The latest news from Thursday, June 25th, 2026
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Major emergency as fire sweeps across 400M of Tintwistle moorland
A section of the A628 Woodhead Road has now been closed as firefighters continue to tackle a significant wildfire on Tintwistle moorland.
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Community leader selected for top environmental award
A local community leader has been named a finalist in the BBC Radio Manchester’s Make a Difference Awards . . . becoming what is believed to be the first Bangladeshi finalist in the Environment Award category.
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Buckton Vale Primary staff member awarded British Empire Medal in King's Birthday Honours
A dedicated kinship carer from Tameside who opened her home to her nieces has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours with a British Empire Medal (BEM).
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Oldham specialist school gifts laptops to departing Year 11 leavers
A specialist school in Oldham has presented its departing Year 11 cohort with a laptop computer to support their applications for college places and employment.
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FCHO celebrates 10th anniversary of helping nearly 2,000 of its customers into employment
First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its employment service that has helped nearly 2,000 of its customers into work since 2016.
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Ofsted recognises further progress and positivity in Tameside’s Children’s Services
Tamside Council welcomes Ofsted’s latest monitoring visit letter, which highlights clear and sustained progress in strengthening leadership, stabilising the workforce, and improving the quality of support for children and young people
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"Every day truly counts" - local school receives National School Attendance award
Waterhead Academy is celebrating a national recognition for student attendance with the award, presented by Fischer Family Trust (FFT), a charity dedicated to improving educational outcomes through data and analysis.
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New live well community navigation service to connect local people
New Community Navigators are to connect residents in Tameside with tailored support in their local communities.
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Party in the Park celebrates support from Tameside’s Shared Lives
People supported by Shared Lives, their carers and those who run the service gathered for their annual party in Stamford Park on 19 June.
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Brand new family event set to bring families closer to nature
Families across Oldham are invited to step into a world of wonder as Our Beautiful Oldham opens its doors at Gallery Oldham this Saturday (June 27).
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90 year-old Scout group launches bid for former nursery site in Denton
A Scout Group that has been part of Denton for more than 90 years has launched a campaign after learning that Tameside Council plans to dispose of a vacant former community site which volunteers believe could provide a permanent home for local young people.
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Controversial housing scheme approved
Controversial plans to build more than 400 homes in a Tameside village have been approved despite massive backlash.
