The latest news from Wednesday, April 15th, 2026

Double Olympic gold medallist Becky Adlington is behind plans to build a new swimming pool in Droylsden.

A school in Denton will finally get the rebuild it deserves after suffering more than 10 years of flooding, sewage leaks and no outdoor facilities.

Stalybridge train station will soon be surrounded by 102 new homes following planning approval.

Former councillor and mayor, George Wharmby, has been honoured with a High Sheriff of Derbyshire Award in recognition of his services to Derbyshire and the local community, particularly in Glossop.

A rescue dog suffering from a rare condition where hair grew on her eyeball is enjoying a new lease of life after undergoing surgery at a Manchester veterinary practice.

A charity summer ball in aid of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is set to bring a touch of 1960s flair to Village Ashton Moss on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as guests gather for an evening of celebration, remembrance and fundraising.

Runners of all abilities are being invited to lace up their trainers and take on the Blythe House Hospice Chatsworth 10k this autumn, as it returns for a scenic challenge with a powerful purpose.

The Royal Oak on Sheffield Road in Glossop is set to return after several years of closure, following a major £500,000 refurbishment.

A Glossop guitar technician is raising funds to help keep music alive for local students by providing new strings for instruments at Glossopdale School and Sixth Form. 

Construction workers are still finding ‘pockets of asbestos’ at Oldham Coliseum as renovation work continues.