Tameside Reporter
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Man faces charges of voyeurism and possessing extreme porn
An Ashton man has been charged with being a peeping Tom.
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Former pub to become a shop and flats
An old pub is set to become a shop and flats.
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Couple who have fostered children for 44 years throw open their home at Christmas
Tameside's longest serving foster parents have revealed how they open their home to their former foster sons and daughters at Christmas.
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Pensioner's deadly condition not identified because staff at Tameside Hospital's A&E department were rushed off their feet
The Minister of State for Health has promised improvements after a pensioner's life-threatening condition was not identified because emergency staff at Tameside Hospital were so busy.
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Court case leaves future of huge 15-year housing plan in the balance
A court case means the future of an enormous, 15-year housing plan which has been adopted by Tameside Council hangs in the balance.
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Mentally ill man bought knives from Asda before butchering woman on canal towpath
A mentally ill man has been sentenced to a hospital order after a trial concluded he had killed a woman on a Tameside canal towpath in a brutal knife attack.
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Stalybridge Civic Hall could become a 'vibrant space' for cultural events
Nearly £1m of extra improvements could transform Stalybridge Civic Hall into a 'vibrant space' for events, if councillors give plans the thumbs up.
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Police seize drugs and booze during Ashton town centre clampdown on antisocial behaviour
Police made arrests and seized drugs and booze during a clampdown on antisocial and criminal behaviour in Ashton town centre.
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New pop up park and rides for ‘busiest weekend of year’
Two pop-up park and ride centres will open after transport chiefs issued 'do not drive' warning for Manchester’s ‘busiest weekend of the year’.
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New football club aims to give SEND children a love of the game
A unique football club has started in Tameside.
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Dipak Dristi donates 150 items to our toy appeal
The Dipak Dristi offer mind stimulating and creative activities including arts and crafts, music, dance, storybook and games. These activities help the members to develop confidence, value themselves and to maintain / improve their memory.
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Denton Caribbean food shop to close next year
A woman who set up a Caribbean food business with her last £15 during lockdown has announced the closure of her Denton shop
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Plans for new homes spark traffic fears
Plans for a new row of terraced homes have sparked fears of a traffic nightmare.
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16,500 people homeless in Greater Manchester at Christmas
This Christmas, a ‘shocking’ 16,500 people will be homeless across in Greater Manchester, according to a charity – which says half of them will be children.
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Plans for LED advertising hoardings overlooking M67 condemned as 'a safety risk'
Plans for two LED advertising boards overlooking the M67 have been withdrawn after officials called them ‘an unnecessary safety risk’.
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‘Do not drive’ warning issued for city centre
A ‘do not drive’ alert has been issued for the city centre this weekend by transport chiefs.
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Carol concert raises funds to pay for baby incubator in Ukraine
A Community Carol Service organised jointly by Ashton Ukrainian Centre (AUGB) and Tameside Rotary took place on Saturday in aid of the MoM Baby Incubator 4Ukraine Appeal.
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Thousands of mass graves were used to bury stillborn babies
The discovery of a mass grave containing the bodies of almost 300 stillborn babies in Royton shook Greater Manchester earlier this year. But new data has revealed the site is tragically one among thousands of similar grave sites across England.
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Police warn of a rise in car thefts in Dukinfield
Tameside police are warning drivers in Dukinfield to beware after a rise in car thefts in the area.
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The street in Tameside where people can’t get from one side to the other
There is a street in Greater Manchester where people can’t get from one side to the other. And people aren’t happy about it.
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Bee Network trains could be serving Tameside and Glossop within two years
Bright yellow Bee Network trains could be running in two Greater Manchester boroughs within two years, the mayor has confirmed.
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New state-of-the-art special needs school officially opened
A brand-new special educational needs school in Mottram has been officially opened.
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WANTED: Man suspected of electrical store stealing spree
GMP have appealed for help in finding a man suspected of stealing from electrical stores throughout Greater Manchester.
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Hoax 999 callers potentially putting lives at risk
Police have warned people not to make hoax 999 calls after a recent spike in one part of Tameside.
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Knife man threatens cops after suspected robbery
A 43-year-old man is in custody after threatening two police officers with a knife on Saturday night.
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City starlet signs first pro deal
A Tameside footballer has her sights set on a bright future after signing her first pro contract with Manchester City.
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Tameside and High Peak's most popular baby names revealed
The most popular baby names in Tameside and High Peak have been revealed, with the areas largely bucking national trends.
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Thief at large after early evening burglary
GMP have appealed for help in identifying two burglars who broke into a detached house on a quiet cul-de-sac.
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YELLOW WEATHER WARNING: 60mph gusts to last most of weekend
A yellow weather warning for wind is in place for Tameside and the High Peak from Friday afternoon until Sunday morning.
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£200 household grant opens to applicants on Monday
A £300,000 scheme to help people with the cost of living opens to Tameside residents on Monday morning.
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Ricky Hatton backs Tameside traders
Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton has backed Tameside Council’s campaign for people to shop in the borough this Christmas.
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Last call to book winter jabs
NHS Greater Manchester is urging people in Tameside to book their winter vaccines as the deadline approaches.
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Potential cannabis farm inside a business unit in Ashton
This Friday morning, officers from Neighbourhood policing team, DTT and DIU executed a warrant on an address in Ashton, following numerous intelligence reports about a potential cannabis farm inside a business unit.
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Northside FC receives funding boost
Droylsden-based Northside FC has received a funding boost thanks to lottery proceeds raised by Manchester Credit Union members.
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Droylsden boy makes history
Twelve-year-old Carlos Southworth, from Droylsden has carved his name into the history books in 2024.
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Bikes to be allowed on Metrolink trams after 32-year ban
Bikes are to be allowed on Greater Manchester’s tram network after being banned for 32 years. The network is to allow bikes on trams during off-peak times, but not for at least a year.
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Christmas mental health support highlighted through local food banks
Information on local mental health support is being distributed to local food banks throughout the December to support people experiencing a challenging time.
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New McDonald’s drive-thru could be built in Hyde
A new drive-thru McDonald’s could be built in to Hyde. Plans have been submitted to Tameside council.
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Tameside and Glossop NHS Trust logs over 1,500 staff absences for mental health issues since 2021
Amidst growing pressures on the NHS as well as government funding cuts, hundreds of NHS staff have had to take absences due to mental health problems.
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Tameside and Glossop NHS staff strike up the band
A group of NHS workers in Tameside & Glossop are striking all the right chords as the first NHS staff brass band.
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Councillors sign pledge to do their Christmas shopping in Tameside to boost local shops and businesses
Tameside’s councillors have made a public pledge to do their shopping in the borough this Christmas.
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Stockport Council appointed to help improve Tameside's failing children's services
Neighbouring Stockport Council has been chosen as Tameside's 'strategic partner' charged with pulling the borough's failing children's services away from the brink.
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Police promise extra patrols during festive drink drive crackdown
Greater Manchester Police has launched its annual crackdown on drink driving during the Christmas and New year period.
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Changes to Tameside’s bin collections over Christmas and new year
People in Tameside could see changes to their bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year.
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Melanie Sykes: 'Working with Gregg Wallace made me quit television'
Ashton-born Melanie Sykes has said the behaviour of controversial Masterchef host Gregg Wallace is why she gave up her television career.
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WANTED: Man who didn't turn up for court hearing
Tameside police are appealing for information in tracing a man who failed to appear at court.
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New back to work pilot scheme trialling in Tameside
A pilot scheme to help people find or stay in work has rolled out in Tameside.
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Police appeal for witnesses after two people are left with 'life threatening and life changing injuries' in crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious road crash on Talbot Road, Hyde, on Sunday night left two people with 'life-threatening' injuries.
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Don't forget to put 'order repeat prescription' on your Christmas to do list
This winter, North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is urging people across the North West to remember to order their repeat prescriptions ahead of the Christmas bank holiday.
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Recycle your real Christmas trees this winter for Willow Wood
Local residents are being encouraged to recycle their real Christmas trees with Willow Wood Hospice while supporting patient care in the community this festive season.
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Warning to Christmas shoppers after thieves target woman at Ashton cashpoint
Police have issued a warning to Christmas shoppers when using cashpoints after a woman was targeted by a thief in Ashton town centre after withdrawing money.
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Employees take over control of family-run uniform manufacturers
A Tameside company which designs and manufactures worker's uniforms has become employee-owned.
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Weekend football round-up: Curzon topple table toppers to top table
Curzon Ashton reached the summit of the National League North with a comprehensive 3-0 win at leaders Chorley on Saturday.
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BREAKING NEWS: Road closed in Hyde after serious crash
Serious Road Traffic Collision closes Talbot Road, Hyde.
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Century old cartoon provides a festive treat with a live soundtrack
Classic animated film which is nearly a century old sees handsome prince with a flying horse befriend a witch, meet Aladdin, and battle demons to win a princess' heart
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How Bee Network passengers can save £250 on bus fares next year
Bus passengers can now get help accessing discounted travel on the Bee Network.
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Tameside College students raise a monkey for animal sanctuary
Students at Tameside College have raised almost £500 for an animal sanctuary.
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Funding boost for community football club
Droylsden-based Northside FC has received a funding boost thanks to lottery proceeds raised by Manchester Credit Union members.
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Taylor-Brown romps to victory on middle distance debut
Georgia Taylor-Brown won on her middle-distance triathlon debut at the IRONMAN 70.3 in Bahrain on Friday morning.
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11-member Ska machine prepare for festive show
A super charged 11-headed ska monster is heading to Mossley this festive season, leaving a trail of skanked out bodies in its wake.
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Barely used, some people didn’t even know it was open – but there are massive plans for Denton train station
Walking down lonely steps to the platform, there’s everything you’d expect of a small Victorian-era station. Except a train turning up any time soon.
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Dogs Trust Manchester Celebrates Christmas Jumper Day and Prepares for Festive Fair
Dogs Trust Manchester kicked off the festive season in style this Wednesday with their annual Christmas Jumper Day!
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New children’s services boss promises to turn around Tameside’s failing regime
The newly-appointed director of children’s services for Tameside has vowed to do better for kids and families.
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New head appointed to run failing children's services department
A former social worker honoured for her contributions to youngsters has been appointed as the permanent director of children’s services at Tameside Council.
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The lineup for Stalyfest has been announced
The festival will take place between 9th May and 10th May at Bowerfold (Stalybridge Celtic) in Stalybridge and has a star studded line up.
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Local MPs will have their say on assisted dying today – how will they vote and why?
Greater Manchester’s 27 MPs will have their say on assisted dying in the House of Commons today (Friday).
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The Greater Manchester pension pot critics say is ‘funding climate change and war’
A pension fund with 400,000 members in Greater Manchester is putting money into “climate change destruction and war”, a councillor has claimed.
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How a council failing in children’s services is trying to turn things around
In the wake of a children’s services scandal that rocked Tameside council, a new team is trying to pick up the pieces.
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Tameside’s most vulnerable handed £2.2m funding to help them through winter
Tameside’s most vulnerable residents have received a £2.2m boost to support them through the winter.
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Safety of children ‘compromised’ at nursery due to lack of checks on new staff
Provision at a Tameside nursery has been rated ‘inadequate’ by inspectors from education watchdog Ofsted.
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Free parking in Tameside this December
This December free parking will be on offer in towns across Tameside every Saturday.
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There’s a £16.7m gap in Tameside, and the council has just six months to plug it
Tameside Council has just six months to plug a £16.7m gap in its budget.
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MP column: Andrew Gwynne on banning tobacco and vapes
This week, it is my unique honour to bring forward the Tobacco and Vapes bill, creating the first-ever smoke-free generation, and beginning to tackle the epidemic of vaping in children.
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Tameside College Hosts Prestigious WorldSkills UK National Finals
Tameside College recently had the honour of hosting the WorldSkills UK National Finals, a significant event that brought together the nation's top students and apprentices to compete in various skill disciplines.
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Tameside and Glossop NHS Trust pays out more than £670K in gynaecology medical negligence claims
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has paid out more than £670,000 in damages for gynaecology medical negligence claims lodged against it in the last five years, a new investigation has revealed.
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Police warn shoppers to be on the look out for Black Friday fraud
Police have warned shoppers to be on the watch out for Black Friday deals which could be too good to be true.
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Work starts to improve Hyde Market
Work to improve Hyde Market Ground have started this week and the council says it will help create an improved space for businesses and visitors alike.
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Extra training at care home after resident died after not receiving proper nutrition and hydration
Staff at an Ashton care home have received extra training after an inquest revealed that poor hydration and nutrition contributed to a resident's death.
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Karate club aims to deliver a blow against violence against women and girls
Sports clubs, pubs and schools are working together with Tameside Council to help reduce violence against women and girls as part of the White Ribbon Campaign.
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Fundraiser set up after young man collapses and dies after playing football
Friends and relatives of a young man who collapsed and died after playing football have launched a fundraiser in his memory.
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Abandoned Sunday school to be bulldozed for new houses
A derelict former Sunday school is set to for demolition in favour of three new five-bedroom homes, despite concerns about disruption to nearby bats.
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“It’s finally happening!” A57 Mottram Bypass underway
After 50 years of campaigning, work on the Mottram Bypass is officially underway.
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Scenic bus diverted due to flooding
One of Greater Manchester’s most scenic bus routes is being diverted today after floods made roads impassable in Mossley.
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Weekend football round-up: Stalybridge Celtic win another 4-3 thriller
The defining goal of Jon Macken’s playing career was when his injury time header put a cap on Manchester City’s miraculous 4-3 comeback win at Spurs in the 2004 FA Cup.