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On Monday night, (July 7th), it was the end of an era for me as I hosted my last weekly show on Tameside Radio. The show has been on the radio at various stations for over a decade, almost a quarter of my life, and it was a really hard decision to leave.

They have become iconic sentences which people will remember forever, words which most people will always associate with the opening lines to one of the most important and unique events in world history, Live Aid. 

During Spring, I worked on a huge UK tour with legendary British singer Paul Young. The tour was a theatre tour, with Paul telling some of his life stories in intimate settings, stories from a remarkable career which has lasted over forty years, as one of the UK’s biggest and most loved singer songwriters. 

It's just over two years since I became the permanent drivetime presenter on Tameside Radio, and tomorrow, Friday February 7th, will sadly be my last day on the show.

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.

Six men were arrested at the Oasis concert yesterday, as police confirm the first event passed without serious incident.

A charity service in Oldham that has ‘transformed people’s lives’ is being forced to close down after more than eight years providing vital services to vulnerable people in the community.

Poundland in Oldham has reopened after an ‘unexpected’ closure last week sparked confusion among local shoppers.

Unite the Union has suspended deputy prime minister and Ashton-Under-Lyne MP Angela Rayner in the latest escalation of the Birmingham bin strike row.

Unite the Union has suspended deputy prime minister and Ashton-Under-Lyne MP Angela Rayner in the latest escalation of the Birmingham bin strike row.

Plans for a huge new multi-storey car park and footbridge in Stalybridge have taken another step forward. 

The interim chief executive, who first joined Tameside Council to assist after the loss of their previous CEO, has landed a government role helping other struggling councils.

Tameside Council has announced they will be investing £1.5 million into SEND education across the borough.

A couple of decent film offerings this week, beginning with Jurassic World: Rebirth. I’ve seen all the sequels to the 1993 original, which came out almost exactly 32 years ago. 

I’m writing this whilst watching 30 Hits Of 1988 At The BBC on iPlayer, featuring some great songs from the likes of Danny Wilson and Erasure. 

On Monday night, (July 7th), it was the end of an era for me as I hosted my last weekly show on Tameside Radio. The show has been on the radio at various stations for over a decade, almost a quarter of my life, and it was a really hard decision to leave.

JAS Theatricals, ATG Productions and Gavin Kalin Productions are proud to announce that the world premiere stage production of Single White Female – based on the iconic 90s psychological thriller – will embark on a major UK and Ireland theatre tour from January 2026. 

They have become iconic sentences which people will remember forever, words which most people will always associate with the opening lines to one of the most important and unique events in world history, Live Aid. 

Derbyshire's trading standards team has issued a warning after nearly half of doorstep crimes reported to them last year involved roofing work.

A joint investigation between Derbyshire Police and the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service into a fire in a High Peak factory has concluded.

A High Peak golfer has earned a spot at one of the most prestigious tournaments on the planet. 

Derbyshire County Council managing director Emma Alexander has been recommended for a senior role a Tameside Council.

Six men were arrested at the Oasis concert yesterday, as police confirm the first event passed without serious incident.

A charity service in Oldham that has ‘transformed people’s lives’ is being forced to close down after more than eight years providing vital services to vulnerable people in the community.

Poundland in Oldham has reopened after an ‘unexpected’ closure last week sparked confusion among local shoppers.

Greater Manchester Police has made 185 arrests during a recent national week of action and launched a speedwatch programme in Saddleworth and Lees.

Almost two million people have waited more than four hours in A and E since the last time the Scottish Government’s target was hit, figures show.

Penguin chicks at London Zoo have cooled off in the heatwave with their first dip in the main pool.

The Government has said the Bank of England will monitor cash acceptance on an ongoing basis, following a Treasury Committee report which raised concerns about the future of coins and banknotes.

Thousands of young people are being exploited by criminals to launder money, The Children’s Society is warning.

A High Peak golfer has earned a spot at one of the most prestigious tournaments on the planet. 

The Willow Wood Hospice Cup will be up for grabs again when Mossley AFC face Droylsden FC in a pre-season friendly.

A group of Manchester United legends will descend on Glossop this Saturday as a team of stars are set to take on Glossop North End at the Asgard Engineering Stadium. 

Tuesday night saw the return of the annual Tony Downes memorial match, with Droylsden taking on Glossop North End at The Butcher’s Arms.