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Train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) has teamed up with travel experts Rough Guides to help passengers discover the very best of the North of England and Scotland — with a new range of handy pocket guides.

More than 150 people from the Hindu community at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Ashton-under-Lyne (Tameside/Manchester) came together to participate in the BAPS 10K Charity Challenge on Sunday 8 June 2025.

TransPennine Express (TPE) has completed the installation of life-saving defibrillators across its fleet of 51 Class 185 trains.

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of a man who has been missing since Friday.

A stellar weekend of comedy is coming to Stalybridge on 19–20 July, as part of an exciting new series of pilot events that will light up and animate the Civic Hall over the next year.

After three years of tireless fundraising, St Andrew’s CofE Junior School has proudly opened its brand-new mental health and wellbeing ‘MACAWS Garden’ - a peaceful sanctuary designed to help support pupils emotionally.

Armed Forces Day is marching back to Denton on Saturday 28 June for Tameside’s annual salute to the borough’s service personnel past, present and future.

An eleven-storey tower could soon mark the entrance to the centre of Oldham.

Services between Guide Bridge and Romiley were suspended this morning with emergency services on the scene.

Andrew Gwynne, MP for Gorton and Denton, has come out in support of the Labour government’s plans to deliver a free nutritious meal every school day for over half a million more children, and the improved transport plans for Greater Manchester.

This Volunteers’ Week (2–6 June), Dogs Trust is celebrating the incredible contributions of its 3,800 volunteers across 22 rehoming centres. 

Reform has refused to pledge to install sprinklers in all Derbyshire schools, as new figures show there are nine in the county without them.

Mottram Community Centre is facing an uncertain future, as a shortage of trustees and regular users threatens to close its doors for good.

The inquest into five year-old Lila Marsland’s death was concluded just after 1pm on Thursday the 5th of June.

Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley marks Volunteers’ Week 2025 with a special community meal to thank their local volunteers.

Anyone who owns a Nissan Juke is being urged to follow police guidance.

Tameside and Oldham’s most up-and-coming bands will be playing at In Our Backyard, with a brand new 'Schoolyard' pre-show event highlighting the best of local under-16s talent.

Oldham is looking for a whole new slate of council department bosses worth almost £1m per year – just months after completing a round of voluntary redundancies.

The Oldham Coliseum Theatre won’t be reopening for Panto Season 2025, the council has confirmed.

A Hadfield man living with advanced Stage 4 prostate cancer has launched a remarkable campaign to raise awareness, funds, and hope - one dog walk at a time. 

A national task force is expected to reopen 287 closed cases relating to child sexual abuse.

The two hours free parking in Tameside Council run car parks will start on Monday 9th June.

Greater Manchester Police officers investigating the death of a man in Oldham have secured a further three arrests as their work continues.

Greater Manchester Police investigations into non-recent child sexual exploitation are ramping up with five suspects arrested this morning (04/06/2025) in relation to reports of abuse in Oldham between 2011 and 2014.

Work has officially started on the exciting new Visitor Centre and Forestry Skills Centre at Northern Roots.

The Neighbourhood Watch Volunteer Recognition Awards nominations are now open.

The collision happened on Hyde Road in Gorton last night, 3rd June.

Greater Manchester is set for a bumper transport deal with £2.5 billion coming to the city in the next seven years — with 1,000 buses, new tram stops, tram-trains, revamped interchanges, and a Metrolink extension in the offing.

Derby City Council has confirmed a two-year investigation into the conduct of a councillor and the now-leader of Derbyshire County Council cost more than £7,300 of taxpayers’ money.

Tributes have poured in for a former Oldham Rugby League Football Club (RLFC) player believed to be the man found dead at a flat.

Make Ashton Great Again are hosting another street party on Saturday 5th July.

Blue Tiffin, one of Oldham’s most popular Indian restaurants, is proud to announce it has been awarded the highest food hygiene rating—5 stars—following a recent inspection by local environmental health officers.

School children get brilliant hands-on theatre experience with the Royal Exchange at the Den Festival in Stalybridge.

Thousands of families across Tameside could be eligible for savings when paying for childcare for school-aged children.

More than 20 people had to be removed from temporary accommodation owned by a sitting councillor after the town hall found the building in a ‘substandard condition’.

322 people were arrested and 19 knives seized from the streets of Greater Manchester as part of Sceptre, a national initiative to tackle knife crime.

Primary school students across the High Peak have been recognised for their creativity, innovation and commitment to the environment in the first ever 'Upcycling Challenge'.

Nine community organisations across Greater Manchester have been shortlisted for a grant from the PatchApp Community Fund and the public are being urged to choose the one that matters most to them. 

The recent extradition of convicted drug dealer shows dedicated work from police and partners in catching criminals who think they are safe from capture abroad.

The beloved Manchester-based biscuit bakery, is proudly celebrating a monumental 170 years of tradition and baking excellence.

A man was rushed to hospital after a horror stabbing in Oldham last night.

A Tameside business is facing the possibility of prosecution after selling a kitchen knife to a person under 18.

Thousands of train station crimes are reported every year, and sex offences at stations across the UK have soared to all-time highs.

Dedicate a flower in memory of someone you love to support local hospice care. 

Usually the first Sunday of every month, Ashton's car boot has been extended this June.

Oldham Athletic fans can celebrate the club’s return to the Football League tonight as the club confirms plans for a celebratory parade.

Police from the Failsworth, Hollinwood and Limeside Neighbourhood team issued a number of fines for non-payment of fares at a tram stop.

Greater Manchester Police responded to reports of a group of males with machetes on Saturday 31st May.

Ashton town centre is currently a building site, with construction workers in hi vis and diggers clanging and banging where the market stalls used to be.

A fly-tipping hotspot in Dukinfield has left one man frustrated by how much of a ‘dump’ his town has become.

A murder investigation has been launched in Oldham after a 50-year-old man was found dead.

A ‘notorious’ local businessman wants to erect a 50 metre high cogwheel at the side of the M60 in Oldham.

Reform has scrapped Derbyshire’s committee on climate change, biodiversity and carbon reduction, with fears this will directly impact flood prevention.

Angry residents are protesting against a controversial planning application for a care home which they claim was secretly approved by Oldham Council.

Almost 10,000 more tickets will be released for Oldham’s first game at Wembley Stadium in over 30 years.

A ferocious dog attack has left three people injured, including a one–year-old baby who has sustained life-changing injuries.

Neighbourhood officers who raided a property in Oldham earlier this week secured four arrests and seized 25 litres of illicit liquid THC.

Glossopdale School and Sixth Form Headteacher, Ms Kate Smith, recently welcomed us to the school to chat about her reflections on her first term. 

Plans for a multi-storey apartment block on the site of a former snooker hall and nightclub in Oldham are set to be approved.

Snooker fans cued up for a memorable night with Masters Champion Matthew Stevens.

Officers investigating reports of an attack on a woman in the Stockport area have released an e-fit image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

Derbyshire County Council has gathered more than £960,000 in fines from parents whose children have missed school, with penalties tripling and dozens taken to court.

Maggie the lurcher mum who we reported on last week, is almost ready for adoption!

The planned works in Piccadilly Gardens will cause some disruption to the Metrolink network.

Customers travelling with Northern can now ask members of staff for a Radar Key if they need it to use an accessible toilet.

Tameside Hospital is seeking compassionate volunteers to bring comfort through conversation

Greater Manchester Police are asking witnesses to come forward with information.

An Oldham MP has spoken out over a ‘devastating’ decision that could stop thousands of fans from watching a momentous moment in the borough’s sporting history. 

A century-old mill in the centre of Ashton will be transformed into 18 new apartments – but it has sparked controversy.

New homes will be built on the site where Mottram Police Station once stood, it has been confirmed.

In a TV first, viewers at home will be getting the chance to win exactly the same prizes as the contestants in the studio - and one lucky contestant will win a guaranteed £1,000,000 jackpot.

Hadfield Infants School have brought music and creativity to the classroom with a vibrant themed week.

A Glossop-based psychotherapist is using his experience of personal loss to support others this Father’s Day. 

A grieving sister has raised more than £10,700 in a heartfelt tribute to her brother who tragically took his own life.

Fatima Women’s Association in Glodwick is running a dementia hub for local men and women who have been affected by the condition.

North-West Ambulance Service NHS Trust were called out to an incident involving a woman who fell off her horse and needed emergency treatment.

Tired old hens used to living in battery cages will soon have a new home that’s so plush it’s been nicknamed Peckingham Palace.

In an era where digital access is essential for education, employment, and social inclusion, Tameside Community Computers CIC (TCC) continue to make a profound impact on communities across Tameside, Oldham, and beyond.

An innovative programme is aiming to support families affected by child exploitation and also raise awareness in the wider community.

What began as a dream for two music-obsessed teenagers has grown into an international carnival hub in the foothills of the Pennines.  

Pupils from St Peter’s Catholic Primary School in Stalybridge have embarked on a ‘pilgrimage’ from the school to Willow Wood Hospice.

An inquest has opened into the tragic death of five-year-old Lila Marsland from Hyde, described by her mother as “a joy to parent.” Lila passed away on the morning of December 28, 2023, just weeks before her sixth birthday.

Police are appealing for information after a 20-year-old woman has not been seen since this afternoon.

Parents who want a hassle-free outing with their young children can drop into a local session to hear how they can do just that.

Parents are being invited to a police surgery to discuss any issues they may have in the St Mary’s area.

Cosmo Bingo, in Stalybridge, played host to the Dukinfield Sumos aiming to raise £500 last weekend.

Daisy-Leigh braved the big chop of over half a meter of her hair for charity.

Saddleworth Round Table is set to raise the roof with an Abba Party Night in a bid to raise vital funds for special causes.

Grab your walking buddy and hit the trails in Tameside Councils new Walking in Tameside events.

Eight groups were successful at Tameside Community Safety’s latest community grants event.

A community centre in Dane Bank celebrated the opening of new facilities last weekend.

Andys Man Club Tameside joined forces with Bake My Day Coffee Cave at Denton’s Party in the Park to celebrate community cohesion

Police have released two further CCTV images of witnesses they want to speak to in relation to the death of an elderly couple at Crook Gate Reservoir.

Underage youngsters were able to buy two vapes during an undercover investigation by Operation Vulcan and Oldham Trading Standards.

After a decade of dedication, determination, and dogged fundraising, the Friends of Hadfield Hall are finally celebrating a major milestone.

When Damon was shown his new room in Oldham, he claims the building’s manager put his head in his hands and apologised.

Oldham council leader Arooj Shah says the borough faces a ‘serious challenge around identity politics’ – with ‘every issue becoming a divisive issue’ – following a no-confidence vote mounted against her.

The most objected housing plan in Bury’s history is one of the key developments planned across Greater Manchester recently.

This June, men’s mental health in Tameside takes a massive leap forward. On Monday 23rd June 2025, Andy’s Man Club launches its third club in the region, hosted at Stalybridge Celtic Football Club—a move that promises real, lasting change for local men and families across the borough.

On the edge of Greater Manchester people have been crying out for a bypass to solve their traffic problems. 60 years on, work has officially started.

Work on a new Greater Manchester bypass – 60 years in the making – has started.

The parents have asked medical negligence lawyers for support and answers through the inquest.

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is inviting families to its carnival-themed Summer Fayre.

Teachers at Glodwick Infant and Nursery School began strike action yesterday after continuous issues with health and safety and mistreatment of staff.

Oldham Mountain Rescue Service were called out to three incidents last weekend.

"Don't just blame visitors for Peak District Wildfires."

A new CGI animation of the multi-million pound project shaping the future of Oldham town centre has been shared with the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Volunteers’ Week (2-8 June 2025) is a time to say thank you for the fantastic contribution volunteers in Tameside make.

Residents in Old Glossop are eagerly awaiting the return of a very special summer visitor.

The Joshua Bradley in Hyde are hosting a garden party this Saturday, 24th of May.

High Peak Borough Council has welcomed a new Mayor following its Annual Meeting, with Councillor Dom Elliott-Starkey officially taking on the ceremonial role for the 2025–2026 term. 

Andy Burnham has given his verdict on Oldham council chief Arooj Shah after she survived a leadership challenge amid ‘secret letter’ controversy.

Oldham’s council boss says she wants to move on and is ‘glad the charade is over’ following a tense battle for her leadership earlier today.

Police are urging these two witnesses (pictured) to come forward after the death of an elderly couple at Crook Gate Reservoir in Denshaw.

Local families are being invited to Oldham’s Tommyfield Market for a day of fun.

Work to tackle knife crime in Derbyshire is in the spotlight this week as part of a national knife crime campaign (May 19-23). 

Police are appealing for this man (picture) to come forward to assist with an investigation into a series of harassments on a bus.

Former mayor, Councillor Zahid Chauhan has become the first Asian person to be appointed as an Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Oldham at the annual council meeting yesterday.

The leading Reform cabinet on Derbyshire County Council has been revealed with specific roles for “Government efficiency”, potholes and special educational needs.

A mayor-making ceremony erupted into a shouting match in Oldham council’s chambers. 

The worlds largest ad van was seen outside of Asda in Ashton this afternoon (21st May) as part of the Stop Asda Spying campaign.

A leadership challenge mounted against the leader of Oldham Council has failed after an explosive council meeting.

Dozens of new homes are set to be built across Tameside at a crunch planning meeting next week. 

A ‘secret letter’ sent to the government by Oldham Council has sparked a major backlash in the town – just as the council leader is due to face a no confidence vote at full council meeting today (May 21).

Oldham Council’s leader Arooj Shah will face a no confidence vote at its annual meeting today.

The half term activities for May have got a nature theme!

National Rescue a Dog Day was on the 20th of May.

A suspended councillor, who was part of the widely criticised ‘Trigger Me Timbers’ WhatsApp group, will sit on Tameside council’s standards committee.

Dozens of campaigners gathered outside Dukinfield Town Hall this evening (Tuesday 20 May) in a renewed call for shamed MP Andrew Gwynne to quit his job.

Police are looking for this man in connection with stalking.

Police conducted a knife arch operation at Failsworth tram stop in collaboration with Metrolink staff yesterday.

The drop-in will offer more information about services that support diverse communities.

A ‘secret letter’ sent to the government by Oldham council bosses sought to influence a major decision for the borough, the Local Democracy Reporting Service understands.

Councillor Shibley Alam has been announced as the 50th civic mayor of Tameside.

High Peak MP Jon Pearce is backing a campaign that calls for better paternity leave.

As we head into a new month, the botanical charity Plantlife is once again championing No Mow May, a simple yet powerful campaign encouraging gardeners to pause their lawnmowers and let wildflowers flourish.

The former HSBC bank in Ashton could soon be transformed into apartments.

A fundraising gala ball in Buxton is set to celebrate 35 years of a local hospice charity, and tables are now available to book.

Whether you enjoy a challenging hike or a casual stroll, the High Peak caters to a diverse range of preferences.

Stockport based NK Theatre Arts head to New Mills Art Theatre for the very first time with their production of Rock Of Ages.