Tameside Reporter

Denton residents are being invited to grab a beer, tuck into some German food and find out what town twinning is all about at a FREE Oktoberfest Taster Night on Monday 14 September.

Bus drivers and passengers in Manchester have spoken of ‘feeling unwell’ on Bee Network vehicles because of a lack of air conditioning.

More than 50 arrests were made, over £60,000 in cash seized and thousands of illegal products removed from the streets during a day of action targeting crime and anti-social behaviour across Tameside.

Mottram Parish Church will once again be opening its doors to visitors as part of Heritage Open Days, on Saturday 12th September, from 10am to 4pm.

Laurus Ryecroft Sixth Form proudly celebrates its second-ever cohort of Year 13 students, whose impressive A Level results have opened up the doors to many incredible destinations.

A place at Cambridge, a move to London to study at Imperial College London and apprenticeships launching careers in education and HR are among the exciting next steps for Ashton Sixth Form College’s Class of 2026.

The much-loved pop-up beach is returning to Victoria Market Hall for five days of free family fun this summer.

Two senior surgeons from Tameside Hospital, together with a group of friends and colleagues, are set to take on one of Europe's most iconic trekking challenges to raise money for colorectal cancer services through Tameside & Glossop NHS Charity.

Major changes are coming to the Bee Network in the ‘biggest set of improvements ever made in one go’ across Greater Manchester.

The Peter 'Rusty' Kennedy Memorial Car Show is back in Ashton this Sunday, with allcomers invited to attend the annual event.

Jessica Hirst, a 16-year-old girl from Denton, has been found after disappearing almost a month ago.

Glossop Vehicle Enthusiast Club is gearing up for its annual car show in Manor Park on Sunday, August 30th, with organisers promising one of the biggest and most varied events yet.

United Utilities has issued a fresh warning about the dangers of cold-water shock as temperatures rise across the North West, following a series of recent open-water deaths.

Residents and councils will be handed the tools to regain control of their High Streets thanks to new Government plans to crackdown on vape shops, betting shops, and adult gaming centres.

Residents and road users are being invited to share their views on plans to improve the A560 in Hattersley.

A Hyde primary school has received a prestigious national award recognising its work to equip children with the essential skills they will need for life and work.

A small Stalybridge Conservative club has shown its support for one of the town’s most treasured musical institutions by raising more than £100 for Stalybridge Old Band.

Tameside foster carer Dave Atkins has received royal recognition for the difference he’s made to over 70 Tameside children over the course of 36 years.

R-Billys, Stalybridge, was the host of this years Tameside Pride 2026 festival over the weekend, as they celebrated our local LGBTQIA+ community.

A former Stalybridge nightclub worker has pleaded guilty to flytipping after being caught red handed on CCTV.

Some of the UK's most exciting street artists are set to descend on Ashton this August as Ashton Underlined returns for a spectacular day of live art, music and creativity in the heart of the town centre.

Local WWII enthusiast Ray Fricker to commemorate 81st anniversary of Victory over Japan

Road safety, thinking green and emotional wellbeing are just some of the topics explored through the Arts Award project, which took place in more than 20 schools and community groups across Tameside.

Alcohol was sold as music played and customers danced at a karaoke bar following an alleged attack on a man whose death at the venue sparked a murder investigation, a town hall licensing meeting heard.

Mottram was once a rural village with a smattering of farmsteads bordering Greater Manchester and Derbyshire.

Students celebrating their GCSE or A-Level results in August can enjoy a free main meal at the Fletchers Arms in Denton.

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United Utilities has again been recognised as one of the UK’s best employers for apprentices.

Greater Manchester Police recorded its busiest month on record in July 2026, according to the latest figures.

Detectives are continuing their investigation after human remains were discovered close to the M67 in Tameside earlier this week.

Rail passengers travelling in the North West are being advised of major disruption for the rest of the day due to power issues impacting signalling.

A Tameside man who struggled with his weight for years is encouraging others to consider taking part in health research after joining a study through his local GP practice.

Driver bailed as detectives continue investigation into fatal incident

Manchester legend Melanie Sykes has made a return to modelling for the first time since shaving her head earlier this summer.

There will be no trains between Glossop/Hadfield and Manchester Piccadilly over the next two weekends as a major rail upgrade takes place

A group of enthusiastic Beaver Scouts helped transform Stalybridge station by planting flowers and plants which will help wildlife flourish.

Animal welfare charity Dogs Trust hopes that Andy Burnham's rescue dog Axel can continue to highlight the importance of giving unwanted dogs a second chance.

Residents in Stalybridge and Dukinfield who are over 50 are being asked what would make their area a better place to live and grow older.

A plan to reopen a closed nightclub in Stalybridge under a new name has been rejected by the council.

Tameside shoppers will have the chance to meet one of Britain's best-loved TV chefs later this month as Ainsley Harriott heads to the Morrisons store in Denton.

An expansion of support for newborn babies will see up to 10,000 comprehensive ‘baby bundles’ handed to families in Greater Manchester each year.

A cheque presentation by Bromleys Solicitors to The Christie Charity took on particular significance for Louise Nolan, the Tameside firm’s practice manager.

Duncan Walker, who was diagnosed with Dementia four years ago, has decided to give something back to the community that has supported him by hosting a charity hike in Tameside.

After dominating the Droylsden skyline for half a century, the Concord Suite is being partially torn down.

A new publicly accessible defibrillator has been installed at the Integrated Service for Children with Additional Needs (ISCAN) in Hyde.

A Dukinfield-based motorcyclist has successfully completed his gruelling 1,000-mile charity endurance ride in support of Francis House Children's Hospice.

A new £25,000 funding bid has been submitted that could bring another major investment to Haughton Green.

A local community organisation supporting mothers to reconnect with themselves beyond motherhood is expanding its reach after being awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.

Last week, hundreds of thousands of people turned up at their local polling stations to choose Andy Burnham’s successor as Greater Manchester’s Mayor.

Part of the M67 remains closed after suspected human remains were discovered near the motorway overnight.

Young people aged 11 to 16 will be able to travel for free on buses across Greater Manchester from January 2027.

Families can explore a fantastic range of events, activities and sessions for the summer holidays, all in one place. 

The Astley Cheetham Art Gallery and Library in Stalybridge is set to get a makeover.

Early action is being taken to ensure Tameside Council stays within budget in the face of increasing demand for services.

Metrolink services will be hit with more disruption in August.

Greater Manchester Police have warned local residents that they’re aware of a reported increase in anti-social behavior in Hattersley and Mottram.

Tameside council is predicting a £15m budget shortfall by 2026/27 unless urgent action is taken.

Tameside Hospital’s gardens, lawns, wooded areas and other green spaces are ready to be spruced up with the appointment of a new specialist nature support role.

A Tameside charity that supports families affected by the loss of a baby or child is set to host a Summer Fair in August.

Volunteers from Tameside Talking News were invited to the Mayor’s Parlour in recognition of their invaluable contribution to producing the audio newspaper for residents.

An Independent Partner with Usborne Books is launching a community book hunt across parks and villages in the Tameside area this summer.

With the warm, dry and increasingly windy conditions early on Saturday, the ongoing wildfires at Dovestone and Swineshaw intensified, producing heavy smoke and rapidly spreading fire fronts.

A tantalising line up of traders are set to open their doors in Ashton’s newly transformed Market Square.

Five towns in Greater Manchester could change forever under massive new plans.

Portland Basin Museum will throw open its doors for a free family-friendly celebration when Our Museum Day returns this week.

Willow Wood Hospice is inviting the community to unleash their inner hero or villain as its popular Hospice Walk returns for a second year.

Guides and Brownies from the Girlguiding Ashton Division have helped design and launch Girlguiding’s first new uniform in 30 years, even appearing on BBC News.

Tameside residents are being invited to step back in time this weekend as Ashton-under-Lyne hosts the inaugural Yanks Street Party.

A new children’s picture book celebrating Manchester’s famously rainy reputation has been published by local author Lainee Perez from Hattersley.

Mental health support for families with children under two could be in line for financial support thanks to a new round of funding.

Families across the region are being encouraged to make the most of the summer holidays thanks to a new scheme allowing children to travel free on Stagecoach buses throughout August.

With the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Mayoral Election being held on Thursday, Tameside residents are being reminded of everything they need to know before polling day.