The latest news from Thursday, February 12th, 2026
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Bollywood Night curries flavour with Willow Wood fundraisers
Community unites in support of hospice to raise £1,350
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Closure announced for Halifax branch in Ashton town centre
Residents in Ashton are set to lose another high street bank this summer, as Halifax has confirmed it will close its Ashton-under-Lyne branch.
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Hotel in historic mill next to sewage plant approved
Developers have been given the go ahead to transform one of Oldham’s historic cotton mills into a hotel.
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Audenshaw doctor urges residents to quit smoking ahead of Ramadan
As Ramadan approaches, an Audenshaw resident is encouraging others across Tameside to use the holy month as a springboard to quit smoking and improve their health, with support from Be Well Tameside.
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Stalybridge railway station honoured at Cheshires best let stations awards
Stalybridge railway station has once again been recognised for excellence, winning the prestigious Chris Dale TravelWatch Award for Large Stations at the recent Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards Evening.
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Apprentice joiner wins top award in Tameside
A young apprentice joiner from local housing provider Jigsaw Homes Group has been recognised for her outstanding progress after winning a special award at this year’s Train Tameside 500 Awards.
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Local explorer Steve Hill prepares for gruelling Arctic expedition across Svalbard
Local adventurer Steve Hill MBE, recently recognised as one of the world’s Top 10 Explorers, is preparing for his first major challenge of 2026 . . . a gruelling Arctic expedition across the frozen wilderness of Svalbard.
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FCHO on target to double its apprentice numbers as it marks National Apprentice Week
First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) remains on target to double its apprentice numbers as the housing association celebrates National Apprenticeship Week.
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Man jailed for 28 years after scissors attack on nurse
A man has been sentenced to 28-years in prison after attacking a nurse from behind with a pair of scissors, leaving her with serious injuries.
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Hope as MP gets involved in proposed closure of day care centre
Families hope an adult day care centre facing closure could be rescued after a local MP has stepped in to find an ‘urgent solution’.
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Oldham ‘left in the dark’ amidst calls for ‘proper’ police station
Oldham is still waiting for updates on its ‘urgently needed’ new police station after it emerged the plans did not include any jail cells.
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Council rejects move to keep Glossop tip open
The future of Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre has moved a step closer to a final decision as Derbyshire County Council met to debate its 2026-27 budget and wider financial plans.
