Tameside Reporter

The WhatsApp scandal that rocked Greater Manchester politics made headlines again this week. The ‘Trigger Me Timbers’ saga rumbles on, but many involved have now learned their fate.

Copley Academy is celebrating a remarkable year of student achievement following the release of this summer’s GCSE and vocational qualification results.

Mossley Hollins High School is proudly celebrating another year of strong academic success as students from the Class of 2025 collected their GCSE results.

A heartwarming addition to Stamford Park has brought smiles to the faces of local families - a brand-new wheelchair-accessible swing has been installed, opening up new possibilities for children with disabilities to enjoy the park like never before.

The world famous ‘Moulin Rogue’ musical has touched down in Manchester until October – giving all the glitz and glam in this heartfelt and meaningful love story.

Nestled in the heart of Hattersley is a thriving hub of activity and togetherness that many are calling the beating heart of the community.

Thousands of visitors flocked to the annual Mottram Show last weekend, enjoying a packed day of entertainment, activities, and community spirit under gloriously sunny skies.

There was celebration and pride across the corridors of Northern Education Trust Denton Community Academy this week as students, staff, and families came together to mark the school’s best ever GCSE results.

Hyde High School is proudly celebrating a remarkable year of academic achievement as its Year 11 students collected their GCSE results this morning, marking one of the school’s most successful results days to date.

It was a day of pride and celebration at Audenshaw School as students, staff and families gathered to mark the achievements of the Class of 2025, who received a highly impressive set of GCSE results.

Alder Community High School is celebrating another year of fantastic achievements as students received their GCSE results yesterday.

The regeneration of Ashton could see thousands more homes and the region’s first fully-integrated Bee Network station – connecting Metrolink, bus and train services –  in the town centre. 

Students and staff at Droylsden Academy are celebrating a remarkable set of GCSE results today, with the Class of 2025 exceeding expectations and achieving higher grades than predicted.

Fairfield High School for Girls in Droylsden is celebrating another year of strong GCSE outcomes, with pupils, staff, and families marking an emotional and rewarding results day.

It was a morning of celebration at Blue Coat School in Oldham as students, staff, and families came together to mark an exceptional set of GCSE results.

Students and staff at Laurus Ryecroft are celebrating another year of outstanding GCSE success, with results reflecting both academic excellence and hard work across the school.

Rayner Stephens High School is celebrating a landmark year of success after students achieved the school’s best-ever GCSE results.

Longdendale High School is celebrating another year of strong GCSE success, with pupils, families and staff marking an impressive set of results that highlight both academic achievement and personal growth.

Exciting new plans to transform Ashton town centre are gathering pace, with Tameside Council preparing to launch the search for a development partner in the coming months.

Thousands of teenagers across Tameside are now looking to the future after receiving their GCSE results, with many considering a wide range of opportunities as they plan their next move.

Locals are calling for the immediate closure of an ‘unsafe road’ following a fatal crash on the border of Oldham and Tameside this month.

A vacant office building will be transformed into a new special educational needs (SEN) school in Denton.

A Tameside futsal player will soon take on some of Europe’s elite. 

Ashton United have issued a statement following reports that 'pro Tommy Robinson chants' were heard during Saturday's clash with Stocksbridge Park Steels at Hurst Cross.

The school of 13-year-old Casey-Louise Horrocks have paid tribute to ‘one-of-a-kind young person’ following her sudden and tragic death, which has prompted a major police investigation.

Stalybridge is tuning up for another unforgettable day as Bridge Fest returns on Saturday, September 6th - marking the fourth edition of the much-loved community festival.

Releasing four underused plots of land could unlock the £11.1m scheme to give Stalybridge’s western edge a facelift.

The council has agreed to look into options to save a heritage site following an outcry over their decision to sell it off.

Muizzah Tayyab and Victoria Saville, Year 5 and 6 pupils from Silver Springs Academy in Tameside, have been awarded the national title of Reading Plus Champions.

Three councillors embroiled in the Trigger Me Timbers WhatsApp scandal have been expelled from the Labour Party following an investigation.

Golfers from across the region gathered at Ashton-under-Lyne Golf Club for the annual Martin Wild Golf Day, raising over £10,000 for Willow Wood Hospice.

The devastated family of a 13-year-old girl from Mossley have paid an emotional tribute after her tragic death sparked a major police investigation.

Police have issued an update following an incident in Stalybridge which saw two men jump from a window after a disturbance in the early hours of Saturday morning.

A man has been arrested following a large police response to an incident in Denton on Sunday evening.

Emmaus Mossley is set to host a special Solidarity Sale on Saturday 23 August, giving local people the chance to grab a bargain while helping to tackle global poverty and social inequality.

There are ambitious plans to transform five towns in just one Greater Manchester borough, but the question is how the council will manage the scale of the job.

Students and staff at Clarendon Sixth Form College are celebrating another exceptional year of academic success, following the release of A Level, T Level and Level 3 Vocational results.

Xaverian College is celebrating another successful results day, with both A Level and Applied students achieving impressive outcomes across the board.

A Labour MP suspended over offensive WhatsApp messages has been reinstated by the party, according to national reports.

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has revealed a disturbing rise in physical violence against NHS staff working in accident and emergency (A&E) departments, with the number of reported assaults almost doubling in the past five years.

Students at Ashton Sixth Form College are celebrating another year of exceptional A-Level, vocational, and T-Level results, with smiles and plans for exciting futures taking centre stage.

Seventy years after first saying “I do,” local couple Dennis and Patricia Johnson have once again stood side by side at the altar of St Peter’s Church, Ashton-under-Lyne, to renew their wedding vows - in the very same church where their married life began in 1955.

Students at The Manchester College have plenty to celebrate following an impressive set of results for Level 3 qualifications in 2025, with standout performances in T Levels, BTECs, and other technical and creative courses.

This week ‘2:22 A Ghost Story’ is at Manchester’s Opera house.

A Tameside recovery service has made national history by becoming the first in the UK to host an artist-in-residence within a substance use treatment setting.

A unique collaboration between two community dance groups from Greater Manchester is set to take centre stage this September at one of Europe’s biggest street arts festivals, La Mercè, in Barcelona.

With temperatures expected to climb across the region this week, United Utilities is calling on residents in Greater Manchester and the Pennines to help protect vital water supplies by being more mindful of their water use.

Families across Tameside are being encouraged to get active and embrace the outdoors with the launch of Community Cycle Sundays in Ashton.

School leavers can now apply for Our Pass and save up to £1,600 on travel across Greater Manchester over the next two years.

Curzon Ashton Blues U8s had a record-breaking 2024/25 campaign, doing what no grassroots team across Greater Manchester have done before, winning every trophy on offer across both of the biggest Manchester junior football leagues.

Action Together is a membership organisation with 3,000 members across Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside. These represent and support many diverse local needs and interests. They are a charity whose purpose is promoting social benefit for the people who live in the communities they serve.

The countdown is on for one of the most powerful and unifying events in our region’s calendar.

A Tameside resident has raised concerns over what he describes as a “potentially hazardous” gas pipe installation in his home, following work carried out by Cadent.

Ashton Old Baths will welcome visitors this summer for a vibrant family and community day, celebrating the building’s stunning transformation from a disused Victorian bathhouse into a modern hub of innovation and creativity.

A long-standing musical favourite is set to begin an exciting new chapter this September, as Guide Bridge Theatre becomes the new home of the much-loved Enchanted Evening concert - an annual event that has raised thousands for Willow Wood Hospice.

For most 22-year-olds, life is just beginning to settle into place. But for Lauren Holmes from Hyde, the past few years have been defined not by youthful milestones - but by a silent, excruciating battle with endometriosis.

A brand-new community group is bringing warmth, friendship, and fun to Ashton, with weekly gatherings held at the Christ Church on Oldham Road.

For two nights only, Hyde Little Theatre transformed Studio 9 on Market Street into a place where laughter, secrets, and memories collided. Both performances of The Memory of Watersold out – a testament to the buzz surrounding this production – and the audience of all ages, left with smiles.

A new campaign has been launched to help households and communities across Greater Manchester prepare for the growing risks of extreme weather as global temperatures continue to rise.

A shop in Stalybridge has been forced to close after repeatedly being caught selling illegal cigarettes, hand-rolling tobacco, and vapes.

As temperatures once again soar across the UK, Dogs Trust Manchester is urging dog owners to take extra care in hot weather and to understand that a “smiling” dog isn’t always a happy one. 

Tameside Council has sparked public outcry after revealing plans to sell the historic Park Bridge Heritage Centre in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Greater Manchester Police have launched an appeal after the death of a woman found unconscious on the Oldham-Tameside border.

The River Tame is one of the dirtiest waterways in Greater Manchester and spent decades with very little sign of life as a result, but now wildlife is returning.

Carl, from Glossop, has now spoken of his experience of years of struggling with binge eating and has thanked a local mental health service for changing his life.

A Gee Cross mum is celebrating more than 18 months free from bowel cancer thanks to pioneering treatment at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester.

Some families are tested in ways that seem impossible to bear. For the Haggertys, the last decade has brought unimaginable loss - yet also an unshakable determination to turn grief into something powerful, hopeful, and life-affirming.

An evening of pride and celebration unfolded at Tameside Stadium, home of Curzon Ashton Football Club, as learners from the Tameside Skills Centre marked their achievements at a special graduation ceremony on Thursday 10 July.

Hyde town centre is experiencing an exciting wave of regeneration, thanks to a strong collaboration between local partners and targeted government investment.

Two long-time Ashton friends are lacing up their walking boots later this month to take on a 62.5-mile challenge across the Scottish-English border – all in aid of the Christie Charity.

Alleged sex acts in the beer garden, fighting and excessive noise could see a pub in Droylsden lose its booze licence. 

A new study led by Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has found that routine diabetes screening in hospital emergency departments could identify thousands of undiagnosed cases of type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes each year.

Greater Manchester Police has responded to a BBC Moors Murder documentary which concluded on television on Wednesday (6th August).

For the third year in a row, Ashton-under-Lyne Swimming Club have won the prestigious Celebration Gala, beating teams from Wilmslow, Romiley, Marple, Hyde, Saracens (Hazel Grove), Dukinfield and Saddleworth.

The final version of the controversial scheme that could see more than 2,000 homes build on Godley Green will be revealed this month.

After months of hard work, dedication, and a fair amount of sawdust, The Shed Tameside has officially reopened, this time in a brand-new, purpose-fitted premises in the heart of Dukinfield.

Willow Wood Hospice’s much-anticipated annual Football Night Fundraiser is set for another successful evening this September, following a generous financial boost from Manchester Credit Union.

Families from across Tameside came together for a lively and memorable afternoon at the annual St Peter’s Community Gathering Family Fun Day, held on Sunday 3 August at Oxford Park in Ashton.

More than 1,000 people across Greater Manchester - including residents in Tameside - have received an early lung cancer diagnosis thanks to a pioneering NHS screening programme.

Children and young people across Tameside are being invited to take part in a special event this month, focused on mental health and emotional wellbeing.

A brand-new coding course for young tech enthusiasts has launched at The Together Centre in Dukinfield, offering children aged 8 to 14 the chance to dive into the exciting world of coding and robotics.

Charities, social enterprises and grassroots organisations across Tameside are being encouraged to apply for funding of up to £5,000 as Vernon Building Society opens its latest grant rounds.

Waterloo and Taunton Conservative Club in Ashton-under-Lyne hosted a charity crown green bowls match over the weekend in memory of Christopher Radcliffe, who sadly passed away suddenly in 2022 at the age of 36.

Stalybridge Old Band, recognised as the oldest brass band in the world, has made history once again, this time with the unveiling of its first ever official crest.

The Age UK Tameside team hosted a special pop-up event last Friday at Ashton Moss Leisure Park to raise funds and boost awareness of the vital services they provide to older residents across the borough.

If you thought the last Street Life party was something special, then get ready – because the force (and the funny bone) is strong with this one.

Children’s services in Tameside have been failing for years, but now the council has given a glimpse at how they intend to turn things around.

False teeth, wedding rings, dead animals and a hell of a lot of wet wipes – these are just some of the bizarre discoveries made in our sewage works.

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