The latest news from Friday, July 17th, 2026

This Sunday, the new Ashton Artisan Market is set to debut around the Market Hall in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Officers investigating the ongoing moorland fires at Dovestone Reservoir which began on Saturday 11th July, 2026, have made two further arrests.

Ashton Old Baths has joined The BOG STANDARD Charter, focused on improving facilities for men with incontinence.

Friends of the Tame Valley and Tameside’s People 4 Wildlife have come together to organise a fun-filled morning of wildlife discovery and outdoor activities.

Sunshine, sand, and spectacular entertainment are set to take centre stage this summer as Tameside Council launches a packed school holiday programme featuring a pop-up beach, theatre in the park and a host of family-friendly events.

Oasis Academy Oldham staged its first-ever “Belong” Music Festival . . . a vibrant celebration of music, culture, creativity, and community that brought together students and staff for an unforgettable day of entertainment.

A site manager working for Bellway’s Manchester division has been rewarded for their dedication to building quality homes for their customers.

Drivers are being reminded that major improvement works on the M60 between junctions 23 and 24 near Audenshaw will continue throughout the weekend.

Young writers from Holden Clough Primary School have been taking their work beyond the classroom, sharing their writing with both local residents and businesses through a series of special community events.

Angela Rayner MP has visited Guide Bridge Station, and praised the work being done by a volunteer group seeking to improve the grounds.

The latest work to make Tameside’s streets safer for all users begins next week.

Contrary to popular belief, not all dogs wear muzzles because they’re aggressive or challenging. And Dogs Trust Manchester is trying to change this misconception.

A local adventurer and deputy headteacher is preparing to tackle one of his toughest challenges yet as he heads deep into the Colombian jungle to raise money for charity.

Oldham are delighted to welcome back hooker Tom Forber to Oldham, having signed on loan for the remainder of the season from Wigan Warriors.

Greater Manchester Police has been assigned Level 1 status in the new national Police Performance System introduced by the Home Office.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from Oldham.

Drivers will face delays in Oldham as a dual carriageway near the town centre shuts. The closure will be in place until September.

The idea to build a 14-mile tunnel beneath the Peak District mountains could end the ‘frustration of traffic congestion’ plaguing one corner of Greater Manchester.

Oldham still has no leader after another chaotic meeting saw claims Labour and Reform are ‘in cahoots’ and pleas to come together because people are ‘laughing at us’.