Tameside Reporter

Passengers using Greater Manchester’s Metrolink services are being advised to plan ahead this weekend, as track repair works will disrupt services on the Ashton line.

Work on the Ashton Market Square is beginning to show clear signs of progress, with recent developments offering a glimpse of how the space will look, once complete.

One year on from its launch, the emergency department blood testing programme at Tameside Hospital has been helping more people access life-saving treatment and support for HIV and hepatitis B and C infections.

Residents, community groups and local partners are being encouraged to submit funding applications for proposals to deliver neighbourhood improvements across Tameside.

Greater Manchester Police response teams have discovered a large cannabis farm located at property in Stalybridge.

In two weeks’ time voters in Tameside will head to the polls to decide who their next Councillor should be.

An impactful theatre production has returned to Tameside schools to educate young people on violence against women and girls (VAWG).

Willow Wood Hospice is inviting the local community to join in the important conversation about death and dying during Dying Matters Week.

Greater Manchester Police are appealing for information after an individual caused damage to over 20 vehicles on King Street, Mossley earlier this month on 8th April between 1am - 1.30am.

The Boys’ Brigade Manchester Battalion will hold its Annual Church Parade in Denton this Sunday, 26 April 2026, bringing together young people and leaders from Companies across the Manchester area. 

It's Rock at the highest level! For this week only Mossley OADS are bringing We will Rock You to life at the George Lawton hall 

A welcoming community initiative in Stalybridge is opening its doors to new members, offering vital support and companionship for those living with dementia and their carers.

Expansion plans for wastewater treatment works in Dukinfield are on the horizon.

The face of Stalybridge is about to change forever. Once synonymous with partying and nightlife as the notorious Staly Vegas, the Tameside town is being kept up by a different kind of racket.

For years Droylsden town centre has been crying out for investment. It is on the brink of change, but that change isn’t coming fast enough for locals.

A 10-year-old fundraiser has raised more than £1,000 for British wildlife after turning his love of animals and nature into a community campaign that has won support from family, friends and local businesses.

National Highways have released the next phase of works on the A57 Link Road Project.

Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley will open its doors, after hours, for an evening of thrifting, thinking and getting creative.

Key deadlines are coming up for Tameside residents wishing to vote in the local election on 7 May 2026.

More than 95 per cent of families across Tameside have been offered their first‑choice primary school place for a second year in a row.

Passengers have been warned to expect further disruption following damage to overhead wires outside Manchester Piccadilly station.

On Saturday 6th June 2026, Market Avenue, Ashton Town Centre and the surrounding streets will erupt with colour, music, and community spirit for Street Life: Episode IV – A New Hope.

Leading first aid charity St John Ambulance is focusing on a major recruitment drive to find 1,500 new Emergency Responders to help keep people safe at events and in communities across the country.

Double Olympic gold medallist Becky Adlington is behind plans to build a new swimming pool in Droylsden.

A school in Denton will finally get the rebuild it deserves after suffering more than 10 years of flooding, sewage leaks and no outdoor facilities.

Stalybridge train station will soon be surrounded by 102 new homes following planning approval.

It was a hugely successful weekend for Tameside School of Gymnastics (TSOG) at the North West Performance Grades competition, with the club’s elite girls delivering exceptional performances across the board.

A rescue dog suffering from a rare condition where hair grew on her eyeball is enjoying a new lease of life after undergoing surgery at a Manchester veterinary practice.

A charity summer ball in aid of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is set to bring a touch of 1960s flair to Village Ashton Moss on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as guests gather for an evening of celebration, remembrance and fundraising.

The Vale arts centre has switched on Mossley’s first public electric vehicle (EV) charger. And it’s not just a milestone for local drivers, but a green initiative with a difference. 

Friends of Hollingworth prepare to stage their much-anticipated Festival on the Green at Wedneshough Green on Saturday, May 23.

Greater Manchester Police have welcomed new funding from the Home to further strengthen its delivery of Project Servator and to support its ongoing mission to keep communities safe.

Greater Manchester Police's Economic & Cyber Crime Unit is boosting online safety with fraud and cyber crime awareness pop-up events.

A primary school in Dukinfield where teachers went on strike over allegations of violence in the classroom has been slammed by Ofsted inspectors.

Community spirit and style took centre stage last Sunday when Friends of Tameside Young Carers hosted a fundraising fashion show at Stanley Square Conservative Club in Stalybridge

A painting of boxing legend Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton captured in his victorious scream is to be auctioned off to raise money for the fighter’s charitable foundation. 

Greater Manchester Police are appealing for any information on the whereabouts of Matthew Hodgkinson (24/02/1983), who is wanted for breach of court order.

Residents were invited to a series of pop‑up activities to share their ideas and help shape the designs, which improved and developed an alleyway in Ashton‑under‑Lyne.

Mark Llewellin DL has officially taken on the role of High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, with the ceremony marking his appointment held at Dukinfield Town Hall on Saturday, April 11th.

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, head along to Willow Wood Hospice on Saturday 18th April 2026 for a relaxed and friendly morning in support of this year’s Flower Festival.

This years Ashton Sci Fi Day, organised by Hyde Fundraisers, is taking place on Saturday May 2nd from 11am.

A gigantic housing scheme on the edge of Greater Manchester is creeping closer to becoming a reality. But not everyone is keen on the idea of 2,150 new homes on former green belt land.

Local families are set for a weekend of entertainment, music and activities as Party in the Park returns to Victoria Park, Denton next month.

Residents across Tameside are preparing to head to the polls on Thursday 7 May, as the full list of candidates standing in this year’s local elections has now been confirmed.

A grieving brother has spoken out about what he describes as a “critical gap” in the UK justice system, as he continues campaigning for a change in the law following the death of his sister.

A men’s support group in Ashton-under-Lyne is celebrating its first year of bringing people together and tackling loneliness in the local community.

A celebration event was held on April 8 at Dukinfield Town Hall to mark the graduation of young people who have successfully completed a 12-week Kings Trust programme delivered in partnership with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.

Residents and staff at Millbrook Care Home came together to mark Good Friday with a day of Easter-themed activities, bringing a warm sense of community spirit to the home.

More than 700 residents turned out to explore new career opportunities at Tameside’s Spring Jobs Fair.

Tameside Libraries are continuing their celebrations for the National Year of Reading with a packed programme of activities designed to inspire residents of all ages to pick up a book.

Ahead of this year’s Tour - the iconic four-day running event which gets underway in June - we’re shining a light on some of the local athletics clubs taking part. 

A local charity shop in Ashton is appealing for volunteers to help keep its doors open and continue supporting essential services across the community.

An empty warehouse in Ashton could be converted into flats.

Last year Reform UK won an election in Greater Manchester for the first time ever. Allan Hopwood romped to victory in the Longdendale council by-election, formerly held by Labour.

A heartwarming afternoon of music, fashion and community spirit brought smiles to residents at Lowry Court in Mottram, thanks to a special collaboration with a local Ashton business.

250th Droylsden Scout group is once again inviting the community to support its much-loved annual bedding plant fundraiser, an event that has been running for more than four decades.

Community members from Emmaus Mossley have joined forces with local groups across Mossley to deliver a day of volunteering as part of the charity’s annual Solidarity Day.

Young patients at Tameside Hospital were given a welcome boost this Easter, as Stagecoach Oldham partnered with Tesco to deliver hundreds of Easter eggs - accompanied by a special visit from the Easter Bunny.

An exciting night of live music and community spirit is set to take over Manchester this April, as The Anthony Seddon Fund hosts a special charity Battle of the Bands at the iconic Co-op Live BACKSTAGE CLUB.

Residents across Tameside came together in a moving show of solidarity last month as a local chronic illness support group hosted an awareness walk to highlight the realities of endometriosis and other long-term health conditions.

A new addition to the dining scene in Ashton-under-Lyne is turning heads - not just for its food, but for its mission to give back.