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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.

  • 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.

  • Dave Sweetmore - Local Music Spotlight - 23rd January 2025

    100th Band or Artist on our Local Music Spotlight Feature!

  • 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.

  • 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.


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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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’.

  • 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.


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