The latest news from Friday, May 8th, 2026

Emergency services were called to a business premises on Warrington Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne at around 4pm this afternoon (Friday 8th May) following reports of a 'hazmat' incident.

Families and staff at Chapel-en-le-Frith C of E VC Primary School have rolled up their sleeves for a community-led makeover, to bring new life to the nursery and reception playgrounds.

Two burglars who targeted homes and vehicles across the High Peak have been jailed following a series of overnight break-ins. 

An eventful election night in Oldham saw a ‘total Reform wipeout’ for Labour, throwing the future of the council’s leadership into uncertainty. 

See below for the full results from last night's count.

Reform UK swept aside 47 years of Labour control at Tameside Council overnight winning 18 out of  the 19 seats up for grabs.

The car of a Greater Manchester councillor is understood to have been attacked outside an election count in Oldham this evening (May 8).

The results of at least 15 local election votes have been disqualified in Oldham following a council misprint on ballot cards.