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Local McDonald’s Franchisee, Stuart Broadbelt, is delighted to sponsor the Glossop North End Community Club Football Club.

Curzon Ashton have been handed a huge blow just four games into their NPL Premier campaign, with last season’s top scorer Tony Weston set to depart the club. 

Hundreds of athletes and elite runners descended on Ashton-under-Lyne for Manchester’s first-ever SportsShoes.com Podium 5K graded race series event on Sunday, 16 August.

Droyslden Juniors FC recently received national recognition for their positive impact on the local community. 

At long last, Manchester United begin their 2026/27 Premier League campaign this weekend with a trip to newly promoted Hull City. 

The new season is finally here, although unfortunately for Manchester City, the opening weekend couldn’t have come quickly enough.

After putting their first three points on the board with Saturday’s 2-1 win at Lancaster City, Hyde United made it two from two in midweek. 

Hyde United got their NPL Premier season up and running on Saturday with a 2-1 win at Lancaster City. 

Both Droylsden and Mossley cruised into the FA Cup Preliminary Round on Tuesday with wins over Burscough and Silsden respectively.

It was FA Cup heartbreak for Glossop North End on Tuesday, who suffered a 2-0 defeat to Tadcaster Albion in their Extra Preliminary Round replay. 

After a pretty quiet start to pre-season, Manchester City have now finished the final two games of the summer with victories over the K-League All Stars and Atletico Madrid, giving Enzo Maresca a perfect winning record heading into his first competitive game in charge.

Last week, I said I was concerned regarding Manchester United’s lack of transfer activity, with the start of the Premier League season just around the corner. 

A dominant display from Droylsden’s Billy Deniz saw him extend his unbeaten professional record to 16 wins, crushing Alex Carter at Leeds’ First Direct Arena. 

Ashton United kicked off their 2026/27 NPL Premier campaign in style over the weekend with a 4-1 thrashing of Lancaster City. 

In search of regular first team football, Hyde United cult hero Tom Pratt has joined Tameside neighbours Droylsden on a month-long loan. 

Stalybridge slap fighter Louis ‘Razor’ Robinson extended his unblemished Power Slap record to two last week with a first round TKO victory over Pavol Horelican in Belgrade.  

With the start of the NPL Premier Division season just around the corner, Hyde United manager Michael Clegg insists he has no selection headaches going into the opening day. 

For the first time in what feels like an eternity, we finally got to watch Manchester City back in action this weekend as Enzo Maresca took charge of his first match as Blues manager against Inter Milan in Hong Kong.

With just over two weeks to go until the start of the new Premier League season, the concern among Manchester United supporters is continuing to grow. 

Glossop North End made a dream start to their 2026/27 NWCFL Premier Division campaign over the weekend with a 2-0 win at home to Euxton Villa. 

Stalybridge Celtic ended their pre-season campaign in style over the weekend with a 2-1 win over Tameside neighbours Ashton United. 

There may have been no fans inside the Butchers Arms over the weekend, but that didn’t stop Droylsden from making a perfect start to their 2026/27 NWCFL Premier Division campaign. 

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.