Tameside Reporter
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Revamped shopping centre and cinema at forefront of plans to give town a facelift
The plan to change the face of Ashton signed off.
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Metrolink disruption after crash
Service changes are in place across Greater Manchester.
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Man wanted on recall to prison
Police are appealing to locate Daniel Holt.
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Tameside Police seize £250,000 worth of Pokémon cards
The cards were seized in Hyde yesterday morning, 13th May.
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Mayors to ask government to back Liverpool to Manchester rail plans
The new rail plans can see journey times between Manchester and Liverpool cut to only 20 mins. Mayors Rotheram and Burnham to present plans to ministers for Liverpool-Manchester rail line.
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Tameside Councils grants to bring further cultural opportunities for Tameside residents
Grants of £1000 are available to help fund projects that will bring cultural and creative opportunities to Tameside communities and attract more visitors.
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Spring Up proves to be a big hit in Mossley!
Spring Up returned to The Vale in Mossley on Sunday 11th May.
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Strictly Come Running - Strictly Star Jowita Przystał to Run Great Manchester 10K for Dogs Trust
Strictly Come Dancing favourite Jowita Przystał is lacing up her trainers for a very different kind of challenge this May – the Great Manchester Run 10K, in support of Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity.
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New TransPennine Express Timetable From This Sunday
A new rail timetable will take effect across northern England and Scotland on Sunday (18 May), with some TransPennine Express routes experiencing minor changes to their timings.
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Tameside Foster Carer’s only regret is not fostering sooner
Foster carer Dave Atkins has fostered over 70 teenage boys over a period of 35 years and as a result has built his own fostering family.
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Andy's Man Club launches new ‘Coffee Cave’ at VE Day Village celebration
The community gathered in Haughton Green on Sunday 11th May.
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World War 2 experience day - Willow Wood fundraiser
Ray Fricker from Droylsden set up the Willow Wood fundraiser.
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Rail Network Launches Fundraising Partnership with RNLI
TransPennine Express has launched a new charity fundraising partnership with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
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St. James' VE80 Celebration and Remembrance Service
A service of Celebration and Remembrance for VE80 was held in St. James' Church on Thursday 8th of May 2025.
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RNLI Hyde - Greater Manchester’s People of the Titanic
The Royal National Lifeguard Institution (RNLI) Hyde Branch is holding a special event in memory of the people of the Titanic.
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Tameside man covering 200 miles for MacMillan
Craig Dalton is taking on the Miles for Macmillan challenge for a family member, and has so far raised over £6,000.
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Drug dealer caught by Tameside Challenger Team
Drug dealer jailed for 17 years following investigation by GMP’s Tameside Challenger team.
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The ambitious vision to turn ‘dilapidated’ Greater Manchester town into a booming hot-spot
A new park that connects a transformed Droylsden town centre to its marina has been touted in an ambitious plan for the area.
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Woman, 80, dies following collision with cyclist in Stalybridge
Officers are appealing for information following a fatal collision between a cyclist and a pedestrian on Mottram Road in Stalybridge.
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Tameside Council pays compensation to workplace accident claims
Slips, trips and falls as well as manual handling injuries, are just some of the reasons why employees have submitted accident claims against the council over the past three years.
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Mossley Civic Society AGM
Mossley Civic Society are holding their annual general meeting on Wednesday 28th May.
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Family Nurse Partnership celebrates their 10th anniversary
Tameside’s Family Nurse Partnership celebrated their 10th anniversary at their annual review on Thursday 8th May.
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VE Day street party big hit in Ashton!
On Thursday 8th May, a street party was held on Market Avenue in Ashton Town Centre to celebrate Victory in Europe Day.
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Maternal Mental Health Week: Mental health service helps Hayley build better bond with baby
This week (5-11 May) is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, with Mental Health Awareness Week following on next week (12-18 May).
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Do you remember the original Broadoak School?
Broadoak & Smallshaw Community Centre are hosting a Family Fun Day and Fundraising event to support the centre, on Saturday 24th May between 3pm - 6pm.
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Hyde man charged after false police report
Police were at the incident on Inkerman street on 4th May following reports of an abduction.
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We salute you!
Former North Tameside Scouts District Commissioner and honorary Rotarian Jack Millin celebrates his 101st birthday this May.
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Illegal tobacco seized across Tameside
Both Greater Manchester Police and Trading Standards visited businesses across the borough yesterday.
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17-year-old's fundraiser to volunteer in Costa Rica
Josh Mills will be jetting off to Costa Rica in July as part of a four-week volunteering expedition hosted by Camps International.
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New digital signalling technology to boost safety and reliability of rail travel
New digital signalling technology is set to be installed on TransPennine Express (TPE) trains to boost the safety and reliability of rail travel.
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Field where you pay to walk your dog approved
A field where people book slots to walk their dogs will be created in Mossley.
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Denton West End raises over £15,000 for the Christie
The primary school raises money through hosting a range of events throughout the school year.
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Police carry out raid at a home in Hyde
Images and videos show police at the scene of the raid in Hyde on 5th May.
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Academy application for St James Primary School
The Hattersley Primary School’s governing body has recently applied for an academy order.
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Appeal for missing man
Have you seen David from Tameside?
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The Den Festival comes to Stalybridge!
The Den Festival is a festival taking place over four weekends, launching this Friday 9th May and running until 1st June 2025.
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New CCTV cameras installed in Denton Park
Tameside Council have installed CCTV cameras in Denton's Victoria Park as part of ongoing partnership work which has helped to reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB) .
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Tameside Hospital launches Critical Care comedy night
The team at Tameside Hospital hosted the comedy night to raise money for the Critical Care unit at the hospital.
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'Outstanding' Care, Outstanding Team: How C4 Care's People-First Culture Achieved Top Audit Marks
In a sector where compassionate care hinges on a dedicated workforce, North West provider C4 Care is proving that a deeply embedded "people-first" culture is not just good practice – it's the foundation for exceptional service.
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World Asthma Day - Help us improve children’s lives in Tameside.
Today, 6th May, is World Asthmas Day, the asthma team at Tameside Hospital are hoping to raise awareness for the residents of Tameside.
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A Magical Evening At The Royal Nawaab Pyramid
WOW – my first impression of the Royal Nawaab Pyramid – the distinctive landmark standing tall on the bustling junction of Stockport.
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The woman hoping to turn around children’s services in Tameside
Tameside’s children’s services have been failing kids and families for a decade.
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Who is the first elected Greater Manchester councillor for Reform UK
Last month Allan Hopwood shocked the city-region after becoming the first Reform politician to be elected in Greater Manchester.
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Longdendale High School Celebrated for Inclusive Excellence
Longdendale High School, part of Stamford Park Trust, has once again been recognised as a Flagship School by the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM), reaffirming its commitment to inclusion, ambition, and high standards for all students.
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Emergency services scramble to house fire after reports of loud bang
Crews were called to the fire on Sheard Avenue, Ashton under Lyne around 8:15pm on Saturday.
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Review: A KNIGHT TO REMEMBER! ‘A Knights Tale’ Premiere
‘A Knight’s Tale’ is a brand new musical that has premiered right here in Manchester. The Jukebox style musical follows the story of William, son of a Thatcher, leaving home as a child to become a jousting Knight and proving it is possible to change his stars. The story contains everything that a story of dreams, friendship, love and passion needs.
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Droylsden Academy crown their annual MasterChef champion
On Thursday (1st May), budding chefs from Droylsden Academy dusted off their aprons to take part in the annual MasterChef Competition final.
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Appeal for missing girl
Have you seen Kate from Hyde?
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Tributes pour in after loss of Crimewatchers patrol dog
Shadow, a German Shepherd, sadly passed away on Wednesday 30th April after a night on patrol.
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Northern gears up for Magic Weekend as thousands of fans head to Newcastle
Train operator Northern is getting ready to help thousands of rugby league fans from across the North get to Newcastle for the Super League Magic Weekend.
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The bold vision for Tameside’s future
Almost 10,000 homes, town centre overhauls and two new railway stations are all earmarked in Tameside’s bold ambition for the future.
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Blaze Street Dance Academy takes on Belgium
The dance academy is heading to Brussels in six weeks’ time to take on the European Championships.
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Man jailed for more than 12 years after raping woman in Hyde
Brandon Smith (14/02/2000) of Larch Road in Denton, was found guilty of two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and one assault by penetration.
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English weightlifting champion calls for more GCSE PE sport options
14-year-old Daisey Walker-Jones has created a petition to make GCSE PE options more accessible.
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Foster agency celebrates first anniversary
A fostering agency which has made incredible progress in supporting and promoting their work across the North-West is celebrating its first anniversary tomorrow (Thurs).
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Plans submitted to transform derelict Hyde Library into flats
The historic site has fallen victim to major vandalism, with lead stripped from the roof and even fires started inside.
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Hundreds on parade for St George
The Tameside Scouts were out in force on Sunday to mark St George’s Day.
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Matt completes Manchester Marathon for local homelessness charity
A volunteer from homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley has completed the Manchester Marathon in support of the charity and has smashed his fundraising target.
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The Tameside Reporter turns 170!
To celebrate the 170th anniversary of the Tameside Reporter we look back at our paper through the years.
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Tennis club over 100-years-old could be replaced by housing
A century-old tennis club in Ashton could soon be demolished and replaced with housing.
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Man wanted in connection with burglary
Police are appealing for any information relating to Robert Hardman.
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Man wanted for shoplifting
Police are trying to locate Kieran Anthony Carolan.
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Man wanted by police
Police are looking for this man in connection with stalking.
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Metrolink power loss disrupts services
Metrolink passengers are being encouraged to check before they travel, with a power loss causing significant disruption to services.
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Northern Trains Running As Usual Over The Early Bank Holiday Period
Rail operator Northern is encouraging customers to get out and enjoy the Early May Bank Holiday by train.
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Two men arrested on theft of a motor vehicle following a pursuit in Tameside
Greater Manchester Police's TVIU and PD Harley made crucial arrests over the weekend.
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Is summer set to bloom?
As Britain bakes in the hottest springtime weather for years, our very own weatherman David Biewlawski is predicting a fine summer ahead.
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Spring Up! returns to The Vale
A free family friendly day of live music, movement, making, nature, and community is happening this May.
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Campaigners take to the streets in plea to shamed MP: Just Go Now
Campaigners took to the streets on St George's Day in a renewed call for shamed MP Andrew Gwynne to quit his job.
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Stalybridge Spring Show returns this weekend
All the fun of the fair comes to Stalybridge's Cheetham Park this Sunday when the annual Stalybridge Spring Show arrives.
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Stalybridge Spring Concert in aid of Guide Dogs
Tameside Community Voices choir are holding their annual spring concert on Saturday 17th May 2025.
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The cameras in Greater Manchester deemed a ‘security threat’
Hundreds of surveillance cameras are still in operation across Greater Manchester – despite the government deeming them a security threat for Whitehall.
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“If you try you might, if you don’t you won’t” – Year 4 from Droylsden comes 3rd in BBC 500-word competition
Ash Body entered the BBC 500-word competition and ended up coming 3rd out of 44,000 other entries.
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“The cat is out the bag” – Denton bar applies for a rooftop terrace
Vault 2 on Ashton Road in Denton have applied for a rooftop bar to be built on top of the previous Royal Bank of Scotland branch.
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Advance Train Tickets Now Available On TransPennine Express Ticket Machines
Advance train tickets are now available for customers to buy using TransPennine Express (TPE) ticket machines offering better value for customers at stations.
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Join in the conversation about Death & Dying
Willow Wood Hospice is inviting the local community to join in the important conversation about death and dying during Dying Matters Week.
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Stalybridge and Dukinfield partners and community together meeting
Greater Manchester Police is hosting their Dukinfield and Stalybridge Partners and Community Together (PACT) meeting on the 28th April.
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Police appeal for two men
Greater Manchester Police have posted the appeal to their Facebook page.
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Bin Charges Round Up
Two Greater Manchester councils now charge households extra to collect their green bins — but there have been plans for more.
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Hundreds of Criminal Behaviour Orders active across Greater Manchester as officers crack down on Anti-Social Behaviour
Officers across every single district are continuing to utilise numerous resources to tackle persistent criminality – including the successful use of Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs).
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Tameside and Morecambe boxers unite after death of young champion
Two boxing clubs from Morecambe and Tameside have joined together to fundraise after a young boxer was killed on Easter Sunday.
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Willow Wood Flower Festival announces bloomin' magical weekend
Wizards and muggles alike in Ashton can look forward to a magical experience this May as the Willow Wood Flower Festival announces its new Harry Potter theme.
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Step into wonderland at the Purple Heart Wishes charity ball
The Wonderland themed evening takes place on Saturday 26th April.
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St George's Day celebrations at Waterloo and Taunton Conservative Club
Although St George's Day has been moved to Monday 28th April due to Easter weekend being so close, many places across Tameside still celebrated on the 23rd!
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St George's Day campaigners call on MP to quit
Dozens of campaigners gathered outside Denton Town Hall and on Denton's civic square early this evening in a renewed call for shamed MP Andrew Gwynne to quit his job.
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Ashton athletes off to the US
A group of local dancers and cheerleaders will be jetting off to Florida next week to take part in various tournaments across the pond.
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Great news for shoppers, residents and businesses in Tameside
Two hours free parking in all Tameside Council run car parks will be available from June this year.
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“It’s given me hope again” - Tameside’s new therapy creates a new hope for Parkinson’s
Local clinic sees incredible results with Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy.
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Crow lands at The Vale hatching surrealism
A show described as 'brilliantly strange' is coming to The Vale arts centre in Mossley on Saturday 24 May 2025.
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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.