The latest news from Monday, February 16th, 2026

Armed police were deployed to Audenshaw on Friday afternoon following reports of three masked men forcing entry to a home with a machete.

A new nationwide survey exploring the state of relationships across the UK launched on Valentine’s Day, and residents in Tameside are being encouraged to take part.

A new Community Engagement Van is set to travel across Tameside in a bid to strengthen neighbourhood policing, build closer ties with residents and support local events throughout the borough.