The latest news from Tuesday, May 26th, 2026

Tameside Council are delighted to appoint their new civic mayor, Cllr Helen Bowden, for 2026/2027.

Mossley will celebrate Whit Friday with a free community event and lunch at Seel Park this Friday, May 29th, from noon, bringing together heritage, music and family activities.

As temperatures rise in the British summertime, you or your family may be tempted to cool off with a swim in a local river or lake, or in the sea. Make sure you know the dangers of swimming in open water.

Officers are appealing for information following an incident involving a BB gun during a protest on Broadcar Lane, Mossley, on Sunday 24th May.

A lucky woman from Oldham has seen a personal wish come true thanks to a special initiative introduced by Caremark . . . one of the UK’s leading home care providers.

OLDHAM-based charity Mahdlo Youth Zone has secured investment from the Better Youth Spaces Fund to expand its services and increase opportunities for young people across the borough.

More than 70 organisations from across Greater Manchester came together at Heaton Park for the first-ever Greater Manchester Wellbeing Run & Walk.

An Oldham couple are sharing their experience of early-onset Alzheimer’s to help others recognise the signs and seek support sooner.

Following multiple reports from the public about males in balaclavas riding e-bikes dangerously across Denton and Hyde, Neighbourhood Officers have taken swift and decisive action.

A London-based agency of highly qualified legal eagles is offering affordable services in Oldham.