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Reform’s claims to have repaired 2,000 potholes a month and one every eight minutes since taking office in Derbyshire have been slammed as “manufactured” and “phony”.

Local McDonald’s Franchisee, Stuart Broadbelt, is delighted to sponsor the Glossop North End Community Club Football Club.

Curzon Ashton have been handed a huge blow just four games into their NPL Premier campaign, with last season’s top scorer Tony Weston set to depart the club. 

Oldham Council could be taken over by the UK Government officials later this year after another meeting failed to break through a deadlock.

A remarkable fundraising challenge took on an even deeper personal meaning for Travis Taylor when his grandad began receiving hospice care as he was running seven marathons in seven days for Willow Wood.

A new community group is helping neurodivergent adults across Tameside build confidence, make connections and enjoy time out of the house without any pressure to take part.

The future of both Ashton and Stalybridge will see growth around transport hubs.

Students and staff at Droylsden Academy are today celebrating another exceptional set of GCSE results, continuing the strong trend of academic success that has seen the school recognised nationally by the Secretary of State for its outcomes.

There was plenty to celebrate at Longdendale High School as Year 11 students opened their GCSE results and marked the end of five years of hard work, determination and resilience.

Today is a day of celebration, pride and possibility at Audenshaw School as students, families and staff come together to mark another exceptional year of GCSE success.

From advanced science courses and apprenticeships to the creative world of hairdressing, students at Rayner Stephens High School are preparing for an exciting range of futures after collecting their GCSE and vocational results.

Students at Northern Education Trust Denton Community Academy, one of 17 academies in the trust, have achieved outstanding GCSE results once again.

Fairfield High School for Girls is celebrating 98 Grade 9 or equivalent results alongside exceptional Maths success and improving outcomes across its community.

Heat seeking drones are giving United Utilities ‘eyes in the sky’ as teams continue to tackle lingering heat hotspots following recent moorland fires.

A woman in her 70s has died following a serious collision at the border of Tintwistle which led to the A628 Manchester Road being closed for several hours and caused traffic chaos through the village.

Families facing a cancer diagnosis in Tameside and Glossop are set to benefit from a groundbreaking new programme designed to preserve precious memories, capture loved ones' voices and strengthen family connections during some of life's most difficult moments.

What started with a handful of venues has grown into a town-wide celebration as Bridge Fest prepares to mark its fifth year in Stalybridge

A new heritage project is celebrating three important figures in local history, with banners and resources celebrating suffragette Annie Kenney, artist Helen Bradley, and soldier Thomas Steele VC, and their links to the villages of Lees, Springhead and Grotton.

Ashton MP Angela Rayner has launched a national drive to offer everyone sleeping rough a route off the streets this winter.

Officers are appealing for information regarding multiple incidents that were reported in Ashton-under-Lyne town centre yesterday evening (Tuesday 18 August).

High Peak Conservative councillors have elected Cllr Adrian “Adie” Hopkinson as their new Group Leader, making him Leader of the Opposition on High Peak Borough Council.

A popular farm shop in Mossley is inviting the local community to celebrate Pride this Saturday.

Police have cordoned off Delamere Street in Ashton, with police tape placed around a cardboard box next to a building.

Carl Cooper has denied murdering Shane Cullen in the Blues Cabaret and Karaoke Bar in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Children across Tameside will have the chance to try gymnastics and ninja when a new community sports club opens in Audenshaw next month.

A veterinary practice in Ashton-under-Lyne has launched a new healthcare plan offering pet owners unlimited consultations with veterinary surgeons and nurses.

Nearly 200 new homes could be built in a ‘beautiful’ valley as part of a major new development that includes a new Metrolink stop.

It was all sun and fun at Waterloo and Taunton Conservative Club, Ashton-under-Lyne on Sunday as the popular club held its very own Summer Beach Party.

Hundreds of fish have been found dead in the River Tame after water and firefighting foam from a blaze at an industrial unit in Greenfield entered the river.

The number of outstanding potholes on Derbyshire’s roads has fallen by more than 90% in just four months, according to Derbyshire County Council.

A care company operating across Tameside can claim to be amongst the best in Britain, after health watchdogs made them one of just 4% in the country to be considered OUTSTANDING.

Hyde United got their NPL Premier season up and running on Saturday with a 2-1 win at Lancaster City. 

Two Glossop residents are taking on a fundraising bike ride from Manchester to Blackpool to raise money for two local children affected by Usher syndrome.

Bee Network bus drivers claim they have had to visit A&E after working for hours in extremely hot vehicles.

The Ukrainian community in Ashton-under-Lyne will mark 35 years of Ukrainian independence this month at the Association of Ukrainians on Stockport Road.

Tameside residents will be able to access a variety of job and training opportunities at the Autumn Jobs Fair.

Denton residents are being invited to grab a beer, tuck into some German food and find out what town twinning is all about at a FREE Oktoberfest Taster Night on Monday 14 September.

Bus drivers and passengers in Manchester have spoken of ‘feeling unwell’ on Bee Network vehicles because of a lack of air conditioning.

More than 50 arrests were made, over £60,000 in cash seized and thousands of illegal products removed from the streets during a day of action targeting crime and anti-social behaviour across Tameside.

Mottram Parish Church will once again be opening its doors to visitors as part of Heritage Open Days, on Saturday 12th September, from 10am to 4pm.

Laurus Ryecroft Sixth Form proudly celebrates its second-ever cohort of Year 13 students, whose impressive A Level results have opened up the doors to many incredible destinations.

A place at Cambridge, a move to London to study at Imperial College London and apprenticeships launching careers in education and HR are among the exciting next steps for Ashton Sixth Form College’s Class of 2026.

High Peak MP Jon Pearce has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it will consider introducing a ban on disposable barbecues, following his campaign to tackle the wildfire risk posed by their use in public spaces.

The much-loved pop-up beach is returning to Victoria Market Hall for five days of free family fun this summer.

Whitfield’s much-loved Well Dressing event will return next month, with local volunteers hosting another free community celebration packed with entertainment for all ages.  

Baci Di Gelato, the award-winning artisan gelato business, is expanding its offering with the launch of 'Baci Fresca', a new venture featuring frozen yoghurt, artisan smoothies, and handmade sorbet. 

A long-standing Glossop shop is preparing to close its doors for the final time, bringing an end to a much-loved chapter for the family behind it. 

Two action groups held public campaign events in Glossop on Saturday 8th August, highlighting concerns about nuclear weapons and fossil fuel development. 

Two senior surgeons from Tameside Hospital, together with a group of friends and colleagues, are set to take on one of Europe's most iconic trekking challenges to raise money for colorectal cancer services through Tameside & Glossop NHS Charity.

It was FA Cup heartbreak for Glossop North End on Tuesday, who suffered a 2-0 defeat to Tadcaster Albion in their Extra Preliminary Round replay. 

Major changes are coming to the Bee Network in the ‘biggest set of improvements ever made in one go’ across Greater Manchester.

The Peter 'Rusty' Kennedy Memorial Car Show is back in Ashton this Sunday, with allcomers invited to attend the annual event.

Jessica Hirst, a 16-year-old girl from Denton, has been found after disappearing almost a month ago.

Glossop Vehicle Enthusiast Club is gearing up for its annual car show in Manor Park on Sunday, August 30th, with organisers promising one of the biggest and most varied events yet.

United Utilities has issued a fresh warning about the dangers of cold-water shock as temperatures rise across the North West, following a series of recent open-water deaths.

Residents and councils will be handed the tools to regain control of their High Streets thanks to new Government plans to crackdown on vape shops, betting shops, and adult gaming centres.

Residents and road users are being invited to share their views on plans to improve the A560 in Hattersley.

A Hyde primary school has received a prestigious national award recognising its work to equip children with the essential skills they will need for life and work.

A small Stalybridge Conservative club has shown its support for one of the town’s most treasured musical institutions by raising more than £100 for Stalybridge Old Band.

Tameside foster carer Dave Atkins has received royal recognition for the difference he’s made to over 70 Tameside children over the course of 36 years.

R-Billys, Stalybridge, was the host of this years Tameside Pride 2026 festival over the weekend, as they celebrated our local LGBTQIA+ community.

A former Stalybridge nightclub worker has pleaded guilty to flytipping after being caught red handed on CCTV.

Some of the UK's most exciting street artists are set to descend on Ashton this August as Ashton Underlined returns for a spectacular day of live art, music and creativity in the heart of the town centre.

Local WWII enthusiast Ray Fricker to commemorate 81st anniversary of Victory over Japan

Ashton United kicked off their 2026/27 NPL Premier campaign in style over the weekend with a 4-1 thrashing of Lancaster City. 

Road safety, thinking green and emotional wellbeing are just some of the topics explored through the Arts Award project, which took place in more than 20 schools and community groups across Tameside.

Alcohol was sold as music played and customers danced at a karaoke bar following an alleged attack on a man whose death at the venue sparked a murder investigation, a town hall licensing meeting heard.

Mottram was once a rural village with a smattering of farmsteads bordering Greater Manchester and Derbyshire.

Students celebrating their GCSE or A-Level results in August can enjoy a free main meal at the Fletchers Arms in Denton.

Derbyshire County Council has officially eradicated climate change, fossil fuels and net zero from all of its environmental policies.

A Greater Manchester based IT company has marked its 20th anniversary by expanding its cyber standards and compliance department and appointing a new operations director.

Ashton authors Philip and David Williams pay tribute to TV and theatre star

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United Utilities has again been recognised as one of the UK’s best employers for apprentices.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is looking for seven apprentices to join the business this autumn.

An Army veteran who lives in Oldham is looking forward to getting back to the sport he loves thanks to support from a veterans’ organisation.

Greater Manchester Police recorded its busiest month on record in July 2026, according to the latest figures.

Roughyeds have moved fast to bring in NRL Grand Finalist prop Lazarus Vaalepu on an initial one-week loan deal from Leigh Leopards.

Detectives are continuing their investigation after human remains were discovered close to the M67 in Tameside earlier this week.

Rail passengers travelling in the North West are being advised of major disruption for the rest of the day due to power issues impacting signalling.

In search of regular first team football, Hyde United cult hero Tom Pratt has joined Tameside neighbours Droylsden on a month-long loan. 

A Tameside man who struggled with his weight for years is encouraging others to consider taking part in health research after joining a study through his local GP practice.

Manchester legend Melanie Sykes has made a return to modelling for the first time since shaving her head earlier this summer.

There will be no trains between Glossop/Hadfield and Manchester Piccadilly over the next two weekends as a major rail upgrade takes place

A group of enthusiastic Beaver Scouts helped transform Stalybridge station by planting flowers and plants which will help wildlife flourish.

Thirty combined mountain rescue team members were called to Blackstone Edge following reports a walker had fallen from rocks near the trig point on Sunday afternoon.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has supported local MP Debbie Abrahams’ Working for Your Community Summer School by hosting students at its Union Street head office throughout July.

A group of talented textile artists from Glossop have created a collection of handmade artworks to bring colour, comfort and hope to young women living at a South African charity. 

Animal welfare charity Dogs Trust hopes that Andy Burnham's rescue dog Axel can continue to highlight the importance of giving unwanted dogs a second chance.

Firefighters were called out to a blaze at a commercial building in Oldham last night.

Residents in Stalybridge and Dukinfield who are over 50 are being asked what would make their area a better place to live and grow older.

A new defibrillator has been installed at Hey St John church on Stamford Road in Lees and is now available for use 24/7 by the community.

Four people have been arrested after officers identified two addresses being used as brothels.

A plan to reopen a closed nightclub in Stalybridge under a new name has been rejected by the council.

Tameside shoppers will have the chance to meet one of Britain's best-loved TV chefs later this month as Ainsley Harriott heads to the Morrisons store in Denton.

With dog fouling in public spaces continuing to be an issue across the High Peak, the Borough Council is considering renewing a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO).

Samaritans of Buxton and High Peak is appealing for compassionate local people to join its team of volunteers and help provide a listening ear to those struggling to cope. 

An expansion of support for newborn babies will see up to 10,000 comprehensive ‘baby bundles’ handed to families in Greater Manchester each year.

Fourteen young girls have gained skills in designing community spaces thanks to a partnership between First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) and one of its contractors Ridge LLP.

More than a century on, 11 unrecognised First World War servicemen have been formally honoured with Commonwealth War Grave headstones during a special dedication service at Greenacres Cemetery.

A cheque presentation by Bromleys Solicitors to The Christie Charity took on particular significance for Louise Nolan, the Tameside firm’s practice manager.

A local councillor has completed a project to locate and restore a series of classic milestones across Saddleworth with help from local volunteers.

A doctor has been struck off after a botched surgery left a cancer patient unable to go to the toilet. A tribunal heard the patient would have died without emergency intervention to correct his ‘extreme’ errors.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision in Tintwistle.

Duncan Walker, who was diagnosed with Dementia four years ago, has decided to give something back to the community that has supported him by hosting a charity hike in Tameside.

After dominating the Droylsden skyline for half a century, the Concord Suite is being partially torn down.

A new publicly accessible defibrillator has been installed at the Integrated Service for Children with Additional Needs (ISCAN) in Hyde.

A Dukinfield-based motorcyclist has successfully completed his gruelling 1,000-mile charity endurance ride in support of Francis House Children's Hospice.

A new £25,000 funding bid has been submitted that could bring another major investment to Haughton Green.

A local community organisation supporting mothers to reconnect with themselves beyond motherhood is expanding its reach after being awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.

Oldham Council's Community Safety Service was granted a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) following repeated offences targeting retailers in Chadderton.

Last week, hundreds of thousands of people turned up at their local polling stations to choose Andy Burnham’s successor as Greater Manchester’s Mayor.

Roughyeds have won the race to secure the services of Super League winger Josh Simm on a deal until the end of the season.

Part of the M67 remains closed after suspected human remains were discovered near the motorway overnight.

A popular Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) event transformed an Oldham park into a world of imagination and adventure.

Young people aged 11 to 16 will be able to travel for free on buses across Greater Manchester from January 2027.

Families can explore a fantastic range of events, activities and sessions for the summer holidays, all in one place. 

Two motorcyclists were taken to hospital following a collision on the A57 Snake Pass near Glossop on Saturday 1st August.

A woman who started volunteering at a local affordable food organisation as she struggled with the loss of her mum is First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) July Hidden Hero.

A neighbourhood police sergeant, newly appointed to cover Saddleworth and Lees, expressed “surprise” at a weekend incident at the beleaguered Dovestone beauty spot.

Oldham Council has officially declared it is breaking the law amid warnings of ‘significant’ costs that could be passed onto taxpayers.