The latest news from Thursday, April 16th, 2026
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Passengers warned to plan ahead after overhead wire damage at Manchester Piccadilly
Passengers have been warned to expect further disruption following damage to overhead wires outside Manchester Piccadilly station.
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Bloods stun Nash in all-Tameside final
Droylsden lifted the Manchester Premier Cup for the first time since 2011 on Wednesday night after seeing off Tameside neighbours Curzon Ashton in the final.
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High Peak MP sets out his position on the Peak Cluster Project
Jon Pearce has issued a statement on the Peak Cluster Carbon Capture Project.
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Marathon effort for John
It’s been ten years since Glossop resident John Barber first contracted the extremely rare disease ‘Japanese Encephalitis’, while travelling through South East Asia.
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From classroom to the edge of the world: deputy head's latest adventure
While many spent the Easter break enjoying the comfort of home with family and friends, one local deputy headteacher set off for the edge of the world in pursuit of his latest adventure.
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Shocking images show devastation following Saddleworth Moor fires
These are shocking scenes of numbing devastation that were left by fires that ripped through moors above Saddleworth last week.
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Street Life: Episode IV – A new hope to transform Ashton
On Saturday 6th June 2026, Market Avenue, Ashton Town Centre and the surrounding streets will erupt with colour, music, and community spirit for Street Life: Episode IV – A New Hope.
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Oldham leads quartet of councils helping those less fortunate
A local good cause won praise from four mayors, a deputy lord lieutenant, and the Assistant High Commissioner for Bangladesh, for raising funds for their borough – and beyond.
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St John Ambulance appeals for 1,500 Emergency Responder volunteers
Leading first aid charity St John Ambulance is focusing on a major recruitment drive to find 1,500 new Emergency Responders to help keep people safe at events and in communities across the country.
