The very latest news
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One injured after gas explosion in Dukinfield
One person sustained minor injuries following a gas explosion on Glenmore Grove in Dukinfield earlier this evening, May 3.
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Teenager killed in suspected burglary at Whaley Bridge farm named
Police have named a man who died at a farm in Whaley Bridge.
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Labour loses control of Oldham Council
Labour has lost control of Oldham Council. The party has lost four seats across the borough and only gained one.
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ELECTION: Indy candidate who clinched long-held Labour seat says he will 'shake up the status quo'
An independent candidate who snatched the Ashton St Peter's ward from Labour has said he wants to "shake-up the status quo".
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ELECTION: The list of winners and losers
The first result of the night was the news Labour have held Denton North East.
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ELECTION: The turnout for each ward being contested in Tameside
All turnouts have now been confirmed, with an average of 29.3% – the highest being Hyde Werneth with 36.4% and the lowest being Dukinfield with 24%.
Tameside Reporter
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One injured after gas explosion in Dukinfield
One person sustained minor injuries following a gas explosion on Glenmore Grove in Dukinfield earlier this evening, May 3.
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WATCH: Shocking hit and run outside Ashton polling station
This is the terrifying moment a car ploughs into a group of people outside a polling station in Ashton.
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ELECTION: Indy candidate who clinched long-held Labour seat says he will 'shake up the status quo'
An independent candidate who snatched the Ashton St Peter's ward from Labour has said he wants to "shake-up the status quo".
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ELECTION: The list of winners and losers
The first result of the night was the news Labour have held Denton North East.
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ELECTION: The turnout for each ward being contested in Tameside
All turnouts have now been confirmed, with an average of 29.3% – the highest being Hyde Werneth with 36.4% and the lowest being Dukinfield with 24%.
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ELECTION: 'Palestine could make the result tighter than we would like' - Labour
A Tameside Labour councillor has admitted the result in a couple of wards could be a close call.
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ELECTION: Independent says councillors did not do enough for Stalybridge after tornado
An independent candidate has criticised councillors for their reaction to the Stalybridge tornado earlier this year.
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ELECTION: Polls a 'good chance to give the government a kicking' says Tameside MP
A Tameside Labour MP has criticised the Tories for being unable to field a full set of candidates in the local elections.
Glossop Chronicle
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Teenager killed in suspected burglary at Whaley Bridge farm named
Police have named a man who died at a farm in Whaley Bridge.
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Derbyshire voters go to the polls to elect a police commissioner and the first East Midlands Mayor
Derbyshire voters were going to the polling booths today as part of two local elections in the county to select their preferred candidate to become the first ever East Midlands Mayor, and their preferred candidate to become the latest Derbyshire and Police Crime Commissioner.
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£10K reward on offer as police and charity probe attack on protected peregrine falcon
A £10,000 bounty has been placed on the head of whoever shot a peregrine falcon at a nature reserve.
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Police continue to investigate scene of Whaley Bridge shooting
Investigations are continuing into an incident in Whaley Bridge in which a man died.
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Police appeal for footage of shoplifting male in New Mills
Officers are dealing with a shoplifting reported at Sainsbury's supermarket on Torr Top Street, New Mills, which occurred on Friday, April 12.
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Travel survey launched for those living in Glossop, Belper and Ilkeston
How do you get around town if you live in Belper, Glossop or Ilkeston? And what improvements do you think should be made to make walking, cycling and other forms of ‘active travel’ an easier option?
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Ska band Madame Claude to play Glossop gig
The band formed in October 2021 and consist of bass player Charlie Lawless, drummer Gabriel Preston, guitarist Henry Williamson, guitarist Mikey from Carrbrook and singer Frank Williams.
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Shaun Ryder and wife issue statement over missing dog
The Happy Mondays star and his wife Joanne have issued a statement regarding their dog Malcom who had gone missing in Glossop over the weekend. The much loved beagle has now been reunited with his owners.
Oldham Reporter
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Labour loses control of Oldham Council
Labour has lost control of Oldham Council. The party has lost four seats across the borough and only gained one.
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Women's morris dancing team turn heads on a sparkling debut
In an exciting debut appearance before large, appreciative crowds, Saddleworth Women's Morris & Clog took their first steps to stardom in Uppermill.
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Sacked paedophile cop 'not an officer but a child sex offender', says police chief
A Greater Manchester police officer who sexually assaulted a six-year-old girl while on duty has been sacked.
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Banner illustrates villagers' memories of Covid
A poignant, handcrafted banner revealing villagers' feelings during the 2020 Covid lockdown has gone on display at Saddleworth Museum.
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The primary school where pupils ‘take on leadership roles’ and teachers ‘are proud to work’
An Oldham school has had a glowing Ofsted report for its "family-orientated and nurturing" environment, and its "ambitious" programme for students.
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Warning as major bus stop relocated and drivers asked to ‘arrive as late as possible’
One of Oldham’s major town centre bus stops will be closed for a week between May 13 and 19.
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Three more arrested as police probe Glodwick gunshots
Officers in Oldham have arrested three more people in connection with a firearms discharge in Glodwick.
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Man arrested after neighbours report hearing gunfire
Officers in Oldham have arrested a 28-year-old man following a shooting which damaged a chip shop window.