The latest news from Friday, December 12th, 2025

Latics boss Micky Mellon likes to present each game as an opportunity to do something – anything from building on previous success to the righting wrongs.

Local MP Debbie Abrahams has been briefed by First Choice Homes Oldham's (FCHO) chief executive about the housing association's proposed 147-home Southlink development - its biggest ever project.

Work is underway on Oldham’s first solar farm, a council-funded clean energy scheme next to the Rochdale Canal in Failsworth.

A leading independent school in Oldham is set to become a hub of innovation next week as it hosts an exciting Junior Hackathon for students aged eight to 18.

A Tameside mum has turned years of navigating selective mutism, autism, and school challenges with her daughter into two heartfelt new book releases, hoping to offer comfort, understanding and a vital communication tool to families facing similar struggles.

An Eton-backed secondary school is coming to Oldham, the government has confirmed. The Eton Star Academy has officially been greenlit by the Department for Education, after the project was put on hold for more than a year. 

A major transformation of Denton town centre is a step closer as Tameside Council’s Executive Cabinet prepares to consider a bold regeneration plan later this month.

With just one year to go until rail becomes part of Greater Manchester’s Bee Network, Tameside is preparing for a major leap forward in connectivity.

NHS Greater Manchester is advising patients across the region on how to access care during planned industrial action by resident doctors (formerly junior doctors).