Tameside Reporter from Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

Tameside athlete Katie Kay will once again represent her country next year at April’s Manchester Marathon. 

Dog owners are being urged to remain vigilant this festive season as Gourley Veterinary Surgeons Ashton-Under-Lyne warn of the dangers posed by two common Christmas ingredients: chocolate and raisins.

Ashton-under-Lyne is about to take centre stage on the international film-tourism map with the announcement of a spectacular new attraction inspired by the cult-classic movie The Lost Boys.

A new partnership between Ashton Central Mosque and the National Zakat Foundation (NZF) has delivered vital financial support to dozens of local families, helping ease hardship through a pioneering model of hyper-local charitable giving.

Two Tameside residents have appeared in court after waste was illegally dumped in separate incidents in Hyde, leading to further prosecutions as the council continues its crackdown on fly tipping.

A woman says she can “finally start to live again” after her attacker was jailed for seven years following a long and harrowing fight for justice.

Not even Storm Bram could dampen the festive spirit on Tuesday 9 December, as families, staff and supporters braved wind and rain for Tameside Hospital’s annual Christmas light switch-on.

Christmas magic hit a slight bump in the road on Tuesday morning (9 December 2025) when Santa’s sleigh, temporarily disguised as a car, broke down en route to Tameside General Hospital.