The latest news from Friday, September 12th, 2025
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Is your four-legged furry friend a winner?
High Peak MP Jon Pearce has announced the launch of his first ever ‘High Peak Dog of the Year’ competition.
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High Peak CVS: A lifeline during the hardest of times
Losing someone you love is one of life’s hardest experiences - and finding support can feel impossible.
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Dukinfield girl breathes easy thanks to asthma support
Eight-year-old Ellie-May Pickett from Dukinfield can now enjoy PE lessons and after-school clubs – something that once felt impossible because of her asthma.
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Bus strikes to cause major disruption across Greater Manchester
Bus passengers across Greater Manchester – including Tameside – are being urged to plan their journeys carefully as industrial action is set to bring widespread disruption to services next week.
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Emmaus Mossley to host sustainable fashion event
A Tameside homelessness charity is inviting the community to step into a world of pre-loved style this autumn with a fashion event designed to challenge the culture of fast fashion.
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Concerns raised over care of local woman with Down Syndrome, autism and learning difficulties
A mother from Droylsden has spoken out about what she describes as a “harrowing and exhausting” experience seeking support for a vulnerable family member.
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TPE helps students save this academic year with 50 per cent off rail journeys
As students head back to university and college this September, TransPennine Express (TPE) is offering a 50 per cent discount on rail journeys across its network.
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Bus summit in Manchester ignores workers as Bee Network strikes loom
Unite, the UK's leading union representing workers in passenger transport, has blasted the UK Bus Summit for failing to include workers' voices.
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Tameside Hospital doctor admits having sex with nurse in operating theatre
A consultant anaesthetist who left a patient mid-surgery to have sex with a nurse in a neighbouring operating theatre has admitted his behaviour was a “shameful” lapse in judgement.
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Greater Manchester Police ploughs criminal cash back into community projects
Greater Manchester Police successfully claimed back more than 17m from criminals in the last financial year.
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One frame at a time: Tameside’s Thomas Jackson building a name in film
Born and raised in Denton, Thomas Jackson is a writer, director and producer making waves in the world of independent film.
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20-bed HMO plan at empty health centre approved despite hundreds of objections
A controversial plan to turn a former health centre into a 20-bed HMO has been approved.
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St Peter’s fun day set to celebrate community, culture and unity in Ashton
A major community celebration is coming to Ashton this Sunday as local councillor Kaleel Khan teams up with key partners to bring St Peter’s #CultureVibe! — a free family fun day designed to bring people together, celebrate the area’s rich diversity, and promote peace and unity in the heart of the community.
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Oldham council accused of ‘irresponsible’ spending in £40m borrowing hike
A row has broken out in Oldham over the council’s spending record, with those running the town hall accused of being ‘irresponsible’ with money.
