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The controversial Godley Green Garden Village housing development will go back before the council’s planning panel after being rejected earlier this year.

Council tax will rise for residents of Tameside this year, as the latest town hall meeting saw the 4.99 per cent hike officially voted through. 

Hyde United have announced defender Scott Duxbury’s loan has been extended until the end of the season. 

The Friends of Victoria Hall CIC are inviting members of the community to help shape the future of the historic building.

A decision made at the recent Development Control Committee meeting has sparked concern, after land off Cemetery Road/The Heath in Dinting was approved for housing development “in principle”. 

Oldham is done with ‘short-term fire fighting’ its finances, according to council leaders – but tax in the borough will rise by 4.99 per cent.

An Oldham councillor has reportedly defected from the Labour party just weeks before the local election.

Oldham hosted a weekend celebrating netball at every level with masterclasses from a home-grown international legend and an elite win for the town’s record-breaking club against local rivals.

A 52-year-old man has been locked up for 12 years after police uncovered a large-scale drug operation linked to him.

A man has been charged in relation to the death of an 82-year-old man in Oldham.

Police are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of Steven Rolls, who is wanted in connection to theft.

Police have arrested three people following reports of a stabbing in Dukinfield yesterday morning.

Oldham’s town hall boss is urging for peace as families in the borough are ‘affected by violence and bloodshed’ in the Middle East.

The North West’s water company is carrying out essential repair work on a sewer along Broadway (A663) in Chadderton.

A local deputy headteacher has been recognised as one of the UK’s Top 100 Most Influential People for 2026 - celebrating a career marked by exceptional leadership, dedicated service and far-reaching impact on both school, community and beyond.

Ashton United have confirmed the signing of former Hyde United midfielder Callum Spooner, who joins on loan from Bury until the end of the season. 

Saleh Uddin Talukdar, a Keep Britain Tidy Litter Hero Ambassador and Founder of the Good Deed Foundation, was out once again with his team to rid streets of rubbish while fasting.

Officers are appealing for the public's help to find Edward Thompson who is wanted on recall to prison.

For the players, tomorrow is a chance to build on three outstanding wins on the spin. They have properly rebounded from three potentially demoralising defeats, rediscovered their grit, got Ryan Woods back from a rest and are getting the most out Kane Drummond and Jack Stevens, and Calum Kavanagh and Mike Fondop. Mat Hudson’s transfer value continues to climb.

A pensioner is fighting for his life in hospital following a brutal assault on Sunday evening.

The bakery responsible for creating the much-loved Colin the Caterpillar cake for M&S is expanding.

A new political group in Tameside has been launched. Just days after a by-election to forget for Labour, a new enemy has reared its head.

“Sorry love, yer twirly.” It is a familiar four-word sentence that Mancs have heard for 20 years.

A Mossley-based arts organisation says a major national funding win could mark a turning point for culture in Tameside.

Social work teams across Tameside Council are being celebrated for the life-changing difference they make to children, families and adults across the borough.

Walking, wheeling and cycling in Greater Manchester is saving the NHS more than £45 million every year, the equivalent of over one million GP appointments, according to the UK’s largest ever assessment of active travel.

Ashton-under-Lyne MP Angela Rayner has met with senior representatives from Royal Mail after residents across her constituency raised concerns about delays in receiving post.

A robber who dragged a vulnerable man down an alleyway before stealing from him has been jailed for five years.

As Derbyshire County Council moves closer to a decision on the future of Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre, residents are being urged to engage with the forthcoming public consultation.

Big changes are coming to how council services are run across Derbyshire - and residents are being asked for their views.

Residents across Tameside are invited to welcome the new season at a special Community Green Open Day in Dukinfield later this month.

A new chapter has begun for book lovers in Haughton Green with the installation of a Little Library on Tommy Todd Village Green, bringing reading back into the heart of the community.

Two teenage boys were rushed to hospital following a road traffic collsion on Huddersfield road near Asda last night (Saturday).

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) can now offer free household items like cutlery and pans to customers in need following a new partnership with local business Ultimate Products.

Bewildered Saddleworth residents are desperately seeking answers to mobile phone issues after technical issues have left some without a reliable signal for more than two months.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is hosting a careers fair at its head office next month to help customers enter employment with local social housing providers.

This morning (February 27), the people of Gorton and Denton woke up to a new world. For the first time in more than two decades, the constituency had a new MP – the Green Party’s Hannah Spencer.

Former Gorton and Denton MP Andrew Gwynne has congratulated the Green Party’s Hannah Spencer on her by-election win.

The Conservative Party is amongst eight parties in the Gorton and Denton by-election whose vote was so small that it has lost the £500 deposit required to stand a candidate.

A local charity has lifted the profile of a forgotten condition to such a point that books, pop records and now an award-winning film have been written about it.

Another game, another battle for upper-mid table pre-eminence.

One of Greater Manchester’s latest additions to its growing number of trendy food halls is up for an award.

Kerry Keenan hasn't looked back after her life-changing career move and is encouraging others to do the same.

A 38-year-old man has been sentenced to prison following a violent attack on another male that left the victim with a collapsed lung and punctured diaphragm.

Oldhamers are being asked to weigh in on a plan for 1,700 new homes on a former green space.

Hannah Spencer of the Green Party of England and Wales has won the Gorton and Denton by-election, becoming the constituency’s new Member of Parliament in a result that overturns more than a century of Labour dominance.

A Derker community group has been awarded a prestigious District Commanders' Award for its tireless work in supporting Operation Vulcan’s deployment to the area, as well as its wider contributions to the community.

Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the incident at Manchester Central Mosque after two men allegedly armed with an axe and knife entered the building during prayer time as local councillors and leader voiced their shock.

Motorists going through Mottram Moor can expect delays in the coming weeks as progress on the bypass ‘60 years in the making’ continues.

Oldham Council must do more to ensure that residents who don’t use the internet are still able to access services and report issues, says local Councillor Alicia Marland.

The Broad Oak Explorer Scouts (aged 14-17 years) opened in North Tameside in October and have enjoyed a range of activities including survival skills camp, bowling, climbing, archery, and cooking.

Officers are appealing for the public’s help to find Marvin Berkeley, who is wanted on recall to prison.

Thanks to community support, a cash boots of £1,952 was provided by a Mossley SOUP event to a team of young creatives.

Oldham could soon receive a new day and night respite care facility for kids with additional needs, if the council approves a planning application. 

Drivers in Glossop have been asking the question: why does petrol sometimes cost more at one supermarket forecourt than another just a few miles away?

Local author Johanne Lee visited All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy earlier this month, to inspire pupils to discover their own creative voices through poetry.

The award-winning Mossley Farmers’ Market will return on Sunday 26 April 2026 after an incredibly successful debut year.

Senior Labour figures descended on Rushford Park in the Gorton and Denton constituency today as the party made its final push before polling stations open tomorrow in what has become a closely fought by-election.

Matt Goodwin, candidate for Reform UK in the Gorton and Denton byelection, will not face sanctions after a High Court judge ruled that campaign leaflets missing a required imprint were the result of an inadvertent printing error.

Motorists should ‘avoid’ the area around Manchester Street roundabout in Oldham after a car crash caused severe damage to traffic lights, the council warned.

Officers investigating a racially aggravated public order would like to speak to the woman (pictured), who may be able to assist with their enquiries.

A new Irish dancing studio has opened its doors in Ashton-under-Lyne – and it’s being led by a world champion.

Labour would prefer Reform to win the Gorton and Denton by-election over the Green Party, it has been claimed.

A homelessness charity in Mossley is inviting the local community to come together for a day of shopping, entertainment and fundraising at its upcoming Spring Fayre.

That’s how it’s done, right? Latics ran out 0-3 winners at the Priestfield stadium after a terrific performance, full of attacking verve, clever football and superb defending. Gillingham played their part too – Bradley Dack got the champagne moment award for his pass in the second half to put Ronan Hale through one-on-one with Manny Monthé, which led to one of four stand-out saves from Mat Hudson in the Latics net.

Hyde Town Hall and Hyde Library will remain closed for the rest of the week following a small fire in the building’s basement earlier today, Tuesday 24.

Lane Head Road, a main route connecting the towns of Oldham to Tameside, is used by many but so often ignored.

Town hall bosses have rubber stamped Oldham’s budget for 2026/27, which will see council tax rise by 4.99 per cent and £8m of cuts.

Furious residents in Heyside are up in arms over a serious and deeply concerning planning proposal which they fear could permanently alter their quiet residential community.

Tameside’s rising sporting star 14-year-old Daisey Walker-Jones has struck gold at the prestigious England Age Group Championships, taking first place in her age division and breaking a British record in the process.

Grassroots rugby clubs in Oldham and beyond are being given the chance to win kits, training equipment and tickets to the Super League Grand Final.

Xaverian College is celebrating an exceptional year of Oxbridge success, with 13 Year 13 students securing places at the prestigious universities.

Police are urging residents in South Chadderton to play their part in ensuring their community is safe, particularly by supporting women and girls who may be silently suffering from violence and domestic abuse.

A community on the outskirts of Ashton town centre has been under siege from piling rubbish for years.

Police are continuing to pursue child sexual exploitation (CSE) perpetrators across Greater Manchester including Oldham.

Saddleworth Councillors Helen Bishop and Sam Al-Hamdani have met with the local NHS team to lobby for the next step towards a Saddleworth health centre to be completed.

A local group organised a litter pick to help spruce up an area in Westwood that had been blighted by rubbish.

Residents across Gorton and Denton are heading to the polls today (February 26) as voters take part in the parliamentary election for the constituency.

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers and leaders from Ashton Division came together at Albion Church to celebrate 100 years of World Thinking Day with a fun-filled day of activities and a special overnight sleepover.

A volunteer who goes 'above and beyond' in helping young First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) customers during school holidays is the housing association’s February Hidden Hero.

Planning is officially underway for the return of one of Tameside’s most popular community celebrations, with Bridge Fest set to take place on Saturday, 5 September 2026.

Three years ago the swimming baths in Ashton got shut down, despite a furious campaign from thousands of locals calling to halt the plans.

Residents in High Peak may have to wait until June 2026 to start receiving separate weekly food waste collections, after the borough council confirmed delays to the national rollout.

High Peak Borough Council is set to increase its share of residents’ council tax by 2.99%.

People could face arrest after a Derbyshire Police officer was abused on Facebook, the force has warned.

Members of a gang that handled stolen goods worth more than £500,000 have been jailed for their part in a 'professional and sophisticated’ fraud operation.

A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after the occupants of a property suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to hospital.

Oldham Council’s Get Oldham Working service has successfully secured £266,084 in funding from the Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund to launch and deliver a new digital inclusion programme, ‘GOW Digital’.

A Tameside-based mental health organisation that was crowned Overall Business of the Year at the Tameside Business Awards has now been recognised on a national stage.

Ashton town hall may have been demolished, now it's in line to reopen by 2030.

More than 16,000 new bulbs have been planted by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) across its communities as the housing association continues to improve and increase biodiversity.

A Chadderton man has been locked up after admitting stabbing a man in the side of the neck during a violent brawl in Manchester City Centre.

An initiative providing free holiday activities and meals to children and young people across Tameside is calling on local organisations to come forward and help expand its offer.

Bin trucks are taking centre stage in Tameside’s latest push to boost recycling rates, as part of a campaign encouraging residents to rinse and recycle their plastic pots, tubs and trays.

A biting wind howled through Haughton Green as anxious faces watched for an expected bus this morning.

A cash injection of £5.3m to create three new specialist units for SEND within mainstream schools has been signed off by town hall chiefs.

Residents in Tameside can expect to be paying 4.99 per cent more in council tax soon.

Greater Manchester Police has issued safety advice to the Muslim community fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.

More than 200 sexual safety incidents have been recorded across Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in just three years, with staff accused of sexually assaulting patients more than 20 times.

Schools and community groups across Oldham are being encouraged to apply for funding through Tesco, as the retailer looks to support more local projects helping children and young people access healthy, nutritious food.

Drivers and pedestrians in parts of Oldham are being put ‘in danger’ by blocked storm drains, according to a councillor.

Labour’s by-election candidate for Gorton and Denton, Angeliki Stogia, has pledged to “fight for more investment in our NHS” as she steps up her campaign in the constituency.

The closure of a much-loved day care centre for adults with learning disabilities is on hold amid a backlash.

Admiral Leasing & Loans - the trading name of Oldham-based finance provider Universal Leasing Limited - is delighted to announce the successful sale by the founding shareholders into an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).

Congratulations to Glossop Parish Church for its fantastic community effort in helping save nearly 400 plastic tubs from landfill as part of a national recycling scheme.

After Saturday’s well-below-average first 45 minutes, Latics took just 50 seconds to get into this game. No one claimed Mat Hudson’s clearance on the edge of the Rovers box. Drummond got a foot in, as did Fondop. It still wasn’t under anyone’s control until Drummond smashed it first time from 30 yards, giving Bradley Young in the Rovers net zero chance.

The Dark Peak Photo Festival presents an ambitious programme of contemporary photography exhibitions, workshops, talks and participatory events across multiple venues. 

A town’s former bank could soon become a casino. Merkur Slots Ltd, a German adult gaming firm, wants to fill the vacant Barclays building in Oldham town centre with slot machines and betting games. 

An abandoned community space will not be transformed into a multi-functional wellbeing centre, gym, food bank and soup kitchen.

More than 200 guests dressed to impress for an emotional and uplifting evening at The Premier Suite and Lounge in Audenshaw, as family, friends and supporters gathered to honour the memory of Ashley Butterworth.

Reform UK has selected broadcaster and political commentator Matt Goodwin as its candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February.

With two in five UK hospices planning to make cuts due to a lack of funding, Dr Kershaw’s Hospice has partnered with Hospice UK to highlight the critical impact of gifts in Wills.

Two men have been arrested in the early hours of this morning as police continue their investigation into a shooting at a property in Oldham.

Police are urging parents to remind their children about the impact anti-social behaviour can have on others following an increase in reports about youth-related disorder at Tim Hortons in Oldham.

Residents of Dinting have voiced concerns over potential delays at ‘The Brambles’ housing development after its groundworks contractor, Caldwell Construction Limited, recently went into administration.

Reform UK’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election, Matt Goodwin, has challenged his Green Party opponent Hannah Spencer to a one-on-one debate ahead of polling day on Thursday 26 February.

Labour has confirmed that Angeliki Stogia will stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February, following the resignation of former MP Andrew Gwynne earlier this month.

Community groups across Tameside are being invited to apply for funding through Tameside Rotary’s popular cash awards scheme, ‘Small Grants, Big Difference’.

United Utilities is set to host an online recruitment event as part of a region-wide drive to expand its workforce.

Residents across Tameside are being encouraged to attend a series of ‘Let’s Talk Fostering’ information sessions if they have ever considered opening their hearts and homes to a local child or young person.

The debate over a ‘controversial’ HMO will rumble on after Oldham councillors voted to defer a decision on plans that have sparked local outrage. 

Waterloo and Taunton Conservative Club in Ashton-under-Lyne has been spreading more than just Valentine’s cheer this February, after members came together to raise funds for a local mental health charity close to their hearts.

A Stalybridge couple who have dedicated more than 15 years of volunteering to Willow Wood Hospice are now helping to secure its future for generations to come by leaving a gift in their Will.

The former leader of Tameside council has resigned from the Labour Party he ‘no longer recognises’.

The revamp of Ashton Town Hall is another step closer to reality with new designs prepared to go out for public consultation.

Detectives in Oldham are investigating two disturbing burglaries after residents were confronted inside their own homes.

Michael Clegg picked up his first win as Hyde United boss on Saturday as The Tigers obliterated title hopefuls Hednesford Town 5-0 at Ewen Fields. 

Oldham Rugby team is still playing its home games in Tameside as a feud with the management at their Boundary Park grounds rumbles on.

Strikes by more than 200 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) workers have ended with a pay victory - Unite, the UK’s leading union, said today.

The Oldham Writing Festival is back for its third year . . . promising an inspiring day packed with creativity, connection and celebration of the written word.

A brand-new pump track, just a stone’s throw from Tameside, has officially opened its gates, drawing crowds from across Tameside and Manchester despite the pouring rain.

Micky Mellon has his critics just at the moment, and the uncertainty surrounding his tenure at Boundary Park is growing in significance every day. Will he, won’t he? Will they, won’t they?

Police have launched an investigation following a shooting in Oldham yesterday (Sunday).

Almost three years after being rushed to Tameside Hospital with a life-threatening stroke, Summer Clarke has returned, this time as a volunteer determined to give hope to others facing a similar battle.

Armed police were deployed to Audenshaw on Friday afternoon following reports of three masked men forcing entry to a home with a machete.

A new nationwide survey exploring the state of relationships across the UK launched on Valentine’s Day, and residents in Tameside are being encouraged to take part.

A new Community Engagement Van is set to travel across Tameside in a bid to strengthen neighbourhood policing, build closer ties with residents and support local events throughout the borough.

A unassuming community champion is giving away free handmade lanyards to help folk safeguard their mobile phones.

Local pubs across High Peak are set to benefit from government support package aimed at helping the sector cope with rising costs and other pressures.

Community Speed Watch (CSW) is a national initiative that enables local residents to take an active role in improving road safety in their own neighbourhoods.

Students at St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy are part of a “vibrant school community built on the ethos of togetherness and care” according to Ofsted. 

A group of eleven pupils from Gamesley Primary School, have graduated from ‘The Brilliant Club Scholars Programme’ following a special ceremony held at Manchester University.

Police stop-and-search powers have been extended following triple stabbings in Oldham on Thursday night.

In ten years time, Oldham could be completely unrecognizable.

St Anne’s Roman Catholic Primary School pupils are celebrating after their choir performance at a recent Manchester City vs Galatasaray clash racked up more than 10 million views on Instagram, capturing hearts across the globe.

A lively and at times fractious hustings ahead of the Gorton and Denton by-election drew a packed audience to Levenshulme on Thursday night.

Dan Clarke, Northern Co-ordinator for the Libertarian Party, is standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, saying he wants to push back against what he describes as “ever-increasing encroachment on our civil liberties”.

Nick Buckley MBE is standing for Advance UK in the Gorton and Denton by-election, saying the contest is about putting local people first.

A First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) partnership with a local charity to reuse unwanted items from vacant properties for those in need has diverted nearly 12,000 tonnes of waste from landfill in just 18 months.

The Liberal Democrats announced long-standing local campaigner Jackie Pearcey as their candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February earlier this month.

Laurus Ryecroft Sixth Form is celebrating an exceptional year of university offers, reflecting the academic ambition, dedication and hard work of its students and staff.

The Official Monster Raving Loony Party has put forward Sir Oink A-Lot as its candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February.

The Social Democratic Party has selected 29-year-old Sebastian Moore as its candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February.

Popeyes UK has announced its first Oldham restaurant will open its doors at the end of the month at Elk Mill Shopping Park, continuing the brand's biggest regional investment of the year.

The Green Party of England and Wales confirmed Hannah Spencer as its candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February, following a vote of local members.

Nearly 150 new homes will be built on a disused field in an Oldham town despite neighbours fearing it will make roads ‘extremely dangerous’.

Three men are in hospital with injuries from separate incidents with one arrest made following a night of violence in Oldham.

Derbyshire County Council has voted by a majority to increase its share of residents’ council tax for the next financial year by 4.9%.

Community unites in support of hospice to raise £1,360

Residents in Ashton are set to lose another high street bank this summer, as Halifax has confirmed it will close its Ashton-under-Lyne branch.

Developers have been given the go ahead to transform one of Oldham’s historic cotton mills into a hotel.

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

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