The latest news from Tuesday, June 9th, 2026
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Bereavement services team abseil for children’s charity
Tameside Council bereavement officers Ashley Gibson and Andrew Cochrane will join colleagues from across Greater Manchester in a 172ft sponsored abseil to raise funds for the charity Once Upon a Smile.
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Oasis Academy Leesbrook takes a firm stand on mobile phones with "No Exceptions" Policy
In an era where teenagers spend hours locked to endless digital scrolling, teachers are facing an unprecedented battle for student attention. The constant buzz of notifications from Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok has turned the modern classroom into a digital battleground.
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World Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst comes home
It remains to be seen whether football will be coming home this summer, but England legend Sir Geoff Hurst certainly did come home over the weekend.
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Four Tameside & Glossop projects shortlisted at national patient safety awards
Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised for a number of innovative approaches to improving patient safety at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026.
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Angela Rayner MP visits Power2 Head Office
On Friday 5th June 2026, Angela Rayner MP visited the Head Office of Power2org in Ashton-under-Lyne to see the impact the Cat’s Wardrobe project is having on care-experienced young people in her constituency.
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Oldham social workers go the extra mile to support children entering care
A dedicated team of social workers from Oldham Council’s Safeguarding and Care Planning Service have raised nearly £3,000 for vulnerable children and young people after completing the Great Manchester 10k Run.
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Pie supper served to thank priceless Mossley volunteers
Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley celebrated Volunteers’ Week 2026 by hosting a pie supper to thank its team of dedicated local volunteers.
