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Hyde United have announced long-serving midfielder Matthew Fearnley will be departing the club to pursue a new challenge. 

Stalybridge Celtic have been handed a huge boost ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 campaign, with manager Jon Macken committing his future to the club. 

Hyde United have announced manager Michael Clegg has committed his future to the club, signing a deal that will keep him at Ewen Fields until the end of the 2026/27 campaign, with the option of a further year. 

A local martial arts star recently swapped combat for endurance, as she tackled the Manchester Marathon for a fantastic cause. 

It was the first double weekend of the season in the Greater Manchester Cricket League with many clubs playing two fixtures.

Division 1 produced a mix of dominant wins and competitive totals, with several strong individual performances shaping results.

Manchester United wrapped up Champions League football for next season, with a 3-2 win over Liverpool at the weekend. 

Following a fantastic result which saw Manchester City reach their historic fourth FA Cup final in a row, their Premier League title hunt continued with a game in unfamiliar and new territory against Everton on Monday evening.

Two Tameside clubs were in play-off final action over the weekend, with contrasting emotions on display.

Stalybridge Celtic are just one win away from a long-awaited return to the NPL Premier, with Tuesday’s narrow victory over Runcorn Linnets earning them a place in the NPL West play-off final. 

The Derbyshire & Cheshire Cricket League delivered a full programme of action over the weekend, highlighted by some dominant batting displays and standout individual performances.

The sunshine made a welcome appearance in Week 2 of the 2026 cricket season. 

Manchester United are within two points of qualifying for next season’s edition of the Champions League after their 2-1 win over Brentford. 

Following Manchester City’s win against Arsenal in the Premier League to ‘put the cat amongst the pigeons’ in the title race, our FA Cup campaign continued over the weekend in a return to what us City fans call ‘Etihad South,’ or as everyone else knows it, Wembley.

Despite a heroic final day comeback to rescue a point at relegation rivals Alfreton Town, results elsewhere meant Curzon Ashton’s worst fears came true, as both sides were condemned to the drop. 

The 2025/26 non-League campaign draws to a close for most Tameside clubs this weekend, with plenty still on the line going into the final matchday. 

Glossop North End were denied cup glory in the cruelest way, a defeat on penalties after a brave and high class display, against opposition from two tiers above them.

A teenage rugby star from Glossop is set to represent his nation this summer. 

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.