The latest news from Monday, April 13th, 2026
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A stylish success for Tameside Young Carers fashion fundraiser
Community spirit and style took centre stage last Sunday when Friends of Tameside Young Carers hosted a fundraising fashion show at Stanley Square Conservative Club in Stalybridge
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‘Amazing’painting of legendary boxer Ricky Hatton to raise funds for charity
A painting of boxing legend Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton captured in his victorious scream is to be auctioned off to raise money for the fighter’s charitable foundation.
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Perfect ten for Glossop North End
A rampant Glossop North End put on a clinical display at beleaguered City of Liverpool on Saturday to run out 10-0 winners, condemning the hosts to their heaviest defeat of the campaign.
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Police appeal for the whereabouts of Matthew Hodgkinson
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for any information on the whereabouts of Matthew Hodgkinson (24/02/1983), who is wanted for breach of court order.
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Weekend football round-up: Barton on target as Nash end winless streak
Curzon Ashton ended their 10-match winless run on Saturday with a narrow 1-0 victory at Chorley, to move them six points clear of the National League North relegation zone.
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MP welcomes employment and cost-of-living changes
Jon Pearce MP has welcomed a range of new government measures which he says will support working families and help with the cost of living.
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Eco Streets project continues to transform neighbourhoods
Residents were invited to a series of pop‑up activities to share their ideas and help shape the designs, which improved and developed an alleyway in Ashton‑under‑Lyne.
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Mark Llewellin begins new chapter as High Sheriff of Greater Manchester
Mark Llewellin DL has officially taken on the role of High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, with the ceremony marking his appointment held at Dukinfield Town Hall on Saturday, April 11th.
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Oldham Mountain Rescue Team's third call out of the week
Oldham Mountain Rescue Team’s third call out of the week came on Thursday in the early evening, when Greater Manchester Police requested assistance with three walkers at Dove Stone as one member of the group was unable to continue.
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Local walkers set for epic 100-mile Camino pilgrimage to raise funds
An award-winning walking group is gearing up for a breathtaking 100-mile pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago next month . . . all to raise funds for special causes.
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Three walkers lost in the dark rescued by OMRT
Eighteen Oldham Mountain Rescue Team (OMRT) members conducting their monthly team meeting in Greenfield were urgently called by police to reports of three walkers in Birchen Clough unable to find the path in the dark.
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Bloom into spring at Willow Wood Hospice’s Flower Festival morning
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, head along to Willow Wood Hospice on Saturday 18th April 2026 for a relaxed and friendly morning in support of this year’s Flower Festival.
