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Pauline Town MBE is a Tameside hero and a legend. As landlady of The Station Hotel in Ashton, she has made the respected British pub much more than that, it's also a hub for the homeless, victims of domestic abuse, families in need, and those facing poverty in this area.

Its three years since Stereophonics last toured, and last week the band announced their biggest ever UK and Ireland stadium tour which will take place in 2025.

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

Mossley reached their season’s nadir on October 5. A gruesome 1-0 defeat at basement dwellers Atherton Collieries had manager David Fish questioning his players and the Lilywhites' fans questioning him.

Hyde United’s first match at Leek Town since 2005 was marred by horrendous conditions as the two sides ground out a 1-1 draw.

GMP have appealed for help in identifying two burglars who broke into a detached house on a quiet cul-de-sac.

Derbyshire police have appealed for information after public toilets were deliberately set on fire last weekend.

GMP have appealed for help in identifying two burglars who broke into a detached house on a quiet cul-de-sac.

A yellow weather warning for wind is in place for Tameside and the High Peak from Friday afternoon until Sunday morning.

A £300,000 scheme to help people with the cost of living opens to Tameside residents on Monday morning.

Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton has backed Tameside Council’s campaign for people to shop in the borough this Christmas.

Who is going to be this year's Christmas number one? The race is on, and the smart money is on Mariah Carey...but who else could it be? Alex looks at the contenders for the 2024 crown!

Alex reviews the week's big new release, Wicked, which is taking cinemas by storm & had a better opening weekend at the Box Office than Paddington in Peru or Gladiator 2.

Pleased to say I've made my 100th trip to the cinema this year.

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

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

Derbyshire police have appealed for information after public toilets were deliberately set on fire last weekend.

A yellow weather warning for wind is in place for Tameside and the High Peak from Friday afternoon until Sunday morning.

The Hummingbird Project in Glossop were delighted when they had a delivery of toys for their warehouse this Christmas.

A paedophile has been jailed after one of his victims told family members about being abused.

This winter, North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is urging people across the North West to remember to order their repeat prescriptions ahead of the Christmas bank holiday.

Greater Manchester’s 27 MPs will have their say on assisted dying in the House of Commons today (Friday).

A pension fund with 400,000 members in Greater Manchester is putting money into “climate change destruction and war”, a councillor has claimed.

Police have warned shoppers to be on the watch out for Black Friday deals which could be too good to be true.

Strong winds will continue to hamper the majority of the UK on Sunday following the widespread disruption caused by Storm Darragh.

Thousands more GPs could be trained in order to deal with the NHS staffing crisis, Wes Streeting has indicated.

The UK exported thousands of tonnes of pesticides last year that have been banned domestically due to their harmful impacts, an investigation has found.

England secured their first away series in two years with a 323-run rout of New Zealand, Joe Root marking the occasion with a 36th Test century.

Mossley reached their season’s nadir on October 5. A gruesome 1-0 defeat at basement dwellers Atherton Collieries had manager David Fish questioning his players and the Lilywhites' fans questioning him.

Hyde United’s first match at Leek Town since 2005 was marred by horrendous conditions as the two sides ground out a 1-1 draw.

Droylsden-based Northside FC has received a funding boost thanks to lottery proceeds raised by Manchester Credit Union members.

Twelve-year-old Carlos Southworth, from Droylsden has carved his name into the history books in 2024.