The latest news from Monday, March 2nd, 2026
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New political group has formed in Tameside
A new political group in Tameside has been launched. Just days after a by-election to forget for Labour, a new enemy has reared its head.
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The ‘twirly’ problem that plagued Greater Manchester for 20 years – until a ‘lifechanging move’
“Sorry love, yer twirly.” It is a familiar four-word sentence that Mancs have heard for 20 years.
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Mossley arts group wins major national funding boost
A Mossley-based arts organisation says a major national funding win could mark a turning point for culture in Tameside.
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Social work teams celebrated for making a difference across Tameside
Social work teams across Tameside Council are being celebrated for the life-changing difference they make to children, families and adults across the borough.
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Active travel saving NHS £45m a year in Greater Manchester, new report reveals
Walking, wheeling and cycling in Greater Manchester is saving the NHS more than £45 million every year, the equivalent of over one million GP appointments, according to the UK’s largest ever assessment of active travel.
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Rayner meets Royal Mail chiefs over postal delays affecting Tameside residents
Ashton-under-Lyne MP Angela Rayner has met with senior representatives from Royal Mail after residents across her constituency raised concerns about delays in receiving post.
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Five-year sentence for ‘terrifying’ Glossop robbery
A robber who dragged a vulnerable man down an alleyway before stealing from him has been jailed for five years.
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Community urged to unite as questions over potential closure of Glossop tip mount
As Derbyshire County Council moves closer to a decision on the future of Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre, residents are being urged to engage with the forthcoming public consultation.
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Have your say on the future of councils in Derbyshire
Big changes are coming to how council services are run across Derbyshire - and residents are being asked for their views.
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Community green open day to celebrate spring in Dukinfield
Residents across Tameside are invited to welcome the new season at a special Community Green Open Day in Dukinfield later this month.
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New little library opens on Tommy Todd Village Green
A new chapter has begun for book lovers in Haughton Green with the installation of a Little Library on Tommy Todd Village Green, bringing reading back into the heart of the community.
