Tameside Reporter
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Andy's Man Club opens in Stalybridge
Andy's Man Club is launching its newest branch in Stalybridge next Monday, June 23, 2025.
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Become a part of the triathlon club!
Local people are being encouraged to try triathlon – one of the fastest growing sports in the country.
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Town hall £1m roof works set for go-ahead
Hyde Town Hall is set to get a makeover worth almost £1m.
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Street cut in half by train crash set to return to normality next month
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.
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Charity rugby team returns with bigger impact after raising nearly £80,000 for cancer support
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.
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Students transform Care Home
Hyde Fire Station's 37th cohort of students have been making a big difference to Laurel Bank Care Home
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The Tour 2025: Round-up
The 10th anniversary of the annual local running event ‘The Tour’ saw a familiar face come out on top.
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Aldwinians ladies tournament returns
Following the success of last year’s event, Aldwinians RUFC once again hosted their annual ladies rugby tournament over the weekend.
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Shop shut down for selling illegal goods
A shop in Hyde that sold illegal tobacco products has been closed down.
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Teen dies after balcony fall 'whilst fleeing police'
The 19-year-old was rushed to hospital and had been fighting for his life.
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New services from Age UK Tameside offer lifelines to over-50s across the borough
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.
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Pennine Mencap’s celebratory grand lift opening
Special guests, service users, staff, volunteers, public officials, and other professionals come together to mark the milestone of Pennine Mencap’s major new addition.
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Commissioner’s report finds ‘a year’s progress has been lost’ for failing service
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.
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From friendship to followers: how two best friends are using TikTok to spread laughter and support mental health
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.
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Ashton town centre gears up for spectacular street life event
From giant Star Wars machines to disco stormtroopers, a bold new community celebration hits Market Avenue on Saturday 5th July.
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Councillor found to breach code of conduct
A Tameside councillor broke council rules with a controversial social media post following the Harehills riots in Leeds last year.
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‘I’ve been suffering for 20 years’: A new hope for women silently struggling with urinary incontinence
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.
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Mini police officers raising awareness on major issues
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.
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Dogs Trust Manchester issues advice to keep dogs safe during heatwave
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.
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Harry Catherall gets MBE
A Greater Manchester council boss has been recognised with an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list.
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Tameside mum swims equivalent of English Channel in memory of cherished teenage family friend
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.
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Young author Julia Bugno releases second magical tale while supporting Ukrainian children
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.
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15 marathons in 15 days - A run rooted in loss and love
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.
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Get moving with chair-based exercise in Tameside
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.
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New strategy to stop rising homelessness in Tameside
An increasing number of people are on the brink of becoming homeless in Tameside – sparking action from the council.
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Councillor to be brought before standards committee next week
A Conservative councillor in Tameside will be brought before a standards committee next week over a controversial social media post.
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Curzon complete quintuple
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.
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Ashton gym hosts knife crime awareness session
As part of Knife Crime Awareness week, Samson Boxing Gym in Ashton-under-Lyne hosted a knife crime awareness session last month.
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Artwork created by talented schoolchildren unveiled at station in Hyde
Artwork produced by talented schoolchildren has been unveiled at a station run by Northern.
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Have you seen Vinny?
A missing person appeal has been launched by Vinny's family and has been shared by Crimewatchers Security.
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Ray Liddy honoured with special award from Ashton Photographic Society
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.
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Suspended politician quits Labour amid WhatsApp group scandal investigation
A politician has resigned from Labour amid an investigation into the WhatsApp group scandal which tore through the party.
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Angela Rayner MP visits supported housing scheme in Ashton
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.
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Northern Rail has ‘no plans’ to replace fax machines
Andy Burnham has slammed Northern Rail after an FOI revealed the firm has ‘no plans’ to replace fax machines with more modern tech.
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Tameside resident survey starting this week
Tameside Council are currently reviewing employment and retail needs in the Borough to provide information that will inform their planning policy.
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Trust patient safety projects shortlisted for national healthcare awards
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.
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‘Pizza and Pony Palooza’ to raise funds for Macmillan Unit
A former cancer patient is planning a ‘Pizza and Pony Palooza’ to raise funds for Macmillan Unit.
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10K Challenge in Ashton-under-Lyne raises vital funds for national children’s charity
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.
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Comedy royalty to headline comedy weekender in Stalybridge
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.
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Marching with pride: Armed Forces Day returns to Denton
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.
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Rail chaos after 50-year-old man dies on tracks in Hyde
Services between Guide Bridge and Romiley were suspended this morning with emergency services on the scene.
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Gorton and Denton MP backs free school meals and local transport plans
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.
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Honouring a decade of dedication from Manchester volunteer Maureen
This Volunteers’ Week (2–6 June), Dogs Trust is celebrating the incredible contributions of its 3,800 volunteers across 22 rehoming centres.
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Five-year-old Lila Marsland’s death was contributed to by neglect, jury finds
The inquest into five year-old Lila Marsland’s death was concluded just after 1pm on Thursday the 5th of June.
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Review: Come Fall in Love with a musical masterpiece!
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.
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Homelessness charity hosts Volunteers’ Week celebration meal
Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley marks Volunteers’ Week 2025 with a special community meal to thank their local volunteers.
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Police issue warning to owners of Nissan Jukes
Anyone who owns a Nissan Juke is being urged to follow police guidance.
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Sellout showcase returns to The Vale
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.
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231 miles for The Christie
An athlete from Tameside is preparing for his biggest challenge yet.
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Aldwinians' ladies tournament returns
Following the success of last year’s event, Aldwinians RUFC are once again hosting their annual ladies rugby tournament.
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Free parking across Tameside to start on Monday
The two hours free parking in Tameside Council run car parks will start on Monday 9th June.
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Five men arrested on suspicion of rape
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.
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Officers appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious collision on Hyde Road
The collision happened on Hyde Road in Gorton last night, 3rd June.
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Street party returns to Market Avenue
Make Ashton Great Again are hosting another street party on Saturday 5th July.
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From play time to play writes for local schools at the Den Festival
School children get brilliant hands-on theatre experience with the Royal Exchange at the Den Festival in Stalybridge.
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Tameside families could be missing out on thousands of pounds of childcare savings
Thousands of families across Tameside could be eligible for savings when paying for childcare for school-aged children.
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Volunteer celebration at Diversity Matters
Diversity Matters North West is an independent local charity focused on reducing health inequalities and social exclusion while promoting community cohesion.
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Hundreds arrested as 20 weapons taken off the streets in latest crackdown
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.
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Two Tameside organisations in running for local community fund
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.
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Fugitive brought back from Caribbean after fleeing UK eight years ago
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.
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Hill Biscuits marks 170 years with a nostalgic nod to British baking traditions
The beloved Manchester-based biscuit bakery, is proudly celebrating a monumental 170 years of tradition and baking excellence.
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Local business facing action after selling knife to underage buyer
A Tameside business is facing the possibility of prosecution after selling a kitchen knife to a person under 18.
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British Transport Police reveals number of sex crimes that took place at Greater Manchester train stations since 2022
Thousands of train station crimes are reported every year, and sex offences at stations across the UK have soared to all-time highs.
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Ashton's car boot is back every Sunday this June!
Usually the first Sunday of every month, Ashton's car boot has been extended this June.
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Teen fighting for his life after falling from balcony whilst fleeing from police
Greater Manchester Police responded to reports of a group of males with machetes on Saturday 31st May.
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Locals have their say on town centre changes
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.
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Sense of community ‘eroded away’ in fly-tipping hotspot
A fly-tipping hotspot in Dukinfield has left one man frustrated by how much of a ‘dump’ his town has become.
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Take a walk on the wild side in the high Peak this Spring
Whether you enjoy a challenging hike or a casual stroll, the High Peak caters to a diverse range of preferences.