laughter, warmth and festive fun for audiences of all ages.

Stunning version of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe graces the stage this festive season

Christmas Karma seemed to arrive early ahead of the festive season, and I only just managed to catch it on the big screen before it vanished, a bit like a Christmas tree bought in November and threadbare by the time turkey is served. I was told by many reviewers that I was going to hate it, but in all honesty, it was quite a wholesome retelling of 'A Christmas Carol', with a Bollywood twist and some original music from Gary Barlow, randomly. Businessman Mr Sood is forced to confront painful memories from his past, in a bid to understand how he's got so miserly and mean-spirited.