Tameside Reporter
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Little Italy's big day
The annual Madonna Del Rosario procession returned to the city streets on Sunday as part of one of Manchester’s longest-standing cultural traditions.
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We all went back to the '80s...
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.
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Tameside Youth Drama stage Disney sensation
Tickets are selling fast for Tameside Youth Theatre’s next production which is none other than the hit musical sensation High School Musical.
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Little Picassos are art masters
Dukinfield’s Ravensfield Primary School celebrated their very own Arts Award presentation.
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No holds carred at classic show
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.
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Temple trekkers step out
Members of the Shree Bharatiya Mandal (SBM) Indian Association Tameside and friends stepped out for their annual fundraising walk recently.
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We're record breakers
Students at Stalybridge-based Works4u are celebrating becoming ‘Record Breakers’ after taking part in a Guinness World Record attempt.
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Double round for the circle
Volunteer Circle of Friends (Denton) is celebrating after receiving a cash boost of more than £3,300 for its good work in the community.
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Willow Wood Hospice Cup returns
The Willow Wood Hospice Cup will be up for grabs again when Mossley AFC face Droylsden FC in a pre-season friendly.
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Local walking footballers represent England
Two local walking footballers recently represented their country.
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Richard raises £2k for the Christie
A Tameside athlete has raised over £2000 for the Christie.
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Tameside bowling club inspires next generation
A local bowling club has been helping inspire the next generation of female bowlers.
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Tameside to benefit from £500M family programme
Families in Tameside will soon benefit from a new service set to give support to parents and young children, the Government has announced.
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Council issues statement after Mottram woman fined for flytipping
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.
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Fish hook warning after beloved family pet suffers painful and distressing injuries
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.
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M60 closed for a second day after horror eight-vehicle smash
Drivers are being warned to expect a second day of closures and delays across the M60 after an eight-vehicle crash yesterday (7th July).
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Summer Fayre is a Success: Almost £1,000 Raised for Local Learning Disability Charity
Local businesses, entertainers and volunteers come together to create a family fun day for all to enjoy.
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Plans tabled for historic library building regeneration
The upgrades for Stalybridge’s historic art gallery and library have taken a step forward.
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30 day closure at two railway stations
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.
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Chaos as M60 is shut off in both directions
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).
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Benefits bill changes 'shouldn't be looked at in isolation', Tameside MP says
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.
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Ashton's Street Life a huge success !
Thousands turned out yesterday for the first ever 'Street Life' event in Ashton Under Lyne.
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Government announces plans for neighbourhood health service
The Government has announced its latest plans for a neighbourhood health service to be introduced as part of its 10 Year Health Plan.
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Tameside water to see millions in investment
United Utilities has promised to invest £215 million into improving water quality across Tameside across the next five years.
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Former bank will be converted into flats
The HSBC bank in Ashton closed down two years ago – now it will be turned into apartments.
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Speed restrictions on M67 motorway finally set to go
The speed restrictions that have been holding up drivers on the M67 for two years are finally going.
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Mossley murderer John Belfield sentenced to life after killing Thomas Campbell
A drug dealer who tortured and murdered a man in his home in Mossley has been sentenced.
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Nominate your neighbours for the Mental Health Community Awards!
The Anthony Seddon Fund has extended its deadline for people to nominate friends, colleagues, and teachers for its Mental Health Community Awards.
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Fairfield High School for Girls Wins National Award for Eco-Friendly Asthma Inhaler Innovation
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.
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Tameside criticised in CSE report
How police and councils failed to tackle grooming gangs in Greater Manchester has become a divisive, charged issue — particularly so in Rochdale and Oldham.
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Victory! Exhibition marks 80 years since WWII
A new exhibition is set to be launching in Ashton's Portland Basin Museum to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
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SEND services in Tameside slammed in latest inspection
‘Widespread’ and ‘systematic’ failings have been in Tameside council’s care of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
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Veterans' support scheme to launch in Tameside
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.
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Inquest opened after Dukinfield man dies in Cumbria
An inquest has opened after the body of a Dukinfield man was found on a beach in West Cumbria.
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Police place a Section 60 authority in city centre following a double stabbing
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has authorised a Section 60 authority in the city centre following a horror double stabbing.
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Barney Daniels: A tribute
Local football is in mourning after the death of a true legend.
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Rugby legend visits Tameside
England legend Jason Robinson visited Tameside last week supporting a primary school Tag Rugby festival hosted by Ashton Sixth Form college.
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Olympic cyclists swap velodrome for kitchen in support of local food project
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.
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The scheme helping young people thrive at Willow Wood
Local young people are being supported by Willow Wood Hospice’s retail and volunteering teams through a scheme in collaboration with Tameside Council.
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Tameside couple take on epic tandem cycling challenges to raise funds for rescue cats and charities
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.
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Keeping Tameside connected: How one local organisation is fighting digital poverty and e-waste
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.
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Final decision made on controversial pub conversion
A developer has lost an appeal after being refused permission to convert an old pub into a house of multiple occupation (HMO).
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Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner visits Rayner High School for student Q&A
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.
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New baby chapel opens at Bowley & Son’s Funeral Home in Ashton
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.
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Droylsden sisters raise over £20,000 for Breast Cancer Now after battling the disease themselves
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.
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Man killed after being hit by car on M60
The M60 was closed for 12 hours yesterday following the collision
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Will councils introduce terminal illness rule?
This week, Manchester council announced it was making a ‘pioneering’ move by writing off council tax bills for terminally ill Mancs.
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Hedgehog Hideout
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.
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Smoking in pregnancy at an all time low in Tameside
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.
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Wigs, warmth and wisdom: Inside the Wig and Scarf Room at Academy HQ
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.
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St Christopher’s pupils raise over £1,300 for Tameside Hospital
The youngest pupils at St Christopher’s Primary School have proven that even little feet can make a big difference.
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Stalybridge Celtic Juniors celebrates 50 years !
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.
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Empty Wilko unit set to be filled
The empty Wilko unit in the heart of Ashton town centre is set to be taken over by Tameside College.
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Plans for new Lidl in Audenshaw take step forward
Lidl is pushing ahead with plans to build a new store in Audenshaw.
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Hyde Primary Care Network shortlisted for Nursing Times Award
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%.
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Nominations for the Mental Health Community Awards are now open!
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!
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Join the fun at The Anthony Seddon Fund open day!
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.
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Former Wilko unit approved as a Hub for Post-16 Education
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.
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Bin crew praised for helping resident with dementia
A bin crew who helped an elderly woman with dementia to get safely back home have been praised for their caring actions.
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Tameside resident celebrates over two decades of caring through Shared Lives
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.
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Former pub will become a new restaurant and HMO
An old pub in Ashton will be transformed into a new 54-seat restaurant and a house of multiple occupation (HMO).
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Old mattress warehouse will become new apartment block
An old mattress warehouse in Ashton will be transformed into a new apartment block.
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Denton dancers jet off to Spain
A Tameside dance school are set to represent their country on a world stage.
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Inspiring the next generation
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.
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“She was groomed in plain sight” — A Hyde father’s harrowing fight to protect his daughter
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.
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Local hero runs Manchester Marathon for Dukinfield’s Together Centre
Lyndsey Bertenshaw took on 26.2 miles to support the community hub close to her heart.
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Mother and Son take on Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge for mental health awareness
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.
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Swimming for a cause: My 21-mile challenge for cancer support
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.
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Willow Wood Hospice unveils bold new five-year strategy
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.
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New food hall coming to Stalybridge
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.
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Household support funding for residents in need
Funding to support residents in low-income households is being allocated by Tameside Council.
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P.Louise from humble beginnings to beauty empire CEO
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.
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Could you be the one for Maggie? RSPCA’s gentle lurcher mum seeks a loving home
Meet Maggie the beautiful, gentle lurcher mum who has touched the hearts of staff at the RSPCA Tameside and Glossop branch.
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Dukinfield Park Family Fun Day returns for 2025!
Final preparations are in place for next weekend's Dukinfield Park Family Fun Day.
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Hunt for a new chief executive goes on
Tameside Council will have to wait a bit longer for a new chief executive after failing to find the right candidate.
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IKEA teddy bear donation to help children experiencing loss
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Trust is now home to 120 ‘Fabler Bjorn’ teddy bears, thanks to a generous donation from IKEA Manchester.
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Ashton schoolgirl raises awareness for childhood stomas with big heart and even bigger fundraisers
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.
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The latest children’s services report scrutinised
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.
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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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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.