The latest news from Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

A group of determined cyclists are set to take on a 62-mile charity bike ride next month in a heartfelt show of thanks to the neonatal teams who cared for baby Herbie after his premature birth.

Residents across Tameside are being urged to have their say on how more than £1.3 million of Pride in Place Impact Funding should be spent in their communities.

Nicola introduced 'Welcome into Our Care' packs after being deeply moved by a child entering care with nothing of her own.

Following their incredible success, Oldham-based Theatre Company, Dare to Know is returning to the stage for a Spring 2026 tour . . . taking on new spaces and offering the chance to see the show that topped Manchester’s theatre scene.

Tucked away on Droylsden Road near the Snipe Retail Park is a business that has quietly supported thousands of local people for nearly seven decades.

Failsworth’s last bank will be transformed into seven one-bedroom apartments and a co-working lounge.

Let’s start with the bad news. James Reade, economics professor at Reading university, has been in touch about my assertion last week that Latics require 1.8333 points per game to reach 71 points. By his calculations, which are far more trustworthy than mine – who says you won’t amount to anything without GCSE maths? – Latics will need more than 71 points to clinch seventh place this season. Professor Reade reckons the target is a minimum of 74 points.

A vacant factory in Mossley could soon be transformed into houses and an apartment block.

Residents in Ashton have come together in a powerful show of unity and solidarity following a recent incident at Manchester Central Mosque on Tuesday, 24 February 2026.

High Peak MP Jon Pearce has welcomed the £53 million support package announced on Monday by the Prime Minister, to help the most vulnerable households with the price of heating oil.

Greenside Primary School in Droylsden is celebrating a remarkable achievement after Year 6 pupil Martha Yosief was named a national award winner in the Show Racism the Red Card School Competition 2026.

A pioneering alternative provision supporting young people at risk of exclusion has been building an inspiring partnership with the University of Cambridge, helping to challenge long-held perceptions about what pupils from Tameside and across Greater Manchester can achieve.

A Tameside mother has spoken of the “terrifying” ordeal she endured at the hands of an abusive ex-partner, as she supports a new campaign to raise awareness of stalking and harassment.

The controversial Godley Green Garden Village housing development will go back before the council’s planning panel this week.