Tameside Reporter from Thursday, November 20th, 2025

Tameside Council’s Rough Sleeping Team will be out across the borough this evening alongside partner organisations to locate and support anyone who may be sleeping rough, as temperatures continue to fall and pose a serious risk to life.

Mossley is preparing to sparkle once again as the much-loved Christmas Tree Festival returns to Mossley Community Centre and St John the Baptist Church, Roughtown Road, from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th December.

Council emergency crews respond to more than 80 calls across Tameside.

Residents of Ashton-under-Lyne are invited to get into the festive spirit while helping the environment at this year’s Christmas Jumper Swap, a cheerful community event organised in partnership with Friends of Waterloo Park.

Carers from across Tameside gathered on Thursday morning to learn about their rights, access practical advice and connect with local support services as part of Carers Rights Day.

Ashton-under-Lyne Swimming Club’s dedicated volunteer Barbara made a powerful statement this week, bravely shaving her head in front of swimmers, families, and coaches to raise money for two charities close to the club’s heart, Reuben’s Retreat and Finding Rainbows.

Tameside Council has announced a series of decisive measures aimed at ensuring it delivers a balanced budget by the end of the financial year, as rising demand and increasing costs continue to place pressure on local authorities across the country.

Dogs Trust Manchester is getting into the Christmas spirit as it prepares to host its annual Christmas Fair on Sunday 7th December, and the team is inviting the whole community, two-legged and four-legged visitors alike, to join in a day packed with festive fun.