The latest news from Thursday, October 16th, 2025
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Four years in prison for man who stashed multiple drugs in his bedroom
A 24-year-old man has been jailed for four years after various drugs were found stashed in his bedroom during a search by Operation Vulcan officers.
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Ruchi Restaurant scoops top prize at national awards
Glossop’s much-loved multi-award winning Ruchi Restaurant has been crowned Best Restaurant of the Year at the Curry Life Awards 2025.
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Miles ahead: Blythe House Hospice’s Record-breaking fundraiser
Runners taking part in the Chatsworth 10k, sponsored by BRM Solicitors, helped to raise over a record-breaking £54,000 for local hospice care.
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Get help to master your digital device
Are you struggling with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Help is at hand during National 'Get Online Week'.
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A juicy day out: Hayfield’s apple celebration returns this October
The community group Sustainable Hayfield will be hosting their much-loved Hayfield Apple Day on Saturday 18th October at Hayfield Primary School.
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Daughter to light up Dr Kershaw’s’ tree in memory of late father
Carly Tierney says her late father will be “watching down” on her as she switches on the tree lights at Dr Kershaw’s’ annual Light Up a Life event.
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'Tricks for Treats' returns for Glossop’s four-legged friends
Spooky season has arrived - and Glossop’s very own Puppy Nanny is back with her much-loved, dog-friendly ‘Tricks for Treats’ event!
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Inside the lavish old home ‘fit for film set’ that’s about to get a major make-over
Stunning photos reveal the inside of a beautiful old manor house in Oldham that has been left to crumble for more than a decade.
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World champion boxer Ricky Hatton’s cause of death revealed
An inquest has heard that former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton died from suicide at the age of 46-years-old.
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Stalybridge pupils get on board with rail confidence project
School pupils from Stalybridge were given a hands-on introduction to the world of rail travel last week, thanks to support from the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) and TransPennine Express (TPE).
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380 lives saved through ground breaking heart health checks
Hundreds of people across Greater Manchester have been spared life-changing illness thanks to an ambitious NHS programme focused on preventing heart attacks and strokes before they happen.
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Tameside TikTok star hosts Halloween fundraiser in aid of Mind
Local social media personality Hayley Burke is inviting the community to come together this Halloween for a family-friendly fundraising event in aid of mental health charity MIND.
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Young people learn about the contruction trade thanks to partnership with FCHO
Oldham College T Level students joined First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) staff last week to get real world experience of construction at a development site.
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Stalybridge centenarian Nancy celebrates 100th birthday in style
There were smiles, laughter, and even a visit from “Elvis” as Parkhill Nursing Home in Stalybridge celebrated a very special milestone on Wednesday 15th October, the 100th birthday of much-loved resident Nancy, who marked the incredible occasion surrounded by family, friends, staff and fellow residents.
