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Young fundraiser completes Snowdon hike for charity

A young fundraiser from Denton has hiked up the highest mountain in Wales to raise funds for homelessness charity, Emmaus Mossley.
Tameside’s Youth Justice System told to improve

Safety improvements are needed in Tameside’s Youth Justice System (YJS), according to an inspection report.
Spooktacular fun coming up in Tameside

Expect fantastic family theatre, pumpkin decorating, face painting, spooky film screenings and much more for Halloween-themed fun in Tameside.
New Reform leader elected

Oldham Reform’s new leader said he plans to ‘save Oldham’ following a ‘close’ election to the post.

Young fundraiser completes Snowdon hike for charity

A young fundraiser from Denton has hiked up the highest mountain in Wales to raise funds for homelessness charity, Emmaus Mossley.
Tameside’s Youth Justice System told to improve

Safety improvements are needed in Tameside’s Youth Justice System (YJS), according to an inspection report.
Spooktacular fun coming up in Tameside

Expect fantastic family theatre, pumpkin decorating, face painting, spooky film screenings and much more for Halloween-themed fun in Tameside.
The impact of potential tip closure in Glossop

A rubbish tip in Glossop is being considered for closure, sparking fears it will increase ‘cross-border’ use at Greater Manchester tips.

Praise for Evri delivery driver hailed “genuinely the nicest bloke”.

A Glossop delivery driver has been praised by thousands of people after going the extra mile to surprise a local couple with a gift for their newborn baby.
Selling Buxton by the Pound? The Springs, Capital & Centric and the Future.

An open letter to Glossop by Reform UK Derbyshire County Councillor Melandra Smith.
Glossop Twinning Association enjoys annual exchange visit

Glossop and Bad Vilbel have been twin towns since 1987.
From forgotten church to community treasure: the heart-warming revival of Woodhead Chapel

Tucked away off the Woodhead Pass on a hill near Crowden, is a remarkable little building with a big story to tell.

New Reform leader elected

Oldham Reform’s new leader said he plans to ‘save Oldham’ following a ‘close’ election to the post.
Rail industry offers free travel to Remembrance services for serving personnel, veterans and bereaved families

The rail industry is offering free travel to help serving military personnel, veterans and bereaved families attend Services of Remembrance this November.
Vernon Building Society set to open in Uppermill - bucking the trend of high street closures

Vernon Building Society is expanding with the opening of a new community branch in Uppermill this November bringing personal face-to-face financial services to more communities.
Mahdlo WellFest hailed a huge success

An event aimed at empowering young people to prioritise their mental health and build confidence has been hailed as a huge success.

Sir Ian McKellen leads UK premiere of mixed reality theatre show An Ark

Sir Ian McKellen will star in the European premiere of a mixed-reality theatre production in Manchester this year, with audiences watching pre-recorded videos of the actors onstage.
William joins cricket stars on The Mall to mark Mumbai hosting Earthshot Prize

The Prince of Wales played cricket on The Mall with England and India stars to celebrate Mumbai hosting his Earthshot Prize.
Teenager Thomas Rew called up by England for Australia T20 series

England have handed teenager Thomas Rew his first international call-up for next month’s T20 series against Australia, with uncapped seamer Eddie Jack also included.
Prisoners cheer as second phase of early release scheme begins

Inmates cheered and punched the air as they were released early from jail as the second phase of a scheme to free up prison places began.

Weekend football round-up: Curzon take derby day spoils

Curzon Ashton saw off Tameside rivals Hyde United on Saturday to move up to fifth in the NPL Premier table.
Young gun takes Celtic hot seat

Stalybridge Celtic’s search for a new first-team manager is over, with the club confirming the appointment of former Atherton Laburnum Rovers boss David Jones.
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.

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