The latest news from Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

After two years of sacrifice, hard work and determination, an inspirational mum from Glossop finally has her hands on a Six Star Medal. 

The Greater Manchester Athletic Association (GMAA) Track and Field Championships were held at Trafford AC’s Longford Park on May 10 and 11, with running clubs from Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan all competing. 

The ‘long awaited’ vision for a canal park connecting a transformed Droylsden town centre to it’s marina has taken another step towards reality.

All 14 schools across Victorious Academies Trust came together in a joyful and respectful celebration to mark VE Day, commemorating the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Masters snooker champion Matthew Stevens is coming to Oldham to put local players through their paces.

The plan to change the face of Ashton signed off.

Service changes are in place across Greater Manchester.

Oldham residents and history lovers are being invited to step into the past with a visit to one of the town’s most captivating historic sites — the George Street Chapel.

Police are appealing to locate Daniel Holt.

The cards were seized in Hyde yesterday morning, 13th May.

Liverpool and Greater Manchester mayors Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham are expected to present the plans for the new rail line to government ministers, which would see journey times between Manchester and Liverpool cut to only 20 minutes.

Grants of £1000 are available to help fund projects that will bring cultural and creative opportunities to Tameside communities and attract more visitors.