Tameside Reporter

Children at Livingstone Primary School took first place for a microscopic photograph of a computer memory chip, with the prizes handed over by a Manchester cancer researcher who grew up in the town.

Twelve groups across Tameside are celebrating after securing funding to improve their local neighbourhoods.

Almost all pre-term babies born at Tameside Hospital now receive colostrum – the first breast milk mothers produce – within two days of birth, thanks to an acclaimed improvement project led by Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Integrated Infant Feeding team.

Multi-award-winning community organisation The Power of Resilience CIC is inviting local people to help shape the future of community food support by taking part in a research project with The University of Manchester.

A church hall filled with music, conversation and shared understanding has become a vital source of comfort for people living with dementia and the carers who support them.

Children from St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Droylsden, have joined forces with the Mothers’ Union to create and donate 150 hygiene care packs for patients at Tameside Hospital.

Residents can stay hydrated for free while helping to reduce single-use plastic bottles thanks to a network of 40 water refill stations across the borough.

Ashton under Lyne Swimming Club capped off their excellent season in style last month by winning the coveted Celebration Gala at the Manchester Aquatics Centre. 

Community safety and police officers ran information stalls across Tameside during Anti‑Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week, which ran from 29 June to 5 July.

People in Tameside are paid less, feel cut off and don’t live as long. Now the local authority has a strategy to change all that.

A brand-new sensory room has officially opened today at the Children's Unit at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, providing a welcoming, inclusive and engaging space for young patients during their hospital stay.

Kirsten’s Dance Academy, based at Woodend Mill in Mossley, is celebrating a landmark moment as members of its Elite Team prepare to compete on the global stage at the Dance World Cup 2026 in Dublin.

The Young Readers Award, a pilot initiative as part of the 2026 National Year of Reading, has brought together young book lovers from across Tameside at a celebration of reading.

St John Ambulance is launching a pilot programme across Greater Manchester to help meet increasing demand for event healthcare services.

The Heys Primary School officially launched its centenary celebrations in style with a hugely successful Summer Fair that brought together pupils, families, staff and members of the wider community to celebrate 100 years of the school.  

Police are appealing for help in locating this man (pictured) who is wanted in connection with an attempted burglary.

Tameside’s got talent and that’s official! 

An evening security team to tackle anti-social behaviour and improvements to parks are among the first projects to be approved as part of Ashton’s £3m Pride in Place programme.

Musical showcases are always an enjoyable spectacle. Bringing beloved musicals to one stage is also never an easy task – Enter the Drama dept. with their seniors bringing ‘We Belong’ – a musical showcase masterclass.

A fantastic dress created with local students as part of a Black History Month project is soon to be on display at Portland Basin Museum.

Drivers face overnight M60 closures for the next two weekends as major roadworks continue near Audenshaw. 

Clare Hopwood, Miss Manchester 2026, has been using her title to do more than turn heads.

​​​​​​​On Sunday 28th June, fifty enthusiastic walkers set off on a sponsored walk that turned into a truly memorable community celebration.

Dozens of staff at train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) are learning sign language to help make rail journeys easier for hearing-impaired customers.

Tameside’s own Molly Edwards earns a First Class Degree whilst balancing the running of her small business, The Magic Burrow.

Tameside Trading Standards and Environmental Health officers joined Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and Immigration Officers in a week of action tackling organised immigration crime and criminality on local high streets. 

Residents are invited to get hands-on with technology this July, with a free festival designed to boost people’s digital skills.

Mossley Monday Club for disabled adults delivered the winning presentation at the latest Mossley SOUP event.

A major milestone has been reached for Hattersley with the appointment of Laura Nicholas as Chair of the new Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board.

Tameside council has put a halt on selling off a community asset following a campaign from a scout group.

A free art exhibition shares Oldham women's lived experiences of access to reproductive healthcare over the ages.

Libraries across Tameside are inviting children to discover the joy of reading through Read to the Beat! – the music-themed Summer Reading Challenge 2026.

A community fundraising event held at Offerton Fire Station in Stockport on Sunday 28 June has raised an incredible £3,500 for the Critical Care Unit at Tameside Hospital, in memory of 34-year-old Mark, whose legacy continues to inspire others.

Sir Terry Waite was the special guest of honour at this year’s Big Lunch event hosted by homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley.

A Tameside man is planning to run over 500 miles in memory of his late father.  

On Monday 29th June, the entire St Anne's RC Primary School community came together after school for a memorable charity football match, as a team of parent volunteers took on a team of local priests in the inaugural Parents vs Priests fixture.

A new clubhouse will be built to replace the ‘outdated’ building at Denton West Cricket Club.

A man who lost his sight after meningitis is rebuilding his independence with support from Tameside Council’s Visual Impairment Team and life-changing assistive technology.

A 102-home residential scheme next to Stalybridge station has had final sign-off. 

The Denton, Droylsden and Audenshaw Primary Care Network is encouraging people to come forward for routine testing for high blood pressure, diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) conditions which can often develop without obvious symptoms.

Community continues ancient tradition in style to bring village together

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from Tameside

As rising demand puts growing pressure on NHS services across the whole country, Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust have deployed an innovative solution to reduce the number of avoidable visits to the emergency department (also known as A&E), by turning data into better care decisions.

Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will be supported earlier and more effectively thanks to an ambitious plan set out by Tameside Council.

On Thursday 30 July residents will have their say on who leads the city region, as they vote for the next Mayor of Greater Manchester.  

Proud new role for Dukinfield Rotary Club member Ian Cochrane

The Vale is celebrating a summer of free creativity and free lunches, with activities of all kinds planned for local children and young people.

Stalybridge Celtic goalkeeping coach Phil Jackson has completed a remarkable walking challenge in honour of his late wife Jen, raising over £20k for charity in the process. 

Healthwatch Tameside publishes Annual Report 2025/26 highlighting a year of impact, resilience and community voice.

Residents across Tameside are invited to attend a free Together for Tameside drop-in event, bringing local organisations together to provide practical support and advice.

A local artist living with kidney failure is raising money for Kidney Research UK through an exhibition of her paintings at Bridge View Cafe in Portland Basin, Ashton-under-Lyne

Something Rotten is the newest resident in Manchester’s Opera House, and being a debut show – it’s one not to be missed!

A dedicated kinship carer from Tameside who opened her home to her nieces has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours with a British Empire Medal (BEM).

Tamside Council welcomes Ofsted’s latest monitoring visit letter, which highlights clear and sustained progress in strengthening leadership, stabilising the workforce, and improving the quality of support for children and young people

New Community Navigators are to connect residents in Tameside with tailored support in their local communities.

People supported by Shared Lives, their carers and those who run the service gathered for their annual party in Stamford Park on 19 June.

A Scout Group that has been part of Denton for more than 90 years has launched a campaign after learning that Tameside Council plans to dispose of a vacant former community site which volunteers believe could provide a permanent home for local young people.

Controversial plans to build more than 400 homes in a Tameside village have been approved despite massive backlash.

Droylsden is now home to a state-of-the-art children’s only swimming facility, thanks to the work of four-time Olympic medallist Rebecca Adlington. 

An art exhibition in Stalybridge shares women's lived experiences of access to reproductive healthcare over the ages.

Planning approval has been granted for a new multi-storey car park in Stalybridge marking a key step in improving the town and supporting its regeneration.

The Anthony Seddon Fund has announced their official fundraising event for 2026, “An Evening of Hope”, taking place on Friday 16th October 2026 at the Village Hotel, Ashton-under-Lyne.

With the prospect of hotter than average weather in parts of England, first aid and health response charity St John Ambulance explains how you can stay safe in the sunshine. 

MCR Dance & Cheer Academy, based in Ashton-under-Lyne, has just returned from the European Championships in Portugal after taking 80 young people (5-17) to compete internationally and bringing home two European Championship titles.

Diversity Matters North West, an award-winning independent charity based in Tameside, brought together volunteers, partners, and supporters last week for a special Volunteer Celebration Event.

Rail passengers in the North West have been warned to expect reduced services over the coming days during extremely hot weather conditions.

Tameside Cultural Services is thrilled to support the Boroughs SEN/SEND schools arts hub with the return of their annual arts collaboration exhibition ‘Retreat to the Exhibition’

A person has sadly died in a house fire in Mossley.

The iconic four-day running event, The Tour, returned over the weekend, with a brand-new winner grabbing the headlines.

Record numbers of more than a million residents and visitors took part in a wide array of cultural events held by Tameside Council over the past year.

St Stephen's,  a familiar landmark  opposite Guide Bridge railway station, has been a place of Church of England worship serving the local community for 180 years

Dogs Trust Manchester warns about scorching pavements and calls for owners to avoid walks during hot weather

Chris Anderson from No Eyed Theatre  reached out to Hyde Fundraisers recently when he upgraded the Sven mascot which is being used for a stage production.  

A student from Denton Community Academy has been combining revision for his final GCSE exams, with planning an event to celebrate our armed forces community.

Seven Scouting teams compete in annual competition