Stalybridge residents took to social media early yesterday morning, February 26, when they spotted bright 'flashing' lights casting an unusual glow in the sky.
After lots of speculation, it has been revealed that the lights were a result of an equipment malfunction at the National Grid substation on Printworks Road and the fire brigade attended the site as a precautionary measure.
No one was injured and electricity supplies remained unaffected.
Free rides take centre stage at Spring Family Festival
Families across Tameside are being invited to enjoy a packed programme of free entertainment as the borough’s Spring Family Festival returns this April, complete with classic fairground rides at no cost.
From heartbreak to hope: local family supporting others through pet loss
A Glossop family is working to transform the way people say goodbye to their pets, offering a more personal, transparent and compassionate alternative to traditional cremation services and end of life services.
Local charity Finding Rainbows secures £50,500 grant to support bereaved families
A Tameside-based charity supporting families through the devastating loss of a baby or child has received a significant funding boost to expand its vital services.
Friends take on 10-mile weighted charity walk across Tameside
A group of friends from Tameside laced up their boots and took on a demanding 10-mile hike across the hills of Stalybridge, all while carrying 10kg rucksacks, to raise money for veterans’ mental health charity, Combat Stress.
