The latest news from Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
-
Tameside school forced to defend uniform policy after complaints
A secondary school in Tameside has defended its uniform policy after a number of pupils were reportedly turned away on the first day of the new school year because of the length of their skirts.
-
St Peter’s CofE Primary praised by Ofsted for strong standards and high achievement
St Peter’s CofE Primary School in Ashton-under-Lyne has been praised for its strong achievement, attendance, behaviour and leadership standards following an Ofsted inspection.
-
Local business named one of the Nation’s favourite businesses for 2026
Decisions Clothing in Ashton-under-Lyne has been named as one of the Nation’s Favourite Businesses by the Small Business Saturday campaign, as it kicks off its annual call to champion and support the nation’s favourite small businesses.
-
The Secret Garden opens a permanent space in Stalybridge
The Secret Garden, a mobile bar which many people in Tameside and beyond will recognise from festivals in the area, now has a permanent base in Stalybridge town centre.
-
Teenager arrested on suspected terror offences
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested following a police operation in Simmondley, Glossop.
-
Glossop fish stocks net a £1,500 boost
Jon Pearce, MP for High Peak, has visited a historic fishing pond in Glossop after a local angling society received £1,500 in funding from the Environment Agency.
-
Construction starts on major new scheme
Construction is ‘fully underway’ at a major £28m scheme to deliver 75 new affordable homes in the centre of Oldham.
-
Channel 4's 'Army of Shadows' is being filmed in Ashton
Ashton-under-Lyne has found itself temporarily transformed into a Britain that exists somewhere between the familiar and the frightening thanks to filming for a new drama taking place in the town.
-
Glossop opticians launch annual reading competition
An opticians in Glossop is helping local children get their eyes ready for the new school year with the return of its annual back-to-school competition.
-
Failsworth Poppy Appeal needs you
The 2026 Poppy Appeal is fast approaching and the Failsworth Royal British Legion is determined to make this year’s appeal bigger, better and more successful than ever.
-
Tributes paid to much-loved former headteacher
A much-loved former Hadfield headteacher who shaped the lives of generations of children has sadly passed away.
-
A dance-themed fun day is coming to Ashton
From Hacienda beats to Doodle Dance, September’s Super Saturday event in Ashton town centre will offer fun for all the family.
-
Historic chippy Levers makes a splash in new home in Spindles
The beloved chip shop with a proud history has got off to a flying start after reopening in a new location.
-
£60m pothole fund announced for Greater Manchester
The mayor of Greater Manchester will put £60m towards filling potholes across the city-region.
-
FCHO completes first phase of £15.7m Fitton Hill housing development
All 29 properties from the initial phase of First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) Fitton Hill development have now been handed over to the housing association.
-
Fire crews tackle chippy blaze
Fire crews rushed to a blaze at a chippy in Dukinfield yesterday afternoon.
-
Update on council fines on Waterloo Street
Oldham Council has revealed how many fines have been paid on a road that turns into a ‘nightmare’ because people flout the rules. The LDRS understands issues are still ongoing despite enforcement action.
