The latest news from Tuesday, July 21st, 2026

In our latest Community Matters, we speak to Mohammed Khan and Betty Affleck, organisers of this year's Hyde Mela.

Visitors and staff at Tameside Hospital were able to browse unique products, homemade treats and speciality goods at the launch of the new Tameside Hospital Market.

Tameside residents are being invited to enjoy a day of family-friendly entertainment at the Hyde Community Fair on Saturday, July 25th.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) has reminded people to “act responsibly if you are going out to enjoy the countryside.”

Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE, founder of the Homeless Friendly charity, has welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham's commitment to eradicating rough sleeping and making it a national priority for his new Government.

Oldham has recorded participation rates above both regional and national averages while significantly reducing the number of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET).

In just four months since launching - Good Deed Circles has made a significant difference by promoting kindness, community spirit, and cleaner neighbourhoods through regular litter-picking activities.

Book tasting, exciting missions, and awards were part of the annual Reading Champions event to promote a love of reading and reading for pleasure.

Issues have been raised about the thousands of pounds being claimed by Oldham Council staff in expenses. Inspectors said there was an ‘unexplained rise’ amid a lack of oversight but the council said ‘there is no suggestion of misuse’.

Staff working ‘large amounts of overtime’ were ‘underpaid’ because bosses at a council-owned company were not doing their job properly, a local authority review has found.