Tameside Reporter
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New support group to help Tameside residents cope with loss
Tameside Macmillan Unit has announced the launch of a new bereavement support group aimed at helping people affected by cancer cope with the loss of a loved one.
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Metrolink Manchester tram strikes back on disrupting travel during the festive season
Strikes by around 320 tram drivers working for KeolisAmey Metrolink Limited later this month are back on - after workers overwhelmingly voted to reject the company's proposals for tackling driver fatigue.
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Volunteers bring festive spirit to Dogs Trust Manchester
As households across Tameside and the rest of the country prepare for Christmas, one Ashton resident is choosing to spend the festive season spreading kindness of the four-legged kind.
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Community comes together for Christmas dinner
The Together Centre in Dukinfield welcomed dozens of local residents for a warm and welcoming community Christmas lunch, bringing people together to celebrate the season over good food and friendly company.
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Dewsnap lane glows again with annual Christmas light switch on
Dewsnap Lane is glowing once again this year as Bernadine Horrocks continues the tradition that she and her late husband Stephen built over more than two decades.
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Ashton United spread festive cheer at Tameside Hospital Children’s Ward
Ashton United in the Community and the Ashton United Supporters Club brought festive spirit to the Children’s Ward at Tameside Hospital on the evening of Monday 8th December, arriving with armfuls of gifts for young patients and hardworking staff.
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Have you visited A&E at Tameside Hospital recently?
Healthwatch Tameside wants to hear about your experience at Tameside Hospital
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Tameside Council announces Christmas and New Year service arrangements
Tameside Council has confirmed its festive period service arrangements, with most buildings and customer-facing operations set to close on or around Wednesday 24 December.
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Forget Me Not expands popular Christmas tree collection to Tameside
A much-loved festive recycling scheme is coming to Tameside for the first time, as Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice extends its long-running Christmas tree collection service to the borough and all OL postcodes.
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Crowds pack Stalybridge Civic Hall for festive ‘best of brass’ concert
Stalybridge Civic Hall was full on Saturday 6 December as music lovers from across Tameside gathered for The Best of Christmas Brass, a festive concert performed by the historic Stalybridge Old Band.
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Festive spirit shines across Tameside as final Christmas lights switched on
Tameside’s final Christmas light switch-on events lit up the borough over the weekend, as residents came together in Hattersley, Mossley, Micklehurst and Hollingworth to celebrate the start of the festive season.
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Girlguiding Manchester packs out Cineworld for special screening of Zootropolis 2
More than 300 Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers and leaders from across Girlguiding Manchester filled Cineworld Ashton on Sunday morning, 7th December, for a special screening of the newly released Zootropolis 2.
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The big ‘Bee Network Boats’ proposal Andy Burnham’s team ‘would support’
It’s a warm May day in 2038, around 5:40pm. You’ve just finished work in MediaCity and you need to meet some friends in town by 6pm.
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Why a by-election won’t be called to replace outgoing councillor
A Tameside councillor has resigned, but there won’t be a by-election to replace her.
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New Lidl foodstore plans take step forward
Audenshaw could have a new Lidl by the end of the decade.
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Tameside arts hub secures funding to reach even more young people
A vibrant Tameside arts centre is celebrating a major boost after securing a five-figure Better Youth Spaces grant to help it expand its work with young people across the borough and beyond.
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World AIDS Day display opens at Ashton Indoor Market
A month-long World AIDS Day display is now open at Ashton Indoor Market, aiming to encourage honest conversations about HIV and raise awareness across Tameside.
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Tameside Hospital’s Women’s Health Unit set for transformation
Women in Tameside and Glossop are set to benefit from a major upgrade to local health services following a remarkable £165,000 donation to Tameside & Glossop NHS Charity.
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Nightclub owner prosecuted after dumping rubbish on Market Street
A Stalybridge nightclub owner has been ordered to pay £3,840 after repeatedly failing to deal with his business waste legally and dumping rubbish on a town centre street.
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A Christmas lifeline: Dogs Trust brings joy to homeless pets and their owners
Dogs and their owners experiencing homelessness across the Northwest are set to receive some festive joy this Christmas, thanks to Dogs Trust’s Together Through Homelessness scheme.
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Pantomime magic at Hyde Festival Theatre: Snow White shines bright
Hyde Festival Theatre has once again delivered a festive treat with its family pantomime Snow White, directed with flair and energy by Daniel Oliver-Grant.
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The Biz Network welcomes Davis Blank Furniss
For almost 150 years, solicitors Davis Blank Furniss has been woven into the fabric of Glossop.
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Hollingworth couple show how flexible fostering can change lives
A Hollingworth couple are proving that fostering can flex around busy working lives while making a life-changing difference to local children.
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Tameside and Glossop NHS heroes celebrated at awards
The compassion, dedication and life-changing impact of mental health and learning disability staff across Tameside and Glossop has been recognised at the 2025 Pennine Care People Awards.
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Recycle your Christmas tree for Willow Wood
Tameside residents are once again being urged to recycle their real Christmas trees with Willow Wood Hospice, turning festive clean-up into vital support for local patient care.
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Denton History Society ‘left homeless’ following Festival Hall closure
The Denton History Society says it has been left “effectively homeless” after being told to remove decades’ worth of documents, archives and artefacts from Denton Festival Hall, with no suitable alternative accommodation in place.
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Community rallies for winter food drive at Droylsden Tesco
Angela Rayner, MP for Ashton-under-Lyne, paid a visit to Tesco in Droylsden this week to meet the volunteers supporting the supermarket’s annual Winter Food Collection, which helps provide vital supplies for local people facing hardship during the colder months.
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Tameside counselling service receives prestigious King’s award
A Tameside counselling organisation that has spent nearly two decades supporting local residents has been recognised with the highest honour a voluntary group can receive.
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Ashton cash injection sparks friction at latest town hall meeting
An announcement for yet another cash injection in Ashton sparked friction at the latest town hall meeting in Tameside.
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Tameside councillor resigns – leaving council seat vacant
A Tameside councillor embroiled in the ‘Trigger Me Timbers’ WhatsApp scandal has resigned.
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Drama project helps Tameside students understand healthy relationships
A hard-hitting theatre production is touring Tameside schools to help young people understand, question and challenge violence against women and girls (VAWG).
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New tram-train service vision for unused railway line
A vision for new tram-trains connecting thousands of residents Stockport, Tameside and Manchester could soon be run a disused railway line.
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Bin collections changes over festive period announced
Residents across Tameside will see some changes to their bin collections timetables over Christmas and the new year.
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Metrolink Manchester strikes over driver fatigue postponed after negotiations
Strikes by 320 tram drivers working for KeolisAmey Metrolink Limited this weekend have been put on hold after their employer came forward with an offer of improvements to rotas and shift patterns.
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Christmas sparkles in Droylsden and Hyde as crowds brave the rain for festive fun
Christmas officially arrived in Droylsden and Hyde this weekend as both town centres were transformed with dazzling lights, festive entertainment and a strong sense of community spirit.
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Creative fun and Christmas cheer at Ashton Market Hall family event
Ashton Market Hall was filled with festive cheer on Saturday 29th November as Father Christmas made a special appearance, joined by craft sessions and live musical entertainment to help usher in the Christmas season.
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Mossley Farmers’ Market bows out in festive style
Mossley’s much-loved Farmers’ Market signed off in spectacular fashion on Sunday as the community gathered for its Christmas Special – the grand finale of 2025.
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NHS staff brass band spreads festive cheer at Tameside Hospital
Tameside Hospital’s Christmas lights switch-on is set to sound more festive than ever this year, thanks to a unique musical group making waves across the borough.
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All aboard for festive feasting as TPE unwraps its new seasonal menu
TransPennine Express (TPE) is spreading festive cheer on board this winter with the launch of its new seasonal dishes.
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Three more strike dates announced by Unite in a dispute over driver fatigue
Further industrial action by 320 tram drivers working for KeolisAmey Metrolink Limited is set to cause disruption this festive season - including on New Year's Eve.
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Denton Community Centre opens its doors Christmas Day
Victoria Park Community Centre to host a free Christmas Day lunch for those spending the holiday alone.
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Residents “trapped” for weeks after lift failure at assisted living complex
Residents at an assisted-living facility in Tameside say they have been left “trapped” on upper floors for nearly two months following an ongoing lift breakdown - and claim housing provider Jigsaw Homes has failed to resolve the issue despite repeated complaints.
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Festive fun at Anthony Seddon Fund Christmas fair brings community together
The Anthony Seddon Fund officially launched the festive season last weekend as its much-loved annual Christmas Fair returned to Ashton-under-Lyne.
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Top Tameside Cop barred from policing after sending picture of penis to junior colleague
A former senior Greater Manchester Police officer who once led GMP’s Tameside division has been permanently barred from policing after a misconduct panel found he sent unsolicited messages and photographs to a female colleague over an eight-month period.
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Stalybridge offender given landmark jail term after breaking abuse protection order
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has secured the longest sentence in the country for breaching a Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO), as part of an intensified force-wide crackdown on domestic abuse.
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Hundreds of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders secured as pilot hits 12 months
Over 500 Domestic Abuse Protection Orders have been secured as the Greater Manchester pilot - launched in Tameside in July and set to launch in Oldham - reaches its 12-month mark.
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Officers seize thousands of plants in £2m Tameside drugs bust
A cannabis farm worth more than £2 million has been seized by officers in Tameside after an intelligence-led early-morning raid in Droylsden.
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Appeal for information following serious collision in Hyde
Officers are appealing for information after a serious collision on Ashton Road in Hyde.
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HIV testing programme launches at Tameside Hospital
A pioneering emergency department testing programme at Tameside Hospital is helping more local people access life-saving treatment and support for HIV and other viral infections.
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Tameside man sentenced to 10 years for grooming and sexual assault of teenage girls
A Tameside man has been sentenced to a decade behind bars for grooming and sexually assaulting teenage girls through the use of fake online profiles.
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Ashton MP visits local schools to celebrate parliament week
Ashton MP Angela Rayner paid a special visit to two Tameside secondary schools as part of UK Parliament Week 2025, an annual event designed to help young people and community groups learn more about the role of Parliament and how democracy works.
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Developer scores a brace with Hyde community football and cricket sponsorship
The master developer behind the proposed Godley Green Garden Village, MADE Partnership, has chalked up an early double success after agreeing two major sponsorship deals with much-loved grassroots sports clubs in Hyde.
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Festive fun at Moss Cottage Christmas fair
Moss Cottage is set to bring some festive cheer to Tameside as it hosts its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday 6th December, welcoming visitors between 11.00am and 3.00pm.
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Major campaign launched by police to prevent drink and drug related incidents this festive season
Greater Manchester Police are joining forces nationwide for Operation Limit - aimed at reducing deaths and serious injuries caused by drink and drug driving.
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Greater Manchester launches world-first wellbeing series
Greater Manchester is once again leading the UK in innovation and collaboration, this time with a ground-breaking initiative designed to tackle workplace stress, burnout and loneliness.
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St Thomas’ Church invites community to festive Christmas fair
St Thomas the Apostle Church in Hyde is preparing to welcome the community to its annual Christmas Fair, taking place on Saturday 6th December from 10.30am to 2.30pm at the church on Lumn Road, Hyde, SK14 2RP.
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Tameside homelessness worker honoured for transforming more than 100 Lives
A Tameside homelessness worker has been recognised for his exceptional commitment after helping more than 100 people move off the streets and into stable accommodation in just the past year.
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Pantry opens in Stalybridge
A new community pantry has opened in Stalybridge and marked the launch of The Power of Resilience’s third community pantry and its second based in the town, hosted at a Sunflower Day Nurseries site. The pantry is designed so that anyone can take food without referral or questions, aiming to remove the stigma often associated with food support.
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Hundreds of upgraded CCTV cameras set to watch over TransPennine Express stations
TransPennine Express (TPE) is rolling out one of its biggest-ever security upgrades, with more than 600 new high-definition cameras being installed across its stations.
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TINA - The Tina Turner Musical: She really is the best!
West End hit TINA - The Tina Turner Musical, is on its first ever UK & Ireland tour and lucky for us, on the 25th November, it started in Manchester.
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Free four-week course supports older jobseekers in Tameside
Age UK Tameside is supporting residents aged 50 and over to take their next career steps through its free four-week Next Steps Employability Course, designed to boost confidence, skills, and job-readiness.
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Weir removed as part of River Medlock restoration
The River Medlock in Greater Manchester is being re-naturalised by Groundwork Greater Manchester as part of the final phase of an 18-month project to restore habitats for local wildlife in the Medlock Valley.
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Swizzels grant to transform Macmillan unit garden into sanctuary
Tameside & Glossop NHS Charity has been named one of just seven national winners of The Great Community Refresh, a UK-wide competition run by iconic sweet maker Swizzels to celebrate 70 years of its well-loved Refreshers brand.
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Clarence Arcade secured for community after HMO plan overturned
A beloved Ashton landmark has been given a new lease of life following confirmation that Monopoly Properties has acquired Clarence Arcade, returning one of Tameside’s most historically significant buildings to local stewardship.
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Council-owned land to be ‘unlocked’ to make way for hundreds of homes
Hundreds of new affordable homes could soon be built in Tameside on ‘unlocked’ council-owned land. Town hall bosses have signed off on a plan to release land earmarked for housing.
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Reform Party chair convicted of drink driving
The chair of the Reform Party in Tameside has been banned from the road after being convicted of drink driving.
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Council bosses won’t cut jobs or services to fill £6.5m budget gap
Town hall bosses in Tameside need to find £6.5m to balance the books – but have vowed not to cut jobs or services to reach that figure.
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Portland Basin Museum unveils festive line up
Portland Basin Museum is bringing Christmas cheer to Tameside this winter with a packed programme of free and bespoke festive activities suitable for all ages.
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Magic in the air at TSOG’s Club Championships
TSOG Gymnastics Club was transformed into Hogwarts this weekend as gymnasts, coaches, families and volunteers came together for the club’s annual Championships – a highlight of the year and an important fundraiser for the not-for-profit Community Interest Company.
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Tameside Hospital unveils new, children’s MRI scanner
Tameside Hospital has officially opened its newly refurbished MRI scanner suite following a 16-week transformation designed to make scans more comfortable, inclusive and child-friendly.
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Work to begin on Ashton Town Hall steps
Ashton’s historic Town Hall is set to take a major step forward in its transformation, with planning consent now granted for the next phase of works to restore the landmark’s iconic front steps.
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Magic and memories on the menu as Tameside’s winter HAF programme launches
Magic and memories await children across Tameside this winter as the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme unveils a festive schedule packed with fun, food and seasonal celebrations.
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Christmas on Market Avenue set to sparkle this Saturday
Market Avenue is gearing up for a day of festive fun as the community prepares to launch its Christmas on Market Avenue celebrations this Saturday, 29 November 2025, running from 10am right through to 10pm.
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Hyde shop shut down after repeated illegal sales
A Hyde shop with a long-running history of selling illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes has been ordered to close following a successful investigation by Tameside Council.
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Tameside College secures major funding to support priority growth sectors
Tameside College is set to benefit from a major investment of £562,533 to enhance its facilities and expand training opportunities in key growth sectors, including digital technologies, advanced manufacturing and clean energy.
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Keeping Christmas nights out safe in Tameside
Tameside’s pubs and bars have been given a pre-Christmas safety boost following a series of spot checks carried out as part of a coordinated operation to support the borough’s night-time economy.
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Festive Flavours at Tameside One
The new Christmas menu has now launched at The Restaurant At Tameside One for one of the busiest periods for students to experience. Both in the kitchen and front of house can be quite demanding at this time of year and gives a realistic experience to learners of working at a busy restaurant.
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Tameside's last Dairy Farm gets green light to sell direct
After months of dedicated work Oak Farm at Matley Lane in Stalybridge is now able to sell raw milk direct from the farm.
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Greswell Primary and Nursery School unveils exciting new playground
Greswell Primary and Nursery School is celebrating a major milestone with the grand opening of its brand-new Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) playground, an inspiring outdoor space designed to spark imagination, creativity, and a love for learning.
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Francis House Christmas appeal launches with Dukinfield family’s moving story
Francis House Children’s Hospice has launched its 2025 Christmas Appeal – Love and Life – shining a spotlight on the vital support it offers to families of seriously ill children across Greater Manchester.
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Hollingworth Primary School to host festive Christmas fair
Hollingworth Primary School is inviting families and local residents to step into the festive season as it hosts its Christmas Fair on Monday 1st December, starting at 3.20pm.
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Transport for Greater Manchester strikes increase after employer cancels talks
Strikes by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) workers are going ahead today after the employer cancelled planned talks yesterday (Monday).
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Tameside smoking rate amongst region’s highest – despite year-on-year decline
Tameside remains one of the North West’s smoking hotspots, despite a decline in its smoking rate over the past year, according to new figures released by the Department of Health and Social Care.
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Manchester festive travel disruption as Metrolink tram workers to strike
Major travel disruption is set to hit Manchester next month as 320 tram drivers working for KeolisAmey Metrolink Limited have voted to strike.
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History lovers invited to unearth a bargain at local studies centre
Calling all history enthusiasts, Tameside Local Studies is offering an early Christmas treat with a special Local History Book Sale packed with brilliant deals for curious minds and gift-seekers alike.
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Reindeers invade Ashton!
Festive fun comes to the town centre as Ashton Town Team launch Christmas trail.
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New national day to honour victims and survivors of terrorism
The government has confirmed the creation of a new annual National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism, delivering on a long-standing promise to formally recognise those whose lives have been devastated by terrorist attacks.
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Rapist’s prison sentence increased
A man who raped and threatened to stab a woman he had been watching for six months has had his sentence increased following the Solicitor General’s intervention.
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Tameside unites to speak up against violence towards women and girls
Groups across Tameside are joining forces with the council to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) as the borough marks White Ribbon 2025.
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Ashton Christmas celebrations draw criticism from residents
What should have been a joyful start to Ashton’s festive season has instead left many visitors frustrated, after families reported missing the Christmas lights switch-on on Saturday and described the event as underwhelming compared to previous years.
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New drive-thru McDonald’s for Hyde back on the table
New plans for a drive-thru McDonald’s in Hyde have been tabled, seven months after the fast-food giant backed out of their original proposal.
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Man wanted in connection with driving and drug offences
Police are appealing for help to find Shah Foyaz Miah, who is wanted for driving and drug offences that occurred on St Albans Road, Tameside on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
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Time capsule buried in Hyde
Pupils at St Paul’s RC Primary School in Hyde helped mark a milestone this week as Warm Front Ltd celebrated its 20th anniversary with a time capsule burial and the planting of a commemorative Silver Birch tree.
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From Tameside to TikTok: How Ellie Craven turned a small bedroom into a big career
When 21-year-old Ellie Craven shut the door on her university halls for the final time, she wasn’t expecting to become one of Tameside’s biggest social-media success stories.
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Dorothy marks centenary !
Residents and staff at Stamford Court Care Home, Stalybridge came together this week to celebrate a remarkable milestone for one of their own.
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Huge cash injection for Tameside planned
A cash injection of £41m is destined for Tameside, with two places in line for a transformative makeover.
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Burglar jailed for over eight years after crime spree in Denton
A prolific burglar who targeted homes across Tameside and Manchester has been jailed for more than eight years.
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Homelessness charity serves up fun, festive finds
Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley welcomed supporters, families, friends and a special appearance from Father Christmas, as it hosted its much-loved annual Christmas celebration.
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Emergency support available as freezing weather hits
Tameside Council’s Rough Sleeping Team will be out across the borough this evening alongside partner organisations to locate and support anyone who may be sleeping rough, as temperatures continue to fall and pose a serious risk to life.
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Mossley set to shine with annual Christmas tree festival
Mossley is preparing to sparkle once again as the much-loved Christmas Tree Festival returns to Mossley Community Centre and St John the Baptist Church, Roughtown Road, from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th December.
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Clean-up operation in wake of Storm Claudia continues
Council emergency crews respond to more than 80 calls across Tameside.
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Community joins forces for Christmas jumper swap
Residents of Ashton-under-Lyne are invited to get into the festive spirit while helping the environment at this year’s Christmas Jumper Swap, a cheerful community event organised in partnership with Friends of Waterloo Park.
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Tameside carers learn their rights at Carers Rights Day event
Carers from across Tameside gathered on Thursday morning to learn about their rights, access practical advice and connect with local support services as part of Carers Rights Day.
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Swimming club volunteer shaves her head for charity
Ashton-under-Lyne Swimming Club’s dedicated volunteer Barbara made a powerful statement this week, bravely shaving her head in front of swimmers, families, and coaches to raise money for two charities close to the club’s heart, Reuben’s Retreat and Finding Rainbows.
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Council moves to close budget gap amid rising pressures
Tameside Council has announced a series of decisive measures aimed at ensuring it delivers a balanced budget by the end of the financial year, as rising demand and increasing costs continue to place pressure on local authorities across the country.
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Santa Paws is coming to Denton
Dogs Trust Manchester is getting into the Christmas spirit as it prepares to host its annual Christmas Fair on Sunday 7th December, and the team is inviting the whole community, two-legged and four-legged visitors alike, to join in a day packed with festive fun.
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Ashton set for major regeneration boost
Ashton-under-Lyne is set to benefit from almost £20 million of new investment as part of the Government’s Pride in Place programme, funding aimed at creating safer, healthier and more prosperous communities across the UK.
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Appeal over controversial housing development dismissed
An appeal over the refused 17-home development behind an industrial warehouse in Mossley has been dismissed.
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Magical festive celebrations to light up Tameside this weekend
Tameside is gearing up for a sparkling start to the festive season as schools, businesses and community groups come together to host a series of family-friendly Christmas events across the borough this weekend.
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What’s in store at the Ashton Christmas celebrations
Ashton town centre will be transformed into a festive wonderland this Saturday (22 November) as the Christmas Celebrations arrive with a packed programme of magical performances, creative activities and family fun.
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Bold new housing plan aims to boost affordable homes across Tameside
A major new proposal designed to make housing more affordable for local residents is set to be discussed by Tameside Council’s Executive Cabinet next week.
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New market kiosks arrive in Ashton-Under-Lyne as major regeneration milestone is reached
Excitement is growing in Ashton-under-Lyne as the first of the town’s brand-new market kiosks have now arrived on site, marking a significant step forward in the ambitious transformation of the market square.
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Shocking conditions reported inside Tameside Hospital A&E
Concerns have been raised this week about the state of Tameside Hospital’s Accident & Emergency department, with families describing scenes of overcrowding, unsafe conditions and serious lapses in cleanliness, despite the unit having undergone refurbishment last year.
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Tameside Toy Appeal 2025 launches to bring Christmas magic to every child
Thousands of children across Tameside could wake up to a brighter, more magical Christmas this year thanks to the return of the Tameside Toy Appeal 2025.
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Tameside Council set to bring facilities management services back in-house by 2026
Tameside Council is poised to overhaul the way it manages its buildings and facilities, with plans to bring the majority of its Facilities Management (FM) services back under direct Council control from May 2026.
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Fully funded surgeries launched to boost support for Tameside businesses
Tameside businesses are already reaping the benefits of a new series of fully funded business surgeries launched to strengthen growth, resilience, and innovation across the borough.
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Take a walk on the wild side in the high Peak this Spring
Whether you enjoy a challenging hike or a casual stroll, the High Peak caters to a diverse range of preferences.
