Tameside Reporter

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.

Strikes by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) workers are going ahead today after the employer cancelled planned talks yesterday (Monday).

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.

Major travel disruption is set to hit Manchester next month as 320 tram drivers working for KeolisAmey Metrolink Limited have voted to strike.

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.

Festive fun comes to the town centre as Ashton Town Team launch Christmas trail.

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.

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.

Groups across Tameside are joining forces with the council to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) as the borough marks White Ribbon 2025.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Residents and staff at Stamford Court Care Home, Stalybridge came together this week to celebrate a remarkable milestone for one of their own.

A cash injection of £41m is destined for Tameside, with two places in line for a transformative makeover.

A prolific burglar who targeted homes across Tameside and Manchester has been jailed for more than eight years.

Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley welcomed supporters, families, friends and a special appearance from Father Christmas, as it hosted its much-loved annual Christmas celebration.

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.

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.

Council emergency crews respond to more than 80 calls across Tameside.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An appeal over the refused 17-home development behind an industrial warehouse in Mossley has been dismissed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

After half a century living in Droylsden, Frank Hill has watched the town centre change in ways he never hoped it would.

A former community hub in the centre of Hollingworth is set to be offered to local organisations, after Tameside Council confirmed it no longer has a use for the building.

As temperatures plunge across Greater Manchester, Dogs Trust Manchester is urging dog owners to take extra precautions to keep their four-legged friends safe from seasonal dangers such as grit, rock salt, and antifreeze.

Braving driving rain, a crowd of determined young eco-champions gathered at Fairfield Road Primary School in Tameside for a mission with purpose to make a lasting difference to their local community and the natural world. On a day when most would have stayed indoors, Year 6 student Erin and her friends donned gloves and set off to plant trees and shrubs near the canal, their enthusiasm undimmed by the weather.

The market hall in Ashton will soon be transformed to complement the regeneration work underway in the town centre.

Stalybridge shimmered with colour and creativity on Saturday as the much-loved Northern Lights Winter Parade returned on 15 November, officially launching Tameside’s festive celebrations.

The Anthony Seddon Fund is kicking off the festive season with its much-loved annual Christmas Fair, taking place on Saturday 29th November 2025, from 11am to 3pm at 12 George Street, Ashton-under-Lyne.

Young people across Tameside are learning how to recognise and respond to Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) thanks to a powerful new theatre initiative touring the borough’s schools this autumn.

Tameside Rotary has donated £1,200 to support urgent humanitarian relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, which has caused catastrophic damage across Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba.

As temperatures fall and worries about rising energy bills persist, Tameside Council has once again reopened its network of Warm Welcome Hubs to support residents through the colder months.

Residents of all ages and abilities were given the chance to enjoy the freedom of cycling during a special accessible session at the Tameside Cycle Circuit on Thursday 6 November.

The Palace Theatre is currently host to yet another piece of A grade theatre – this time in the shape of the world renowned ‘Miss Saigon’ – The legend is definitely reborn.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has launched Operation North Star – an initiative to help protect communities during the festive period and bring criminals to justice.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has tested the eyesight of more than 500 motorists as part of a nationwide effort to improve road safety during the darker autumn and winter months.

Greater Manchester is once again leading the way in innovation and collaboration, this time in the world of workplace wellbeing.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have made thousands of arrests in the past year as part of a major crackdown on shoplifting and retail crime across the region.

The sound of festive music, flashing lights, and plenty of Christmas cheer will soon fill the streets of Droylsden as the Manchester Breakdown Service Santa Sleigh returns to Tameside this December - spreading joy to families, hospitals, and care homes alike.

As winter approaches, local grassroots sports clubs are facing mounting pressure to keep their doors open amid soaring energy costs. But for one Tameside club, vital support from the British Gas Energy for Tomorrow Fund is helping secure their future.

Visitors to Stalybridge Library later this month will have the chance to meet illustrator Gordon Hutson, who will be hosting a one-day stall on Saturday, November 22 to showcase and sell his distinctive artwork.

The organisers of the popular Tameside Rotary Beer Festival have proudly handed over £8,700 to a range of charities following this year’s successful event.

Following Remembrance Day, we spoke to Curzon Ashton goalkeeper – and former soldier –Josh Ollerenshaw, about what the day means to him.

Hyde came together in solemn reflection on Sunday to honour those who gave their lives in service to their country, with two poignant ceremonies held in the town.

A Droylsden man’s passion for military history has helped raise an impressive £1,500 for the Royal British Legion following a special fundraising event held at the Salisbury Club.

Get ready, Tameside – the sound of sleigh bells is on its way!

Church wardens and visitors to St George’s Church in Stalybridge were left horrified and deeply shocked after discovering that several headstones in the church graveyard had been damaged. More than 25 headstones appeared to have been pushed over and left lying flat, in what was initially described as an 'apparent act of vandalism'.

The magical Northern Lights Winter Parade is set to return to Stalybridge this Saturday, 15 November, bringing with it a dazzling display of colour, creativity, and community spirit to mark the official start of Tameside’s festive celebrations.

Gourley Veterinary Surgeons in Ashton-under-Lyne has launched a pioneering new campaign this autumn to help local dog owners identify the often-missed signs of arthritis in their pets.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust have been awarded £14.4 million through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) to support a major sustainability project aimed at cutting carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency across its estate.

The plan to transform two train stations in Oldham and Tameside have taken a major leap forward.

Greater Manchester Police is stepping up its efforts to tackle retail crime and support local businesses as it takes part in this year’s Safer Business Action Week.

There was applause all round as the winners of Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust’s annual staff awards were announced on Friday 7 November.

A new and inspiring venture is opening its doors in Stalybridge next week. Students from the local Works4U College are preparing to launch Relove and Reuse, an “opportunity shop” designed by and for young people across Tameside.

A major drugs gang responsible for supplying millions of pounds worth of cocaine across North Manchester has been dismantled following a covert police investigation that led to the sentencing of seven people at Manchester Crown Court.

It’s been more than two months since beloved family dog Sasha went missing from her home in Audenshaw, and her devastated owners are still desperately searching for her.

A Tameside resident has spoken of a “distressing” experience at Royal Blackburn Hospital, claiming they were left in a corridor for more than 30 hours and felt dismissed by staff while seeking urgent care for a neurological condition.

A chance meeting on a transatlantic flight has led to an inspiring creative partnership, and a brand-new children’s book that shines a spotlight on Mossley’s scenic countryside.

Residents across Tameside are being urged to help make Christmas special for local care leavers by buying them a gift this festive season.

Willow Wood Hospice is inviting the community to get into the Christmas spirit while supporting local hospice care, with a calendar full of festive fundraising events this winter.

Police are continuing to appeal for information in the search for a missing teenage girl who has not been seen for two weeks.

A state-of-the-art 3G pitch and Sports Club has officially opened in Droylsden, marking a major investment in grassroots sport for the Tameside community.

A tragic incident on the railway tracks at Ashton-under-Lyne sparked a large emergency response yesterday evening (6 November).

One of the UK’s oldest and boldest brass bands is set to bring festive cheer to Stalybridge this December, as the historic Stalybridge Old Band presents The Best of Christmas Brass.

A much-loved Hyde pub is raising a glass after its operators were recognised among the very best in the country.

Denton South councillor George Newton has launched a campaign calling for a significant investment in Haughton Green Village, urging Tameside Council to allocate a fair share of the borough’s £1.5 million Government “Pride in Place” funding to the community.

Each year, local charity Action Together leads the much-loved Tameside Toy Appeal, and for 2025, it’s back to spread Christmas cheer and support families in need across the borough.

Pay strikes by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) workers is set to escalate - Unite, the UK’s leading union has announced.

Passengers in Greater Manchester will be among the first in the country to benefit from simpler and more convenient train travel when a confusing range of fares are replaced by two simple options in December.

Ashton United Football Clubs ground played host to a special Children in Need event today, Wednesday 5th November, as BBC Radio Manchester presenters Joe McGrath and Simone Riley stopped off in Ashton-under-Lyne as part of The Thousand Mile Challenge.

Local foster carers who open their hearts and homes to vulnerable children and young people have been recognised for their incredible commitment to changing lives across the borough.

Theatre Arts of Dukinfield and Ashton (TADAA) rock Mossley’s George Lawton Hall.

Children from 14 schools across Victorious Academies Trust have proudly completed a pioneering Wellbeing Ambassador Programme, equipping them with the skills, confidence and compassion to champion mental health in their school communities.

A Tameside couple have shared how Tameside Carers Centre has become a vital source of support as they care for a family member living with late-stage Alzheimer’s.

Greater Manchester’s emergency services have joined forces to urge residents to stay safe and behave responsibly this Bonfire Night, following a rise in deliberate fires and fireworks-related anti-social behaviour last year.

Portland Basin Museum, Park Bridge and Werneth Low country park are just some of the iconic Tameside landmarks that could benefit from a cash injection over the next decade.

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