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The future of an abandoned mill in Mossley will be decided next week.

Carelink customers who want to secure alternative service provision when the service closes are being reassured that there are companies offering similar falls and emergency care response services.

A Glossop campaigner fighting plans to close the town’s household waste and recycling centre has warned residents they could face problems with their bin collections if they follow advice contained in Derbyshire County Council’s consultation.

Derbyshire councils are to each set aside more than £16 million for the initial costs of closing down their own organisations and creating new ones - including laying off many staff.

Five men who ran a county lines drugs network that flooded Oldham's streets with crack cocaine and heroin have been jailed for a combined total of more than 31 years.

Vintage cars, live entertainment, and traditional performances will take over Oldham town centre for a free celebration of all things retro.

Police are appealing for the public's help in locating a man who is wanted on recall to prison.

Police are investigating an incident in which a vehicle was stolen from Milton Keynes and dumped in Chadderton.

Oldham residents are invited to step out of their comfort zone and onto hot coals as part of a fundraising challenge for a special cause.

A summer project which allowed hundreds of people to pick their own free fruit at a community orchard has been hailed a huge success.

A secondary school in Tameside has defended its uniform policy after a number of pupils were reportedly turned away on the first day of the new school year because of the length of their skirts.

St Peter’s CofE Primary School in Ashton-under-Lyne has been praised for its strong achievement, attendance, behaviour and leadership standards following an Ofsted inspection.

Decisions Clothing in Ashton-under-Lyne has been named as one of the Nation’s Favourite Businesses by the Small Business Saturday campaign, as it kicks off its annual call to champion and support the nation’s favourite small businesses.

The Secret Garden, a mobile bar which many people in Tameside and beyond will recognise from festivals in the area, now has a permanent base in Stalybridge town centre.

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested following a police operation in Simmondley, Glossop.

Jon Pearce, MP for High Peak, has visited a historic fishing pond in Glossop after a local angling society received £1,500 in funding from the Environment Agency.

Construction is ‘fully underway’ at a major £28m scheme to deliver 75 new affordable homes in the centre of Oldham.

Ashton-under-Lyne has found itself temporarily transformed into a Britain that exists somewhere between the familiar and the frightening thanks to filming for a new drama taking place in the town.

An opticians in Glossop is helping local children get their eyes ready for the new school year with the return of its annual back-to-school competition.

The 2026 Poppy Appeal is fast approaching and the Failsworth Royal British Legion is determined to make this year’s appeal bigger, better and more successful than ever.

A much-loved former Hadfield headteacher who shaped the lives of generations of children has sadly passed away. 

From Hacienda beats to Doodle Dance, September’s Super Saturday event in Ashton town centre will offer fun for all the family.

The beloved chip shop with a proud history has got off to a flying start after reopening in a new location.

The mayor of Greater Manchester will put £60m towards filling potholes across the city-region.

All 29 properties from the initial phase of First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) Fitton Hill development have now been handed over to the housing association.

Fire crews rushed to a blaze at a chippy in Dukinfield yesterday afternoon.

Oldham Council has revealed how many fines have been paid on a road that turns into a ‘nightmare’ because people flout the rules. The LDRS understands issues are still ongoing despite enforcement action.

Six years ago, Iliman Ndiaye had just netted his first goal for Hyde United in a 3-1 win over Matlock Town, the day after his 20th birthday. 

Tameside residents are invited to step out of their comfort zone and onto hot coals as part of a fundraising challenge for Pennine Care Charity.

Can you help Greater Manchester Police locate Callum Clement Burt (24/12/1992), who is wanted for a breach of court order?

‘Ambitious’ plans to restore a major wildlife area next to the M60 are about to take another step forward. The attraction, which ‘no one talks about’ locally, is already bringing in people from across the country.

A new Costa Coffee drive-thru has opened its doors at the recently developed Hattersley Retail Park, bringing another new facility to the area.

Oldham Netball Club made history this weekend by becoming the inaugural Fire5 Champions, claiming the title and £13,000 in prize money at the UK's first-ever Fire5 tournament, held at Belle Vue Sports Arena, Manchester.

An 18-year-old man is being sought by police in connection with a robbery.

Cole Geyer is back at Oldham after Roughyeds activated the hooker’s loan release clause, providing a major boost to the club ahead of the play-offs.

Thirteen local artists, schools, charities and community groups have been chosen to bring their ideas to life during Oldham’s year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture.

Both Ashton sides met in the league for the first time in over seven years on Bank Holiday Monday, as Curzon Ashton welcomed Ashton United to the Tameside Stadium. 

Local Vocals are opening a new choir in Ashton-under-Lyne. The community choir runs 44 other choirs across the North of England.

Four people have been charged following a wildfire at Dovestone Reservoir in July.

Fields of Gold Festival returns to Ashton-under-Lyne this weekend for two days of live music, tribute acts, and a buzzing festival atmosphere.

An Oldham community care provider has become the first organisation to back a UK campaign calling for specialist endometriosis health clinics.

Motorists should be able to take advantage of freer flowing traffic at four key locations in Oldham after funding has been confirmed and equipment is on order for work to keep critical yellow box junctions clear.

Thirty-one per cent of people in the North West do not know choking can become life-threatening in minutes without first aid - according to new research from St John Ambulance.

Residents are enjoying transformed streets and alleyways, featuring colourful mosaic house numbers, improved waste and recycling management, and community vegetable planters.

An Oldham specialist school has invested £100,000 to open an ICT suite, new classrooms, calm rooms, a library and a new kitchen, but it will not increase the number of pupils it teaches.

A pensioner who was rushed to hospital following a road traffic collision on Thursday has sadly died.

A 14-year-old from Droylsden has completed a remarkable hat-trick of international Grand Slams while living thousands of miles from home to chase his dreams.

Expectant parents and growing families are invited to a new series of Baby Showers taking place across Tameside from September.

A permanent audio walking trail co-created by people recovering from substance use is set to launch in Oldham this September, blending spoken-word poetry with brass band music.

Plans for a Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) in Ashton and Stalybridge have taken a major step forward, following approval by Tameside Council's Executive Cabinet on 26 August.

The Barker Street Estate was given a clean up this month thanks to an event organised by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO).

Oldham Coliseum Theatre has announced Andrew Sheridan and Erin Shanagher will take on the roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in its radical staging of Shakespeare's Macbeth, directed by the Coliseum’s new Creative Director, Nick Bagnall.

On 11th August at Ashton-under-Lyne Golf Club at their monthly meeting, Tameside Rotary welcomed back their very good friend, President Volodymyr Bulba of Kharkiv Independence Rotary Club.

When Jack Rawding-Revell began suffering from double vision, severe headaches and overwhelming fatigue earlier this year, he had no idea how dramatically his life was about to change.

Upturn Enterprise is encouraging women in business to embrace autumn as a season of growth, wellbeing and renewed confidence through a special CROWN networking event.

Thousands of people are set to flock to the city centre this weekend for the return of Manchester Pride.

A Reform UK Derbyshire county councillor has insisted his support for Ukraine is “absolute, unequivocal and unwavering” following questions raised about a controversial post.

Four men have been arrested after around 20 homes were evacuated following reports that a grenade may have been present at an address in Glossop. 

Oldham's town centre is celebrating a significant boost to retail with two new store openings and three substantial refurbishments.

Four young people have joined First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) to learn about how it operates after they secured places on the housing association’s summer intern programme.

A 70-year-old man is fighting for his life in hospital following a collision in Stalybridge yesterday (Thurs) afternoon.

Naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham is inviting people to have an "honest local conversation" about the climate crisis with a free public screening of a documentary film.

Cash Box Credit Union has helped Tameside residents save an estimated £10.8 million in interest payments by providing affordable loans and savings products as an alternative to high-cost doorstep and payday lenders.

Plans are underway to install cross-pavement EV charging channels for eligible Tameside residents without off-street parking, making home charging safer, easier and more accessible.

Residents and local businesses are to benefit from improvements that will drive sustainable travel opportunities and long-term growth in Ashton-under-Lyne and Stalybridge.

A Stockport businessman is taking on the biggest physical challenge of his life by cycling 3,800 miles across America in memory of two close friends.

Oldham Council has secured funding to launch the Young Creative Producers Programme (YCPP) . . . an exciting new initiative to give young people the chance to shape the future of culture across the borough.

Police were called to a large-scale disturbance in Oldham last night during which a man suffered life-changing injuries and is in hospital.

Plans for a new multi-storey car park in Stalybridge have taken a major step forward, supporting future growth, investment and town centre regeneration.

Oldham have brought in young prop Noah High on loan from Wakefield Trinity until the end of the season.

A retired teacher who helps ensure First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) Tensing Street Community Centre runs smoothly is the housing association’s August Hidden Hero.

The Royal British Legion (RBL) is seeking volunteers to help run its annual Poppy Appeal in Tameside.

Police have issued an urgent appeal to find a woman who has gone missing.

Twenty-four community projects across Tameside are set to benefit from the final round of the Pride in Place Impact Fund.

Pennine Mencap is an Oldham-based charity that supports and provides opportunities for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

The Masons in Dukinfield is set to host a special charity day in support of Maisie Moo’s Missions and Lila’s Light.

Awareness Walk and Candlelit Vigil to Promote Hope, Connection and Suicide Prevention Thursday 10 September 2026

Plans to develop eleven possible road safety projects across the borough have been approved as part of ongoing work to make roads safer for everyone.

Three young performers are celebrating after winning a prestigious theatre award for their portrayal of the Three Little Pigs in Little Red Riding Hood. 

Oldham council is investigating the cause of the problem that forced one of its libraries to close.

A young fundraiser from Denton has set his sights on the summit of Snowdon to raise funds for homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley.

Manchester locals have spoken about their grandparents who fought in the ‘Forgotten Army’ during the Second World War on the recent anniversary of VJ Day – Victory over Japan Day.

Volunteers from National Highways’ A57 Link Roads team rolled up their sleeves to help a thriving community project prepare for its next phase of growth.

Families across Mossley are being invited to go hunting for flowers as a popular community treasure hunt returns to the town.

An Oldham adventurer has returned from an extraordinary expedition through one of the most challenging and unforgiving environments on Earth - the remote and dark depths of the Colombian Jungle.

Police are appealing for information following reports of indecent exposure in Stoneleigh Park, on Vulcan Street in Oldham.

People living close to Dovestone Reservoir fear a ‘horrendous’ parking and traffic ‘nightmare’ could return now the area is back open to the public.

Greater Manchester’s ‘Victorian’ train stations have got more than £100m to be used on new lifts, footbridges, ramps and CCTV among other upgrades.

Whistleblowers have warned that bus drivers or passengers could end up being ‘seriously’ hurt on Bee Network services.

Seven schools across Oldham and Tameside are to have their computer systems checked for cyber weaknesses under a new security partnership.

A Tameside-based business has secured £56,000 in innovation funding to develop a digital programme aimed at helping young people at risk of long-term absence from school.

The first ever AI apprentice in any of Greater Manchester’s social housing providers has just started work at First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO).

Alan Kilshaw has signed a new contract to remain as the Roughyeds head coach for the 2027 season, with the option of a further year.

Police are appealing for help in locating the family of a man found dead at his home in Oldham.

Festival favourites Transglobal Underground will be alighting at The Vale this autumn as part of the Mossley arts centre's autumn live programme.

The Scouthead and Austerlands Community Group, led by a new committee, established only eight weeks ago, raised a bumper £1,100 from their first event.

A Tameside arts centre is celebrating turning five with a packed day of free fun, from drumming to perfume-making, ceilidh-dancing and even a sound bath.

A 20-year-old woman has pleaded not guilty to arson after a huge fire broke out in Dovestone Reservoir in July.

Ashton-under-Lyne’s Ukrainian community came together this past weekend to mark 35 years of Ukrainian independence.

Oldham Neighbourhood Team has seized 14 vehicles and made six arrests as it continues to tackle the anti-social use of off-road bikes, e-bikes and quad bikes.

Andy Burnham is handing out £10 billion in a bid to ‘build the country out of a housing crisis’ as he says ‘no child should be raised in a hostel room’.

The draw for the first qualifying round of the FA Cup has been completed, with three Tameside clubs learning their fate. 

Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Tameside are set to benefit from a significant expansion of specialist educational provision.

It was a weekend to forget for the majority of our Tameside clubs, with five out of six sides suffering defeat. 

Beer lovers are being invited to raise a glass for charity when the Tameside Beer Festival returns to Stalybridge next month.

While national GCSE results remained virtually the same as last year, Oldham academies bucked the trend with improved scores.

What was once the heart of everything in Droylsden now sits as a lifeless shell. After years of empty irrelevance, the Concord Suite is set to come crumbling down.

It was a morning full of celebrations as Oasis Academy Leesbrook pupils collected their GCSE results last Thursday.

It is considered a wildlife haven locally, but one beloved patch of land in Mossley is about to have 175 new homes plonked on it.

Hulme Grammar celebrated exceptional GCSE results that place the school as one of the most prestigious academic schools in the North West.

Royton Library will temporarily close from today (Monday, August 24) while essential building works are assessed and carried out to help secure the future of the service.

Gamesley football fans can now stay dry on the sidelines, thanks to colleagues at Tesco Glossop. 

Seven men and one woman have been charged with a range of offences following 12 simultaneous warrants carried out across Bolton and Tameside on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

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.