The latest news from Thursday, October 15th, 2026

A Tameside Councillor is reported to have resigned following the emergence of controversial comments recorded during an undercover ITV News investigation.

The condemnation follows an undercover ITV News investigation that exposed remarks by Reform councillors and candidates across England and Wales, including Tameside.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has received a coveted national accolade for a second year running around how sustainable it makes its properties and day-to-day operations.

A crumbling Droylsden landmark will be partially torn down after sitting empty for 11 years.

Residents, stakeholders, and businesses across Tameside are being invited to share their views on the Climate and Environment Strategy, to ensure it delivers benefits for communities.

A 55-year-old man has been charged with keeping a brothel used for prostitution in Oldham.

A national fireworks distributor, a Bolton retailer and Oldham shopkeeper have been prosecuted following investigations into breaches of explosives legislation by GMFRS.

Police are urging the public to remain vigilant after scammers; impersonating police officers have been contacting people to convince them to hand over personal and sensitive information linked to their ownership of cryptocurrency.

Oldham is set to light up with an array of spectacular events as part of Greater Manchester Town of Culture 2026.