The latest news from Thursday, December 18th, 2025

Festive cheer is being spread across Tameside and Glossop this Christmas thanks to a dedicated NHS team going the extra mile to brighten hospital stays during the holiday season.

Tameside has been recognised on the national stage for its commitment to creating a healthier and more sustainable local food system after being awarded the Sustainable Food Places Bronze Award.

Young people across Tameside are discovering new ways to learn, grow and connect thanks to a range of projects led by Tameside Youth Justice Service (YJS).

From electrifying Congolese dance music to contemporary English and Irish folk, with a healthy dose of homegrown soulful blues, The Vale has unveiled its early 2026 live music programme and it’s shaping up to be another standout year for the Mossley arts centre.

Glossopdale School recently hosted two special events, celebrating both the achievements of its students and helping them plan for the future.

Oldham Council’s flagship employment support service - Get Oldham Working - has been crowned national winner of the Tailored Employment Support Award at the ERSA Employability Awards 2025 . . . the most prestigious awards in the UK’s employment support sector.

A Glossop gym owner is set to launch Parkinson’s-specific strength-training sessions aimed at supporting people living with the condition through safe, tailored exercise.

Jon Pearce MP for High Peak has welcomed Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham’s confirmation that Bee Network rail services will reach Glossop by the end of 2026.

Glossop-based Latin and Ballroom dance school, Stardust Dance Centre, have scooped an array of awards at the national finals.

Reform-run Derbyshire County Council is set to spend £5 million on hiring private companies to investigate how it can save millions of pounds, including potential job cuts.