Tameside Reporter

A violent car thief who targeted drivers in Tameside has been jailed.

Andy Burnham launched his latest transport mega-project earlier this week — he wants to run some Greater Manchester railways.

A former pub will be converted into three flats after planning officials rubber stamped a developer’s application.

A dog walking field where people book slots to exercise their pets could be created in Mossley.

Police from three units raided the home of a suspected drug dealer in the early hours of this morning (Friday January 24).

Police and the fire brigade have warned people to take precautions as Storm Eowyn hits the North West.

The Friends of the Tame Valley alongside United Utilities River Rangers yesterday began the clean-up of sections of the Tame River Valley following recent flooding.

Denton's Sainsbury's is one of more than 60 stores in the country to close its onsite cafe.

On Tuesday, I visited Victoria Hall in Glossop to meet the team from PCrefurb who host a monthly digital support session in the Hall, providing digital skills training for people who need help accessing digital services.

An internet pioneer from Tameside has stepped down as CEO of one of the world’s leading entertainment websites.

Magistrates have ordered a fly-tipper who dumped rubbish on her own street to pay a £2,200 fine.

Andy Burnham says the Government’s decision to not impose a charging clean air zone in Greater Manchester is a ‘truly a great outcome’.

A Droylsden mum has been left unable to have more children after being diagnosed with cervical cancer three years after her test results were wrongly reported as normal.

A Tameside theatre group has received top honours.

A former member of the RAF has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting on a main road last week.

Police in Tameside are using a new deterrent to fight the illegal riding off-road, quad and e-bikes.

A ‘large quantity’ of drugs and cash were seized during an early morning police raid in Tameside today (Wednesday January 22).

Denton's Inology IT Director Brett Casterton will be taking part in a Guinness Book World Record attempt at stacking donuts next week !

The operator of a canal pleasure boat based at Portland Basin says it needs to raise a minimum of £5,000 to stay afloat.

Plans to install seven rapid charge units to power 14 electric vehicle charging bays have been refused by Tameside Council.

A Droylsden off-licence that was closed to protect the public will remain shut.

A Tameside art gallery will close for a year while repairs and work to improve access take place.

A 160-year-old chapel has been brought into the 21st century with a modern refit that includes new speakers and a touchscreen display.

Police in Tameside have renewed their appeal for CCTV and doorbell footage of a man suspected of stealing from cars.

A violent abuser wanted on recall to prison has taunted police by replying to a GMP appeal on Facebook.

A retro-themed bar in Stalybridge has been shut down after a devastating accident left a customer with a brain bleed.

More than 56,000 rape and sexual offences have been reported to Greater Manchester Police (GMP)  in the last year, but just seven per cent resulted in a charge.

An independent councillor has said that he's ‘coming for fly-tippers' after rubbish began mushrooming again on his patch.

Police have appealed for the public's help to find a fugitive with links to Tameside and Oldham.

Equal numbers of drivers were charged with drink or drug driving over the Christmas and New Year holidays, police have revealed.

Ashton United cemented their grip inside the Top 5 of the Northern Premier League (NPL) with a 5-0 demolition of Whitby Town on Saturday.

For 42 years, Tameside Canal Boat Trust has been a lifeline for our community, offering specialised boat trips on their adapted narrowboat, StillWaters.

Police are appealing for information after two rings belonging to a 90-year-old woman went missing in Tameside Hospital.

Commuters should expect more delays around Mottram Moor this week as work ramps up on construction of the A57 link roads.

A Tameside MP has called for the introduction of three hours of free parking to increase trade in the borough’s town centres.

Volunteers from the Kinder Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) joined a five-hour operation to save a pair of stranded walkers on Wednesday.

Tameside football is mourning the loss of one its legendary managers after the death of Mike McKenzie on Friday.

Police have arrested eight people on suspicion of attempted murder after a drive-by shooting at Thursday lunchtime.

Rest In Peace Denis Law

Car owners have been warned to secure their vehicles after a spate of offences in the early hours of this morning (Friday January 17).

Oldham has started its search for a new permanent chief executive. It comes following the departure of Harry Catherall to Tameside Council at the end of last year.

Droylsden is a town crying out for a change of fortune.

The CEO of Hill Biscuits has resigned after 18 months at the helm of the confectionary giants.

Planners have refused permission for developers to build 17 homes next to an industrial estate as they would be ‘unpleasant and alien’ for residents.

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman in her 40s was hospitalised following a stabbing on Wednesday January 15.

Council bosses in Tameside say ‘things are changing for the better’ following years of understaffing in special needs childcare and education.

A man is in hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after being hit in a drive-by shooting at lunchtime on Thursday January 16.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was stabbed in the street.

The NHS is the best of Britain, but, as my inbox attests, the Conservatives have left it on its knees. Our beloved health service is in an absolute state and people in Stalybridge and Hyde are suffering for it. 

It’s been a busy start to the year, and last week in Parliament, I was delighted to vote in support of the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill. 

This week I would like to discuss water bills, water ownership and regulation of the water industry.  

A plan to shut a unit for children with autism at a Denton primary school has been criticised.

New 30mph speed limits on Manchester’s main roads will be policed by average speed cameras, it has been confirmed.

Residents living on a street where they are unable to get from one side to the other have been told they will have to wait until summer for a safe crossing.

Plans for new homes at the back of an industrial warehouse have been rejected after being branded ‘unsafe’.

Five rooms full of cannabis plants at various stages of their growth cycle were discovered during a raid in Audenshaw.

Architects have submitted plans to convert part of a Victorian shopping arcade into a 16-bed HMO.

A pub in Stalybridge where a cannabis farm was found will not be transformed into a house of multiple occupation (HMO).

Nominations are open for the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards, with members of the public able to vote for their own People’s Champion.

Over-50s can enjoy a free two-course meal after Age UK Tameside launched their annual Winter Warm Hub last week.

Tameside resident Ray Fricker has spent years collecting hundreds of pieces of memorabilia from the First and Second World War.  He’s created a ‘war room style museum’ in his family home in Droylsden with machine guns, gas masks, hats, uniforms, radio equipment and much more.

GMP have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a Tameside man who is on the run.

Age UK Tameside’s 131 Club is a great place to meet people, eat a home-cooked two-course meal, get involved in fun and interesting activities and it’s run by a great staff and volunteer team who really care about older people !

Half a million tickets for train journeys across the North of England are up for grabs with 50 per cent off the cost, Northern has announced.

Work on a new bypass that has been in the works for half a century could soon finally start.

Police are appealing for help in tracking down a man they say is wanted in connection with 'serious offences'.

A 37-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a knife after a nurse was stabbed.

A cruise company has announced charity Reuben's Retreat will be its 2025 charity partner.

Ashton born Corrie star Sue Devaney is preparing to film her final storyline as she leaves Britain's most famous street.

Today (Monday) sees the opening of a brand new location in Denton for Andy's Man Club weekly meet.

A nurse is in critical condition after sustaining ‘life changing’ injuries following reports of a stabbing on Saturday night.

GMP are hunting two suspects after a burglary at a business in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Droylsden boxer Billy Deniz picked up the biggest win of his career after an engaging tussle with Billy Ellison in Sheffield last night.

Residents have been warned of further restrictions as work continues on the A57 link road.

Are you or someone you know aged 16 - 25, not in employment, education or training? The classroom just wasn't for you? Are you stuck at home and want to get out and meet people? Are you looking for employment but something just isn’t right?

Police have appealed to the public for help in tracing a man wanted in connection to several thefts and assaults.

Bookworms have been asked to search for overdue library books after Tameside Council launched the Big Friendly Book Return.

Plans have been tabled for a new apartment block on an old industrial site in Denton.

Meet Sandra Robertson, a hardworking woman who took control of her life and health, proving that determination can lead to incredible transformations.

A petrol station shop owner and manager have been fined more than £11,000 after pleading guilty to selling illegal disposable vapes.

A Manchester punk band is giving fans a chance to sneak a peek behind the scenes of the music industry.

Councils, voluntary organisations and businesses across Tameside are opening their doors to people who need to keep warm as temperatures plummet amid the current cold snap.

It was given a £1.2m revamp just over ten years ago. And now it’s being demolished.

It’s a town with a strong identity and no desire for change, but a major decision could soon shake up the status quo.

A Tameside-based homeless charity has been awarded a £500 grant after being nominated by Northern Trains staff.

Sunshine may be in short supply at the moment, but one dog in particular waiting for a new family at Dogs Trust Manchester could certainly bring warmth and happiness into someone’s home. 

Plans for a new children’s care home have been refused after Tameside Council said it wouldn’t have “acceptable living conditions”.

Andy Burnham ‘would not be opposed’ to a new national inquiry into grooming gangs the day after a Conservative bid to set one up failed.

The boss of Transport of Greater Manchester has asked commuters to be patient after freezing temperatures disrupted bus services in the region.

The Football Association has recognised the efforts of local Great Academy Ashton staff member, Emma Toone, and her work to engage more girls with football.

More than 1,140 children received a Christmas gift thanks to the Tameside Toy Appeal.

Parents have slammed ‘absolutely disgusting’ delays to a school bus which has been ‘horrifically late’ since the Bee Network took over.

Tameside Council have awarded a £600,000 contract to an architect firm for 'detailed design work’ on the redevelopment of the Stalybridge West scheme.

The founder of a specialist college has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list for a lifetime of work alongside youngsters with special educational needs.

A legendary drag racing car has received ‘catastrophic’ damage after a garage manager allegedly took it out for multiple joyrides.

A man has been charged with theft from a motor vehicle following a foot chase with police last month.

​​​​​​​With the country facing a number of weather and flood warnings, Dogs Trust has issued its own warning, and is advising owners to keep their dogs away from floods and ice. 

Police have warned residents to be vigilant after a spate of thefts of number plates and high value cars.

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham wants to increase the police element of council tax bills – saying it’s ‘vital to maintain GMP’s improvement’.

“Firefighters are being pushed beyond limits to keep the public safe,” says Fire Brigades Union. 

There are ‘no plans whatsoever to enforce a paid-for clean air zone in Greater Manchester’, according to the transport secretary – but a ‘formal’ decision STILL hasn’t been made.

There will be no elections held in Greater Manchester in 2025 and there were never any plans for any.

Business leaders hope a proposal for a food hall in Denton could spark a huge resurgence for the town.

A road closure will disrupt traffic around Tameside Hospital for the next few months, with disabled parking bays being relocated.

NHS patients will have access to a new dentist when a clinic opens in Denton at the end of January.

Wintry weather has forced the closure of several roads and disrupted public transport around the High Peak and Tameside.