The latest news from Monday, November 10th, 2025

Oldham town centre will burst into festive colour this Saturday (November 15) as the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On Show returns with an evening packed with family fun, live music and entertainment for all ages.

A major drugs gang responsible for supplying millions of pounds worth of cocaine across North Manchester has been dismantled following a covert police investigation that led to the sentencing of seven people at Manchester Crown Court.

After the huge success of last year’s Tales of the Toymender - Oldham Theatre Workshop’s professional company is back this Christmas with another spellbinding family adventure.

Oasis Academy Leesbrook student Waleed has made a strong showing at the recent Oldham Halloween Half Marathon. . . placing 169th out of 600 participants.

It’s been more than two months since beloved family dog Sasha went missing from her home in Audenshaw, and her devastated owners are still desperately searching for her.

A scheme to build a battery storage unit on greenbelt land for green energy has been approved by a government body despite councillors refusing planning permission earlier this year. 

A Tameside resident has spoken of a “distressing” experience at Royal Blackburn Hospital, claiming they were left in a corridor for more than 30 hours and felt dismissed by staff while seeking urgent care for a neurological condition.

A chance meeting on a transatlantic flight has led to an inspiring creative partnership, and a brand-new children’s book that shines a spotlight on Mossley’s scenic countryside.

Residents across Tameside are being urged to help make Christmas special for local care leavers by buying them a gift this festive season.