Sport

Tameside’s rising sporting star 14-year-old Daisey Walker-Jones has struck gold at the prestigious England Age Group Championships, taking first place in her age division and breaking a British record in the process.

Mossley extended their unbeaten league run to seven on Saturday with a 4-1 thrashing of play-off hopefuls Chasetown. 

Latics travel to Kent today for the first time since 2017.

Curzon Ashton cruised into the final of the Manchester Premier Cup on Tuesday night, seeing off local rivals Mossley 3-0 at the Tameside Stadium. 

Glossop North End stormed into their first major final in 11 years on Tuesday night with a 1-0 victory over Mickleover, thanks to a Jacques Etia wonder strike on 65 minutes.   

Last year saw the 10th Anniversary of the rebirth of the iconic four day running event ‘The Tour’, which originally began in 1981.  

Following an unbelievable result at Anfield, the club’s first win against Liverpool away from home with fans for 23 years, City were straight back into Premier League and FA Cup action.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe made alarming comments last week that have left many divided, dragging Manchester United into a political discussion about immigration in the UK. 

Tameside School of Gymnastics Community Interest Company (TSOG) is celebrating another brilliant competition weekend following more success at the North West Development Grades, held on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th February in Wigan.

Michael Clegg picked up his first win as Hyde United boss on Saturday as The Tigers obliterated title hopefuls Hednesford Town 5-0 at Ewen Fields. 

Latics started the first half lethargically and gradually lost interest.

Newly appointed Hyde United boss Michael Clegg has continued his squad overhaul with the signing of experienced forward Tunde Owolabi. 

Glossop North End were agonisingly close to making it back-to-back wins on Tuesday night, but a late fightback from visitors Burscough saw the points shared at Surrey Street. 

Curzon Ashton got back to winning ways in emphatic fashion on Tuesday night with a 4-1 win over Marine at the Tameside Stadium. 

A local teen has achieved a feat every golfer dreams of. 

Glossop pulled off a stunning victory against league leaders Southport on Saturday to extend their winning run to four games.

Tameside School of Gymnastics Community Interest Company (TSOG) is celebrating an outstanding start to 2026 after members of its advanced junior squad achieved exceptional results at the North West Preparation 1 & 2 Grades, held on Saturday 31 January and Sunday 1 February. 

Manchester City faced one of their toughest challenges, other than Tottenham Hotspur away of course, on Sunday. 

Within the space of a month, Manchester United have gone from turmoil to Champions League qualification being a real possibility. 

Droylsden are just two wins away from a trip to Wembley after seeing off Bilston Town away from home to seal their place in the quarter-finals of the FA Vase. 

An investigation has been launched after a mass brawl broke out following Droylsden FC's FA Vase win at Bilston Town. 

A woman from Tameside has completed her quest to run 100 marathons in 100 days across India, in memory of her late father. 

A Tameside-based cheer and dance school is preparing for the trip of a lifetime after securing multiple prestigious bids to compete on the world stage in Orlando, Florida.

In a closely contested game that saw both packs evenly matched, the base was laid for both sets of backs yet plenty of ball to test defences.

Hyde United have confirmed the loan signing of FC United winger Dontai Gabbidon.  

Glossop RUFC romped to their third straight victory in style on Saturday, seeing off Heaton Moor 24-0.

There have been many great days in the proud history of Aldwinians RUFC, but this one will live long in the memory.  

Michael Carrick cited ‘spirit’ as the driving force in Manchester United’s 3-2 over Fulham on Sunday. 

Following a poor result away against Bodo Glimt in the Champions League, and despite a bounce back against Wolves last weekend, City were in desperate need of a good result with a crucial game in mid week in Europe and against our old enemies, Tottenham Hotspur.

Saturday saw the return of the annual Active Tameside Festival of Sport and Wellbeing, which welcomed people of all ages to come together to try out a range of new sports. 

Droylsden climbed to the top of the NWCFL First Division North on Tuesday night with a statement 3-0 win over promotion chasing rivals Nelson.

Hyde United were the victims of an upset in the final of the Manchester Premier Cup on Tuesday, with opponents Irlam picking up the trophy for the first time in their history. 

An exhilarating four-day event, the Tour accommodates runners all of levels, whether you’re a seasoned marathon runner or just entering the sport. If you don’t feel like tightening your laces and stepping out on the start line, there are still plenty of ways you can get involved.

An iconic four day running event in Tameside, The Tour is back on the race calendar for 2024, and this year it will be brought to you by Quest Events. If you’re on the hunt for the perfect summer plan, tickets for The Tour is now on sale - Make use of our Early Bird offers on now until mid February 2024.

Denton Town have been promoted to the Cheshire Premier Division, after a 2-2 draw against Parklands in their final match of the season.