The latest news from Thursday, May 7th, 2026

High Peak Borough Council has taken formal enforcement action against the owners of the long-derelict Riverside Inn - also known locally as the former Spread Eagle.

A Glossop-based personal trainer is set to take on a brand-new ultra-distance cycling challenge this May, all in aid of a cause close to her heart. 

A powerful community fundraising and awareness challenge has concluded with an emotional finish line moment, after days of walking brought people together for a deeply personal cause.

Residents are being urged to have their say, after Derbyshire County Council launched a public consultation on the future of the Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre last week.

A Labour councillor has been targeted by a car whilst the driver shouted racial slurs, it has been alleged.

Hyde United have announced manager Michael Clegg has committed his future to the club, signing a deal that will keep him at Ewen Fields until the end of the 2026/27 campaign, with the option of a further year. 

This Dying Matters Awareness Week (May 4-10), Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is challenging conversational taboos about death, dying and grief.

Local businesses gathered at The Brew in Fitton Hill recently for a powerful social value networking breakfast hosted by Spark Oldham in partnership with The Casey Group.

Campaigners gathered outside the site over the weekend following the circulation of undercover footage and allegations shared widely on social media relating to animal welfare practices.

Today, voters across Greater Manchester will head to their local polling station to choose who will represent them at their local council. 

Voters across Tameside & Oldham are being urged to remember that they’ll need to bring an accepted form of photo ID to the polling station to vote in today's elections.