The latest news from Thursday, July 30th, 2026
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Decisive action taken to tackle council's budget pressures
Early action is being taken to ensure Tameside Council stays within budget in the face of increasing demand for services.
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A628 to reopen on Friday as firefighters make steady progress tackling Tintwistle moor wildfire
The A628 will reopen to traffic on Friday morning (July 31) after being closed for almost two weeks while emergency services tackled the major wildfire on Tintwistle Moor.
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More Metrolink disruption in August
Metrolink services will be hit with more disruption in August.
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Police appeal for information after car set alight in Chadderton.
Police are appealing for information after a man was seen acting suspiciously in Chadderton before approaching a car and setting it alight.
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Oldham officer tackling crime and excelling in study receives prestigious award
A police officer has been awarded the Dean’s Highly Commended Award in recognition of his outstanding achievements as a student officer on the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) programme.
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Police warn of anti-social behaviour in Mottram and Hattersley
Greater Manchester Police have warned local residents that they’re aware of a reported increase in anti-social behavior in Hattersley and Mottram.
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Lib Dems urge council to take more action on anti-social use of off-road bikes
Oldham Liberal Democrats are pushing the council to take more action now on the anti-social use of off-road bikes on local roads.
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Nurse and colleagues to take on Three Peaks charity walk for heartbreaking cause
A dedicated nurse and colleagues at Saddleworth Medical Practice are taking part in the Three Peaks charity walk on Saturday, August 1 … in a bid to raise funds for a heartbreaking cause.
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Man wanted on recall to prison
Police are appealing for help to find Lebron Blake from Oldham who is wanted on recall to prison.
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Update on King Street building that collapsed
The owner of a former high street building that collapsed said he has done everything he can to make the area safe again. Part of King Street in Oldham is still closed despite those efforts.
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New food waste recycling service to roll out across High Peak
Residents across the High Peak are set to receive new food waste recycling starter packs ahead of the launch of a weekly collection service in September.
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Blooming brilliant horticulturist wins at RHS show
A horticulturist from Glossop has won a prestigious award at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show, just 12 months after he gave up a successful career in IT to pursue his dream of designing gardens.
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Derbyshire Police officer sacked for sexual assault
A Derbyshire police officer has been sacked after kissing a colleague twice without consent and sending inappropriate sexual texts to another.
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Chef Luke Payne celebrates Almanac's accolades
Self-taught chef Luke Payne is continuing to establish the High Peak as one of the most exciting dining destinations, after his Glossop restaurant, Almanac, was awarded a prestigious Bib Gourmand in the MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026.
