The latest news from Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
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Waste Recycling Centre – potential closure consultation proposal
Cabinet members will be asked to give the go-ahead to a public consultation about the future of Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre at a meeting next Thursday, 9th April 2026.
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Exhibition to honour ‘Forgotten Army’ opens in Oldham
A special exhibition to honour the selfless role played by the British Indian Army during the Second World War has opened in Oldham.
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Government rejects major funding plea for Snake Pass repairs
The Government has all but rejected a plea from three regional mayors and a county council to directly fund and manage hundreds of millions of pounds of repairs on a Derbyshire route.
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Oldham family share struggles with forgotten illness
An Oldham family who has endured a gruelling decade of watching the decimation of their daughter’s health, joined dignitaries, decision-makers, and doctors, in closing the world’s most potent campaign on endometriosis.
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Local Hyde Bangladeshi journalist honoured for decades of community service
A veteran Bangladeshi television journalist has been recognised for his long-standing commitment to community reporting, after receiving the “Outstanding Contribution to Media” award from the North England Bangladeshi TV Journalists Association (NEBTJA).
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Housing association visits local primary school to teach pupils about 'no dig gardening'
First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) went to a local primary school to teach pupils about growing plants sustainably using the 'no dig gardening' approach to improve soil health.
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Community comes together for cultural celebration in aid of Mayor’s charities
Residents from across Tameside gathered at Dukinfield Town Hall for a vibrant Cultural Afternoon Tea to mark International Women’s Day, raising hundreds of pounds for charity while celebrating diversity and community spirit.
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Ashton set for out-of-this-world Sci-Fi Day return this May
Ashton town centre will once again be transformed into a galaxy far, far away when the much-loved Ashton Sci-Fi Day returns on May 2.
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Dog owners sheep worrying warning
Dog owners are being urged to act responsibly in the National Sheep Association (NSA) latest campaign urging dog owners to tackling persistent and devastating sheep worrying.
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James Stannage dies
Famous shock jock James Stannage has died at the age of 76.
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Do you know this man?
Can you help police find George Hill, who is wanted on recall to prison?
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Guide Bridge Theatre welcomes new High Sheriff as official Patron
Guide Bridge Theatre has announced that Mark Llewellin DL, the newly appointed High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, has accepted the role of official Patron of the community venue.
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Rescue dog Pie finds perfect forever home after 246-day wait
A lovable rescue dog named Pie has found her happily ever after after being adopted from Dogs Trust Manchester earlier this year.
