Tameside Reporter

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.

Hyde Fire Station's 37th cohort of students have been making a big difference to Laurel Bank Care Home

The 10th anniversary of the annual local running event ‘The Tour’ saw a familiar face come out on top. 

Following the success of last year’s event, Aldwinians RUFC once again hosted their annual ladies rugby tournament over the weekend. 

A shop in Hyde that sold illegal tobacco products has been closed down.

The 19-year-old was rushed to hospital and had been fighting for his life.

Age UK Tameside, the local charity dedicated to supporting residents over the age of 50, is expanding its services in exciting new directions from vital health support to skills development and social wellbeing.

Special guests, service users, staff, volunteers, public officials, and other professionals come together to mark the milestone of Pennine Mencap’s major new addition.

Children’s services in Tameside has been in disarray for years, but a progress report offers some hope in a largely scathing assessment of the directorate.

In a world often overshadowed by stress, anxiety, and endless bad news, two lifelong best friends from the Tameside are bringing a burst of joy to thousands one TikTok at a time.

From giant Star Wars machines to disco stormtroopers, a bold new community celebration hits Market Avenue on Saturday 5th July.

A Tameside councillor broke council rules with a controversial social media post following the Harehills riots in Leeds last year. 

For nearly 20 years, Liza, a mother of one from Derbyshire, lived with a secret that impacted every part of her daily life: urinary incontinence. Once confident and outgoing, she found herself constantly scanning for the nearest toilet, avoiding exercise classes, and turning down social invitations for fear of leaking.

Children at Gorse Hall primary school took part in an interactive session with GMP Police Community Support Officer and staff from the Crime Prevention Team to raise awareness of hate crime.

As the country finally basks in some summer sunshine, Dogs Trust Manchester has issued a reminder to dog owners that there is no safe amount of time to leave dogs alone in a car during the hot weather – even a few minutes could prove to be fatal.

A Greater Manchester council boss has been recognised with an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list.

A Tameside mum has swum 1,352 lengths of two local swimming pools – the equivalent of swimming the 21 miles of the English Channel – in memory of a cherished teenage family friend. 

After capturing hearts and making a big difference with her debut book, The Fairy Family and the Lost Puppy, Denton’s very own young author Julia Bugno is back, this time with another enchanting adventure.

From Berwick-Upon-Tweed the most Northern point of England to the South Coast, one stride at a time. Milo and Gabriel are taking on 15 marathons in 15 days running for memories, for meaning, and for those whose time is too short.

Staying active doesn’t have to mean standing and for many in Tameside, chair-based exercise is proving to be a lifeline for both physical and mental wellbeing.

An increasing number of people are on the brink of becoming homeless in Tameside – sparking action from the council.

A Conservative councillor in Tameside will be brought before a standards committee next week over a controversial social media post.

Curzon Ashton Under 13’s Blues are celebrating a clean sweep of trophies, having won all five of the competitions they were involved in across the 2024/25 season. 

As part of Knife Crime Awareness week, Samson Boxing Gym in Ashton-under-Lyne hosted a knife crime awareness session last month. 

Artwork produced by talented schoolchildren has been unveiled at a station run by Northern.

A missing person appeal has been launched by Vinny's family and has been shared by Crimewatchers Security.

A dedicated member of the local photography scene and a familiar face to many in Tameside, 87-year-old Ray Liddy has been recognised for his decades of dedication and contribution to photography with a special award from the Ashton Photographic Society.

A politician has resigned from Labour amid an investigation into the WhatsApp group scandal which tore through the party.

Angela Rayner MP for Ashton-under-Lyne paid a visit to a supported housing scheme in Ashton last week to meet some of its residents and hear more about the help and support they receive.

Andy Burnham has slammed Northern Rail after an FOI revealed the firm has ‘no plans’ to replace fax machines with more modern tech.

Tameside Council are currently reviewing employment and retail needs in the Borough to provide information that will inform their planning policy.

Three inspiring initiatives at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust have been shortlisted across four categories in this year’s HSJ Patient Safety Awards.

A former cancer patient is planning a ‘Pizza and Pony Palooza’ to raise funds for Macmillan Unit.

More than 150 people from the Hindu community at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Ashton-under-Lyne (Tameside/Manchester) came together to participate in the BAPS 10K Charity Challenge on Sunday 8 June 2025.

A stellar weekend of comedy is coming to Stalybridge on 19–20 July, as part of an exciting new series of pilot events that will light up and animate the Civic Hall over the next year.

Armed Forces Day is marching back to Denton on Saturday 28 June for Tameside’s annual salute to the borough’s service personnel past, present and future.

Services between Guide Bridge and Romiley were suspended this morning with emergency services on the scene.

Andrew Gwynne, MP for Gorton and Denton, has come out in support of the Labour government’s plans to deliver a free nutritious meal every school day for over half a million more children, and the improved transport plans for Greater Manchester.

This Volunteers’ Week (2–6 June), Dogs Trust is celebrating the incredible contributions of its 3,800 volunteers across 22 rehoming centres. 

The inquest into five year-old Lila Marsland’s death was concluded just after 1pm on Thursday the 5th of June.

This premier musical is an absolute multicultural phenomenon. Manchester’s Opera House is currently home to the brand new DDJL musical ‘Come Fall in Love’, bringing vibrant culture to every punter.

Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley marks Volunteers’ Week 2025 with a special community meal to thank their local volunteers.

Anyone who owns a Nissan Juke is being urged to follow police guidance.

Tameside and Oldham’s most up-and-coming bands will be playing at In Our Backyard, with a brand new 'Schoolyard' pre-show event highlighting the best of local under-16s talent.

An athlete from Tameside is preparing for his biggest challenge yet. 

Following the success of last year’s event, Aldwinians RUFC are once again hosting their annual ladies rugby tournament. 

The two hours free parking in Tameside Council run car parks will start on Monday 9th June.

Greater Manchester Police investigations into non-recent child sexual exploitation are ramping up with five suspects arrested this morning (04/06/2025) in relation to reports of abuse in Oldham between 2011 and 2014.

The collision happened on Hyde Road in Gorton last night, 3rd June.

Make Ashton Great Again are hosting another street party on Saturday 5th July.

School children get brilliant hands-on theatre experience with the Royal Exchange at the Den Festival in Stalybridge.

Thousands of families across Tameside could be eligible for savings when paying for childcare for school-aged children.

Diversity Matters North West is an independent local charity focused on reducing health inequalities and social exclusion while promoting community cohesion.

322 people were arrested and 19 knives seized from the streets of Greater Manchester as part of Sceptre, a national initiative to tackle knife crime.

Nine community organisations across Greater Manchester have been shortlisted for a grant from the PatchApp Community Fund and the public are being urged to choose the one that matters most to them. 

The recent extradition of convicted drug dealer shows dedicated work from police and partners in catching criminals who think they are safe from capture abroad.

The beloved Manchester-based biscuit bakery, is proudly celebrating a monumental 170 years of tradition and baking excellence.

A Tameside business is facing the possibility of prosecution after selling a kitchen knife to a person under 18.

Thousands of train station crimes are reported every year, and sex offences at stations across the UK have soared to all-time highs.

Usually the first Sunday of every month, Ashton's car boot has been extended this June.

Greater Manchester Police responded to reports of a group of males with machetes on Saturday 31st May.

Ashton town centre is currently a building site, with construction workers in hi vis and diggers clanging and banging where the market stalls used to be.

A fly-tipping hotspot in Dukinfield has left one man frustrated by how much of a ‘dump’ his town has become.

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