The latest news from Thursday, April 2nd, 2026

The venue for the all-Tameside Manchester Premier Cup final between Curzon Ashton and Droylsden has been confirmed. 

One in three young adults have said that recreational ketamine use is common among people of their age - according to a new survey commissioned by leading social enterprise Turning Point.

Oldham Athletic owner Frank Rothwell visited a local housing association's head office recently to raise awareness of prostate cancer.

Families across Tameside are being invited to enjoy a packed programme of free entertainment as the borough’s Spring Family Festival returns this April, complete with classic fairground rides at no cost.

Oldham residents planning a home overhaul can refresh their spaces affordably and sustainably thanks to the shop at the Arkwright Street Recycling Centre.

Each year, The Nightbird Project brings people with serious and life-limiting illnesses together for a series of free art sessions.

A Glossop family is working to transform the way people say goodbye to their pets, offering a more personal, transparent and compassionate alternative to traditional cremation services and end of life services. 

A Tameside-based charity supporting families through the devastating loss of a baby or child has received a significant funding boost to expand its vital services.

A group of friends from Tameside laced up their boots and took on a demanding 10-mile hike across the hills of Stalybridge, all while carrying 10kg rucksacks, to raise money for veterans’ mental health charity, Combat Stress.