Tameside Reporter

Teenagers across Tameside are being invited to get creative, make new friends and try something different at a new series of Teen Meet-up Sessions hosted by Tameside Libraries.

A new garden building display site has opened at Notcutts Garden Centre in Ashton-under-Lyne, marking the latest expansion for specialist retailer Tiger.

Young people across Hyde and Tameside are being offered the chance to boost their confidence, gain valuable qualifications, and take their next steps toward a brighter future — all for free.

Residents have spoken out after reports incorrectly stated that the Pegs Langtern pub in Ashton-under-Lyne had closed, sparking anger among locals and fears for the future of the much-loved community venue.

A pub in the heart of a community is fighting for survival following plans to bulldoze it and build houses.

Teachers moving sandbags to stop floods, a shoddy sewage system and ‘explosive levels of gas’. Russell Scott Primary School has been plagued by these problems ever since their disastrous rebuild started in 2013.

At least 400 streets in Greater Manchester didn’t have their bins collected in the post-Christmas and new year period. Several councils have published a full list of the hundreds of roads where rubbish and recyclables have not been picked up. 

A controversial housing scheme that would change the face of Hyde’s green space forever is due to be scrutinised again.

A indoor padel club could be built in Ashton. Fusion Padel Club has applied for planning permission to build four courts on the grounds of Ashton Cricket Club. 

Tameside Libraries are proud to support Health Information Week, an annual campaign promoting access to reliable and high-quality health information for patients and the public. As part of the initiative, the library service invites everyone to attend a Health Fair at Ashton Library on Tuesday 20th January from 10am to 2pm.

A Denton woman has been fined after repeatedly ignoring a council order to stop playing loud music at her home.

Teachers at a Dukinfield primary school have began strike action earlier this week, amid claims that pupil violence has reached “untenable levels,” with staff warning that safety concerns are being ignored.

One of Hyde’s most cherished pubs, The Sportsman, has been saved from closure and redevelopment after an extraordinary last-minute intervention sparked by community action.

A teenager fined by Metrolink despite paying in full for his journey has been refunded after the Local Democracy Reporting Service’s intervention.

Willow Wood Hospice has welcomed the government’s renewed commitment to palliative and end-of-life care, while warning that current funding arrangements remain unsustainable for hospices like its own.

From electrifying Congolese dance music to contemporary English and Irish folk, with soulful blues closer to home, The Vale has revealed its early 2026 live music programme, promising another vibrant season at the Mossley arts centre.

The team at Action Together would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported this year’s Tameside Toy Appeal.

A crumbling primary school that has been plagued with structural issues is set to be demolished and rebuilt.

Thousands of new homes and the regeneration of five town centres are all in line for 2026 in Tameside.

As cold weather warnings are issued by the Met Office across the UK, Dogs Trust Manchester is urging local dog owners to take extra care and keep their pets well away from frozen lakes, ponds and waterways.

A huge range of sports and wellbeing activities for people of all ages, abilities and disabilities will be on offer at Active Copley later this month, as Active Tameside hosts its Festival of Sport and Wellbeing.

In October last year local group Hyde Fundraisers announced they were to host another fundraising Character Curry at The Indian Plaza in Audenshaw in association with Councillor Denise Ward.

Tesco Hattersley is celebrating an outstanding year of community support, marking major milestones in its ongoing commitment to local causes across Tameside.

Tameside neighbourhood officers are reflecting on positive results over the recent months they have spent keeping communities safe.

A man has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault following allegations made by another man in Audenshaw.

Tameside residents are being encouraged to attend a Household Support Fund information session in the new year, offering practical help for people struggling with the rising cost of living.

Residents across Tameside are being encouraged to have their say on the council’s priorities as part of a public consultation on the 2026/27 budget.

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