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Droylsden boxer Billy Deniz makes the long-awaited return to the ring this weekend, as he looks to extend his unblemished pro record to 15 wins.  

Tuesday night saw Ashton United pass up on the chance to set up an all-Ashton Manchester Premier Cup Final, with Tameside neighbours Droylsden picking up a shock semi-final victory at Hurst Cross. 

Manchester United go into the final international break of the season sitting in third, with a favourable distance between them and fifth place. 

Following their loss at home to Real Madrid last week, knocking them out of the Champions League, Manchester City faced arguably a tougher test against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup Final on Sunday.

Local gymnast Poppy Blair has delivered an inspiring return to competition, showcasing resilience, determination and exceptional commitment after a year of significant challenges.

Glossop welcomed Tyldesley to Hargate Hill looking to avenge a 27-0 loss earlier in the season and didn’t disappoint. 

Oldham welcomed local rivals Ashton to Manor Park for Saturday’s fixture which was also the clubs Annual Reunion day. 

Another insipid performance lacking creativity and energy saw GNE fall to back-to-back defeats in the league for the first time under Lee Wilshaw’s reign, doing so against teams right down at the bottom of the league who proved once again to be GNE’s kryptonite.  

What a night, what a game, what a season. Latics are authoring records, upending the league table, becoming that one team who emerge from the depths while others – Notts County among them – falter.

For the first time this season, Latics’ hopes of a play-off spot do not depend on the performance of any other side or sides.

Members of the Ashton United Supporters Club are gearing up for another demanding sponsored walk this weekend as they continue their efforts to raise funds for local football and community initiatives.

Hyde United’s worst fears came true on Saturday as visitors Workington came out on top in the pair’s relegation six-pointer, plunging The Tigers into the bottom three. 

It’s just over a month since Latics fans were staring down the barrel of a comme-ci-comme-ça season.

Following the departure of first team manager Mark Bradshaw earlier this week, Curzon Ashton have announced the appointment of current midfielder Adam Barton. 

Curzon Ashton have announced the departure of first team boss Mark Bradshaw, who has been relieved of his duties following a difficult run of form.

Stalybridge Celtic surged up to fourth place in the NPL West table on Tuesday night with a statement 3-1 win at Bootle. 

Things couldn’t have gone much better for Manchester United at the weekend. 

Manchester City had another week of crucial games in multiple competitions this week, one of which had some incredible controversy surrounding some of the decisions from the officials.

This year’s Tour - formerly known as the Tour of Tameside - will be a particularly poignant one, as we approach five years since the death of its founder, Ron Hill MBE. 

Oldham travelled to Clitheroe for Saturday's fixture having had mixed form the previous two weeks against the top two teams in the league.

Glossop North End’s wait for a win goes on after The Hillmen fell to a home defeat to strugglers Abbey Hey on Saturday. 

Glossop F1 Academy star Alisha Palmowski kicked off her 2026 campaign with a podium, finishing second in Race 2 in Shanghai. 

Stalybridge Celtic moved into the NPL West play-off spots on Saturday after a 5-0 thumping of Newcastle Town. 

Latics were full value for this win, and they worked so, so hard for it.

Curzon Ashton midfielder Alex Curran has signed a new two-year deal, which will see him stay with The Nash until 2028. 

Curzon Ashton put an end to their three-match losing streak on Tuesday, coming from behind to draw 2-2 with visitors Oxford City. 

Glossop motorsport star Alisha Palmowski is gearing up for her second season in F1 Academy, which gets underway this weekend in Shanghai.  

Manchester United’s unbeaten start under Michael Carrick came to an end against Newcastle last week, losing 2-1 courtesy of a late strike from William Osula. 

Manchester City faced a tough FA Cup draw away at St James’ Park against Newcastle on Saturday, a team we’d already played four times previously this season across all domestic competitions. 

Oldham RUFC made the long trip up a congested M61 to Fleetwood for a rescheduled fixture in their second ADM Major Conference clash.

Saturday saw Glossop North End go toe to toe with the runaway league leaders Wythenshawe, seeing a thunderous strike from Junior Smith cancelled out inside the final ten minutes of normal time.  

Glossop put in a tremendous performance against league leaders Littleborough and there was no shame in this defeat. 

Ashton United are appealing for the public’s help after their skipper Luke Burke suffered a season ending injury. 

Last Saturday saw the fourth edition of the highly anticipated Tameside 5K Festival take place at the Tameside Cycle Circuit in Ashton, which was organised jointly by the Local Runners Podcast and Active Tameside. 

Tameside was well represented at last Saturday’s Inter Counties Cross Country Championships in Nottingham, with several athletes from the borough competing as part of the Greater Manchester team. 

Droylsden retained top spot in the NWCFL First Division North in dramatic fashion on Saturday, thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Luis Cantello. 

Curzon Ashton have confirmed the resignation of club chairman John Clayton, who has stepped down from his role due to ‘personal circumstances’. 

A few weeks ago on these pages, after Latics had lost three games in a row, conceding three goals in each game, I wrote them off for the season. Consolidation achieved, but with an unfulfilled objective to entertain and compete. Latics have won four games and drawn two, including last week’s stand-off against leaders Bromley at Hayes Lane, and the season is back in the balance. Tranmere Rovers were there to be hammered at Prenton Park, and Latics obliged. Tequila!

This was one of the good days. Latics were dominant: craftier, harder-working, more resolute and more ruthless than their opponents, better man-for-man, better as a team.

Latics’ last visit to Prenton Park was memorable for lots of reasons. In beating Tranmere Rovers in the FA Cup 1st Round in November 2024, Latics were signalling unambiguous intent and capability in what became the season when they won promotion out of the National League.

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.