Tameside Reporter from Tuesday, January 27th, 2026

Shree Bharatiya Mandal marked India’s Republic Day with a vibrant flag-hoisting ceremony, followed by the official opening of a new community polytunnel funded through generous donations from local supporters.

Local charity The Shed Tameside is opening its doors to the public with a series of open days aimed at attracting new members and showcasing its expanded facilities. 

Hyde Town Hall hosted a Dementia & Delirium workshop last Thursday, organised by Tameside Integrated Care Partnership, IMPACT, and NHS Greater Manchester. The event brought together carers and service providers to discuss ways to improve local support.

Reform UK has announced that Matt Goodwin will stand as the party’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

Improvements in children’s services in Tameside have been ‘hindered’ by a lack of permanent leadership, according to Ofsted. The education watchdog carried out a monitoring visit on the council service currently in special measures. 

Communities across Tameside are set to benefit from a £1.5 million investment aimed at improving local pride, public spaces and community facilities by March 2027.

Tameside’s Local Studies and Archive Centre has once again been recognised for its high standards, retaining its prestigious Archive Accreditation status for the seventh consecutive year.

Six councillors embroiled in the Trigger Me Timbers scandal have been found in breach of Tameside council’s code of conduct, according to an independent report.