Tameside Reporter

The annual Madonna Del Rosario procession returned to the city streets on Sunday as part of one of Manchester’s longest-standing cultural traditions.

Stalybridge’s Bower Fold went back to the ‘80s along Tameside Radio’s Banter Boys Mark and Dan for a special fundraiser organised by Angie Wild.

Tickets are selling fast for Tameside Youth Theatre’s next production which is none other than the hit musical sensation High School Musical.

Dukinfield’s Ravensfield Primary School celebrated their very own Arts Award presentation. 

Dozens of older models were driven into Broadbottom on Saturday for a full weekend featuring music, entertainment, and a judging panel - hosted by the High Peak Classic Car Group. 

Members of the Shree Bharatiya Mandal (SBM) Indian Association Tameside and friends stepped out for their annual fundraising walk recently.

Students at Stalybridge-based Works4u are celebrating becoming ‘Record Breakers’ after taking part in a Guinness World Record attempt. 

Volunteer Circle of Friends (Denton) is celebrating after receiving a cash boost of more than £3,300 for its good work in the community.

The Willow Wood Hospice Cup will be up for grabs again when Mossley AFC face Droylsden FC in a pre-season friendly.

Two local walking footballers recently represented their country. 

A Tameside athlete has raised over £2000 for the Christie. 

A local bowling club has been helping inspire the next generation of female bowlers.

Families in Tameside will soon benefit from a new service set to give support to parents and young children, the Government has announced.

Tameside Council have urged people to be more cautious when asking others to remove waste on their behalf after a Mottram woman was taken to court.

A GREATER Manchester veterinary clinic is warning dog owners to be extra vigilant while walking their pets near rivers and canals after a much-loved family pet needed emergency treatment to remove three fish hooks.

Drivers are being warned to expect a second day of closures and delays across the M60 after an eight-vehicle crash yesterday (7th July).

Local businesses, entertainers and volunteers come together to create a family fun day for all to enjoy.

The upgrades for Stalybridge’s historic art gallery and library have taken a step forward.

A 30-day station closure is likely to cause travel delays for commuters across two Greater Manchester boroughs next month. From August 30 to September 28, no services will run between Stalybridge and Deighton due to major works taking place at Huddersfield Station. 

The M60 has been closed off in both directions between the Junction 25 Bredbury Interchange (Bredbury A560) and the Junction 1 Pyramid Roundabout (Stockport (Cen), A5145).

MP Jonathan Reynolds has spoken out after the government's U-turn on its benefits bill, which will see Pip claimants better protected and some universal credit cuts reversed.

Thousands turned out yesterday for the first ever 'Street Life' event in Ashton Under Lyne.

The Government has announced its latest plans for a neighbourhood health service to be introduced as part of its 10 Year Health Plan.

United Utilities has promised to invest £215 million into improving water quality across Tameside across the next five years. 

The HSBC bank in Ashton closed down two years ago – now it will be turned into apartments.

The speed restrictions that have been holding up drivers on the M67 for two years are finally going.

A drug dealer who tortured and murdered a man in his home in Mossley has been sentenced.

The Anthony Seddon Fund has extended its deadline for people to nominate friends, colleagues, and teachers for its Mental Health Community Awards.

Students from Fairfield High School for Girls in Tameside have been crowned national winners of the Young Green Briton Challenge 2025, thanks to their pioneering project SustainInhale, a concept for a sustainable asthma inhaler aimed at reducing plastic waste and environmental harm.

How police and councils failed to tackle grooming gangs in Greater Manchester has become a divisive, charged issue — particularly so in Rochdale and Oldham.

A new exhibition is set to be launching in Ashton's Portland Basin Museum to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

‘Widespread’ and ‘systematic’ failings have been in Tameside council’s care of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). 

Tameside Council have confirmed they will be among one of the first areas to benefit from the government's new VALOUR network, which aims to offer tailored support to veterans across the north of England.

An inquest has opened after the body of a Dukinfield man was found on a beach in West Cumbria.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has authorised a Section 60 authority in the city centre following a horror double stabbing.

Local football is in mourning after the death of a true legend.

England legend Jason Robinson visited Tameside last week supporting a primary school Tag Rugby festival hosted by Ashton Sixth Form college. 

A group of elite British cyclists, including Paris 2024 Olympic silver medallist Jess Roberts, traded their bikes for aprons as they joined volunteers at the Tameside Meals SEVA Group project based in Hyde Town Hall.

Local young people are being supported by Willow Wood Hospice’s retail and volunteering teams through a scheme in collaboration with Tameside Council.

A local Tameside couple, Megan and Mark, have spent the past decade pedalling thousands of miles across the UK, on a tandem bike, all in the name of charity.

In an increasingly digital world, where access to technology determines opportunity, one grassroots organisation in Dukinfield is transforming lives, and landfills with their bold and compassionate mission.

A developer has lost an appeal after being refused permission to convert an old pub into a house of multiple occupation (HMO).

The Deputy Prime Minister and MP for Ashton-under-Lyne, The Right Honourable Angela Rayner, paid a special visit to Rayner High School last week, engaging with students and offering valuable insights into both her political journey and her current role at the heart of the UK government.

A new funeral home has opened its doors in Ashton, Bowley & Son’s Funeral Directors, added this latest addition to their family-run business which is a place built with compassion, sensitivity, and the heartfelt desire to support local families during their most difficult moments.

Two sisters from Droylsden have turned personal tragedy into a powerful mission to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Now, after breast cancer struck their family across multiple generations.

The M60 was closed for 12 hours yesterday following the collision

This week, Manchester council announced it was making a ‘pioneering’ move by writing off council tax bills for terminally ill Mancs.

Children from Year 5 St. Stephen’s R.C. Primary school, Droylsden, were motivated by a Forest School session, in their own forest, to write about the plight of hedgehogs.

Tameside is celebrating a remarkable public health achievement as smoking during pregnancy hits an all-time low in the borough – giving more babies than ever the healthiest possible start in life.

Every Friday at Academy HQ, tucked away in a quiet room filled with colour, compassion and community spirit, a small team of volunteers offer something far more powerful than wigs and scarves, they offer hope.

​​​​​​​The youngest pupils at St Christopher’s Primary School have proven that even little feet can make a big difference.

This weekend sees massive celebrations at Stalybridge Celtic Juniors as they celebrate their 50th Anniversary on Saturday at their ground on Mossley Road, Ashton under Lyne.

The empty Wilko unit in the heart of Ashton town centre is set to be taken over by Tameside College.

Lidl is pushing ahead with plans to build a new store in Audenshaw.

CLEAR dementia transformation project at Hyde Primary Care Network (PCN) shortlisted for Nursing Times Award after delivering £1 million in NHS savings and cutting hospital admissions by 27%.

The Anthony Seddon Fund are looking for local people who go above and beyond to promote positive mental health and wellbeing in the community. It's time to celebrate the amazing people who make a difference in our lives!

Mark your calendars for a day packed with community spirit, creativity, and well-being at The Anthony Seddon Fund’s annual open day at The Anthony Seddon Centre, 12 George Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Saturday 12th July, 11am–3pm.

Opportunities to live and learn in Tameside are set to increase following the approval by Tameside Council to lease the former Wilko unit to Tameside College.

A bin crew who helped an elderly woman with dementia to get safely back home have been praised for their caring actions.

Jackie, 61, from Stalybridge supports both Anne and Mel through Shared Lives, a scheme empowering people with a range of needs to share daily life with a carer.

An old pub in Ashton will be transformed into a new 54-seat restaurant and a house of multiple occupation (HMO). 

An old mattress warehouse in Ashton will be transformed into a new apartment block. 

A Tameside dance school are set to represent their country on a world stage. 

Ahead of the upcoming women’s Euros - which get underway next month in Switzerland - Tameside School Sports Partnership are aiming to raise the profile of girls’ sport, in particular football, in local schools.  

As the UK begins a national inquiry into grooming gangs, Marlon West tells the heartbreaking story of how his daughter Scarlett was failed by those meant to protect her and the devastating consequences. 

Lyndsey Bertenshaw took on 26.2 miles to support the community hub close to her heart.

A determined mother and her 12-year-old son from Stalybridge have taken on the gruelling Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to raise awareness for men’s mental health, in memory of a beloved family member lost to suicide.

This summer, I’m taking on a challenge that’s both physical and personal, swimming the equivalent of the English Channel, 21 miles or 1,351 lengths of a 25m pool, to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Willow Wood Hospice has officially launched a new strategy, setting out its vision to remain at the heart of the Tameside and Glossop communities it serves.

An old night club that was once a major hub for revellers in the heyday of ‘Staly Vegas’ will be transformed into a brand-new food hall.

Funding to support residents in low-income households is being allocated by Tameside Council.

Paige Williams, from Droylsden is the dynamic and incredibly inspiring founder and CEO of P.Louise, attributes much of her brand's success to her challenging upbringing and the values instilled in her through those experiences.

Meet Maggie the beautiful, gentle lurcher mum who has touched the hearts of staff at the RSPCA Tameside and Glossop branch.

Final preparations are in place for next weekend's Dukinfield Park Family Fun Day.

Tameside Council will have to wait a bit longer for a new chief executive after failing to find the right candidate.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Trust is now home to 120 ‘Fabler Bjorn’ teddy bears, thanks to a generous donation from IKEA Manchester.

Nine-year-old Millie Barry from Ashton-under-Lyne is not your average schoolgirl. While many children her age are busy planning playdates or school trips, Millie is organising charity fun days, raising thousands of pounds, and offering a message of hope to children facing similar medical journeys.

In recent memory, children’s services in Tameside have been in the spotlight for failures, toxicity and having an oppressive and bullying culture. But for the first time in a while there is a feeling that real change is on the horizon.

Andy's Man Club is launching its newest branch in Stalybridge next Monday, June 23, 2025.

Local people are being encouraged to try triathlon – one of the fastest growing sports in the country.

Hyde Town Hall is set to get a makeover worth almost £1m.

Normality is set to return to a street that was cut in half by a train crash last year. The trouble started when a freight train came off the tracks in Audenshaw in September. Nine of the train’s 24 wagons derailed in total, with the last one coming to a standstill on a bridge near Sidmouth Street.

After raising an incredible £79,484 in 2024, the Manchester Select Rugby League team is back with even bigger plans - combining charity, community, and cancer awareness through a series of powerful events starting this July.

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