The latest news from Tuesday, April 7th, 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage after a disturbance involving a group of individuals on Copster Hill Road, Oldham this afternoon.

Last week a coach departed Glossop heading to London to take part in the massive March for Love and Unity against Hate under the banner of “Together We Stand, Divided We Fall” organised by the Glossopdale Together Alliance.

Dark Peak Books & Gifts and George Street Community bookshop are bringing some great authors to Glossop over the next four weeks in what is almost a mini-literature festival for the town!

Easter eggs were distributed to families in need by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) on Good Friday.

An Oldham-based disability charity is planning a spectacular performance of the year, with a gripping production combining the nostalgia of the silver screen and famous pop culture moments.

The High Peak Borough Council Housing Team, in partnership with a range of local agencies, will be undertaking estate walkabouts to engage with tenants and discuss any matters of concern.

A heartwarming afternoon of music, fashion and community spirit brought smiles to residents at Lowry Court in Mottram, thanks to a special collaboration with a local Ashton business.

Budding singers are being encouraged to join the Oldham Parish Children’s Choir.

Oldham community cause Upturn is hitting the road in a bid to connect with the most disadvantaged youngsters in the borough – after a survey revealed a worrying lack of trust in the police, the civil service, and other public institutions.

The Second Helpings Project CIC is calling for volunteer drivers and cooks as it continues to expand its community food support service.

This picture taken by Saddleworth wildlife champion Greg Barrett shows the concerns over wildlife threatened by indiscriminate blazes.

250th Droylsden Scout group is once again inviting the community to support its much-loved annual bedding plant fundraiser, an event that has been running for more than four decades.

Community members from Emmaus Mossley have joined forces with local groups across Mossley to deliver a day of volunteering as part of the charity’s annual Solidarity Day.

Young patients at Tameside Hospital were given a welcome boost this Easter, as Stagecoach Oldham partnered with Tesco to deliver hundreds of Easter eggs - accompanied by a special visit from the Easter Bunny.

An exciting night of live music and community spirit is set to take over Manchester this April, as The Anthony Seddon Fund hosts a special charity Battle of the Bands at the iconic Co-op Live BACKSTAGE CLUB.

Residents across Tameside came together in a moving show of solidarity last month as a local chronic illness support group hosted an awareness walk to highlight the realities of endometriosis and other long-term health conditions.

A new addition to the dining scene in Ashton-under-Lyne is turning heads - not just for its food, but for its mission to give back.