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The date has now been set for our next 'Indie Rock n Roll Local Music Spotlight Live' night which will once again take place at Tokyo at Whittles Live Music Venue in Oldham.

Two of Greater Manchester's nicest men in grassroots music have come together and launched a project which is simply brilliant. The greatly titled 'Art For Mcr' is the idea of The Information Highway guitarist Lee Gallagher and Black Sonic Revolver frontman Leon Kenny, two great bands who have both appeared on Tameside Radio as Band Of The Week on our Local Music Spotlight feature.

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.

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.

A tennis club in Ashton, founded 100 years ago, could soon be demolished and replaced with housing.

Police are appealing for any information relating to Robert Hardman.

Police are trying to locate Kieran Anthony Carolan.

Police are looking for this man in connection with stalking.

A tennis club in Ashton, founded 100 years ago, could soon be demolished and replaced with housing.

Police are appealing for any information relating to Robert Hardman.

Police are trying to locate Kieran Anthony Carolan.

Police are looking for this man in connection with stalking.

"Points don't always make prizes"

"This film won't give you cold feet"

The date has now been set for our next 'Indie Rock n Roll Local Music Spotlight Live' night which will once again take place at Tokyo at Whittles Live Music Venue in Oldham.

Cineworld held special "Chicken Jockey Screenings" for A Minecraft Movie last Sunday, where dressing up, whooping, clapping, and shouting were all encouraged. However, they did try to stress that snacks should not be thrown at the screen, as I'm told has happened in a few places. Have you seen the price of salted popcorn these days?! There is no way I'm wasting a single kernel of it, love, Each to their own, but I really didn't enjoy this film when I watched it. Fully aware I'm not the target audience, though, so let's draw a line in the sand and never mention it again.

Last week, I was fortunate enough to be asked to host an event in Harrogate called "Salon North", where three authors give a short talk, followed by a few questions from the audience. It was a privilege to be asked to host, and my brain was full by the end of it! One of the best parts was switching my phone to do not disturb, and allocating time to read all three books. Much as I adore reading, I haven't managed to complete a book since our holiday in Fuerteventura almost a year ago. Finishing three in a week felt great.

Rail operator Northern is encouraging customers to get out and enjoy the Early May Bank Holiday by train.

As Britain bakes in the hottest springtime weather for years, our very own weatherman David Biewlawski is predicting a fine summer ahead.

Road repairs, special educational needs, buses, social care and potential bankruptcy are the key battlegrounds being fought ahead of the Derbyshire County Council elections.

Advance train tickets are now available for customers to buy using TransPennine Express (TPE) ticket machines offering better value for customers at stations. 

Metrolink passengers are being encouraged to check before they travel, with a power loss causing significant disruption to services.

Rail operator Northern is encouraging customers to get out and enjoy the Early May Bank Holiday by train.

Prevention hubs led by Greater Manchester Police are continuing to help reduce neighbourhood crime headed up by Chief Superintendent John-Paul Ruffle.

A man and a woman of no fixed address have been charged with the murder of Martin Shaw in Oldham.

Two women were injured

Adam Johnson was playing for Nottingham Panthers when he was hit

Around 80 people have been evacuated from their homes after a fire broke out at an electrical substation in west London.

A highly sensitive test that detects traces of disease in the bone marrow of patients with a rare and aggressive type of blood cancer could help double their chances of survival, a first-of-its-kind trial has found.

It was heartbreak at The Butchers Arms on Saturday as Droylsden slipped to a 2-0 defeat to Euxton Villa in the NWCFL First Division North play-off final, in front of a bumper crowd of 2,568. 

A group of local dancers and cheerleaders will be jetting off to Florida next week to take part in various tournaments across the pond. 

Glossop North End signed off from their 2024/25 North West Counties Premier Division campaign with a resounding 4-0 home victory against Pilkington, their biggest win of the season.  

With the season drawing to a close, it’s clear to see that Manchester United’s priority is the Europa League following their 1-0 defeat to Wolves on Sunday.