Tameside Reporter

A Community cycling pump track at Victoria Street Playing Fields in Hyde has been approved by Tameside Council to progress to the next stage of development.

Police have launched an appeal to find three men as they believe they can help with their investigation into a bike robbery in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Tameside Youth Justice Service (YJS) has offered a packed programme of activities for local young people over the summer.

Police are appealing for the public’s help in locating the family of man found dead at his home in Dukinfield.

The Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP for Ashton-under-Lyne has officially opened a new £5.4 million affordable housing development in the heart of Ashton town centre, delivering 35 much-needed new homes for local people.

Police have seized more than 500 bikes this summer as part of a crackdown on the anti-social and illegal use of off-road bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters, quad bikes and motorcycles across Greater Manchester.

Waterloo and Taunton Conservative Club, Ashton-under-Lyne is in the running for the National Club Mirror Awards.

Willow Wood Hospice is challenging local businesses to get creative with just £50 and see how much they can turn it into, to support local people living with life-limiting illnesses.

Police are appealing for help in locating this woman (pictured) who is wanted in connection with multiple shoplifting offences.

Tameside residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.

Aldwyn Primary School in Audenshaw is celebrating following a positive Ofsted inspection, which recognised the school’s continuing improvement, high-quality relationships and pupils’ love of learning.

A major plan to bring almost 10,000 new homes to Tameside by 2042 is set to move forward to the next stage.

Police are appealing for help to trace a wanted man in connection with an assault in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Major regeneration plans for five Greater Manchester towns are about to receive a massive boost. 

A Tameside arts centre marked five years at the heart of its community with a day of creativity, culture and celebration.

Work to deliver the long-awaited M60 Junction 18 Simister Island Interchange is under way, with the next major milestone set to be the demolition of four huge concrete gantries over the motorway.

MOSAIC artwork panels created by local young people, community groups and residents are helping to raise awareness of hate crime and celebrate diversity across Tameside.

Officers who have been leading an investigation into human remains found close to the M67 in Tameside have now confirmed the identity of the person who was found under the bridge.

People across Tameside are being urged to get their flu vaccine this winter to help protect themselves, their loved ones and vulnerable groups from seasonal flu.

A resident supported by homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley has set his sights on a career in the fire service after successfully completing a 12-week personal development programme.

Scouting creations are on the ‘homestitch’… but your help is still needed

Next month, councils will have less power over planning decisions following reforms designed to streamline the planning system.

In less than 100 days, future generations in Tameside and across the country will be protected from ever being legally sold tobacco. 

A Dukinfield shop owner has been sentenced to carry out 90 hours unpaid community service and ordered to pay over £1900 after admitting the possession for supply of counterfeit cigarettes and non-compliant vapes.

Delhi Chaat 'n Cafe has taken top honour at the prestigious British Curry & Catering Awards in Bradford.

The idea to build a tunnel under the Pennines and connect Manchester and Sheffield resurfaced earlier this year. Now the steps towards it becoming a reality have been laid out.

An underpass that has been a hotbed for antisocial behaviour, drug taking and crime has been closed down by the council.

Ashton Sixth Form College has unveiled a major new development on its campus, providing new learning, sporting and wellbeing facilities for students, staff and the wider community.

The 2026 Tameside Beer Festival proved another big hit with the local community, with hundreds of people heading to Stalybridge over the course of two days.

Clare Murray has been appointed Director of Complex Services by Compassionate Care Group.

Walking into the Reform Party ‘nerve centre’ in Tameside, party leader Allan Hopwood welcomed us into what he calls ‘the Kremlin’ – the Tameside One council building.

When Roy Stockton, 88, from Ashton, fell and broke several ribs, everyday life became a challenge.

Eight new community spaces are now operating as Litter Hubs to help keep Tameside clean and tidy.

The Women’s Health Unit at Tameside Hospital has relocated to the Yellow Suite, where new, modern, fit-for-purpose procedure rooms and clinic spaces have been created.

Two Tameside railway stations are set for major accessibility improvements as part of a programme to provide step-free access at six stations across Greater Manchester.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man in relation to a burglary of a dwelling in Sugden Street, Ashton-under-Lyne in Tameside.

Join the Francis House Children’s Hospice Make a Will Month campaign to safeguard your family’s future with a first Will or an updated Will and help support the families of children and young people with life-shortening conditions.

Dogs Trust Manchester is highlighting its new rehoming service, Homestay, for those who need immediate support to rehome their dog but can still care for them until the charity finds them a new home.    

Drivers across Tameside are being reminded to stop to give way to school crossing patrol officers so they can safely guide children and their families across the road.

Greater Manchester Police have issued an appeal for help locating a woman who is wanted on recall to prison.

Mental health support, a wartime memorabilia box, and socialising are all part of a new community support event for veterans in Tameside.

Philip Wilson-Marks, Green Party Campaigner for Stalybridge North, is calling on Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to consider rerouting the new 388 bus service through Tameside General Hospital.

This year, Discovery Academy Hyde, part of Victorious Academies Trust, is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of achievement, growth and community impact.

Pet owners are being urged to take a closer look at changes in their cats’ and dogs’ behaviour and mobility, after a local vets warned that signs often dismissed as part of ageing could be symptoms of arthritis.

People are encouraged to get their ball gowns and black ties ready for a celebratory occasion filled to the brim with festivities and class.

Over 100 people put their best foot forward for Willow Wood Hospice as this year’s Heroes and Villains-themed walk brought plenty of colour, fun and fundraising.

Street theatre, walkabout performances, face painting and arts and crafts are all part of the exciting programme for Hyde's family fun day.

A glittering charity event aimed at raising funds and awareness for the Anthony Seddon Centre will take place in Ashton-under-Lyne next month.

Greater Manchester Police officers from the St Peter's Neighbourhood Team executed a warrant at Cavendish Mill in Ashton-under-Lyne this morning (September 15).

Greater Manchester Police are asking for help locating the woman in the photo accompanying this story.

A 19-year-old man has been jailed after knocking a young man off his e-bike in a stolen car, leaving him injured on the ground and seeing his bike taken.

Around 90,000 school kids in Greater Manchester will be able to travel on Bee Network trams for free to help them go on educational school trips.

Kate Potter, Next Steps Employability Engagement Worker along with her colleague Hayley, will complete a daring skydive next year to raise money for Age UK Tameside.

Can you help Greater Manchester Police locate Anthony Horrocks (13/01/1975), who is wanted on recall to prison?

A number of roads across Tameside will be closed for repair work over the next few weeks.

Stalybridge Celtic Juniors in conjunction with Tameside Striders’ have handed over a £357 donation to The Shed Tameside after a sponsored walk-and-football fundraiser, boosting the community charity’s work tackling isolation and supporting mental health through woodwork, crafts and social activities.

A local Nursery has celebrated the transformation of a former Ashton nursery site following a £100K investment and the successful registration of Shooting Stars Pre-School Nursery with Ofsted.

Tributes have been paid to much loved non-League football manager Dave Wild, whose death was announced over the weekend. 

The Oldham Mountain Rescue Team scrambled to assist an injured walker in Birchin Clough, near Dovestone on Saturday afternoon.

When choosing to drive between Manchester and Sheffield, on paper, it should be a picturesque journey.

Lily’s Indian Vegetarian Cuisine in Ashton-under-Lyne is inviting the local community to come together for a special fundraising buffet in support of the Nepal Appeal.

Over 13,000 people enjoyed Tameside’s cultural events over the summer including a ginormous sandpit, arts and crafts by the river, and theatre performances in the park.

Back to the future as local history group 'Travel Through Time'

Shoppers and visitors can enjoy a new artisan event with a creative twist at Stalybridge Victoria Market Hall as part of its new programme of activities.

From a vintage Ashton bus to fascinating archaeological discoveries, Heritage Open Days will showcase Tameside's transport heritage and local history.

A Dukinfield manufacturer is stepping up its use of technology after its operations manager took part in a programme aimed at helping manufacturing leaders plan for the future.

A small HMO in Ashton that left locals disgusted has been rejected by Tameside council.

The abandoned Britannia New Mill in Mossley will be demolished and replaced with housing.

The people helping to shape the future of Hattersley are inviting residents to join the conversation.

Organisations across Tameside came together to launch a strategy to help make the borough a better place to live, work, and visit – delivering a shared vision of making Tameside a great place for all.

A house fire broke out in Dukinfield in the early hours of Thursday morning, leading to the road being closed and residents being evacuated.

Plans for major regeneration in five Greater Manchester towns have taken a step forward.