Tameside Reporter

The plan to change the face of Ashton signed off.

Service changes are in place across Greater Manchester.

Police are appealing to locate Daniel Holt.

The cards were seized in Hyde yesterday morning, 13th May.

The new rail plans can see journey times between Manchester and Liverpool cut to only 20 mins. Mayors Rotheram and Burnham to present plans to ministers for Liverpool-Manchester rail line.

Grants of £1000 are available to help fund projects that will bring cultural and creative opportunities to Tameside communities and attract more visitors.

Spring Up returned to The Vale in Mossley on Sunday 11th May.

Strictly Come Dancing favourite Jowita Przystał is lacing up her trainers for a very different kind of challenge this May – the Great Manchester Run 10K, in support of Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity. 

A new rail timetable will take effect across northern England and Scotland on Sunday (18 May), with some TransPennine Express routes experiencing minor changes to their timings.

Foster carer Dave Atkins has fostered over 70 teenage boys over a period of 35 years and as a result has built his own fostering family.

The community gathered in Haughton Green on Sunday 11th May.

Ray Fricker from Droylsden set up the Willow Wood fundraiser.

TransPennine Express has launched a new charity fundraising partnership with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

A service of Celebration and Remembrance for VE80 was held in St. James' Church on Thursday 8th of May 2025.

The Royal National Lifeguard Institution (RNLI) Hyde Branch is holding a special event in memory of the people of the Titanic.

Craig Dalton is taking on the Miles for Macmillan challenge for a family member, and has so far raised over £6,000.

Drug dealer jailed for 17 years following investigation by GMP’s Tameside Challenger team.

A new park that connects a transformed Droylsden town centre to its marina has been touted in an ambitious plan for the area.

Officers are appealing for information following a fatal collision between a cyclist and a pedestrian on Mottram Road in Stalybridge.

Slips, trips and falls as well as manual handling injuries, are just some of the reasons why employees have submitted accident claims against the council over the past three years.

Mossley Civic Society are holding their annual general meeting on Wednesday 28th May.

Tameside’s Family Nurse Partnership celebrated their 10th anniversary at their annual review on Thursday 8th May. 

On Thursday 8th May, a street party was held on Market Avenue in Ashton Town Centre to celebrate Victory in Europe Day.

This week (5-11 May) is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, with Mental Health Awareness Week following on next week (12-18 May).

Broadoak & Smallshaw Community Centre are hosting a Family Fun Day and Fundraising event to support the centre, on Saturday 24th May between 3pm - 6pm.

Police were at the incident on Inkerman street on 4th May following reports of an abduction.

Former North Tameside Scouts District Commissioner and honorary Rotarian Jack Millin celebrates his 101st birthday this May.

Both Greater Manchester Police and Trading Standards visited businesses across the borough yesterday.

Josh Mills will be jetting off to Costa Rica in July as part of a four-week volunteering expedition hosted by Camps International.

New digital signalling technology is set to be installed on TransPennine Express (TPE) trains to boost the safety and reliability of rail travel.

A field where people book slots to walk their dogs will be created in Mossley.

The primary school raises money through hosting a range of events throughout the school year.

Images and videos show police at the scene of the raid in Hyde on 5th May.

The Hattersley Primary School’s governing body has recently applied for an academy order.

Have you seen David from Tameside?

The Den Festival is a festival taking place over four weekends, launching this Friday 9th May and running until 1st June 2025. 

Tameside Council have installed CCTV cameras in Denton's Victoria Park as part of ongoing partnership work which has helped to reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB) .

The team at Tameside Hospital hosted the comedy night to raise money for the Critical Care unit at the hospital.

In a sector where compassionate care hinges on a dedicated workforce, North West provider C4 Care is proving that a deeply embedded "people-first" culture is not just good practice – it's the foundation for exceptional service.

Today, 6th May, is World Asthmas Day, the asthma team at Tameside Hospital are hoping to raise awareness for the residents of Tameside.

WOW – my first impression of the Royal Nawaab Pyramid – the distinctive landmark standing tall on the bustling junction of Stockport.

Tameside’s children’s services have been failing kids and families for a decade.

Last month Allan Hopwood shocked the city-region after becoming the first Reform politician to be elected in Greater Manchester.

Longdendale High School, part of Stamford Park Trust, has once again been recognised as a Flagship School by the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM), reaffirming its commitment to inclusion, ambition, and high standards for all students.

Crews were called to the fire on Sheard Avenue, Ashton under Lyne around 8:15pm on Saturday.

‘A Knight’s Tale’ is a brand new musical that has premiered right here in Manchester. The Jukebox style musical follows the story of William, son of a Thatcher, leaving home as a child to become a jousting Knight and proving it is possible to change his stars. The story contains everything that a story of dreams, friendship, love and passion needs.

On Thursday (1st May), budding chefs from Droylsden Academy dusted off their aprons to take part in the annual MasterChef Competition final.

Have you seen Kate from Hyde?

Shadow, a German Shepherd, sadly passed away on Wednesday 30th April after a night on patrol.

Train operator Northern is getting ready to help thousands of rugby league fans from across the North get to Newcastle for the Super League Magic Weekend.

Almost 10,000 homes, town centre overhauls and two new railway stations are all earmarked in Tameside’s bold ambition for the future.

The dance academy is heading to Brussels in six weeks’ time to take on the European Championships.

Brandon Smith (14/02/2000) of Larch Road in Denton, was found guilty of two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and one assault by penetration.

14-year-old Daisey Walker-Jones has created a petition to make GCSE PE options more accessible.

A fostering agency which has made incredible progress in supporting and promoting their work across the North-West is celebrating its first anniversary tomorrow (Thurs).

The historic site has fallen victim to major vandalism, with lead stripped from the roof and even fires started inside.

The Tameside Scouts were out in force on Sunday to mark St George’s Day.

A volunteer from homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley has completed the Manchester Marathon in support of the charity and has smashed his fundraising target.

To celebrate the 170th anniversary of the Tameside Reporter we look back at our paper through the years.

A century-old tennis club in Ashton could soon be demolished and replaced with housing.

Police are appealing for any information relating to Robert Hardman.

Police are trying to locate Kieran Anthony Carolan.

Police are looking for this man in connection with stalking.

Metrolink passengers are being encouraged to check before they travel, with a power loss causing significant disruption to services.

Rail operator Northern is encouraging customers to get out and enjoy the Early May Bank Holiday by train.

Greater Manchester Police's TVIU and PD Harley made crucial arrests over the weekend.

As Britain bakes in the hottest springtime weather for years, our very own weatherman David Biewlawski is predicting a fine summer ahead.

A free family friendly day of live music, movement, making, nature, and community is happening this May.

Campaigners took to the streets on St George's Day in a renewed call for shamed MP Andrew Gwynne to quit his job.

All the fun of the fair comes to Stalybridge's Cheetham Park this Sunday when the annual Stalybridge Spring Show arrives.

Tameside Community Voices choir are holding their annual spring concert on Saturday 17th May 2025.

Hundreds of surveillance cameras are still in operation across Greater Manchester – despite the government deeming them a security threat for Whitehall.

Ash Body entered the BBC 500-word competition and ended up coming 3rd out of 44,000 other entries.

Vault 2 on Ashton Road in Denton have applied for a rooftop bar to be built on top of the previous Royal Bank of Scotland branch.

Advance train tickets are now available for customers to buy using TransPennine Express (TPE) ticket machines offering better value for customers at stations. 

Willow Wood Hospice is inviting the local community to join in the important conversation about death and dying during Dying Matters Week.

Greater Manchester Police is hosting their Dukinfield and Stalybridge Partners and Community Together (PACT) meeting on the 28th April.

Greater Manchester Police have posted the appeal to their Facebook page.

Two Greater Manchester councils now charge households extra to collect their green bins — but there have been plans for more.

Officers across every single district are continuing to utilise numerous resources to tackle persistent criminality – including the successful use of Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs).

Two boxing clubs from Morecambe and Tameside have joined together to fundraise after a young boxer was killed on Easter Sunday.

Wizards and muggles alike in Ashton can look forward to a magical experience this May as the Willow Wood Flower Festival announces its new Harry Potter theme.

The Wonderland themed evening takes place on Saturday 26th April.

Although St George's Day has been moved to Monday 28th April due to Easter weekend being so close, many places across Tameside still celebrated on the 23rd!

Dozens of campaigners gathered outside Denton Town Hall and on Denton's civic square early this evening in a renewed call for shamed MP Andrew Gwynne to quit his job.

A group of local dancers and cheerleaders will be jetting off to Florida next week to take part in various tournaments across the pond. 

Two hours free parking in all Tameside Council run car parks will be available from June this year.

Local clinic sees incredible results with Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy.

A show described as 'brilliantly strange' is coming to The Vale arts centre in Mossley on Saturday 24 May 2025.

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