The latest news from Thursday, October 29th, 2026

Around 100 people gather every Tuesday at The Old Fire Station in Ashton as the volunteer-run charity marks a decade of supporting adults with additional needs.

The RSPCA and Dogs Trust have expressed disappointment that the UK Government’s Budget contained no specific plans to support struggling pet owners.

British Gas Energy Trust (the Trust) has welcomed measures announced in the Budget to provide immediate help with energy costs and tackle some of the longer-term pressures facing households.

Town hall bosses in Tameside have agreed to sell off their own land to push forward a major housing development next to Droylsden Marina.

Former MP for Oldham, Lord Bryan Davies, has died at the age of 86.

An Oldham school headteacher has responded after the way people are parking nearby was slammed as a ‘nightmare’.