The latest news from Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
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Arrested in dawn raid
Earlier yesterday morning (20/05/26), officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) and Neighbourhood Tasking Team (NTT) executed a warrant at an address in the St Michael’s area.
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Mossley pair return from inspiring Emmaus World Assembly
Two representatives from homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley have returned from an inspiring week at the Emmaus World Assembly in the Netherlands.
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Community to lose popular newsagents
A long-running newsagents has reportedly entered liquidation, according to a notice displayed in the window on Tuesday 19th May.
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Freemasons fill foodbank's shelves
Glossopdale Foodbank has received an extraordinary donation of more than 1,000 food and toiletry items from the Glossopdale Freemasons, organised by Paul Lee, the Lodge’s community engagement lead.
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Flying the flag for green libraries
A creative project to raise awareness of climate change and the natural world is being showcased at Tameside libraries.
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Celtic make double swoop
Stalybridge Celtic have moved quickly to make their first two signings of the summer.
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Heatstroke can hit on the ‘nice’ days too
Dogs Trust Manchester issues advice to keep dogs safe this summer
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Tameside to host free Mental Health & Wellbeing Festival
Local charity The Anthony Seddon Fund is set to host a free Mental Health & Wellbeing Festival on Wednesday 27th May, from 2pm to 7pm at Dukinfield Town Hall.
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Crafts and activities over half-term
The May and June half-term will feature an exciting programme hosted by Tameside Council’s Library and Cultural Services Team.
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Tameside foster carers honoured at King’s Garden Party
Local long-serving foster carers, Sue and Pete Williams, were invited to attend the King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in recognition of their service and commitment to fostering children and young people over 46 years.
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Saddleworth’s Off The Rails Comedy Club Turns 25!
Greenfield’s Off the Rails Comedy Club celebrates its 25th year at the end of this month.
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InterpretersLive! boosts BSL access at Tameside Hospital
Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is expanding access to spoken languages and British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters with new on-demand video translation services
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Holden Clough Primary School praised following Ofsted inspection
The Ashton school has received a “strong” judgement for achievement under Ofsted’s new inspection framework.
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Tameside shared lives supports resident with dementia to live life to the fullest
Denton resident Margaret Tovey lives with vascular dementia and is supported by Shared Lives, so she can continue getting out into her community and do the things she loves.
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Student takes on 7 marathons in 7 days
A final-year undergraduate student is pushing his physical and mental limits this summer in an inspiring fundraising challenge for Willow Wood Hospice.
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Last minute push to see Oldham appoint leader
An independent group will today bid to take over Oldham Council two weeks after the elections left the council in turmoil.
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Oldham endometriosis charity receives £500 boost from AlphaBiolabs
An Oldham charity working to improve the lives of women with endometriosis has received a £500 donation thanks to a Manchester solicitor and a national charity initiative run by drug, alcohol and DNA testing laboratory, AlphaBiolabs.
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Care Quality Commission rates Saddleworth Medical Practice as “Good” in latest inspection
Saddleworth Medical Practice is pleased to announce that it has received an overall rating of “Good” in its latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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Charity awards night celebrate community heroes
Soroptimist International of Ashton-under-Lyne has celebrated a successful evening of charity support, bringing together six local organisations dedicated to helping vulnerable people across Tameside.
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Councillors told to ‘get their big pants on’ ahead of crucial meeting
Councillors in Oldham have been told to ‘get their big pants on and grow up’ ahead of a crunch meeting that could decide what happens next for services thousands rely on.
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Tameside mum launches push for Apraxia awareness after son’s diagnosis
A mother from Tameside has told how her young son’s struggle to be understood led her into a years-long battle for answers, support and speech therapy, after he was eventually diagnosed with Apraxia.
