Tameside Reporter

Emergency services were called to a business premises on Warrington Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne at around 4pm this afternoon (Friday 8th May) following reports of a 'hazmat' incident.

See below for the full results from last night's count.

Reform UK swept aside 47 years of Labour control at Tameside Council overnight winning 18 out of  the 19 seats up for grabs.

A Labour councillor has been targeted by a car whilst the driver shouted racial slurs, it has been alleged.

Campaigners gathered outside the site over the weekend following the circulation of undercover footage and allegations shared widely on social media relating to animal welfare practices.

Voters across Tameside & Oldham are being urged to remember that they’ll need to bring an accepted form of photo ID to the polling station to vote in today's elections.

Ashton is preparing for one of its most ambitious community celebrations yet, as Street Life returns for its 4th edition on Saturday, 6th June and this year promises to be bigger, bolder, and more imaginative than ever.

Tameside community icon Mohammed Mizanur Rahman Mizan receives lifetime achievement award at prestigious civic reception,

Tameside is set to come alive with the unmistakable sound of live brass music as residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a spectacular afternoon and evening at this year’s Whit Friday Brass Band Contests.

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

A new Chief Executive Officer has started work at homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley.

Can you help locate Anthony Morris (21/10/1998), who is wanted in connection with a burglary?

This is more than just a musical, it’s a little bit of everyone, it’s real-life mates in the boozer that just happens to be a jukebox musical!

Thanks to the bravery of a survivor, a man who raped her has been jailed.

LOYAL Manchester City fan Roger Buttress, from Droylsden, has been supported by Reablement to reach his ultimate goal of attending their final game of the season.

The new Sainsbury’s and PureGym in the Gee Cross area of Hyde will open next month.

A new milestone has been reached on the giant bypass scheme on the edge of Greater Manchester.

A child has been taken to hospital after an incident at a swimming pool in Hyde. Emergency services were called to Hyde Leisure Pool on Walker Lane on Sunday afternoon.

Tameside Hospital is now home to new bins specially designed to safely dispose of old inhalers in a more environmentally friendly way.

Pubs have something new on the table to support people who may be struggling with their mental health.

A glittering charity ball could become an annual event after its inaugural evening raised almost £20,000 for Willow Wood Hospice.

A WOMAN has been prosecuted in court after failing to pay a fine for flytipping.

National Highways have released their latest update on the A57 Link Road Scheme works.

A new heritage project to preserve and celebrate dance heritage across Oldham and Tameside invites local residents to get involved.

Local swim school, Puddle Ducks Greater Manchester is celebrating a decade on from transforming a derelict local pub into family-friendly community hub Aqua Nurture.

Visitors can learn about Tameside’s medicine history in a new exhibition at Portland Basin Museum.

A prolific offender who carried out a series of burglaries, attempted burglaries and vehicle crimes across Tameside has been sentenced.

A free mental health and wellbeing festival is set to return to Tameside later this spring, offering residents a day of support, information, and community connection.

Tameside Police officers are investigating a theft in Denton?

A YOUNG person involved in incidents relating to criminal damage has been inspired and empowered to build a brighter future for themselves.

The giant food factory in Dukinfield is in the process of being bulldozed, but now plans for further demolition work have been tabled.

Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series yesterday announced a landmark partnership with leading healthcare provider Bupa.

TAMESIDE’S most promising young singers will be showcasing their musical talents in a fundraising concert.

On Sunday 26th of April, Chief Scout Dwayne Fields had the honour of congratulating Amanda and Thomas Charlton from Dukinfield at a special event held at Windsor Castle.

The Ukrainian community in Tameside, led by the local Branch of the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB), marked the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster on 26 April 2026.



Team members from The Reach at Piccadilly Manchester are embarking on a 97-mile charity walk around the Cheshire Ring Canal loop!

Older adults, healthcare professionals and carers are being invited to attend the Step-Up Falls Prevention Conference, a community event focused on reducing fall risks and promoting healthier ageing.

Tameside car washes were targeted in multi-agency spot checks to ensure businesses are operating legally and safely.

Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a fight on Market Street, Droylsden, at around 1:35am today

Alan French lives on an idyllic farmstead surrounded by trees, shrubbery and open fields. But all the land around him is being bought up so 2,150 homes can be built on his doorstep.

Passengers using Greater Manchester’s Metrolink services are being advised to plan ahead this weekend, as track repair works will disrupt services on the Ashton line.

Work on the Ashton Market Square is beginning to show clear signs of progress, with recent developments offering a glimpse of how the space will look, once complete.

One year on from its launch, the emergency department blood testing programme at Tameside Hospital has been helping more people access life-saving treatment and support for HIV and hepatitis B and C infections.

Residents, community groups and local partners are being encouraged to submit funding applications for proposals to deliver neighbourhood improvements across Tameside.

Greater Manchester Police response teams have discovered a large cannabis farm located at property in Stalybridge.

In two weeks’ time voters in Tameside will head to the polls to decide who their next Councillor should be.

An impactful theatre production has returned to Tameside schools to educate young people on violence against women and girls (VAWG).

Willow Wood Hospice is inviting the local community to join in the important conversation about death and dying during Dying Matters Week.

Greater Manchester Police are appealing for information after an individual caused damage to over 20 vehicles on King Street, Mossley earlier this month on 8th April between 1am - 1.30am.

The Boys’ Brigade Manchester Battalion will hold its Annual Church Parade in Denton this Sunday, 26 April 2026, bringing together young people and leaders from Companies across the Manchester area. 

It's Rock at the highest level! For this week only Mossley OADS are bringing We will Rock You to life at the George Lawton hall 

A welcoming community initiative in Stalybridge is opening its doors to new members, offering vital support and companionship for those living with dementia and their carers.

Expansion plans for wastewater treatment works in Dukinfield are on the horizon.

The face of Stalybridge is about to change forever. Once synonymous with partying and nightlife as the notorious Staly Vegas, the Tameside town is being kept up by a different kind of racket.

For years Droylsden town centre has been crying out for investment. It is on the brink of change, but that change isn’t coming fast enough for locals.

A 10-year-old fundraiser has raised more than £1,000 for British wildlife after turning his love of animals and nature into a community campaign that has won support from family, friends and local businesses.