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Residents across Tameside are preparing to head to the polls on Thursday 7 May, as the full list of candidates standing in this year’s local elections has now been confirmed.

Efforts to secure additional government backing for the Snake Pass remain ongoing, according to the Mayor of the East Midlands.

Glossop will come alive with creativity and folklore on Friday 9th May 2026, as High Peak Community Arts presents ‘Derbyshire Makes’.

A community fashion show with a difference has proved a resounding success, raising more than £1,000 for a local charity, while bringing people together for an evening of sustainable style.

The ORLFC Foundation is proud to announce its official launch following the successful granting of charitable status.

Greater Manchester Police response teams have discovered a large cannabis farm located at property in Stalybridge.

In two weeks’ time voters in Tameside will head to the polls to decide who their next Councillor should be.

An impactful theatre production has returned to Tameside schools to educate young people on violence against women and girls (VAWG).

Willow Wood Hospice is inviting the local community to join in the important conversation about death and dying during Dying Matters Week.

Efforts to secure additional government backing for the Snake Pass remain ongoing, according to the Mayor of the East Midlands.

Glossop will come alive with creativity and folklore on Friday 9th May 2026, as High Peak Community Arts presents ‘Derbyshire Makes’.

A community fashion show with a difference has proved a resounding success, raising more than £1,000 for a local charity, while bringing people together for an evening of sustainable style.

Glossop North End were denied cup glory in the cruelest way, a defeat on penalties after a brave and high class display, against opposition from two tiers above them.

The ORLFC Foundation is proud to announce its official launch following the successful granting of charitable status.

A housing association has joined forces with Oldham Athletic Community Trust (OACT) to offer free weekly football sessions for children in Derker.

Two teenage boys have been charged with attempted burglary of a house with intent to steal.

Saddleworth Neighbourhood police officers who deal with a high number of road traffic collisions, have been provided with equipment to help their clean-up efforts.

That's according to the Internet Watch Foundation

The Clarets join Wolves in the Championship next season

That's according to analysis by Cancer Research UK

Liam Rosenior has been sacked by Chelsea following a run of five consecutive Premier League defeats in which the team failed to score.

Glossop North End were denied cup glory in the cruelest way, a defeat on penalties after a brave and high class display, against opposition from two tiers above them.

A teenage rugby star from Glossop is set to represent his nation this summer. 

A Tameside-based futsal club has been crowned National Futsal League Tier 3 champions in its very first season—after almost missing out on a place in the competition.

Hyde United will play their football in the NPL Premier division next season after a statement win at title-chasing FC United of Manchester confirmed their safety. 

It's Rock at the highest level! For this week only Mossley OADS are bringing We will Rock You to life at the George Lawton hall 

With the price of petrol and diesel beginning to drop a few pence this week, many of us remain shocked by the rising cost of living. It's prompted many people to seek better value, with more than a third of those surveyed (38 per cent) actively looking for ways to save on everyday purchases. In a poll for Samsung, around two thirds (66 per cent) of those surveyed said they often or always check reviews before buying anything. We are becoming a nation of "smart spenders", but we still like a little treat every now and then.

It's been an eventful week for me, but luckily I've managed to fit in a couple of movies, otherwise it's tough writing this column. Alas, a couple of films I fancied watching have vanished from cinema schedules already, but I'm sure they'll appear on one of the streaming services soon enough. It's frustrating when there's a movie you like the look of, but it's afforded a week of screenings at most, and frequently at random times. I'm fully aware that cinemas will always gravitate towards favouring the money-spinners like Mario, but it's a shame when small independent films are not given a chan

How well do you really know someone? The Drama is best seen without spoilers, so I will avoid telling you too much, as I sadly discovered the big twist before I watched it. Robert Pattinson and Zendaya play a newly engaged couple whose relationship is put to the ultimate test during a game of “what’s the worst thing you’ve ever done?” One of them reveals something that shocks the other to the core and makes them question everything. Carefully crafted wedding speeches are deleted, friendships are rocked, and secrets threaten to spill out all over the shop.

If you drive a petrol or diesel car, you'll have watched the prices creeping up with horror over recent weeks. Admittedly, the spectacle of Donald Trump's recent AI image, which he later claimed portrayed him as a doctor, was even more horrific. The orange President said "only the fake news could come up with that one" when it was suggested he sought to portray himself as a Christ-like figure. Honestly, it's satirists I feel sorry for. Late night sweary social media posts threatening to send countries back to the Stone Ages make me wince more than a James Corden DVD box set.