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TEN community groups in the west of Tameside have successfully secured funding at the Tameside Communities Grant event, held on 4 June.

Four new properties have been handed over to First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) at Fitton Hill - the start of a summer of new homes for social rent and shared ownership to complete at the site.

Drivers are being warned to plan ahead as the A57 Snake Pass is set to close for almost three weeks while engineers carry out crucial investigations into one of the route's most significant landslip sites.

Young people across Tameside are being invited to an upcoming event designed to help them into or towards education, employment or training opportunities.

SPARK Oldham CIC welcomed volunteers, partners and community organisations to its Volunteers Week Celebration Event at Grains Bar and Hotel recently . . . recognising the incredible contribution of volunteers who have dedicated more than 8,000 hours supporting people in Oldham.

More than 200 primary school pupils from Oldham attended an inspiring Careers Fair hosted at Hulme Grammar School, giving young learners the opportunity to explore future careers.

In Our Backyard 3 hands the Mossley arts centre's stage over to six top post-punk, indie and experimental bands from across the two boroughs this month (June).

Next week the local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding an initiative to raise awareness on the vital role they play in protecting our Tameside communities.

Building work that has disrupted Ashton town centre for over a year will be completed by autumn, according to council bosses.

High Peak boxer Jack Massey has vowed to come back stronger after Saturday’s cruiserweight clash with Cheavon Clarke in Bournemouth ended in defeat. 

Mike Brooks, director of Tameside Community Computers CIC in Dukinfield, has returned from his second visit to rural Uganda, where he has been monitoring the progress of life-changing community projects funded by residents and businesses across Tameside.

Plans for an Eton College in Oldham means millions of pounds of education investment into the town will be spent on getting tens of students to high-end universities, not addressing the town’s chronic issues getting thousands of 11–16-year-olds better results at GCSEs, say Oldham Liberal Democrats.

The Diggle Blues Festival, a free annual event, returns to the beautiful Saddleworth village of Diggle this month (June).

A woman from Shaw is calling for better representation of disabled people ahead of a disability pride fashion show in Manchester.

Officers seized 38 illegally used e-scooters during a national day of action aimed at tackling unsafe and anti-social riding.

A man in his 80s has died following a collision in Glossop town centre on Tuesday 9th June.

Organisers of the Glossop North End AFC Beer Festival have thanked supporters for helping deliver the most successful event in the festival’s history, while warning that its future is under threat.

High Peak Borough Council has responded to concerns about the future of its Carelink service after reports emerged that the scheme could face closure. 

Local charity Padfield Community Spaces visited Padfield Primary School last week to announce the winner of their recent logo competition and celebrate the amazing creativity of the pupils there.

A 'café with a difference' has opened its doors in the centre of Glossop and its emphasis is on friendship and fun.

It was a wrap last Friday at Mottram Community Centre on a feature film with a small but significant claim attached.

Friends Of Victoria Hall (FOVH) hopes to expand its wellbeing offer and gauge interest in something that organisers believe may be a gap in local community support.

Police and volunteers have been monitoring vehicle speeds in Tintwistle as part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety in the village. 

Organisers of this year's hugely successful Glossop Heritage Weekend have issued a plea for support, after sharing that the event has only just broken even and will need financial support if it is to be held again.

Police have seized a vehicle in Glossop after stopping it on Simmondley Lane following an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) alert.

A man in his 80s has died in a collision in Glossop town centre.

To mark the start of this year’s FIFA World Cup, which gets underway tomorrow (Thursday), select Tameside residents will be able to enjoy a free game of bowling across the month of June. 

A local community group is organising a special event celebrating the values of kindness, connection and community.

A local police community support officer has been praised after saving a man’s life while out on patrol in Saddleworth.

A Deputy Headteacher from Shaw has completed his eighth Uganda Marathon visiting local schools and clean water projects funded by his own charity.

As if the chronic pelvic pain were not enough, an Oldham campaigner has now claimed that girls with endometriosis are more likely to experience migraines, bipolar, confusion, anxiety, and even eventual dementia.

Ashton town centre is set for a summer boost with a packed programme of free monthly family-friendly events and the launch of a brand-new artisan market.

Dogs Trust is calling on the people of the North West to have their say about the role dogs play in our lives as the National Dog Survey 2026 launches.

Tameside Council bereavement officers Ashley Gibson and Andrew Cochrane will join colleagues from across Greater Manchester in a 172ft sponsored abseil to raise funds for the charity Once Upon a Smile.

In an era where teenagers spend hours locked to endless digital scrolling, teachers are facing an unprecedented battle for student attention. The constant buzz of notifications from Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok has turned the modern classroom into a digital battleground.

It remains to be seen whether football will be coming home this summer, but England legend Sir Geoff Hurst certainly did come home over the weekend. 

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised for a number of innovative approaches to improving patient safety at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026.

On Friday 5th June 2026, Angela Rayner MP visited the Head Office of Power2org in Ashton-under-Lyne to see the impact the Cat’s Wardrobe project is having on care-experienced young people in her constituency.

A dedicated team of social workers from Oldham Council’s Safeguarding and Care Planning Service have raised nearly £3,000 for vulnerable children and young people after completing the Great Manchester 10k Run.

Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley celebrated Volunteers’ Week 2026 by hosting a pie supper to thank its team of dedicated local volunteers.

The Hyde Club proudly celebrates its 150th Anniversary in style.  A whole weekend of fun events and entertainment took place, with members dressing for the occasion in Victorian attire.

Three primary schools in Tameside have worked to improve their local neighbourhoods by participating in litter picking sessions.

Russell Hobbs has announced Alice Ferns as the chosen artist for its global charity partnership with Action Against Hunger, unveiling her exclusive limited-edition design for the campaign.

Khushi, a one-day festival of happiness celebrating South Asian culture, returns on Saturday, August 1, with a variety of events at different venues in Oldham.

A unique hand crafted locally produced draught beer is being revived to mark the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Saddleworth Morris Men.

Residents, community groups and local partners are being encouraged to apply for funding to deliver neighbourhood improvements across Tameside, as the final round of the Pride in Place Impact Fund opens

Tameside Council has approved a £45 million investment over five years to improve and protect the borough’s roads, pavements and other essential highway infrastructure.

Hundreds of people queued up to get a glimpse inside as a new animal-assisted therapy centre threw open its doors to the local community.

Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers.

The Ashton-under-Lyne and District Probus Club officially marked the start of its new club year at its 54th Annual General Meeting, held at the Broadoak Community Centre.

A first time catwalk model from Ashton says "love the skin you're in" ahead of a disability pride fashion show in Manchester.

High Peak Borough Council will introduce an opt-in fee to collect garden waste from July.

People have been told to ‘expect delays’ as roadworks take place on a series of key A roads across Greater Manchester. Areas affected include Ashton-In-Makerfield, Rochdale, Salford, Wigan, and Oldham.

Land at Droylsden Marina has been sitting empty for years, but now a plan to regenerate it has sparked concern among locals.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has launched Op Hurricane, a coordinated crackdown on the anti-social use of off-road bikes, e-bikes and quad bikes across the region.

Police have launched an urgent search for a 31-year-old man wanted on recall to prison.

Bringing a taste of Italy to Glossop, family-run business Baci Di Gelato is quickly making its mark with a blend of tradition, creativity and award-winning quality.

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is celebrating the community heroes who are helping people to access palliative and end-of-life support this Volunteers’ Week (June 1 to June 7).

A new programme has launched to help residents aged over 50 in Dukinfield and Stalybridge to have a happier, healthier life as they grow older.

Hulme Gammar School has announced a pioneering new educational framework to mark National AI awareness day.

Inspectors have reported a “mixed but improving picture” for Tameside Adult Services following a recent assurance visit.

More knitters needed for “Knitted Scout” project to celebrate 2026 anniversaries

New community forums are being launched across Tameside to listen to residents and give them a say on issues which matter in their towns.

After over six months away, High Peak boxer Jack Massey returns to the ring this weekend to take on fellow Brit Cheavon Clarke in Bournemouth. 

Hyde United’s summer squad shake up has begun, with three signings already confirmed ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 campaign. 

Last weekend was a busy couple of days for Oldham Mountain Rescue Team with members attending three callouts and a training exercise.

An Oldham youth charity is marking Volunteers’ Week by launching an appeal for 15 new mentors as part of its 15th anniversary year.

Oasis Academy Leesbrook has been awarded the SEND Inclusion Award by Optimus Education, recognising its outstanding commitment to improving outcomes for pupils with SEND and its clear alignment with the national Oasis Trust vision for inclusion.

Police are appealing for help in locating this man (pictured), who is wanted on recall to prison.

A businesswoman who always wanted to start her own family has shared her adoption journey to highlight the difference it can make to a child’s life.

People who look after someone across Tameside are invited to come together during Carers Week to enjoy two events designed to provide opportunities for connection and support.

Eight groups were recently successfully granted funding at the Tameside Communities Grant event.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) today terminated its contract with developer Robwood Construction Limited over unacceptable delays to a £3.7 million project in Royton.

Fresh from winning a Laurence Olivier Award for her performance in Punch, actor and campaigner Julie Hesmondhalgh will be one of the headline speakers at Co-op Congress 2026 this month, ahead of her appearance in the next series of The Traitors.

An Oldham specialist school providing education for vulnerable young people has passed an inspection from the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), the national exams watchdog on May 21 during a live AQA GCSE English Language examination.

A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment after pleading guilty to the strangulation murder of a man in Royton, Oldham, in December 2025.

Officers are investigating after a man was sadly found dead in a vehicle in the Oldham area on Monday evening (1 June).

Councillor Ollie Cross and two special local supporters will be cutting the ribbon and opening the gates of Temple Street Community Garden in Padfield, on Sunday 14th June at 2pm.

Police have launched an appeal to find a pensioner who has not been seen since this morning (Tues).

Hot on the heels of the completion of the new Active Zone in Glossop’s Manor Park, High Peak Borough Council is now inviting people interested in managing the café to come forward.

A Hadfield man has been jailed after breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) and carrying out a series of shop thefts in Glossop and Buxton.

Festival Oldham returned to Oldham town centre at the weekend with a spectacular celebration of creativity, culture and community.

Following the hottest May ever recorded in the UK, Glossopdale residents are being invited to watch a new film highlighting the growing climate and nature crisis and encouraging action to address it.

At least 135 First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) properties on Alt estate are set to be revamped in a £1.5 million project to make them more energy efficient.

A Glossop mum and parenting professional with more than 20 years of experience supporting families has launched a new movement aimed at improving emotional safety within parent and baby spaces.

Registration for the legendary 2026 Saddleworth Village Games is now open.

Residents in Simmondley have expressed shock and concern after the sudden closure of Simmondley News.

Former Lowestoft Wartime Evacuees are invited to attend the annual Summer Reunion which will take place at the town’s railway station on Saturday 6th June 2026.

Officers are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured in an attack on the junction of Fairbottom Street and Yorkshire Street, Oldham.

Families across High Peak will benefit from cheaper days out, discounted meals and free bus travel for children this summer as the government launches its new Great British Summer Savings scheme.

Police have issued a desperate appeal to find Christopher, who has not been seen since last Thursday (May 28).

A treasured Saddleworth tradition returned on Friday as Dobcross Youth Band took to the local streets for Whit Friday — but this year, the day carried extra meaning as the band and local community paused to remember a very special lady.

Women insure cars, homes, holidays, pets, and belongings, but they don’t insure themselves.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is celebrating winning a major prize at the prestigious Northern Housing Awards.

“It happens all the time. Sometimes it’s bloody murder but what can you do about it?”

Seven members of an Organised Crime Group based in Oldham and Rochdale have been jailed for a combined 46 years at Manchester Crown Square Court yesterday (Friday).

An Oldham-born dancer is preparing to take centre stage in tonight’s Britain’s Got Talent final after earning a coveted Golden Buzzer from Alesha Dixon earlier in the competition.

A top boss is keeping the lights on at Oldham Council while councillors work out who is going to take over.

Exhilarating brass bands, rousing hymns and enthusiastic crowds…  Saddleworth’s hills were truly alive to the sound of music at their legendary Whit Friday celebration.

Stalybridge Celtic have been handed a huge boost ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 campaign, with mecurial winger Ellis Horan committing his future to the club. 

The US fast-food chain announced its plan to build on the Viceroy Indian restaurant in August 2024, submitting official proposals a few months later. However, plans were later withdrawn in April 2025.

‘Don’t take the risk, it’s just not worth it’. That’s the message from United Utilities as they join forces with emergency services to highlight the dangers of cold-water shock.

Residents in Oldham are being encouraged to be part of sporting history by signing up as volunteers for the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, coming to the UK in summer 2027.

Glossop is set to make history this summer as the town prepares to host its very first Pride celebration in Norfolk Square.

Local man Mark Thorley will forever be remembered for giving the precious gift of life through organ donation with a memorial artwork outside Tameside Hospital’s Critical Care Unit, for which his family are raising money.

A First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) customer and parent who 'goes above and beyond' volunteering at a local dad's charity is the housing association’s May Hidden Hero.

Everyone is screaming. The beige walls of the town hall chambers echo with it. Councillors talk over each other, jabbing accusatory fingers into the air, while residents in the public gallery pick up a sporadic chant of “Traitors! Sell-outs! Scabs!” Welcome to Oldham Council.

Plans to speed up the revival of Oldham town centre have taken another step forward that could see a £70m sports town created.

ARMED Forces Day is marching back to Denton for Tameside’s annual salute to the borough’s service personnel past, present and future.

A Hyde shop owner and employee have been sentenced by Tameside magistrates after pleading guilty to selling a kitchen knife to a person under 18.  

Residents and businesses across Ashton and Stalybridge are being invited to have their say on plans that could help shape the future of two of the borough’s towns.

Members of the public are invited to help celebrate the outstanding work of NHS staff as Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust launch their first joint CARE Awards.

A Stalybridge dad is preparing to take on a gruelling 100km running challenge in the Lake District to help raise money for Millbrook Primary School.

Stalybridge Celtic have announced the signing of tricky winger Obua Mugalula, who makes the switch to Bower Fold following his departure from Tameside neighbours Mossley. 

Blythe House Hospice is inviting people to take part in its Sunflower Memories appeal, offering a meaningful way to remember someone special while supporting hospice care.

Three retired residents with extensive experience in community projects are launching a new initiative aimed at supporting people approaching retirement or already enjoying later life.

An independent Glossop bookshop is celebrating after being awarded a prestigious national grant aimed at inspiring more children to discover a love of reading.

Taxpayers could be footing the bill if a councillor stand-off over who runs Oldham Council carries on.

The newly appointed Civic Mayor of Tameside, Councillor Helen Bowden, has spoken to the Tameside Reporter of her pride in taking on the role and her commitment to supporting mental health and local organisations across the borough.

In March, Holly Philburn, Margot Kennedy and Hope Warner, all from Tameside successfully earned places in the prestigious English Youth Ballet (EYB) production of Swan Lake, joining an elite cast of 97 dancers after highly competitive auditions. 

Street Life festival returns for its fourth year this Saturday 6th June, promising a day packed with entertainment, creativity and community spirit.

Greenspace volunteers working alongside Tameside Council’s greenspace team contributed an amazing 2,258 days last year to helping to care for the borough’s natural environment.

Tameside Council has confirmed it will be run by a Labour minority administration at its full council meeting on 26 May 2026.

Tameside Council are delighted to appoint their new civic mayor, Cllr Helen Bowden, for 2026/2027.

Mossley will celebrate Whit Friday with a free community event and lunch at Seel Park this Friday, May 29th, from noon, bringing together heritage, music and family activities.

As temperatures rise in the British summertime, you or your family may be tempted to cool off with a swim in a local river or lake, or in the sea. Make sure you know the dangers of swimming in open water.

Officers are appealing for information following an incident involving a BB gun during a protest on Broadcar Lane, Mossley, on Sunday 24th May.

A lucky woman from Oldham has seen a personal wish come true thanks to a special initiative introduced by Caremark . . . one of the UK’s leading home care providers.

OLDHAM-based charity Mahdlo Youth Zone has secured investment from the Better Youth Spaces Fund to expand its services and increase opportunities for young people across the borough.

More than 70 organisations from across Greater Manchester came together at Heaton Park for the first-ever Greater Manchester Wellbeing Run & Walk.

An Oldham couple are sharing their experience of early-onset Alzheimer’s to help others recognise the signs and seek support sooner.

Following multiple reports from the public about males in balaclavas riding e-bikes dangerously across Denton and Hyde, Neighbourhood Officers have taken swift and decisive action.

A London-based agency of highly qualified legal eagles is offering affordable services in Oldham.

Age UK Tameside is appealing for more volunteers as it looks to strengthen its support for older people and widen the help it can offer across the borough.

Young people across Glossop have taken part in a series of knife crime awareness sessions and community safety activities as part of the national campaign - Operation Sceptre, from 18th-24th May. 

A new Community Bookshelf has been launched in Glossop to help raise money for local charities and community groups while encouraging people of all ages to share a love of reading. 

New government measures aimed at easing fuel and operating cost pressures on rural businesses have been welcomed by High Peak MP Jon Pearce. 

​​​​​​​Tameside council revealed they have put pen to paper and purchased the Ladysmith Shopping Centre in the heart of Ashton-under-Lyne.

Families are being invited to a vibrant Eid fun day packed with activities galore at the European Islamic Centre this weekend.

Carried on a golden raft of sunshine, a unique new event captured the hearts of hundreds of visitors to Saddleworth Women’s and Clog first-ever Garland Day staged in Uppermill on Saturday. 

Community groups across Oldham held events for World Bee Day following funding from First Choice Home Oldham (FCHO).

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were called to support North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) with a report of a walker who had fallen in Birchen Clough, near Dove Stones.