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.
Tameside and Stockport win awards for outstanding NHS CARE
Outstanding dedication, service and care at local NHS services in both Tameside and Stockport were celebrated at the CARE awards at the Midland Hotel in Manchester on Friday, 23rd October.
Diversity celebrated at Sharing Cultures 2026 event
Over 500 residents came together to celebrate diversity and learn about the cultures that make up Tameside at this year's Sharing Cultures event.
Ground broken on new Russell Scott Primary School
Russell Scott Primary School is a crumbling primary school in Denton that had ‘a reet tough do of it’ after being left with a botched new building over a decade ago.
Community support event to bring local services to Hyde Town Hall
Over 25 local support services will be available at Hyde Town Hall on Monday, 16th November, 2026 for residents to get information and advice.
