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Last minute push to see Oldham appoint leader
An independent group will today bid to take over Oldham Council two weeks after the elections left the council in turmoil.
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Oldham endometriosis charity receives £500 boost from AlphaBiolabs
An Oldham charity working to improve the lives of women with endometriosis has received a £500 donation thanks to a Manchester solicitor and a national charity initiative run by drug, alcohol and DNA testing laboratory, AlphaBiolabs.
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Care Quality Commission rates Saddleworth Medical Practice as “Good” in latest inspection
Saddleworth Medical Practice is pleased to announce that it has received an overall rating of “Good” in its latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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Charity awards night celebrate community heroes
Soroptimist International of Ashton-under-Lyne has celebrated a successful evening of charity support, bringing together six local organisations dedicated to helping vulnerable people across Tameside.
Tameside Reporter
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Charity awards night celebrate community heroes
Soroptimist International of Ashton-under-Lyne has celebrated a successful evening of charity support, bringing together six local organisations dedicated to helping vulnerable people across Tameside.
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Tameside mum launches push for Apraxia awareness after son’s diagnosis
A mother from Tameside has told how her young son’s struggle to be understood led her into a years-long battle for answers, support and speech therapy, after he was eventually diagnosed with Apraxia.
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Minds Education: the Mossley school making a difference
Minds Education Mossley is quietly transforming the educational landscape in Tameside, offering a fresh, supportive approach for young people who need something different from mainstream schooling.
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Greater Manchester Police support national knife crime initiative
Police and partners are supporting Sceptre this week, a national initiative to tackle knife crime.
Glossop Chronicle
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Derbyshire County Council proposes school transport shake-up
Changes to home-to-school transport policies affecting thousands of Derbyshire families are set to be considered by Derbyshire County Council later this week.
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Hadfield pupils launch fundraiser for outdoor classroom
A Hadfield primary school is appealing for community support to help fund a new outdoor shelter that would allow children to continue learning in nature throughout the year - whatever the weather.
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Mum's 'mito' mission
Glossop mum Katie Jones is fundraising for The Lily Foundation, a small charity supporting families affected by mitochondrial disease, including her 10-year-old son Toby.
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A cut above the rest
A Glossop business owner has brought the community together for a special charity fundraiser, to help two local children create lasting memories before they gradually lose their sight.
Oldham Reporter
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Last minute push to see Oldham appoint leader
An independent group will today bid to take over Oldham Council two weeks after the elections left the council in turmoil.
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Oldham endometriosis charity receives £500 boost from AlphaBiolabs
An Oldham charity working to improve the lives of women with endometriosis has received a £500 donation thanks to a Manchester solicitor and a national charity initiative run by drug, alcohol and DNA testing laboratory, AlphaBiolabs.
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Care Quality Commission rates Saddleworth Medical Practice as “Good” in latest inspection
Saddleworth Medical Practice is pleased to announce that it has received an overall rating of “Good” in its latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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Councillors told to ‘get their big pants on’ ahead of crucial meeting
Councillors in Oldham have been told to ‘get their big pants on and grow up’ ahead of a crunch meeting that could decide what happens next for services thousands rely on.
National News
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Southampton expelled from play offs after admitting trio of spying offences
Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs after admitting to spying on opponents on three occasions this season, including play-off opponents Middlesbrough earlier this month.
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Bukayo Saka says Arsenal critics not laughing anymore as club celebrate title
A jubilant Bukayo Saka hit back at Arsenal’s critics by saying “they’re not laughing at us anymore” as the club celebrated their first Premier League title in 22 years.
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UK relaxes Russian oil restrictions on diesel and jet fuel imports
The Government has relaxed sanctions on Russian crude oil, allowing for the import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries amid surging costs.
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Inflation drops back by more than forecast as energy offsets Iran war fuel hit
Inflation fell back to its lowest level for more than a year last month as a drop in energy prices offset soaring fuel costs, but fears are mounting over a looming cost-of-living squeeze caused by the Iran war.
Sport
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Lilywhites land cool finisher
Following the conclusion of the 25/26 campaign, Mossley have moved quickly to secure the signature of talented striker Charlie Frost.
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Title triumph for Duki
Last weekend was a historic one for Dukinfield Town, as their first team lifted the Manchester League Premier Division trophy for the first time in the club’s 78-year history.
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United View: Reds play out bore draw
Manchester United played out a goalless draw at Sunderland on Saturday, in their quest to finish third in the Premier League.
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City Watch: Blues prepare for another Wembley trip
With the title race now edging towards a conclusion, every game is feeling like a final, and after Manchester City drew to Everton away from home last week with Arsenal picking up three points, time is running out for slip ups in North London.
Entertainment
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Alex B Cann film column - 21/05/26 - Bob Odenkirk impresses in Normal
The UK box office chart is still dominated by Michael, which has taken over £40 million and shows no signs of slowing down. Despite some accusations of story sanitisation, audiences haven't been put off. It's even given Human Nature its first appearance in the UK Singles Chart, as it wasn't released as a single in the UK in the 1980s. Billie Jean and Beat It are also in the upper echelons of the hit parade as I write. Due to the so-called “Ed Sheeran rule”, introduced after Ed occupied 16 of the Top 20 chart positions in 2017 following the release of his album, there can only be three songs by
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Alex B Cann column - 21/05/26 Mothers and Daughters, and the benefits of the arts
I had a terrific Saturday night out last weekend, watching the quirky, funny and moving Mothers and Daughters by Paris Rogers at a lovely venue called The Edge in Chorlton. It's described as "a dark comedy about three generations, love, and the absolute chaos of meeting the parents".
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Review: The Karate Kid The Musical
If you’re heading to the Palace Theatre expecting a frame by frame recreation of the 1984 classic, you might be surprised by just how much emotion this production brings.
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Alex B Cann column - 14/05/26 - 10,000 steps away from doomscrolling
I've recently started going for an evening walk most nights. Nothing hugely remarkable about that, you may think, but it's made a huge difference to my mental health. I toyed with the idea of writing a piece entirely about the week's political events, but frankly I find it all too depressing. The divisive rhetoric, the inflammatory language, pitting communities against each other...I increasingly feel like I don't recognise the place where I was born and have spent almost five decades living.
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Alex B Cann film column - 14/05/26 - Fashion and a Five Star Flock
Sequels can be a risky business, but The Devil Wears Prada 2 turns all the right heads on the catwalk, as the original cast return to deliver another stylish movie that's hugely enjoyable on the big screen. The streets of New York look stunning, and it feels like hanging out with old friends.
