The latest news from Tuesday, July 28th, 2026
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Five towns in Greater Manchester could change forever – full details of plans in each area
Five towns in Greater Manchester could change forever under massive new plans.
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MP welcomes new £2 bus fare cap
High Peak MP Jon Pearce has welcomed the Government's announcement that a new £2 national bus fare cap will be introduced in England from January.
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Portland Basin Museum invites everyone to Our Museum Day
Portland Basin Museum will throw open its doors for a free family-friendly celebration when Our Museum Day returns this week.
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What people in Saddleworth think about election
More than 500 years ago, the houses of York and Lancaster were locked in a bitter series of civil wars over 32 years to control the English throne.
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Willow Wood Hospice Walk returns with heroes and villains theme
Willow Wood Hospice is inviting the community to unleash their inner hero or villain as its popular Hospice Walk returns for a second year.
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Girlguiding Ashton shows off new uniform on BBC News
Guides and Brownies from the Girlguiding Ashton Division have helped design and launch Girlguiding’s first new uniform in 30 years, even appearing on BBC News.
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Concerns over speed bumps
Plans for speed bumps on an Oldham lane would have been ‘another nail in the coffin’ after a 15-year ‘nightmare’, according to a local councillor.
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The Yanks are coming… to Ashton
Tameside residents are being invited to step back in time this weekend as Ashton-under-Lyne hosts the inaugural Yanks Street Party.
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Secret fireworks discovered at Dovestone
A dedicated litter picker has discovered secret stashes of fireworks hidden near the Dovestone beauty spot.
