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Dave Sweetmore Leaves The Tameside Radio Drivetime Show
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.
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January 24th, Indie Rock n Roll Local Music Spotlight Live
Last Friday night, January 24th, we held our fourth Indie Rock n Roll Local Music Spotlight Live night at Whittles at Tokyo Live Music Venue in Oldham. The previous three had all been amazing, but with February being the month we will broadcast our 100th band or artist on the feature, the whole night on Friday felt like a really special achievement.
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Dave Sweetmore - Local Music Spotlight - 23rd January 2025
100th Band or Artist on our Local Music Spotlight Feature!
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Dave Sweetmore - 31st October
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.
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Dave Sweetmore - 24th October
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.
The latest news
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Four arrested and cash and drugs seized in police raids
Two men and two boys were arrested by the Neighbourhood Policing Team in Dukinfield over the supply of Class A, B and C drugs in the town.
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Time for Change: Open and Honest Communication from Our Elected Representatives
This weekend’s revelations about the inexcusable actions of local MP Andrew Gwynne have reinforced a growing and deeply concerning pattern—where our elected representatives say one thing in public and another in private.
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Sign on Andrew Gwynne’s constituency office urged him and ward colleagues to resign now amid Labour WhatsApp scandal
A sign on Andrew Gwynne’s consituency office urged him and ward colleagues to ‘resign now’ amid the Labour WhatsApp scandal.
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‘Huge boost’ for Greater Manchester town as construction company set to move in
A huge construction company is relocating to Oldham, bringing a ‘massive boost and jobs and opportunities’ to the borough.
Tameside Reporter
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Tameside 5k Festival set to return
After the success of October’s inaugural event, the Tameside 5k Festival is set to return next month.
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Stalybridge Celtic to host 'An evening with Jon Macken'
Stalybridge Celtic will be hosting an evening of football tales as current manager Jon Macken talks about his career in the game.
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Four arrested and cash and drugs seized in police raids
Two men and two boys were arrested by the Neighbourhood Policing Team in Dukinfield over the supply of Class A, B and C drugs in the town.
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Time for Change: Open and Honest Communication from Our Elected Representatives
This weekend’s revelations about the inexcusable actions of local MP Andrew Gwynne have reinforced a growing and deeply concerning pattern—where our elected representatives say one thing in public and another in private.
Entertainment
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Alex B Cann Column - February 6th 2025
How do you feel when your phone rings? To be honest, it's quite rare I get any calls on my mobile nowadays, which is probably just as well, since I have a cheap Motorola and the shrill sounds of 'Hello Moto' would probably not be embraced with open arms by cinemagoers, which is where I can often be located if I'm not in a radio studio.
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Alex B Cann Film Column - February 6th 2025
I'm quite proud of myself for not having a snooze during The Brutalist whilst watching it on the huge IMAX screen.
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Dave Sweetmore Leaves The Tameside Radio Drivetime Show
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.
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Meow-velous Entertainment for All Ages!
A family fun panto is opening at New Mills Arts Theatre this week bringing to life the classic fairytale of ‘Dick Whittington’.
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Alex B Cann Column - 30th January 2025
A study out this week for breast cancer charity Walk the Walk looks at how much time we each spend looking after ourselves, and the 'me time' tank is collectively running pretty low, with the average person only enjoying 40 minutes' worth. A significant 44 per cent of those questioned acknowledge that they don't make enough time for self care, but nearly all (90 per cent) recognise the importance of doing things that benefit their physical and mental health.
Glossop Chronicle
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Can you provide gorgeous George with a forever home?
Many may think of George Clooney when it comes to handsome George’s around Valentine’s Day, but the team at Dogs Trust Manchester only has eyes for one George, and it isn’t the famous film star.
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Police 'concerned for safety' of missing Michael
Police are concerned for the safety of a missing man from Glossop.
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Cheers to 30 years !
Dr Alan Dow has been a Principal GP at Cottage Lane Surgery in Gamesley since 1st February 1995 and this week celebrates 30 years supporting patients in the local area.
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Do you recognise man wanted for theft from Glossop Tesco?
Glossop police are appealing for help in tracking down a suspected shoplifter.
Oldham Reporter
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‘Huge boost’ for Greater Manchester town as construction company set to move in
A huge construction company is relocating to Oldham, bringing a ‘massive boost and jobs and opportunities’ to the borough.
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The ‘vibrant’ new green space that could transform Oldham town centre
A former car park could soon become the first part of Oldham’s new town centre green space.
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Toy Story comes to Oldham this half-term
Oldhamers are being invited to come along and watch a special film as well as celebrating the end of a successful summer reading challenge this half-term.
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Police appeal for information after e-bike stolen
Police are appealing for witnesses after an e-bike was stolen from outside a cafe in the centre of Uppermill.
National News
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Nearly half of police forces catch drivers doing more than 90mph on 30mph roads
Nearly half (48%) of UK police forces caught drivers exceeding 90mph on 30mph roads in the 20 months to the end of August last year, an investigation has found.
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Certain contraceptives linked to small risk of heart attack and stroke
Certain contraceptives may carry a slightly increased risk of heart attacks and strokes in women, according to a large new study.
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James Tarkowskis last gasp equaliser sparks wild scenes at Goodison Park
Goodison Park’s final Merseyside derby produced one of the most dramatic finishes in its history as James Tarkowski equalised in the eighth minute of added time to snatch a 2-2 draw for Everton against Liverpool.
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Breaking Trump and Putin to begin negotiations on ending Ukraine war
President Donald Trump has said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a phone call to begin “negotiations” on ending the Ukraine war and would “work together, very closely” on winding down the conflict.
Sport
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Tigers get back to winning ways
Hyde United ended their three-match drawing streak on Tuesday with a 3-1 win over 6th placed Ilkeston Town.
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Curzon denied statement win at the death
Curzon Ashton came agonisingly close to a statement win over title chasing rivals Scunthorpe United on Tuesday, with the hosts drawing level in the 93rd minute.
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City Watch: City collapse against Madrid but reach FA Cup fifth round
Manchester City are almost half way though their ‘month of death’ as I’m labelling it, having already played Arsenal at the start of the month.
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United View: United progress in the FA Cup after a lacklustre display
Manchester United are now 20 games into the Ruben Amorim era, marking the occasion with a 2-1 victory against Leicester thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Harry Maguire.