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Community unites in support of hospice to raise £1,350

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.

As Ramadan approaches, an Audenshaw resident is encouraging others across Tameside to use the holy month as a springboard to quit smoking and improve their health, with support from Be Well Tameside.

Stalybridge railway station has once again been recognised for excellence, winning the prestigious Chris Dale TravelWatch Award for Large Stations at the recent Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards Evening.

A young apprentice joiner from local housing provider Jigsaw Homes Group has been recognised for her outstanding progress after winning a special award at this year’s Train Tameside 500 Awards.

Local adventurer Steve Hill, recently recognised as one of the world’s Top 10 Explorers, is preparing for his first major challenge of 2026 . . . a gruelling Arctic expedition across the frozen wilderness of Svalbard.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) remains on target to double its apprentice numbers as the housing association celebrates National Apprenticeship Week.

A man has been sentenced to 28-years in prison after attacking a nurse from behind with a pair of scissors, leaving her with serious injuries.

Families hope an adult day care centre facing closure could be rescued after a local MP has stepped in to find an ‘urgent solution’.

Oldham is still waiting for updates on its ‘urgently needed’ new police station after it emerged the plans did not include any jail cells.

The future of Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre has moved a step closer to a final decision as Derbyshire County Council met to debate its 2026-27 budget and wider financial plans.

The Glossop Chronicle has this week announced the appointment of Claire Webber as its new Editor, following her promotion within the Not Really Here Group.

Travel on the tram from Oldham towards Shaw and Crompton Metrolink stop and you’ll notice the rows of terraced homes suddenly fall away into grass verges and fields. That could soon change.

Oldham’s major regeneration works will go ahead the council’s Labour boss says – even if they lose more power at the local election.

Hugo Wils, 38, is standing as the Communist League candidate in the forthcoming Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February.

The former Audi dealership in Gee Cross will be converted into a Sainsbury’s and a PureGym. Audi Approved Hyde closed down in March last year and has been sitting empty ever since.

A pub in the heart of a community has officially dodged the bulldozer after demolition plans were shelved.

Retired police detective Charlotte Cadden has been selected as the Conservative Party’s candidate for the forthcoming Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February.

Joseph O’Meachair has been confirmed as the Rejoin EU Party candidate for the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February.

Residents of an Oldham neighbourhood are up in arms after being hit by fly-tipping less than a week after illegally dumped rubbish was cleared away by the council.

A Hyde shop owner has been fined after Tameside Trading Standards officers uncovered a significant haul of illicit tobacco products and non-compliant e-cigarettes during an inspection.

A lovable Boxer cross who has spent more than two years waiting for a home is hoping this Valentine’s Day will finally bring her the happy ending she deserves.

Green Party activists have allegedly been reported to the police after reports state they were removing a Labour Party campaign sign from a constituents garden.

Oldham is set to shine once again as Illuminate Light Night returns . . . inviting everyone to see the town sparkle once more.

Officers are appealing for information following reports of a robbery in Oldham Town Centre.

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with several offences in connection with a stabbing in Shaw in which two people were injured.

Just 21 days ago, I wrote on these pages that Latics could mount a promotion play-off challenge with the remaining fixtures – that the players were good enough, that the club was entitled to think of itself as a future League One outfit.

“Working in the arts is not easy, and it’s perhaps even harder for young people who don’t live in a big city like London, or even Manchester.”

Mossley Farmers Market has won national recognition after being named Best Small Speciality Market at the Great British Market Awards.

A live music venue came alive on Saturday evening as DJs and party lovers reunited for a charity event.

UK charity ‘Music in Hospitals & Care’ have brought the soothing benefits of live music to children, their families and staff at Reuben’s Retreat in Glossop.  

How Glossop’s Call Companions are combating loneliness one phone call at a time

The Guinness Partnership - one of England’s largest housing associations - is celebrating its apprenticeship programme and the value it brings to local communities.

Greater Manchester Police is celebrating a significant milestone as the TravelSafe LiveChat service reaches 500 reports since launching.

Levenshulme Community Association will be hosting a public hustings ahead of the Gorton and Denton by-election on Thursday 12th February, starting at 7pm.

Families and supporters came out in force to back a special event that raised funds for local charities and taught vital life skills.

Reform UK is facing backlash after campaign letters distributed in the Gorton and Denton constituency failed to include a legally required imprint stating who funded and distributed them.

Jude from Tameside, Manchester, recently secured two Guinness World Records.

A corner of Manchester and Tameside is set to become the focus of the national political picture later this month as the voters of Gorton and Denton go to the polls.

A year ago a WhatsApp scandal rocked the eastern corner of Greater Manchester. Now the ugly scars from that deep political rupture are on display for all to see.

Local people are being invited to support a worthwhile cause today as Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service hosts a fundraising event in aid of several charities

A popular Glossop ladies’ walking group is celebrating two decades of friendship, fresh air and fundraising. 

Five members of a Manchester-based organised crime group have been jailed for a combined total of more than 40 years following a five-month covert police investigation into large-scale drug trafficking across the UK.

A Victorian-era library in Hyde has been sold off by the council so it can be transformed into a giant apartment complex.

Residents across Gorton and Denton are being reminded to check they are correctly registered to vote ahead of the forthcoming parliamentary by-election, with key deadlines fast approaching.

Spark Oldham has issued an urgent warning that multiple frontline community services will be forced to close within the next eight weeks unless immediate funding is secured.

A letter from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission highlights clear improvements across the local SEND system in Oldham.

The chair of Oldham’s rugby club is ‘stepping aside’ over a dispute with local football team Oldham Athletic.

A Tameside-based cheer and dance school is preparing for the trip of a lifetime after securing multiple prestigious bids to compete on the world stage in Orlando, Florida.

A Glossop father is preparing to take on an incredibly tough challenge to raise money for the school that has transformed his young son’s life.  

Glossopdale Foodbank has paid tribute to the generous support it has received from donors and volunteers over the past year. 

Following rumours that the café in the Glossop branch of Marks & Spencer was set to close, the company’s head office has confirmed the news. 

Glossop Mountain Rescue Team were recently called out to assist an experienced hill walker who had spent the night on Kinder Scout. 

Mental health advocate Oskar Wilkinson recently attended the Houses of Parliament to help tackle the stigma surrounding ‘Blue Monday’.

Autistic adults in Glossop are invited to attend an information session about a new support group due to start in February. This is an extension of meet ups that already happen in New Mills and Buxton. 

Old Glossop Cricket Club is marking its 125th anniversary by launching a special ‘Buy a Brick’ crowdfunding campaign to help transform a historic part of its ground. 

Ashton Sixth Form College is celebrating another outstanding year of Oxbridge success, with eight students receiving offers to study at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge.

The transformation of Stalybridge town centre is moving at pace – with plans for massive multi-storey car park tabled.

Police were called to the scene of a collision in Oldham during rush hour today (Wed) in which two children were injured.

Youngsters from Padfield Community Primary School recently rolled up their sleeves to help boost biodiversity in the village.  

Police would like to speak to this man (pictured) as they believe he can help with their investigation into shoplifting worth over £100 at Asda on Huddersfield Road, Oldham, at around 5:28pm on January 27.

A plan to turn one of Oldham’s historic cotton mills into a hotel has been ‘recommended for approval’ by town planners.

First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) Apfel Lane Community Centre will open this spring following a £25,000 refurbishment of its main room.

Passengers using Manchester Piccadilly, the North West’s busiest railway station, are being urged to plan their journeys carefully this February ahead of a once-in-a-generation track and signalling overhaul.

Eleven candidates are chasing the Gorton and Denton parliamentary seat after nominations closed this week, the by-election already unfolding in the full glare of the national media.

Adult Social Care is helping residents to live fuller, safer and more independent lives, staying connected to their communities through compassionate care at home, strong safeguarding, tailored support, and trusted advice according to its latest inspection.

Families say they will be left ‘devastated and uprooted’ if plans to close a day care centre for adults with learning disabilities are approved. 

The former leader of Tameside council claimed she was a victim of a ‘malicious political attack’ as she was found in breach of the council’s code of conduct.

A long-established boxing club at the heart of Hyde is facing an uncertain future, prompting a growing campaign from local residents, members and supporters who say the facility is a vital lifeline for young people and families.

The list of candidates standing in the forthcoming Gorton and Denton by-election has now been confirmed.

Two new non-executive directors have joined First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) as the housing association continues to strengthen its board.

After more than 20 years as an area sales manager, Allison thought she was closing the door on her working life for good.

Conservative Clubs from across the local area attended the North West Area Conservative Clubs Advisory Committee's 53rd Annual Gala Dinner at the weekend held at West Tower in Ormskirk.

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. 

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.

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.