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A heartbroken police sergeant has made a poignant appeal after a tragedy at a Saddleworth beauty spot where an 18-years-old boy drowned on Friday evening.

An 18-year-old man has died after being found unresponsive in the water at Dovestone Reservoir.

Children at Livingstone Primary School took first place for a microscopic photograph of a computer memory chip, with the prizes handed over by a Manchester cancer researcher who grew up in the town.

Oasis Academy Leesbrook captivated audiences as students staged a spectacular production of The Wizard of Oz . . . delivering what has been hailed as the academy's best production yet.

Twelve groups across Tameside are celebrating after securing funding to improve their local neighbourhoods.

Almost all pre-term babies born at Tameside Hospital now receive colostrum – the first breast milk mothers produce – within two days of birth, thanks to an acclaimed improvement project led by Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Integrated Infant Feeding team.

Multi-award-winning community organisation The Power of Resilience CIC is inviting local people to help shape the future of community food support by taking part in a research project with The University of Manchester.

Chadderton-born physicist Professor Brian Cox returned to his hometown for the launch of a partnership between Oldham Athletic Community Trust and Pharmaceutical Company AstraZeneca, which will help bring science to life for hundreds of primary school pupils in the borough.

Oldham StoryFest is returning with another exciting programme of author talks, illustration workshops and family activities designed to inspire a love of reading.

A church hall filled with music, conversation and shared understanding has become a vital source of comfort for people living with dementia and the carers who support them.

Thousands of Unite members working with local authorities including Oldham are balloting for strike action after rejecting this year’s pay offer.

There will be an increased police presence in Shaw following reports of a man behaving suspiciously in the area last Friday (July 3, 2026).

A murder investigation is underway following the death of a man after a serious assault in Failsworth.

Oldham Pride returns for another fun day of celebration in a borough that continues to show love, support and solidarity for the LGBTQ+ community.

Dare to Know Theatre returns with the second Dare to Create Festival, bringing together artists, communities and audiences for five days of music, dance, poetry, visual arts and creative workshops across Oldham.

Nearly 20 students from Greater Manchester have returned home after completing a life-changing five-day residential programme at Eton College. . . thanks to growing partnerships with schools across the region.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the family of a man who has passed away.

Glossopdale Hoops Basketball Club is proud of its growing success on the court, but ask anyone involved what matters most and they'll tell you it's creating a place where every child can belong, build confidence and fall in love with the game.  

Children from St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Droylsden, have joined forces with the Mothers’ Union to create and donate 150 hygiene care packs for patients at Tameside Hospital.

Residents can stay hydrated for free while helping to reduce single-use plastic bottles thanks to a network of 40 water refill stations across the borough.

Serial Oldham health campaigner Dr Anita Sharma is back on the familiar ground of raising awareness of a women’s blight that has been tragically trivialised by medics.

Hulme Grammar School has been officially commended in the national Independent Schools of the Year 2026 awards for Outstanding Educational Partnerships.

Community safety and police officers ran information stalls across Tameside during Anti‑Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week, which ran from 29 June to 5 July.

One of Oldham Netball Club’s senior players has been selected to represent Wales at the Commonwealth Games this month in Glasgow.

Two fundraisers have set off from Glossop on a 102-mile walking challenge to raise money for the Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre, one of the Mayor of High Peak's chosen charities.

Residents were forced to leave their homes for almost four hours after a suspected Second World War ordnance was discovered in a garden in Glossop town centre on Sunday evening.

A pedestrian was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle fleeing police.

People in Tameside are paid less, feel cut off and don’t live as long. Now the local authority has a strategy to change all that.

The family of a man who has died two years after suffering a serious assault have paid tribute to him – with officers now launching a murder investigation.

A brand-new sensory room has officially opened today at the Children's Unit at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, providing a welcoming, inclusive and engaging space for young patients during their hospital stay.

Kirsten’s Dance Academy, based at Woodend Mill in Mossley, is celebrating a landmark moment as members of its Elite Team prepare to compete on the global stage at the Dance World Cup 2026 in Dublin.

Businesses could benefit from a new grant programme designed to support growth, create jobs, and encourage investment across the borough.

Five inspirational headteachers who have dedicated decades of their lives to educating and supporting Oldham’s children have been honoured by the new Mayor of Oldham at a special civic reception.

The Young Readers Award, a pilot initiative as part of the 2026 National Year of Reading, has brought together young book lovers from across Tameside at a celebration of reading.

St John Ambulance is launching a pilot programme across Greater Manchester to help meet increasing demand for event healthcare services.

The Heys Primary School officially launched its centenary celebrations in style with a hugely successful Summer Fair that brought together pupils, families, staff and members of the wider community to celebrate 100 years of the school.  

Police are appealing for help in locating this man (pictured) who is wanted in connection with an attempted burglary.

Tameside’s got talent and that’s official! 

An evening security team to tackle anti-social behaviour and improvements to parks are among the first projects to be approved as part of Ashton’s £3m Pride in Place programme.

Few shopfronts on Glossop High Street stop people in their tracks quite like Norris Floristry. 

Brave children aged from newborn to ten years old got up close with lizards, snakes, tarantulas and a tortoise at an animal experience hosted in Oldham.

Officers from the Royton and Shaw Neighbourhood Team have recovered a stolen van and arrested a man following an incident spanning Oldham, Rochdale and Bury.

A fantastic dress created with local students as part of a Black History Month project is soon to be on display at Portland Basin Museum.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) joined forces with the council and police to host a positive behaviour workshop at St Hugh’s Primary School in Holts.

Retailers and service providers in Oldham town centre can apply for shop front improvement grants.

Drivers face overnight M60 closures for the next two weekends as major roadworks continue near Audenshaw. 

Clare Hopwood, Miss Manchester 2026, has been using her title to do more than turn heads.

Police have seized five illegal e-bikes and made several arrests in St Mary’s and Coldhurst over the weekend in a crackdown on anti-social behaviour.

A former NHS nurse from Glossop says she has been left sleeping in a tent after being told she was not a priority for emergency housing.

An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Full Council took on Thursday 3rd July to debate the future of the Carelink service following the council's decision to close it in September. 

Derbyshire County Council has ended the financial year more than £2 million better off than expected after introducing tighter spending controls across its services.

A new community initiative exploring menopause support and education has got off to a wonderful start with around 60 people attending the first ‘Just Pause...’ taster session at the Old Town Hall function room.

Oldham councillors have been warned the local authority could soon be breaking the law, as a top boss issues a warning. Elected members have been told they have two weeks to come up with someone to lead them or things could get much worse.

Roadworks are taking place on key A and B roads in nearly every area across Greater Manchester. Temporary traffic lights on Wilmslow Road could last until January 2027.

​​​​​​​On Sunday 28th June, fifty enthusiastic walkers set off on a sponsored walk that turned into a truly memorable community celebration.

GM4Women2028 is bringing its annual Dialogue, Deeds & Determination event to Rochdale tomorrow (Sat, July 4) uniting women, girls and male allies from Greater Manchester for a day of discussion, collaboration and action focused on advancing gender equality.

Peter and Christina Harris recently welcomed more than 140 visitors to their Simmondley garden, as they once again opened it in support of the National Garden Scheme raising vital funds for charity. 

Oldham’s Parent-Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) was recently visited by Diane Hawkins JP LLB, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester.

A Christmas raffle held by the Patient Participation Group (PPG) at Simmondley Medical Practice has raised £210 for Glossop Cat Rescue, with the charity receiving its cheque at a presentation held recently.

Dozens of staff at train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) are learning sign language to help make rail journeys easier for hearing-impaired customers.

Tameside’s own Molly Edwards earns a First Class Degree whilst balancing the running of her small business, The Magic Burrow.

Tameside Trading Standards and Environmental Health officers joined Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and Immigration Officers in a week of action tackling organised immigration crime and criminality on local high streets. 

More than a century on these casualties have finally been honoured with Commonwealth War Grave headstones.

Residents are invited to get hands-on with technology this July, with a free festival designed to boost people’s digital skills.

Mossley Monday Club for disabled adults delivered the winning presentation at the latest Mossley SOUP event.

A major milestone has been reached for Hattersley with the appointment of Laura Nicholas as Chair of the new Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board.

Tameside council has put a halt on selling off a community asset following a campaign from a scout group.

Another hugely successful Co-op Congress concluded recently at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham, bringing together co-operative leaders, innovators, policymakers, campaigners and community organisations from across the UK and beyond for two days of debate, collaboration and action.

Hundreds of people are fighting against plans to renovate a Grade II listed church in Shaw that has partially collapsed. The chapel was abandoned in 1975 and is now dangerous but could have a new future under plans put forward.

Oldham councillors met for half an hour, agreed one thing, and then decided to go home again. Some elected members were seen after watching England play the Democratic Republic of the Congo after another meeting failed to break a deadlock on who should run the authority.

The person behind plans to turn an Oldham chippy into a house of multiple occupation (HMO) has responded over fears HMOs were ‘turning our area into the slums’. A nearby nursery said they were ‘worried’ and parents are already concerned.

Veterans are being encouraged to join this year's annual Drumhead Service at Manor Park, as the Royal British Legion prepares to honour those who have served their country.

Police have been informed after a group of elderly pensioners were attacked last night in Shaw.

Hulme Grammar School is celebrating a historic sporting triumph after its Under-13 netball team was crowned champions at the prestigious World Schools Netball Cup, held at the world-class sports facilities of Loughborough University.

Oldham Council has launched the new Oldham Advice Service.

A free art exhibition shares Oldham women's lived experiences of access to reproductive healthcare over the ages.

Libraries across Tameside are inviting children to discover the joy of reading through Read to the Beat! – the music-themed Summer Reading Challenge 2026.

A community fundraising event held at Offerton Fire Station in Stockport on Sunday 28 June has raised an incredible £3,500 for the Critical Care Unit at Tameside Hospital, in memory of 34-year-old Mark, whose legacy continues to inspire others.

Sir Terry Waite was the special guest of honour at this year’s Big Lunch event hosted by homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley.

On Monday 29th June, the entire St Anne's RC Primary School community came together after school for a memorable charity football match, as a team of parent volunteers took on a team of local priests in the inaugural Parents vs Priests fixture.

A man who lost his sight after meningitis is rebuilding his independence with support from Tameside Council’s Visual Impairment Team and life-changing assistive technology.

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice supporters are invited to take a spin for a good cause by booking a free test drive in collaboration with OMC Motor Group.

A 102-home residential scheme next to Stalybridge station has had final sign-off. 

A £3.7 million scheme to improve the energy efficiency and comfort of 302 First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) properties in Holts is now underway.

Oldham Greenhill Community Sports and Recreation Club has officially hosted the launch of the Oldham Alliance, a major new initiative backed by Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) to tackle youth violence.

Young people aged 18 to 25 from Oldham are being encouraged to take up the opportunity to gain real work experience by volunteering at one of the world's greatest sporting events.

A professional drummer and an actor who has taught at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester are determined to help social enterprise Upturn unearth some working-class artists - after branding the current creative industries “elitist.”

The Denton, Droylsden and Audenshaw Primary Care Network is encouraging people to come forward for routine testing for high blood pressure, diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) conditions which can often develop without obvious symptoms.

A dedicated team of volunteers have taken over Delph’s famous Millgate Arts Centre from Oldham Council.

Community continues ancient tradition in style to bring village together

Students from The Radclyffe School have achieved national recognition after winning the prestigious Best Build Award at the STEM on Track National Finals, competing against more than 100 schools from across the country.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from Tameside

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the family of a man who has passed away.

As rising demand puts growing pressure on NHS services across the whole country, Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust have deployed an innovative solution to reduce the number of avoidable visits to the emergency department (also known as A&E), by turning data into better care decisions.

Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will be supported earlier and more effectively thanks to an ambitious plan set out by Tameside Council.

£1m plans to buy and then demolish a ‘rare’ town centre pub are still moving forward despite pleas to stop. There are fears from one local MP the borough is ‘wiping away our history in the name of progress’.

On Thursday 30 July residents will have their say on who leads the city region, as they vote for the next Mayor of Greater Manchester.  

The Vale is celebrating a summer of free creativity and free lunches, with activities of all kinds planned for local children and young people.

Stalybridge Celtic goalkeeping coach Phil Jackson has completed a remarkable walking challenge in honour of his late wife Jen, raising over £20k for charity in the process. 

Oldham council has slammed at ‘vile’ and ‘racist’ comments made amid a ‘wave of hateful abuse’ following the selection of the town’s youth mayor.

Residents are being urged to register their vehicles to use Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre as soon as possible, as new enforcement data could play a key role in deciding the site's future.

An Oldham deputy headteacher has been named on the Top Explorers List again following a series of inspiring expeditions.

Hyde United have strengthened between the sticks with the signing of talented goalkeeper Jordan Eastham, who returns to Ewen Fields following his departure from Ashton United. 

Healthwatch Tameside publishes Annual Report 2025/26 highlighting a year of impact, resilience and community voice.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the family of a man from Oldham.

Oldham Music Service’s summer festival will bring together many of the borough’s talented musicians, from children just starting their musical journey to their award-winning youth ensembles and adult community groups.

A young performer who trains at Sarah Byrne Acting Academy (SBAA) and represented by SBM Agency has landed a standout role in the official singer songwriter Myles Smith’s new short film ‘Hold Me In The Dark’.

Residents across Tameside are invited to attend a free Together for Tameside drop-in event, bringing local organisations together to provide practical support and advice.

A local artist living with kidney failure is raising money for Kidney Research UK through an exhibition of her paintings at Bridge View Cafe in Portland Basin, Ashton-under-Lyne

A row over who should be running Oldham is getting louder as talks descend into ‘bickering’ and tensions run high. Councillors in the borough are to meet for the third time but things are not looking promising.

The Radclyffe School has been crowned champion at the Oldham Schools Annual Chess Competition after an outstanding unbeaten performance on Friday last week.

A retired HR administrator who volunteers for the Friends of Dunwood Park in Shaw is First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) June Hidden Hero after she was praised for her ‘outstanding contribution’ to the group.

Mahdlo Youth Zone has launched its 15 for 15 fundraising campaign, with JW Lees Brewery committing £45,000 as its first supporter.

Spark Oldham CIC is celebrating the ongoing contribution of students and staff from Oldham College.

An Oldham charity who has felt like the lone voice on endometriosis could now have their message broadcast to millions.

Residents are being encouraged to share their views on council services, spending priorities and the future direction of the county through this year's "Your Council Your Voice" survey.  

A section of the A628 Woodhead Road has now been closed as firefighters continue to tackle a significant wildfire on Tintwistle moorland.

A local community leader has been named a finalist in the BBC Radio Manchester’s Make a Difference Awards . . . becoming what is believed to be the first Bangladeshi finalist in the Environment Award category.

A dedicated kinship carer from Tameside who opened her home to her nieces has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours with a British Empire Medal (BEM).

A specialist school in Oldham has presented its departing Year 11 cohort with a laptop computer to support their applications for college places and employment.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its employment service that has helped nearly 2,000 of its customers into work since 2016.

Tamside Council welcomes Ofsted’s latest monitoring visit letter, which highlights clear and sustained progress in strengthening leadership, stabilising the workforce, and improving the quality of support for children and young people

Waterhead Academy is celebrating a national recognition for student attendance with the award, presented by Fischer Family Trust (FFT), a charity dedicated to improving educational outcomes through data and analysis.

New Community Navigators are to connect residents in Tameside with tailored support in their local communities.

People supported by Shared Lives, their carers and those who run the service gathered for their annual party in Stamford Park on 19 June.

Families across Oldham are invited to step into a world of wonder as Our Beautiful Oldham opens its doors at Gallery Oldham this Saturday (June 27).

A Scout Group that has been part of Denton for more than 90 years has launched a campaign after learning that Tameside Council plans to dispose of a vacant former community site which volunteers believe could provide a permanent home for local young people.

Controversial plans to build more than 400 homes in a Tameside village have been approved despite massive backlash.

Curzon Ashton have confirmed the signing of experienced midfielder Danny Whitehead, following his departure from National League North side Macclesfield. 

Members of High Peak Against Racism gathered in Norfolk Square in Glossop on Wednesday 17th June, for a vigil in support of refugees and asylum seekers.

Droylsden is now home to a state-of-the-art children’s only swimming facility, thanks to the work of four-time Olympic medallist Rebecca Adlington. 

Ashton United have continued their summer squad overhaul with the arrival of several big-name players. 

An art exhibition in Stalybridge shares women's lived experiences of access to reproductive healthcare over the ages.

Planning approval has been granted for a new multi-storey car park in Stalybridge marking a key step in improving the town and supporting its regeneration.

People living in Oldham will still have their bins collected and services will run normally despite an ongoing deadlock over who wants to run the borough.

The Anthony Seddon Fund has announced their official fundraising event for 2026, “An Evening of Hope”, taking place on Friday 16th October 2026 at the Village Hotel, Ashton-under-Lyne.

As hospices across Greater Manchester face a growing financial crisis, a daughter has thanked Dr Kershaw’s Hospice for helping her dad to enjoy a peaceful last Father’s Day with his family.

With the prospect of hotter than average weather in parts of England, first aid and health response charity St John Ambulance explains how you can stay safe in the sunshine. 

A distraught shepherdess has launched an appeal after three orphaned lambs were stolen from her hillside farm.

MCR Dance & Cheer Academy, based in Ashton-under-Lyne, has just returned from the European Championships in Portugal after taking 80 young people (5-17) to compete internationally and bringing home two European Championship titles.

Police have carried out a targeted traffic operation focusing on the concerns raised by local people as part of Neighbourhood Policing Week.

A 14-strong Oldham Mountain Rescue Team was called to assist a walker with a suspected broken leg at Dovestone Reservoir.

Students and staff at Hulme Grammar School have come together to raise an impressive £2,500 for their designated Charity of the Year, The Crib . . . a vital initiative run by the Shared Health Foundation.

Diversity Matters North West, an award-winning independent charity based in Tameside, brought together volunteers, partners, and supporters last week for a special Volunteer Celebration Event.

Changes to bin collections are being brought in across Greater Manchester amid scorching temperatures. Some collections will star as early as 5.30am.

Rail passengers in the North West have been warned to expect reduced services over the coming days during extremely hot weather conditions.

Tameside Cultural Services is thrilled to support the Boroughs SEN/SEND schools arts hub with the return of their annual arts collaboration exhibition ‘Retreat to the Exhibition’

Good Deed Circles proudly hosted the Great Get Together 2026 event in Oldham to mark the 10th Anniversary of the Jo Cox Foundation.

A new campaign has been launched in Oldham to support the building of more suitable homes for the town and its surrounding areas.

An appeal has been launched by the ancient Saddleworth Parish Church to protect its heritage and churchyards.

A Specialist Language Teacher has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to language education after receiving the German British Friendship Award – Network Champion for German.

A 28-year-old man who drove down the wrong way of the M60 has been jailed for 38 weeks and has been disqualified from driving for two years.

A person has sadly died in a house fire in Mossley.

A councillor is in hot water after he suggested in a ‘spoof video’ men from Saddleworth have sex with animals because the women in the area are ‘ugly’. Independent councillor Marc Hince apologised for any offence caused.

An Oldham play cafe is helping an 11-year-old entrepreneur expand his startup after discovering the young baker’s cookies on social media.

The iconic four-day running event, The Tour, returned over the weekend, with a brand-new winner grabbing the headlines.

Record numbers of more than a million residents and visitors took part in a wide array of cultural events held by Tameside Council over the past year.

Glossop charity founder Pete Wallroth has officially received an honorary MBE at a special ceremony in Derbyshire.

Following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister this morning, High Peak MP Jon Pearce has paid tribute to the Labour leader's time in office and thanked him for his service to the country.

St Stephen's,  a familiar landmark  opposite Guide Bridge railway station, has been a place of Church of England worship serving the local community for 180 years

Dogs Trust Manchester warns about scorching pavements and calls for owners to avoid walks during hot weather

Chris Anderson from No Eyed Theatre  reached out to Hyde Fundraisers recently when he upgraded the Sven mascot which is being used for a stage production.  

The A57 Snake Pass briefly reopened to traffic over the weekend as planned roadworks progressed ahead of schedule. However, the route became the scene of a fatal motorcycle collision. 

Like many people in Glossop, I thought I knew exactly what Reuben's Retreat was.

A student from Denton Community Academy has been combining revision for his final GCSE exams, with planning an event to celebrate our armed forces community.

Seven Scouting teams compete in annual competition