A police helicopter was filmed hovering above Hattersley as police chased a suspected car thief.
The force chopper shone a spotlight on the fleeing car driver as they attempted to outrun a police patrol.
Eventually, the car was abandoned in Ashby Gardens near the Hare Hill pub and the suspected thief ran off on foot.
Police are still searching the scene.
The ‘crisis’ on Greater Manchester’s buses
Whistleblowers have warned that bus drivers or passengers could end up being ‘seriously’ hurt on Bee Network services.
Kingfisher Learning Trust appoints new cybersecurity partner for schools
Seven schools across Oldham and Tameside are to have their computer systems checked for cyber weaknesses under a new security partnership.
Former actress uses skills to help young people stay in education
A Tameside-based business has secured £56,000 in innovation funding to develop a digital programme aimed at helping young people at risk of long-term absence from school.
The Vale announces autumn/winter 2026 programme
Festival favourites Transglobal Underground will be alighting at The Vale this autumn as part of the Mossley arts centre's autumn live programme.
