The latest news from Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Tributes pour in after loss of Crimewatchers patrol dog
Shadow, a German Shepherd, sadly passed away on Wednesday 30th April after a night on patrol.
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Northern gears up for Magic Weekend as thousands of fans head to Newcastle
Train operator Northern is getting ready to help thousands of rugby league fans from across the North get to Newcastle for the Super League Magic Weekend.
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Fire service tackle large blaze In Coldhurst
Eight fire engines tackled a huge fire at a commercial premises in Oldham last night.
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Chadderton school clinches Oldham Schools Plate in thrilling final
The Radclyffe School’s Year 11 boys football team secured a dramatic and hard-fought victory in the final of the 2025 Oldham Schools Plate Trophy earlier this week - overcoming North Chadderton in a thrilling 4–4 match that was ultimately decided on penalties.
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Council reject application on greenbelt land
Oldham council have rejected an ‘ironic’ application to build a storage site for green energy on ‘crucial’ greenbelt land.
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Residents urged to avoid Errwood Reservoir as Goyt Valley fire continues
The Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued an urgent warning for residents to keep all doors and windows closed as wildfires tear through the Goyt Valley.
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Hummingbird Heroes awarded King's 'MBE'
The Hummingbird Project, a community powered clothing and support hub based in Glossop, has been presented with the prestigious King's Award for Voluntary Service.
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The bold vision for Tameside’s future
Almost 10,000 homes, town centre overhauls and two new railway stations are all earmarked in Tameside’s bold ambition for the future.
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Blaze Street Dance Academy takes on Belgium
The dance academy is heading to Brussels in six weeks’ time to take on the European Championships.
