Tameside Reporter
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            Denton woman fined for fly-tipping black bags of rubbish
        
        A Denton woman has been ordered to pay more than £500 after admitting to dumping several black bin bags of rubbish on a street near her home.
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            “We just want our daughter to have a home she can live in safely”- Tameside family’s heartfelt appeal after home adaptation project collapses
        
        A Tameside family has spoken of their heartbreak after their long-awaited home adaptation project for their disabled daughter fell apart, leaving them without a working wet room, without heating and without the funds to put things right.
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            Special measures nursing home makes improvements
        
        A nursing home described as foul-smelling as it was placed in special measures last year has seen some improvement, a watchdog says.
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            Much-needed play park planned for Hattersley
        
        Vacant grassland in Hattersley may soon be transformed into a park that could become ‘the central hub for play’.
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            Celebration at Charnley House as Rose turns 102
        
        It was a day of joy and celebration at Charnley House Care Home in Hyde on Friday 31st October, as family, residents and staff came together to mark the 102nd birthday of Rose Duggan.
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            Police tackle Organised Immigration Crime across Greater Manchester
        
        Police have made significant progress in tackling Organised Immigration Crime (OIC) including sham marriages across Greater Manchester.
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            Functional fitness MOT event aims to support Tameside’s over-50’s
        
        Older residents in Tameside are being invited to take part in a special Functional Fitness MOT this November, offering free fitness assessments and expert advice to help people aged 50 and over stay active, healthy and independent.
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            Mossley Community Centre to be wrapped in huge scarf to keep it warm
        
        Mossley residents have been busy with their knitting needles this autumn, and the result is nothing short of extraordinary.
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            Twin-credible! Denton welcomes French and German twin towns
        
        Denton rolled out a warm welcome this weekend as delegations from its twin towns, Montigny-le-Bretonneux in France and Kierspe in Germany, arrived in Tameside for a celebration of friendship, culture and community spirit.
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            New mobile youth hub to tackle anti-social behaviour across Tameside
        
        Neighbourhood officers in Tameside have teamed up with Foundation 92 to launch an innovative new project aimed at engaging young people and tackling anti-social behaviour across the borough.
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            Tameside care leavers celebrate achievements during national care leavers’ month
        
        Local care leavers across Tameside are set to come together this November to celebrate their achievements and take part in a packed programme of events as part of National Care Leavers’ Month (NCLM).
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            Spooky fun at Waterloo and Taunton Conservative Club’s Halloween party
        
        Waterloo and Taunton Conservative Club in Ashton-under-Lyne got into the spooky spirit at the weekend with a fantastic Halloween Fancy Dress Party.
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            Ashton’s RAF hero Jeffrey Brown celebrates 100 remarkable years
        
        An Ashton-born Lancaster bomber veteran, Jeffrey Brown, has celebrated his 100th birthday with a surprise wartime-themed party in Mottram, surrounded by family, friends, and distinguished guests from across the world.
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            Police issue urgent appeal to find missing teenage girl
        
        Police are appealing for the public's help after a teenage girl goes missing.
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            ‘If in doubt, check it out’: Joanne’s plea to women across Tameside
        
        A Stalybridge woman who has raised tens of thousands of pounds for cancer charities is urging others not to ignore their breast screening invitations, after her own diagnosis came completely out of the blue.
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            Dogs Trust Manchester issues firework advice to help owners support their dogs
        
        As Bonfire Night approaches, Dogs Trust Manchester is urging pet owners across Tameside, Oldham and beyond to take extra steps to help their dogs stay calm and safe during firework season.
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            New retail and leisure development planned for former Audi site in Gee Cross
        
        A new retail and leisure development is being proposed for the former Audi dealership site on Stockport Road, Gee Cross.
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            Increased police visability to protect communities during Halloween and Bon Fire Night
        
        Neighbourhood officers will be out across Greater Manchester to help ensure that Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations are enjoyed safely and responsibly.
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            Local vet launches fireworks pet stress awareness campaign
        
        Gourley Veterinary Surgeons Ashton-Under-Lyne has launched a new campaign to help local pet owners protect their animals from the stress caused by seasonal fireworks displays.
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            Tibard turns pink to support breast cancer awareness
        
        Staff at Tibard swapped their usual uniforms for bold, bright outfits as they celebrated Wear It Pink Day on Thursday 23rd October, raising funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Now.
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            Illegal goods seized from 21 Tameside businesses in major crackdown
        
        Thousands of illegal products, ranging from illicit vapes to counterfeit children’s toys and unlicensed cosmetic injectables, have been seized from 21 businesses across Tameside in a major multi-agency crackdown on organised crime.
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            New GMP travel safe LiveChat service launches to keep passengers safe
        
        Police in partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched a new and improved digital reporting tool to help keep passengers and staff safe across the region’s public transport.
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            “Don’t be scared to get checked” - New campaign dispels fears around breast cancer
        
        A new campaign encouraging women from Black and South Asian communities to attend breast screening and see their GP if they notice potential symptoms of breast cancer has been launched in Greater Manchester.
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            Ashton town hall to be brought into this century
        
        The rejuvenation of Ashton Town Hall from rack and ruin will be complete by 2030, say council bosses.
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            Massive housing plan approved following consultation
        
        A bold vision to bring almost 10,000 homes, multiple town centre overhauls and two new train stations to Tameside has been given the final sign-off.
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            Building site town centre starting to take shape
        
        Ashton town centre has been a building site in recent months, but now a huge redevelopment project is finally starting to take shape.
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            TPE partners with Dragon’s Den backed recruitment platform ivee to support career returners
        
        TransPennine Express (TPE) has partnered with ivee, the recruitment platform built for people returning to work after a career break.
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            National adoption week: Tameside families urged to see beyond the myths
        
        As part of National Adoption Week, Adoption Now and Tameside Council joined a national campaign to dispel common myths around adoption and encourage more people to consider opening their hearts and homes to a child.
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            Shelter workers balloting for strikes over pay and working conditions
        
        Workers at housing charity Shelter are being balloted for industrial action in a dispute over pay and working conditions.
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            Tameside to unite in remembrance: services announced across the borough
        
        Communities across Tameside will once again come together to honour the bravery and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in the two world wars and in conflicts since.
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            GMP launch 'darker nights' campaign 
        
        Now that the clocks have gone back and with the nights drawing in - Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is launching ‘Darker Nights’.
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            Manchester Christmas market tram chaos as drivers balloted on strikes
        
        Commuters could face major disruption which could interrupt festive travel in Greater Manchester next month as almost 320 tram drivers are being balloted over working conditions and fears around fatigue.
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            TPE uncorks new wine pairings as it serves up its new seasonal First Class menus
        
        TransPennine Express (TPE) is all aboard for flavour this season, rolling out its new seasonal First-Class menus packed with hearty, locally-inspired dishes and suggested wine pairings – and there’s even a toast to 200 years of railway heritage.
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            ‘My dad died within a year of his motor-neurone disease diagnosis – he was my inspiration into music’ 
        
        At 24 years old, I had to watch doctors turn my dad’s life support machine off. After losing him, I became a recluse, as all I had known for the past year was to be his carer.
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            Man wanted by police after failing to attend court
        
        Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from North Manchester and Tameside.
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            Spooktacular start for Streetlife 3 as hundreds flock to Ashton for Halloween fun
        
        Market Avenue was transformed into a hive of Halloween activity over the weekend, as Streetlife 3: A Nightmare on Market Avenue kicked off in spine-tingling style.
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            National Highways apologises for surprise roadworks
        
        National Highways has apologised following unexpected chaos this morning for motorists.
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            Autumn fun marks fourth birthday of The Vale in Mossley
        
        An autumnal day of creativity, movement and community spirit marked the fourth birthday of Mossley arts centre The Vale at the weekend, with a host of free activities enjoyed by visitors of all ages.
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            Further strikes by Aer Lingus cabin crew as dispute escalates
        
        More disruption to Aer Lingus flights departing and arriving at Manchester Airport Terminal 2 as cabin crew expected to walk out on more days.
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            Know your rights: carers in Tameside invited to special carers rights day event  
        
        People who look after someone in Tameside are being invited to learn about their rights, get practical advice, and connect with a range of local services and organisations at a special event later this month.
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            New chapter for Tameside as Chief Executive Harry Catherall retires
        
        Friday 24 October marked the end of an era for Tameside Council as Interim Chief Executive Harry Catherall stepped down after a year of dedicated leadership, leaving behind a legacy rooted in opportunity, service and community pride.
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            Train Tameside 500 launches to boost local jobs and skills
        
        Hundreds of local residents could soon be hearing the words “you’re hired” thanks to the launch of an ambitious new apprenticeship recruitment campaign, Train Tameside 500.
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            Wet, windy and snow on the cards for Christmas? 
        
        What the weather has in store for us this winter.
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            Ashton town hall restoration plan another step closer
        
        Ashton town hall is one step closer to being restored to its former glory as design plans ramp up.
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            Glamour and generosity shine at Willow Wood’s 1920s Glitz Gala Ball
        
        More than 200 guests stepped back in time to the roaring 1920s last weekend for Willow Wood Hospice’s Glitz Gala Ball, which raised over £30,000 to support patient care.
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            Daughter praises caring bin crew for helping elderly mum after fall
        
        A Hyde bin crew have been praised for their kindness and quick thinking after coming to the aid of an elderly woman who had fallen in her home.
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            Tea dance is out of this world
        
        Denton-based Ensemble Theatre served up an afternoon tea dance and entertainment with a difference for the group’s latest offering.
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            A grand effort for Macmillan
        
        The Place of Welcome team in Ashton are celebrating after raising £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
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            Former Wilko site to become new Tameside College campus as lease officially signed
        
        The former Wilko store in Ashton-under-Lyne town centre is set for a new lease of life, as a home for learning. Tameside College has today officially signed the lease for the vacant building, paving the way for its transformation into a new education facility.
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            Plans for West End Park homeless hub scrapped after public backlash
        
        Tameside Council has ruled out plans to use a disused building in West End Park, Ashton-under-Lyne, as a temporary shelter for rough sleepers this winter, following a wave of public concern and vocal opposition from residents.
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            Local schools join forces to support families in need
        
        Pupils from Broadbottom CE Primary School and Mottram CE Primary School have teamed up with Mottram Parish Church to make a meaningful difference in their community, donating over 260kg of food to Tameside South Foodbank.
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            Tiny Tameside snooker star, Jude, takes the internet by storm
        
        Tameside has a new sporting sensation - and he’s only two years old.
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            “It’s okay to talk about life”: How Mentell is giving men a safe space to talk
        
        On a Monday night at the Grafton Centre in Hyde, a group of men sit quietly in a circle. There’s no small talk about football, no pints in hand, just an orange ball being passed from one person to the next. Whoever holds it has the floor. They speak, and the rest listen.
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            Former power station transformation plan recevies final sign-off
        
        The transformation of an old Tameside power station into homes will go ahead after receiving the final sign-off.
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            Step back in time at Stalybridge Vintage and Vinyl fair
        
        Get ready to rewind the decades as Stalybridge Civic Hall opens its doors to the So Retro Vintage & Vinyl Fair on Sunday 2nd November, from 11am to 4pm.
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            Fiddler On The Roof Review: Tradition Never Sounded So Good
        
        Manchester’s palace theatre is playing host to the west-end sell out for a very limited time bringing the traditional tale of love, honour and religion.
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            Oldham’s little hero: nine-year-old Joseph swims 8km to say thank you to Great Ormond Street
        
        Nine-year-old Joseph from Oldham has set his sights on an incredible challenge, swimming 8 kilometres this October to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), the place he says, “gave him his life back.”
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            Plans submitted for essential improvements works at Denton Town Hall
        
        A planning application has been submitted that, if approved, will pave the way for vital improvement works at Denton Town Hall, helping to preserve one of the town’s most historically significant and much-loved buildings for future generations.
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            Creative arts project invites people with Parkinson’s to help children understand the condition
        
        People living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones across Greater Manchester are being invited to take part in a new creative arts project designed to help children understand Parkinson’s in a fun and imaginative way.
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            Home-Ed children raise awareness about plastic pollution
        
        Jennifer Dorrington has been home educating her daughter for 4 years. Recently, Jennifer set up a group for home educated children to help them with their learning.
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            Community support event to help Tameside residents stay safe and well
        
        An opportunity to explore local support and advice in person will be available at Holy Trinity Church, Ashton-under-Lyne, on Tuesday 18 November, when a special community event takes place from 2pm to 4pm.
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            All the bonfire night events going on in Tameside
        
        Bonfire night is just around the corner and Tameside is set to mark the occasion in spectacular style.
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            Tameside stands together at “My Culture, Your Culture, Our World”
        
        Communities across Tameside came together last weekend for a heartwarming celebration of diversity, unity, and wellbeing at Ashton Central Mosque.
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            Town Hall ceremony to celebrate global fight against polio
        
        A special ceremony will take place later this week at Dukinfield Town Hall to mark World Polio Day and celebrate the global progress made towards eradicating the disease.
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            Rotary Club calls on Tameside to support local families this Christmas
        
        Dukinfield and Stalybridge Rotary Club has kicked off its annual Christmas Toy Appeal, calling on the local community to help bring festive cheer to children in need across Tameside.
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            Tameside carers encouraged to have their say in national survey
        
        People who look after a loved one in Tameside are being encouraged to share their experiences as part of the National Adult Carers Survey.
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            Bosom Buddies raise £5,500 for local cancer charities with ‘Calendar Girls’ project
        
        A local breast cancer support group founded by two friends has raised an incredible £5,500 for charity through their very own “Calendar Girls” style project.
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            Organised Crime Group drug kingpin and associates jailed after detectives bring down criminal empire
        
        A 43-year-old man, along with an accomplice from Oldham, has been sentenced to prison after running one of the country’s biggest drug trafficking networks joining six other criminals locked up in July.
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            National week reassures you don’t need a ‘perfect home’ to adopt!
        
        National Adoption Week is taking place this week with the aim of dispelling myths and reducing barriers to people considering adoption in Oldham and Tameside.
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            Northern urges groups to take advantage of big savings this Autumn with 30 per cent off
        
        Northern is calling on schools, clubs, and friendship groups to ditch a cramped minibus and hop aboard the train this autumn – with discounts of up to 30 per cent available for groups of ten or more.
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            Record-breaking £2,000 raised at 20th Mossley SOUP
        
        A record-breaking total of more than £2,000 was raised at the 20th Mossley SOUP event last Thursday, marking another inspiring milestone for the community crowdfunding initiative that continues to prove the power of local people coming together to make a difference.
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            Fairfield High students first to step inside reopened power hall
        
        A group of Tameside students made history this week as they became some of the first visitors to step inside the Science and Industry Museum’s iconic Power Hall: The Andrew Law Gallery, which reopened on Friday 17 October after six years of closure.
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            The root cause of the housing crisis in Greater Manchester
        
        Right now, tens of thousands of people are waiting to be told a house is available for them, so talk of a ‘housing crisis’ is not just political propaganda.
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            Tens of thousands more Greater Manchester homes to be at risk from flooding: Full list of every area affected
        
        Thousands more Greater Manchester households including in Oldham and Tameside could be at risk from the impacts of flooding in the next 25 years unless action is taken, new research has shown.
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            Local talent shines in Channel 5’s lavish new period drama The Forsytes
        
        Two familiar Tameside names are behind Channel 5’s next big period drama, The Forsytes, a sweeping new reimagining of John Galsworthy’s Forsyte Saga that promises scandal, romance, and family intrigue set against the backdrop of Victorian England.
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            Specscart inspires designers of the future at launch of Manchester Collection competition
        
        A leading Manchester eyewear brand is helping to shape the designers of tomorrow through a new creative challenge launched in Ashton-under-Lyne.
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            A Nightmare on Market Avenue
        
        Ashton-under-Lyne is set to come alive with ghosts, ghouls, and all things spooky this Halloween as Streetlife 3: A Nightmare on Market Avenue arrives in town from Friday 24th October to Saturday 1st November.
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            Old Wilko store to become new college building
        
        The old Wilkos in Ashton town centre will be transformed into a new college building.
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            Manchester travel disruption as bus and tram network workers strike 
        
        Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) workers will begin strike action over pay tomorrow, Unite, the UK’s leading union, has announced.
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            Tameside Hospital maternity unit lights up for Baby Loss Awareness Week
        
        Tameside Hospital staff, patients, and members of the local community came together on Wednesday 15 October to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week with a touching Wave of Light ceremony.
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            A57 Mottram Moor weekend works postponed
        
        Utility works scheduled to take place along the A57 at Mottram Moor this weekend (18th-20th October 2025) have been postponed.
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            Tameside TikTok star hosts Halloween fundraiser in aid of Mind
        
        Local social media personality Hayley Burke is inviting the community to come together this Halloween for a family-friendly fundraising event in aid of mental health charity MIND.
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            World champion boxer Ricky Hatton’s cause of death revealed
        
        An inquest has heard that former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton died from suicide at the age of 46-years-old.
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            A sunny Afternoon Review: You really got going!
        
        ‘A Sunny Afternoon’ hits up the stage at the palace for a limited time giving us an inside-look and celebratory experience of one of Britain’s most successful bands: The Kinks.
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            Stalybridge pupils get on board with rail confidence project
        
        School pupils from Stalybridge were given a hands-on introduction to the world of rail travel last week, thanks to support from the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) and TransPennine Express (TPE).
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            380 lives saved through ground breaking heart health checks
        
        Hundreds of people across Greater Manchester have been spared life-changing illness thanks to an ambitious NHS programme focused on preventing heart attacks and strokes before they happen.
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            Stalybridge centenarian Nancy celebrates 100th birthday in style
        
        There were smiles, laughter, and even a visit from “Elvis” as Parkhill Nursing Home in Stalybridge celebrated a very special milestone on Wednesday 15th October, the 100th birthday of much-loved resident Nancy, who marked the incredible occasion surrounded by family, friends, staff and fellow residents.
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            Police urge people to report hate crime during awareness week
        
        Greater Manchester Police is marking National Hate Crime Awareness Week (HCAW) by encouraging people to report incidents of hate crime.
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            Tameside residents urged to check voter registration details
        
        Tameside residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details to make sure they don’t miss out on having their say in next year’s local elections.
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            Tameside named as North West’s first ‘Heritage Place’ in major National Lottery investment
        
        Tameside has been chosen by The National Lottery Heritage Fund as one of six new areas to benefit from a multi-million-pound UK-wide investment, as part of its ambitious Heritage Places initiative.
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            Manchester Bee Network bus strikes over as workers win excellent pay deal 
        
        Strikes this month by bus drivers working for Manchester's integrated Bee Network transport system have been called off after they accepted a vastly improved pay deal.
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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.
 
