The latest news from Monday, December 15th, 2025

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A major police investigation that successfully dismantled a sophisticated organised crime group operating across north Manchester and Tameside has been recognised for its outstanding work.

Ensemble Theatre’s Sir Laughalot and the Twelve Knights of Christmas proves that pantomime magic is alive and well in Tameside, delivering laughter, warmth and festive fun for audiences of all ages.

TransPennine Express (TPE) introduced its new timetable yesterday (Sunday), delivering more services, extra capacity, and greater choice for customers across the North and into Scotland.

On the 10th of December a celebration event was held where students of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service Kings Trust course graduated.

Hyde Market Hall was filled with festive cheer this Christmas as families, shoppers and stallholders enjoyed a series of seasonal activities and surprise visits from some much-loved characters.

Police from the Chadderton and Werneth Neighbourhood Team uncovered what is believed to be a “chop shop” operation in a series of garages near the junction of Eustace Street and Milne Street this morning (December 15).

Last Saturday, the streets of Hyde were filled with festive cheer as the community came together for the annual Santa Dash 5K Run and 2K Walk in aid of Purple Heart Wishes.

A festive mystery may have been unearthed beneath the streets of Droylsden after engineers discovered a vintage toy car inside a gas main near Manchester.

This was a better performance from Latics than they have put in for a number of weeks but, having taken the lead in the second half, they could not hang on to it.

A comedian from Ashton-under-Lyne has completed a once-in-a-lifetime challenge after trekking 100 kilometres across the Sahara Desert to raise money for a charity close to his heart.

GM4Women2028 is pleased to announce the appointment of three outstanding trustees.

Residents in Tameside, Oldham and Glossop are being invited to access practical support this winter through a new Winter Warmer Packs initiative and a welcoming Winter Warm Hub, aimed at helping people stay warm, connected and supported during the colder months.

Ashton MP Angela Rayner spread festive cheer across the borough as she announced the winners of her annual Christmas card competition for local primary school pupils.

Tameside Council has received an extra £224,711 from the government to help support residents at risk of losing their homes, bringing the borough’s total Homelessness Prevention Grant for 2025/26 to £1.77 million.

It has been 33 years since Denton and Reddish South train stations had a regular passenger service. But a new vision could see tram-trains rattling along the line in the near future.