The latest news from Monday, November 9th, 2026

A performing arts group is offering free trials in Mossley to children interested in learning the performing arts.

Police are reminding people to stay vigilant following an increase in recent family gold burglaries in Oldham and Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester’s first Chick-fil-A drive-thru could soon be built in Ashton-under-Lyne. The former home of Pizza Hut in Snipe Retail Park has been empty for more than a year.

Residents will have the chance to discuss Tameside Council’s budget priorities and regeneration developments at the next round of Community Forums across the borough.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester made a visit to Upturn’s town centre business hub – and described it as “just the kind of specialist space needed to help in the regeneration of Oldham”.

Each year, local charity Action Together facilitates the annual Tameside Toy Appeal, and this year it’s back to support the families in need across Tameside for 2026.

Teaching and support staff from across Cranmer Education Trust came together for Belong 26 . . . a Trust-wide professional development event dedicated to strengthening inclusive education and ensuring every child can flourish.

Cafe Continental enjoyed another high-profile moment over the weekend, welcoming one of the world’s biggest music stars through its doors. 

A murder investigation has been launched in Oldham after detectives investigating a string of aggravated burglaries discovered the body of a man in his 70s.