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When we started our Local music Spotlight feature on Tameside Radio and across the Not Really Here Group media outlets back in January 2023, I knew what an important feature it would be for local bands and artists, but I don't think anybody could have predicted just how successful it has been.

Two days before Oasis's debut album 'Definitely Maybe' celebrated its 30th anniversary, the news broke that 15 years since splitting up, Liam and Noel Gallagher would be getting the band back together next year. If you had asked me a few years ago if i would like them to get back together, I probably would have said no, leave it in the history books just as The Beatles and The Jam did

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

Tameside's Steve Clarke may not be a known name to music fans generally, but in the world of music he is one of the most sought after and highly respected guitar technicians and valuers in the world.

Legendary Liverpool band Cast tonight (Thursday August 8th) play at Holmfirth Picturedrome, following the release of their seventh studio album 'Love Is The Call'. The band, who formed in 1992, were one of the most important bands in my life growing up, and to this day remain one of the best live bands around.

Derbyshire council’s future plans for mineral extraction include a possible reduction in quarrying in the beautiful and scenic Peak District National Park despite objections from some quarry operators.

Police have warned music fans in Glossop to be on their guard after an Oasis fan nearly fell foul of a fake ticket scam.

A man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into reports an 87-year-old man was bundled into a car and thrown out in West Yorkshire.

In an independent kombucha brewery under a railway bridge in Manchester Piccadilly, the new Secretary of State for Business and Trade suggested he would be ringing in a new era for Greater Manchester’s dying market towns.

In an independent kombucha brewery under a railway bridge in Manchester Piccadilly, the new Secretary of State for Business and Trade suggested he would be ringing in a new era for Greater Manchester’s dying market towns.

A family had 17 different social workers in just 18 months because of the exodus of staff from Tameside Council's 'inadequate' children's services, it has been revealed.

A Mossley arts centre made a big splash as it turned three with a water-themed family fun day.

Police officers stood in silence to remember two police officers cut down in service 12 years ago.

Following the Ellis Mano Band's European tour last year in support of the critically acclaimed "Luck of the Draw" album, fifteen songs recorded in Germany and Switzerland have now been released on their first live album "Live: Access All Areas".

The first of two films based on that Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew hit Netfllix this week, and Scoop was a five star treat in my book. Based on three chapters of a book by producer Sam McAlister, who arranged te interview at Buckingham Palace and has since said it was "hard to keep a poker face" while he was speakin

This week, I watched The Social Dilemma on Netflix, and I would highly recommend that you give it a whirl. As one of the quotes at the beginning says: "Nothing vast enters the life of mortals without a curse" (Sophocles), and if you're anything like me, you'll be left questioning how much information you've given away to social media platforms over the years.

"Fortuna", the long-awaited studio album from the British Blues rock roots guitarist and vocalist Bex Marshall, is a ten-track blues tapestry that bulges to the edges with addictive hooks and story lines.

If you're a John Wick fan, there will inevitably be comparisons with pulpy new action film Monkey Man, which is out this weekend. Armed with little more than a monkey mask and a shedload of grit and determination, Dev Patel's Kid won't rest until the men who took everything from him get what's coming to them.

Derbyshire council’s future plans for mineral extraction include a possible reduction in quarrying in the beautiful and scenic Peak District National Park despite objections from some quarry operators.

Police have warned music fans in Glossop to be on their guard after an Oasis fan nearly fell foul of a fake ticket scam.

Children's services in Tameside have been 'too weak for too long'.

Budget cutbacks could see checkups for Derbyshire mothers and babies happen less frequently, only given to those most at risk and being carried out by phone or video.

A man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into reports an 87-year-old man was bundled into a car and thrown out in West Yorkshire.

In an independent kombucha brewery under a railway bridge in Manchester Piccadilly, the new Secretary of State for Business and Trade suggested he would be ringing in a new era for Greater Manchester’s dying market towns.

More than 50 new affordable homes are due to be built on a recycling plant in Waterhead, Oldham.

Oldham Council is moving forwards with plans to bring 2,000 new homes to the borough.

Leader Nigel Farage will be among the speakers as the two-day event gets underway in Birmingham

Cancer Research UK projects there will be 17.2 million urgent suspected cancer referrals in England over the next five years

The first wave of police forces will start embedding domestic abuse specialists in their 999 control rooms early next year

A new sex assault claim has been made against Mohamed Al Fayed after an investigation into the former Harrods owner was published.

The first round draw for Frank Hannah Manchester Premier Cup has been released.

The Hillmen got off to a great start at Hargate Hill, as flyhalf Tom Dearnaley slotted a penalty, conceded by Aspull straight from the kick off, to lead 3-0. 

Ashton moved up to 3rd place in the Northern Premier League after an entertaining encounter against their plucky visitors who started the evening bottom of the league.

Erik Ten Hag’s little joke about tomato ketchup has resonated with a few of us Reds...and definitely with Marcus Rashford!