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Iconic beer to return to pub

A unique hand crafted locally produced draught beer is being revived to mark the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Saddleworth Morris Men.
New funding round opens to support neighbourhood improvements

Residents, community groups and local partners are being encouraged to apply for funding to deliver neighbourhood improvements across Tameside, as the final round of the Pride in Place Impact Fund opens
£45m investment agreed to improve roads and pavements across Tameside

Tameside Council has approved a £45 million investment over five years to improve and protect the borough’s roads, pavements and other essential highway infrastructure.
Animal therapy centre opens in response to health crisis

Hundreds of people queued up to get a glimpse inside as a new animal-assisted therapy centre threw open its doors to the local community.

New funding round opens to support neighbourhood improvements

Residents, community groups and local partners are being encouraged to apply for funding to deliver neighbourhood improvements across Tameside, as the final round of the Pride in Place Impact Fund opens
£45m investment agreed to improve roads and pavements across Tameside

Tameside Council has approved a £45 million investment over five years to improve and protect the borough’s roads, pavements and other essential highway infrastructure.
Animal therapy centre opens in response to health crisis

Hundreds of people queued up to get a glimpse inside as a new animal-assisted therapy centre threw open its doors to the local community.
Dogs Trust Manchester celebrates its wonderful volunteers with a round of ‘appaws’ during Volunteers’ Week

Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers.

Pay to bin it!

High Peak Borough Council will introduce an opt-in fee to collect garden waste from July.
Award-winning, authentic and made with love

Bringing a taste of Italy to Glossop, family-run business Baci Di Gelato is quickly making its mark with a blend of tradition, creativity and award-winning quality.
Padfield’s green dream set to bloom

Councillor Ollie Cross and two special local supporters will be cutting the ribbon and opening the gates of Temple Street Community Garden in Padfield, on Sunday 14th June at 2pm.
Opportunity to run Manor Park Café

Hot on the heels of the completion of the new Active Zone in Glossop’s Manor Park, High Peak Borough Council is now inviting people interested in managing the café to come forward.

Iconic beer to return to pub

A unique hand crafted locally produced draught beer is being revived to mark the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Saddleworth Morris Men.
Roadworks across Greater Manchester

People have been told to ‘expect delays’ as roadworks take place on a series of key A roads across Greater Manchester. Areas affected include Ashton-In-Makerfield, Rochdale, Salford, Wigan, and Oldham.
Operation Hurricane is back for 2026

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has launched Op Hurricane, a coordinated crackdown on the anti-social use of off-road bikes, e-bikes and quad bikes across the region.
Man wanted on recall to prison

Police have launched an urgent search for a 31-year-old man wanted on recall to prison.

Eriksens collapse a reminder of impact cardiac conditions can have charity

Footballer Christian Eriksen’s collapse “is a reminder of the potentially devastating impact that cardiac conditions can have on so many young people”, the chief executive of a charity has said.
Alexander Zverev savours a happy end at French Open after grand slam heartache

Alexander Zverev put his grand slam heartache behind him to finally lift a major trophy at the French Open.
George Russell adamant he is still in title fight despite Monaco woes

George Russell insists he “100 per cent” remains in the world championship fight despite dropping more points to title rival Kimi Antonelli at Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix.
Christian Eriksen conscious after collapsing during Denmark match

Christian Eriksen is “conscious and doing well” after the Denmark midfielder appeared to collapse in Sunday’s friendly with Ukraine.

Massey returns to the ring

After over six months away, High Peak boxer Jack Massey returns to the ring this weekend to take on fellow Brit Cheavon Clarke in Bournemouth.
Talented trio make Ewen Fields switch

Hyde United’s summer squad shake up has begun, with three signings already confirmed ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 campaign.
Tameside futsal club crowned champions on debut

Tameside’s Sala Futsal Club were crowned national champions last month after a dominant performance in the National Futsal League T3 Final.
United View: Crucial transfer window looms

I want to start this week by giving a huge thank you to Ben McCarthy, who has stepped down from his role as our Manchester United columnist after four fantastic years.

Eyeline Theatre delivers a lunchtime double bill to remember

Stars of stage and screen put the focus on new works
Alex B Cann film column - 04/06/26 WhatsApps and Weddings

There has been a shortage of decent romantic comedies in recent years. Rye Lane was a charming exception, featuring two twenty-somethings getting over bad break-ups from toxic relationships while putting the world to rights. It feels genuinely authentic, and the humour works really well too.
Alex Cann - 04/06/26 The sofa is winning

I was discussing one-way systems in the supermarket the other day and thinking back to those strange times when most major supermarkets resembled Ikea. This seems like a distant memory now, along with bog-roll panic buying. As well as the swanky coffee machine, Molton Brown toiletries and posh onesie, the revelation that Peter Murrell (estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon) bought 108 toilet rolls hours before she implored the public not to panic-buy them certainly raised an eyebrow.
Review: Midsomer Murder's

Last week my friend and I attended Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift at the Opera House in Manchester.
Alex B Cann Film Column - 28/05/26

One Wish Willow and Scary Spirits