The latest news from Thursday, September 17th, 2026

Join the Francis House Children’s Hospice Make a Will Month campaign to safeguard your family’s future with a first Will or an updated Will and help support the families of children and young people with life-shortening conditions.

Dogs Trust Manchester is highlighting its new rehoming service, Homestay, for those who need immediate support to rehome their dog but can still care for them until the charity finds them a new home.    

Drivers across Tameside are being reminded to stop to give way to school crossing patrol officers so they can safely guide children and their families across the road.

Local people are being invited to the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir this weekend, which is hosting Oldham Histories Festival and Heritage Open Days.

Greater Manchester Police have issued an appeal for help locating a woman who is wanted on recall to prison.

Plans to replace Derbyshire’s 10 existing councils with two new authorities have been put on hold by the Government, prompting criticism over the cost and uncertainty surrounding the reorganisation. 

Mental health support, a wartime memorabilia box, and socialising are all part of a new community support event for veterans in Tameside.

A local woman who was left bed-bound after a Squid Game-themed dance went disastrously wrong has transformed the accident into an unlikely new career creating gruesome cakes and treats.

After weeks of political stand-offs, negotiations, and online speculation, councillors in Oldham have finally agreed on one thing: they’ll have to work together if they want the council to function.