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Two men have been arrested following an armed robbery at a Tesco Express store in Hadfield, which sparked a dramatic police pursuit across Greater Manchester. 

A Glossop man who lost his leg to bone cancer is preparing to take on one of his biggest challenges yet, completing a full marathon on April 19th to raise funds for the Bone Cancer Research Trust.

Police have issued crime prevention advice following reports of gold jewellery being stolen from properties in the Coldhurst area.

Language education is set to take centre stage with the launch of Language Fest North West.

Reuben’s Retreat is calling on supporters to join its team of #REURunners at the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run on Sunday 31st May 2026.

Police have launched an appeal to find a 45-year-old man who has not been seen since yesterday (Monday) morning.

The former leader of Tameside council is set to deny allegations that she breached the council’s code of conduct, a standards hearing was told.

Oldham’s rugby club could be facing liquidation after being summoned to court over debt issues.

Police are investigating a robbery in which a man and a 12-year-old child suffered superficial injuries after three men brandishing swords broke into their property.

This World Cancer Day, Wednesday 4th February, a powerful example of community compassion is making a real difference for people facing one of the toughest days of their lives, their first chemotherapy appointment.

It’s not without reason that Godley resident Pete Brocklehurst has assumed the title ‘robot vet’ after working on Hyde Fundraisers replica K-9 over the past couple of years.

A Freedom of Information (FOI) response has exposed serious failures in the parking system at Royal Oldham Hospital, raising urgent concerns about fairness, safety and transparency and reinforcing calls for a multi-storey car park and major reform.

There was a buzz of excitement at Tower Mill on Sunday as SK Dance & Musical Theatre officially opened the doors to its brand-new studios, marking a major milestone for the growing Tameside academy.

A powerful theatre production is touring schools across Tameside as part of Hate Crime Awareness Week and LGBTQ+ History Month, helping young people explore issues around identity, discrimination and community safety.

Shree Bharatiya Mandal marked India’s Republic Day with a vibrant flag-hoisting ceremony, followed by the official opening of a new community polytunnel funded through generous donations from local supporters.

A care home and six Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) schools in Tameside have collaborated to create an art project for Holocaust Memorial Day.

Police acting on intelligence forced entry to a property in Werneth on Friday, where they uncovered a sophisticated, professionally set-up cannabis farm valued at £50,000.

Conservative Clubs from across Tameside, Oldham and the wider Northwest came together last weekend for the Northwest Area Conservative Clubs Advisory Committee’s 53rd Annual Gala Dinner, held at the prestigious West Tower in Ormskirk.

Students from Clarendon Sixth Form College in Ashton-under-Lyne have created a striking new exhibition inspired by Portland Basin Museum and its collections.

A Failsworth volunteer who helped turn a disused First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) garage site into a community garden is the housing association’s January Hidden Hero.

Parents and carers across Tameside can now access face-to-face advice on childcare, early education and family services through their local family hubs.

‘We’ve outlived Ruben Amorim’. Those were the first words from Tameside council’s director of children’s services as she sat down with the Local Democracy Reporting Service to mark her department’s progress after one year under her leadership.

Retired police detective Charlotte Cadden has been selected as the Conservative Party’s candidate for the forthcoming Gorton and Denton by-election.

Joseph O’Meachair has been confirmed as the Rejoin EU Party candidate for the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election.

At first glance, it’s just a photograph of some scaffolding. 

If anyone still believes amateur theatre has limits, Frosted at New Mills Art Theatre blows that notion clean out of the water.

Labour has announced its candidate for the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election, as parties begin campaigning to win the Greater Manchester seat.

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has announced Sebastian Moore as its candidate for the forthcoming Gorton and Denton parliamentary by-election.

Hopes are high Oldham is on the brink of ‘getting on the sporting map’ — with sights set on the town’s return to the Premier League.

Almost 900 service charges and fees are due to go up in Oldham council, with one key exception.

Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series has teamed up with social enterprise Upturn and is encouraging other organisations and businesses to get involved to help solve Britain’s soaring sick day crisis – starting with Oldham.

Nigel Farage visited Denton on Friday 30 January as part of Reform UK’s campaign in the Denton and Gorton by-election, appearing alongside the party’s candidate Matt Goodwin for a day of canvassing and meetings with residents and business owners.

The Radclyffe School welcomed Year 5 and 6 pupils from Horton Mill Primary School, Stanley Road Primary School and Bare Trees Primary School for a special evening celebrating improvements in reading.

Greater Manchester police remain focused on tackling shoplifting, burglary and theft as part of its ongoing efforts to combat street-level crime across the force area.

The Green Party has announced Hannah Spencer as its parliamentary candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election, following a vote by local party members.

Local campaigner Jackie Pearcey has been announced as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Gorton and Denton ahead of the upcoming by-election.

A ten-day road closure on the main route towards Oldham town centre could cause significant disruption.

Residents near Woodhouses in Oldham have been left ‘disgusted and embarrassed’ by an ‘avalanche’ of rubbish blighting their neighbourhood.

Derbyshire Constabulary is preparing to lift the lid on modern policing with the launch of a brand-new podcast offering an honest, behind-the-scenes look at life in the force. 

On Tuesday 27th January, Glossop Mountain Rescue Team were called out to assist an experienced hill walker who had spent the night on Kinder Scout.

An Oldham endurance runner known as the town’s ‘Running Man’ is taking community spirit from Greater Manchester to the global stage — after raising more than £20,000 for winter aid and preparing to travel to Uganda this Sunday.

The annual Illuminate Light Night will return to Oldham town centre promising a free evening of spectacular light installations, performances and community celebration.

New research has revealed that the vast majority of NHS staff in England have not received training on their legal duties to support patients who are deaf or have hearing loss, with Tameside and Glossop’s hospital trust among those reporting no staff trained at all.

Tameside Council is inviting residents, businesses and community organisations to take part in a public consultation on its updated Gambling Licensing Policy for 2026 to 2029.

Tenants living in Council-owned homes across the High Peak are being invited to share their experiences and ideas for how housing services can be improved.

The family of a much-loved 34-year-old man from Tameside are sharing his story to raise awareness of organ donation and to support patients and families at Tameside Hospital.

Local businesses and community organisations across Tameside are being encouraged to take part in a dedicated Climate Action Conference next month.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find Amy Kellett, who is wanted on recall to prison.

Glossop residents will soon have a new, greener way to get around town, with the Enterprise Car Club launching on Saturday 31st January. 

Residents are preparing for disruption on the A57 at Mottram Moor this March, as part of the long‑running A57 Link Roads Project. 

Tameside Council is set to invest £18.5 million into its Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026/27, strengthening help for residents facing financial hardship.

Consultation on proposals to change a historic document that governs how Glossop's Victoria Hall is managed and used has now started. 

Derbyshire County Council has launched public consultation on proposals to formally recognise and strengthen specialist SEND support already being delivered at Whitfield St James' Primary School.

A barista from Costa Coffee’s Snipe Retail Park store in Ashton-under-Lyne is celebrating after being named one of just 12 finalists in the company’s prestigious 2026 UK and Ireland Barista of the Year competition.

Almost one year on from the WhatsApp scandal that rocked Greater Manchester, one politician caught in the middle of it has finally spoken out.

Tameside council is expected to dig deep into its emergency funds in order to balance the books by the end of the year.

The NHS Breast Screening Van is coming to Glossop, providing an important opportunity for women to take control of their health. 

Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet is set to consider a refreshed Council Plan, outlining what the authority describes as a more streamlined and pragmatic approach to delivering local services. 

The national charity for the support and development of community cinema, ‘Cinema For All’, has included local pop-up community cinema ‘Glossop Cinema Club’ into their annual ‘Glow’ programme.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find Ellis Mayall, who is wanted on recall to prison.

Football fans can get free tickets to an Oldham Athletic AFC game whilst helping Dr Kershaw’s Hospice by signing up for its upcoming Hartley’s Hero Walk.

Greater Manchester Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the family of a man found dead at his home in Oldham.

Andy Burnham plans to invoke special powers to ‘turbocharge’ schemes for a major revamp in Oldham.

Five Greater Manchester councillors have been long-listed to be Labour’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election, the Local Democracy Reporting Service understands.

Reform UK has announced that Matt Goodwin will stand as the party’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

One of Oldham’s most stunning venues flung open its doors on (Sunday) to host its first ever wedding fair.

Officers from Oldham’s Neighbourhood Policing Team have secured a three-month closure order on a property suspected of offering sexual services in the Failsworth area following intelligence gathered within the community.

Improvements in children’s services in Tameside have been ‘hindered’ by a lack of permanent leadership, according to Ofsted. The education watchdog carried out a monitoring visit on the council service currently in special measures. 

Communities across Tameside are set to benefit from a £1.5 million investment aimed at improving local pride, public spaces and community facilities by March 2027.

Tameside’s Local Studies and Archive Centre has once again been recognised for its high standards, retaining its prestigious Archive Accreditation status for the seventh consecutive year.

Six councillors embroiled in the Trigger Me Timbers scandal have been found in breach of Tameside council’s code of conduct, according to an independent report.

A historic Tameside building has been brought back to life to provide much-needed supported accommodation for young care leavers.

The political future of the Gorton and Denton constituency has been thrown into turmoil following the resignation of long-serving MP Andrew Gwynne and Labour’s controversial decision to block Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham from standing in the resulting by-election.

If you are missing Strictly Come Dancing, you can get your fix at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice’s upcoming dance extravaganza.

Adults in Tameside who receive long-term support from Adult Social Care may soon be invited to take part in a national feedback survey.

The Lyndhurst Women’s CHAI group has created a stunning embroidered collage that beautifully represents the school's values.

Year 11 students from Glossopdale School and Sixth Form recently enjoyed a red‑carpet experience during a special celebration assembly.

At no point before the final whistle did any of the travelling Latics fans believe their side would lose this game, yet they did, by failing to apply enough pressure when they had a man advantage, and by conceding a very, very streaky late goal.

A Holts primary school has a new bike shelter thanks to First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) after the headteacher asked if the housing association could help install one.

Glossop has been left out of a £3 million Derbyshire County Council pothole repair scheme despite the programme being based on roads suggested by local councillors.

Ashton Market Hall is set to burst into colour, creativity and community spirit once again as Love in the Market returns on Saturday 14 February 2026.

Tameside Council says it is taking “clear and responsible action” to improve its financial position this year, after reducing a previously forecast overspend by almost half.

Dozens of councils have been told by Westminster they can postpone their elections this year. But why? And what does this mean for voting across Greater Manchester?

Councillor Josh Charters had just returned from walking his dog, Korinna, and was getting ready for bed with his partner, when a stranger in a balaclava set fire to his car. 

The family of a 94-year-old Droylsden woman have spoken out about what they describe as a deeply distressing experience inside a local care home, raising serious safeguarding and human rights concerns about the treatment of vulnerable residents.

Oldhamers who want to cut down, stop drinking or explore life without alcohol beyond Dry January can do so thanks to a free sober social event taking place next month.

The Latics bus travelled south today ahead of tomorrow’s early kick-off against Barnet. The sides shared the points earlier in the season, but the truth is that Latics absolutely battered them right up to the point where there was only one more thing to do: score, put it in the onion bag, register.

The National Year of Reading began this year - an initiative led by The National Literacy Trust to inspire more people to make reading part of their lives.

A Tameside funeral director is swapping her traditional attire for boxing gloves and hiking boots as she takes on two major fundraising challenges in support of local charity Purple Heart Wishes.

Officers made 400 arrests during a December crackdown on drink and drug driving as part of the national Operation Limit campaign.

Twelve people are set to be fined after more than eight tonnes of waste were illegally dumped in an Ashton alleyway.

“It’s about time.” That is the reaction to Denton’s MP stepped down as the representative of the town he’s served for 21 years.

A specialist health unit in Oldham may be relocated to Manchester to help relieve pressure on an ‘overcrowded’ and underperforming A&E department.

Angela Rayner, Ashton- under-Lyne MP, has signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, pledging her support for Holocaust Memorial Day and her commitment to remembering the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust, while paying tribute to the survivors who continue to educate younger generations.

Police are appealing for help to find Curtis Burke from Stockport, who is wanted on recall to prison and breach of his sex offenders register.

Oldham town hall bosses will have to slash £8m to balance this year’s books, a budget report has confirmed. 

Dogs Trust Manchester is celebrating a heart-warming start to the year as ten-year-old Mia becomes the charity’s first dog of 2026 to be successfully rehomed through foster care.

A new £23 million motorway bridge has officially opened in Denton, marking the long-awaited completion of a major three-year infrastructure scheme in Greater Manchester.

Ashton-under-Lyne is set for a year of vibrant community celebrations after the first allocation of Pride in Place funding was confirmed, paving the way for a packed programme of events throughout 2026.

February 8, 2025: A Saturday night that changed Tameside politics forever, and one that could still reshape the future of Greater Manchester for years.

Andrew Gwynne is stepping down as MP for Denton and Gorton, a move that appears to clear the way for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s potential return to Parliament.

Andy Burnham says he was completely ‘in the dark’ about Andrew Gwynne’s plans amid reports a deal has been reached that may see the MP’s Gorton and Denton seat up for grabs.

The Hummingbird Project, a community-powered clothing and support hub in Glossop, is reaching out for help to secure a new premises.

A diverse community group which has braved all weather conditions to ensure people facing food insecurity are fed is now seeking additional volunteers and donations.

Families are being invited to get creative as Glossop Rotary Club hosts a Lego Exhibition and Competition next month. 

Oldham Council is beginning the process of setting the budget for 2026/27, and whether you live, work or travel into the borough, your views continue to play a crucial role in shaping priorities.

Oldham town hall bosses have confirmed a council tax rise of just under five per cent, despite a ‘change of direction’ for the local authority’s financial outlook.

The Mayor of High Peak Borough Council, Councillor Dom Starkey, will be leading local commemorations to mark National Holocaust Memorial Day on Tuesday 27 January.

A campaigning community councillor is urging residents not to be “tossers.

A nightclub in Stalybridge has been barred from serving booze to punters by the council.

To celebrate the 'Year of Reading', Whitfield St James’ is encouraging people to discover the joy of books through a community-wide book hunt.

Teachers at a Dukinfield primary school have announced further strike action, extending their ongoing walkouts over what they describe as “untenable” levels of pupil violence and unresolved safety concerns.

Stalybridge is destined for months of disruption as major works begin next month. Improvements to the town centre are scheduled to start on February 2.

GM4Women2028 is inviting people across Greater Manchester including Oldham to meet online for Reveal: Data, Deeds & Determination – the organisation’s 8th annual Pankhurst–Fawcett Scorecard Data Reveal & Celebration.

Andy Burnham has unveiled massive plans to ‘reindustrialise the birthplace of the industrial revolution’.

Oldham bosses are eyeing up a bid for the borough to become the UK’s first ‘Town of Culture’ title. There are calls for the area to enter the new competition.

A £650,000 project could transform the lives of dozens of families in Oldham. Yew Tree Community School in Chadderton could soon cater for 24 young kids with special educational needs. 

Local residents are being invited to a life-saving event held in memory of a teenage boy who was stabbed to death in New Moston last year.

Tameside Libraries are rolling out a packed programme of free activities and events to encourage more residents to read for pleasure and rediscover their local libraries.

A former football coach from Wigan has carved out an unlikely but inspiring new career in independent journalism, and he’s doing it entirely on his own.

Emergency works are taking place to keep gas flowing to thousands of homes in Oldham and deal with issues associated with a key pipeline.

Merseyside Police are appealing for help to locate a missing teenage girl who has links to the Oldham area.

A brass band billing itself as a band with a difference is seeking a new musical director.

Tameside residents who have experienced loss are invited to attend a bereavement awareness day offering support, information and a safe space to connect with others who understand.

A shop in Droylsden has had its licence revoked for ‘long-standing criminal activity’. The licence holder of Lazo Minimarket was hauled before Tameside council’s licensing panel to answer for ‘repeated non-compliance’ with their rules.

Tameside Libraries are helping residents prioritise their health and wellbeing with a programme of free activities and support during Health Information Week 2026.

High Peak MP Jon Pearce is championing the Government's transformative investment in Northern Powerhouse Rail, calling it a game-changer for families in the High Peak.

Blythe House Hospice is once again opening its doors throughout 2026 for popular 'Talking Tours'. 

Dare to Know Theatre are back with The Community Project . . .working in collaboration with Oldham Positive Action Network to bring real local stories to life.

The number of women in Oldham being screened for cervical cancer has dropped in the last year and is now a full three points behind the national average - even though regular testing can prevent the condition completely.

Oldham is a town built on loyalty — to place, to people, to purpose.

Pupils at Greenacres Primary Academy will benefit from free fruit at break time thanks to a £1,500 grant from Tesco shoppers.

Cultural trip a major honour with an added ‘royal’ attraction

Families across Tameside are benefiting from a growing range of support and activities at the borough’s family hubs, as attendance figures and services continue to go from strength to strength.

As Cervical Cancer Prevention Week begins today, health professionals across Tameside are encouraging women to attend their cervical screening appointments and not let fear or embarrassment put their health at risk.

A new community interest company has been launched in Tameside with the aim of supporting mums who may be struggling with isolation, anxiety and the pressure of putting everyone else first.

On two picket lines seven miles apart, teachers stood shoulder-to-shoulder outside the school gates, greeting children by name as they made their way to class. Their smiles masked the ‘devastation’ they felt inside.

The potential closure of Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre was discussed at a meeting of Reform-led Derbyshire County Council’s Resources Scrutiny Committee on Wednesday, 14th January.

It’s been nearly a year since Helen Thornhill stepped into her role at Gamesley Community Centre, and in that time, the venue has been transformed into a bustling hub of activity and support for residents of all ages.

The government has launched a public inquiry into part of a major rail upgrade that is ‘crucial’ – but could leave a thriving Greater Manchester area ‘cut off’ for months.

A neighborhood expansion in Woodhouses, Oldham, can now go ahead after a delay.

It was a year ago today (16 January) that a man was left with serious injuries following a targeted shooting in the Derker area. 

Jonathan Haggerty is calling for a change in UK law after the death of his sister, launching a national petition to make it a criminal offence to abandon someone in immediate danger without seeking help.

Derbyshire County Council has recognised an increase in the number of children being supported by commissioned specialist treatment services for drug misuse after a BBC investigation.

Twenty five grants totalling £266,000 have been awarded to local businesses by Oldham Council to improve shop fronts in the town.

In Soccernomics, the book about stats in football, Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski argue that managers aren’t a significant determining factor in the performance of football teams. They argue that player wages give us a better indication of whether or not a team will be successful.

Whitfield St James’ CE (VC) Nursery and Primary School is proud to announce that it has been officially accredited as a White Rose Maths Champion School.

Concerns have been raised over dangerous flooding caused by blocked road gullies in Glossop which have been reported numerous times.

Vulnerable children in Tameside have been failed by authorities for years, but now the ‘foundations for improvement’ are finally in place.

St Charles’ Catholic Voluntary Academy in Hadfield was forced to remain closed to pupils following severe flooding discovered after the Christmas holidays. 

The Dark Peak Photo Festival will return to Glossop from 20-23 February 2026, bringing contemporary photography to venues, shop windows and public spaces across the town. 

Getting the new year off to a good start is a common aim for most, whether it’s a health-based resolution or pushing yourself out of your comfort zone.

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team was called to assist North West Ambulance Service after a gentleman injured his ankle while bravely coming to the aid of a swan at Alkrington Woods on Monday.

Several police stations across Greater Manchester have been operating at reduced hours for more than a year, an FOI has revealed.

Tributes are flooding in following the sudden death of ‘deeply respected and passionate’ community hero Dale Harris.

A fundraiser set up in memory of Dale Harris, the former head of commercial at Oldham Athletic, has raised more than £10,000 to support his family following his untimely death on Monday in Royal Oldham Hospital.

A beautiful Grade-II listed building in Oldham is offering one lucky couple the chance to win a free wedding ceremony.

Officers arrested three men in an early morning drug raid at a property on Brooklands Avenue, Chadderton.

A Greater Manchester MP has blasted Manchester Airport’s ‘unfair’ and ‘unreasonable’ drop-off charges in parliament.

A Mossley writer is celebrating the paperback release of his debut novel after it won widespread praise from readers across the globe.

An Oldham councillor’s car was torched in an alleged ‘firebomb’ attack – six weeks after a similar incident.

An award-winning family pantomime packed with magic, music and important messages is heading to Hyde Little Theatre this March as part of World Book Week celebrations.

Two hours of free parking across Tameside is continuing to prove a major success, with council-run car parks seeing more than double the number of visits since the initiative was launched last summer.

Flowery Fields Primary School came together in a moving tribute to Lila Marsland on Wednesday, January 14, the day she would have celebrated her eighth birthday.

The latest version of a scheme to build more than 2,000 homes in Hyde’s countryside has been rejected.

Winning local photographers are to help make Tameside Hospital more dementia-friendly.

Glossop North End made it through to the semi-finals of the Derbyshire Senior Cup on Tuesday, claiming the local bragging rights in the process with a penalty shootout win over New Mills. 

Tuesday saw all three Tameside clubs involved in Manchester Premier Cup action earn a place in the semi finals.

Gamesley Primary School has welcomed representatives from Howmet Aerospace to celebrate the presentation of a generous grant that will transform the school’s outdoor learning environment. 

On Sunday evening, Oldham Mountain Rescue Team was called out to search for two lost walkers in the Dovestones area of Saddleworth.

Three people have been arrested following early morning raids conducted by the Operation Vulcan team.

The High Peak Green Party have spoken out about Derbyshire County Council's potential plan to close the Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre.

A rallying call to Tameside Labour members says the party is ‘fighting a losing battle’ locally to Reform.

Officers are continuing to appeal for information following a now-fatal collision between a car and pedestrian in Failsworth.

The much-loved TGI Friday’s restaurant on Ashton Moss has now shut its doors permanently, marking the end of an era for the American-style dining venue that has been a fixture of the local leisure scene. 

They are the source of frustration for many motorists across Greater Manchester and it’s the job of our councils to fix them.

A brand-new sensory-friendly play centre, The Magic Burrow, is preparing to open in Droylsden, and its owner, Molly Edwards, says it will be “a place like no other”.

A man has been arrested following a burglary at the home of a 77-year-old man in Tameside, after police responded to the incident in just four minutes.

A building formerly home to Failsworth’s last bank is to be converted into seven apartments. Obinna Mezu from MZU Properties Ltd plans to transform the block at 794 Oldham Road into one-bedroom homes.

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.