Tameside Reporter

Armed Forces Day is marching back to Denton on Saturday 28 June for Tameside’s annual salute to the borough’s service personnel past, present and future.

Services between Guide Bridge and Romiley were suspended this morning with emergency services on the scene.

Andrew Gwynne, MP for Gorton and Denton, has come out in support of the Labour government’s plans to deliver a free nutritious meal every school day for over half a million more children, and the improved transport plans for Greater Manchester.

This Volunteers’ Week (2–6 June), Dogs Trust is celebrating the incredible contributions of its 3,800 volunteers across 22 rehoming centres. 

The inquest into five year-old Lila Marsland’s death was concluded just after 1pm on Thursday the 5th of June.

This premier musical is an absolute multicultural phenomenon. Manchester’s Opera House is currently home to the brand new DDJL musical ‘Come Fall in Love’, bringing vibrant culture to every punter.

Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley marks Volunteers’ Week 2025 with a special community meal to thank their local volunteers.

Anyone who owns a Nissan Juke is being urged to follow police guidance.

Tameside and Oldham’s most up-and-coming bands will be playing at In Our Backyard, with a brand new 'Schoolyard' pre-show event highlighting the best of local under-16s talent.

An athlete from Tameside is preparing for his biggest challenge yet. 

Following the success of last year’s event, Aldwinians RUFC are once again hosting their annual ladies rugby tournament. 

The two hours free parking in Tameside Council run car parks will start on Monday 9th June.

Greater Manchester Police investigations into non-recent child sexual exploitation are ramping up with five suspects arrested this morning (04/06/2025) in relation to reports of abuse in Oldham between 2011 and 2014.

The collision happened on Hyde Road in Gorton last night, 3rd June.

Make Ashton Great Again are hosting another street party on Saturday 5th July.

School children get brilliant hands-on theatre experience with the Royal Exchange at the Den Festival in Stalybridge.

Thousands of families across Tameside could be eligible for savings when paying for childcare for school-aged children.

Diversity Matters North West is an independent local charity focused on reducing health inequalities and social exclusion while promoting community cohesion.

322 people were arrested and 19 knives seized from the streets of Greater Manchester as part of Sceptre, a national initiative to tackle knife crime.

Nine community organisations across Greater Manchester have been shortlisted for a grant from the PatchApp Community Fund and the public are being urged to choose the one that matters most to them. 

The recent extradition of convicted drug dealer shows dedicated work from police and partners in catching criminals who think they are safe from capture abroad.

The beloved Manchester-based biscuit bakery, is proudly celebrating a monumental 170 years of tradition and baking excellence.

A Tameside business is facing the possibility of prosecution after selling a kitchen knife to a person under 18.

Thousands of train station crimes are reported every year, and sex offences at stations across the UK have soared to all-time highs.

Usually the first Sunday of every month, Ashton's car boot has been extended this June.

Greater Manchester Police responded to reports of a group of males with machetes on Saturday 31st May.

Ashton town centre is currently a building site, with construction workers in hi vis and diggers clanging and banging where the market stalls used to be.

A fly-tipping hotspot in Dukinfield has left one man frustrated by how much of a ‘dump’ his town has become.

A ferocious dog attack has left three people injured, including a one–year-old baby who has sustained life-changing injuries.

Officers investigating reports of an attack on a woman in the Stockport area have released an e-fit image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

This Volunteers’ Week (2–6 June), the Dogs Trust is celebrating the incredible contributions of its 3,800 volunteers across 22 rehoming centres.  At Dogs Trust Manchester, special recognition is going to Jeff, one of the charity’s oldest volunteers, for his unwavering dedication and support. 

Maggie the lurcher mum who we reported on last week, is almost ready for adoption!

The planned works in Piccadilly Gardens will cause some disruption to the Metrolink network.

Tameside Hospital is seeking compassionate volunteers to bring comfort through conversation

Greater Manchester Police are asking witnesses to come forward with information.

A century-old mill in the centre of Ashton will be transformed into 18 new apartments – but it has sparked controversy.

New homes will be built on the site where Mottram Police Station once stood, it has been confirmed.

In a TV first, viewers at home will be getting the chance to win exactly the same prizes as the contestants in the studio - and one lucky contestant will win a guaranteed £1,000,000 jackpot.

Earlier this month, a group of local dancers and cheerleaders jetted off to Florida to take part in various tournaments across the pond.  

Tired old hens used to living in battery cages will soon have a new home that’s so plush it’s been nicknamed Peckingham Palace.

In an era where digital access is essential for education, employment, and social inclusion, Tameside Community Computers CIC (TCC) continue to make a profound impact on communities across Tameside, Oldham, and beyond.

An innovative programme is aiming to support families affected by child exploitation and also raise awareness in the wider community.

What began as a dream for two music-obsessed teenagers has grown into an international carnival hub in the foothills of the Pennines.  

Pupils from St Peter’s Catholic Primary School in Stalybridge have embarked on a ‘pilgrimage’ from the school to Willow Wood Hospice.

An inquest has opened into the tragic death of five-year-old Lila Marsland from Hyde, described by her mother as “a joy to parent.” Lila passed away on the morning of December 28, 2023, just weeks before her sixth birthday.

Cosmo Bingo, in Stalybridge, played host to the Dukinfield Sumos aiming to raise £500 last weekend.

Daisy-Leigh braved the big chop of over half a meter of her hair for charity.

Grab your walking buddy and hit the trails in Tameside Councils new Walking in Tameside events.

Eight groups were successful at Tameside Community Safety’s latest community grants event.

A community centre in Dane Bank celebrated the opening of new facilities last weekend.

Andys Man Club Tameside joined forces with Bake My Day Coffee Cave at Denton’s Party in the Park to celebrate community cohesion

This June, men’s mental health in Tameside takes a massive leap forward. On Monday 23rd June 2025, Andy’s Man Club launches its third club in the region, hosted at Stalybridge Celtic Football Club—a move that promises real, lasting change for local men and families across the borough.

On the edge of Greater Manchester people have been crying out for a bypass to solve their traffic problems. 60 years on, work has officially started.

Work on a new Greater Manchester bypass – 60 years in the making – has started.

The parents have asked medical negligence lawyers for support and answers through the inquest.

Volunteers’ Week (2-8 June 2025) is a time to say thank you for the fantastic contribution volunteers in Tameside make.

Calling all groups who volunteer in open spaces around Tameside!

In 2023, two self-proclaimed ‘idiots on bike adventures’ - Callum Fletcher (31) and Adam Jackson (30) - set off from the small town of Mossley in Greater Manchester on a journey that would test their endurance, redefine their friendship, and take them across continents... all from the saddles of their bicycles.

The Joshua Bradley in Hyde are hosting a garden party this Saturday, 24th of May.

The worlds largest ad van was seen outside of Asda in Ashton this afternoon (21st May) as part of the Stop Asda Spying campaign.

A dance and cheer academy from Tameside have impressed on the world stage, returning from their trip to the US with an abundance of silverware. 

The Stalybridge Celtic Supporters Association (SCSA) recently took on the ‘Stalybridge Three Peaks challenge’, raising over £3000 for a fantastic cause. 

Dozens of new homes are set to be built across Tameside at a crunch planning meeting next week. 

The half term activities for May have got a nature theme!

National Rescue a Dog Day was on the 20th of May.

A suspended councillor, who was part of the widely criticised ‘Trigger Me Timbers’ WhatsApp group, will sit on Tameside council’s standards committee.

Dozens of campaigners gathered outside Dukinfield Town Hall this evening (Tuesday 20 May) in a renewed call for shamed MP Andrew Gwynne to quit his job.

Police are looking for this man in connection with stalking.

Two local secondary schools – Fairfield High School for Girls and Longdendale High School – are celebrating after their student teams were selected to represent the North West in the UK finals of the Young Green Briton Challenge, a national competition that empowers young people to tackle climate and sustainability issues through innovation and enterprise.

The drop-in will offer more information about services that support diverse communities.

Councillor Shibley Alam has been announced as the 50th civic mayor of Tameside.

As we head into a new month, the botanical charity Plantlife is once again championing No Mow May, a simple yet powerful campaign encouraging gardeners to pause their lawnmowers and let wildflowers flourish.

The former HSBC bank in Ashton could soon be transformed into apartments.

Andrew Gwynne, MP for Gorton and Denton has come out in support of plans to ensure almost one million more young people will have access to mental health support in school this year, as Labour gets on with delivering its manifesto promise for a national rollout taking a huge step in fixing the inherited challenges facing our children.  

Arrests made by the Police Tactical Dog Unit have significantly increased in Oldham and Tameside since it was expanded this year.

Cosmo Bingo, in Stalybridge, launch their Willow Wood Hospice weekend, on the 23rd May, with the return of the Singing Sumos.

This week Greater Manchester Police will be taking intensified action against knife crime throughout Tameside.

The conference hosted by Mind, Anthony Seddon Trust and Living Well Tameside took place on Saturday 17th May.

The annual flower show for Willow Wood was a magical success again this year!

Whether you enjoy a challenging hike or a casual stroll, the High Peak caters to a diverse range of preferences.