The latest news from Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
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Meet the pups over a cup at Dogs Trust Manchester
Dog lovers are being invited to enjoy coffee and cake while meeting some four-legged friends in need of a new home at Dogs Trust Manchester’s Coffee Morning on Sunday, 7 September.
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Tameside residents invited to make a will and support children’s hospice
An Ashton-under-Lyne law firm is teaming up with Francis House Children’s Hospice to help local people put their affairs in order – while raising vital funds for families facing the toughest of times.
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“Driving Test System is Broken and Exploiting Learners,” says Councillor Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE
An Oldham councillor has demanded urgent government action to fix the DVSA driving test booking system, warning that private agencies are “cashing in on learners” and leaving families hundreds of pounds out of pocket.
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United Utilities asks customers to play their part to save water during warm weather
United Utilities is urging customers in Greater Manchester and the Pennines to be mindful of their water use and help protect water supplies as temperatures soared over the week.
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Man to appear in court following incident
A man has been charged following an incident on Counthill Road, Oldham over the Bank Holiday weekend,
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Denton Festival Hall to temporarily close ahead of major transformation
Denton Festival Hall will close its doors this Friday (29 August) as part of ambitious plans to transform the much-loved venue into a space that blends residential and community uses.
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A celebration of Hyde to shine spotlight on town’s past, present and future
Hyde will take centre stage in September as the community gathers for A Celebration of Hyde, a major civic event honouring the town’s history while looking ahead to its future.
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Firefighters tackle Royton blaze
A huge fire broke out at a scrap yard in Royton this morning with plumes of smoke seen from miles away.
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Neighbourhood crime down as increased town centre patrols continue across Greater Manchester
There were 800 fewer incidents of retail crime across Greater Manchester last month as police continued to patrol key areas to keep town centres safe this summer.
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"This isn't just a social group, it's friendship, it's support and it's life.”
Together Forever: one woman's determination to build a dementia-friendly community in Glossop
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Plans for additional SEND places in school approved
The council is pushing ahead with its £1.5m plan to increase school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Tameside.
