The latest news from Friday, October 17th, 2025
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Specscart inspires designers of the future at launch of Manchester Collection competition
A leading Manchester eyewear brand is helping to shape the designers of tomorrow through a new creative challenge launched in Ashton-under-Lyne.
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Armed robbery at Post Office leaves man injured as offender arrested
Police are investigating after an armed robbery at a Post Office left a man with injuries.
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A Nightmare on Market Avenue
Ashton-under-Lyne is set to come alive with ghosts, ghouls, and all things spooky this Halloween as Streetlife 3: A Nightmare on Market Avenue arrives in town from Friday 24th October to Saturday 1st November.
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Old Wilko store to become new college building
The old Wilkos in Ashton town centre will be transformed into a new college building.
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Manchester travel disruption as bus and tram network workers strike
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) workers will begin strike action over pay tomorrow, Unite, the UK’s leading union, has announced.
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Local talent shines in Channel 5’s lavish new period drama The Forsytes
Two familiar Tameside names are behind Channel 5’s next big period drama, The Forsytes, a sweeping new reimagining of John Galsworthy’s Forsyte Saga that promises scandal, romance, and family intrigue set against the backdrop of Victorian England.
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Tameside Hospital maternity unit lights up for Baby Loss Awareness Week
Tameside Hospital staff, patients, and members of the local community came together on Wednesday 15 October to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week with a touching Wave of Light ceremony.
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A57 Mottram Moor weekend works postponed
Utility works scheduled to take place along the A57 at Mottram Moor this weekend (18th-20th October 2025) have been postponed.
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£1.2M 'Boxing Palace' opens in Oldham to inspire and transform futures
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, described a new venue aimed at transforming lives and shaping futures as a “boxing palace” as it launched in the heart of Oldham this week.
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Gary Wilson dazzles with three century breaks at Oldham Snooker Academy
English professional snooker player Gary Wilson thrilled fans this week at the Oldham Snooker Academy, producing a stunning display that included three century breaks.
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Flight disruption at Manchester Airport as Aer Lingus workers will strike
Disruption to Aer Lingus flights at Manchester Airport expected later this month as 130 cabin crew workers have voted to strike.
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Can you lend a hand for Headway?
Headway - the brain injury association, are looking for volunteers in Glossop.
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Register to recycle
Nearly 134,000 vehicles have now registered to use the Derbyshire County Council household waste recycling centres.
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Sun shines on record entry for Snake Pass Hill Climb
Glorious autumn sunshine greeted riders for this year’s Snake Pass Hill Climb, organised by Glossop Kinder Velo Cycling Club.
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Councillors overpaid £110k as local authority apologises
Oldham Council has overpaid its councillors by a total of £110,000, a newly published report has confirmed.
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Glossop Tennis Club goes green
Glossop Tennis Club has taken a major step towards a greener, more sustainable future.
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Further weekend travel disruption on Mottram Moor
Motorists are preparing for another weekend of traffic delays as essential utility diversion work continues on Mottram Moor, as part of the ongoing A57 Link Road Scheme.
