The very latest news
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Community response to Operation Vulcan in Derker
A little girl, aged maybe 11 or 12 years old, stands up in front of a room full of police officers and asks nervously: “What do I do if someone is bringing drugs to school?”
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Eight fire crews put out woodland fire
Firefighters from eight stations took almost 24 hours to put out a blaze on Crowden Moor, less than a week after warning of tinderbox conditions.
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"Retention crisis" at GMP as student cops quit
The head of the Greater Manchester Police Federation (GMPF) said the force is in the depths of a “retention crisis” after 9,000 cops quit across the country.
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We Are All Derbyshire portrait exhibition comes to New Mills
An art exhibition celebrating the people of Derbyshire is now open at High Lea Hall in New Mills.
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Helicopter winches walker to safety after leg break
A hiker was winched to safety by a coastguard helicopter after breaking her leg on Kinder Scout on Friday afternoon.
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Plans for 16-bed HMO in Victorian arcade turned down
Planners have refused permission for the conversion of part of a former shopping arcade into three HMOs as it would cause an “institutionalised environment”.
Tameside Reporter
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"Retention crisis" at GMP as student cops quit
The head of the Greater Manchester Police Federation (GMPF) said the force is in the depths of a “retention crisis” after 9,000 cops quit across the country.
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Plans for 16-bed HMO in Victorian arcade turned down
Planners have refused permission for the conversion of part of a former shopping arcade into three HMOs as it would cause an “institutionalised environment”.
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Jet wash scammers targeting Tameside
Tameside residents have been asked to be vigilant after reports of rogue traders offering jet washing services across the borough.
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Organ silenced in noise row with neighbours
The owners of a Stalybridge pub have been fined more than £3,500 after it twice breached a noise abatement order.
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Review: Mary Poppins - A Five-Star Spectacle of a Show
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s highly anticipated and award-winning stage musical Mary Poppins has flown into Manchester’s Palace Theatre for just five weeks as part of a new UK and Ireland tour, and audiences are in for a jolly holiday of a treat from start to finish.
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Free Tea and Tech to help tackle digital exclusion in Tameside
Friends of Waterloo Park will be hosting several classes for Tameside residents to learn basic digital skills.
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Hyde junior parkrun celebrates its 300th event
The run takes place every Sunday at 9am in Hyde Park.
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Fun Family Open Day at Clearance Outlet!
Willow Wood Hospice is inviting the local community to a Fun Family Open Day at its Clearance Outlet and Donation Centre in Ashton-under-Lyne.
Glossop Chronicle
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Eight fire crews put out woodland fire
Firefighters from eight stations took almost 24 hours to put out a blaze on Crowden Moor, less than a week after warning of tinderbox conditions.
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We Are All Derbyshire portrait exhibition comes to New Mills
An art exhibition celebrating the people of Derbyshire is now open at High Lea Hall in New Mills.
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Helicopter winches walker to safety after leg break
A hiker was winched to safety by a coastguard helicopter after breaking her leg on Kinder Scout on Friday afternoon.
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Biker in hospital after crash closes Snake Pass
A biker is in hospital with “life threatening injuries” after a collision that closed the A57 Snake Pass on Saturday evening.
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Review: Mary Poppins - A Five-Star Spectacle of a Show
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s highly anticipated and award-winning stage musical Mary Poppins has flown into Manchester’s Palace Theatre for just five weeks as part of a new UK and Ireland tour, and audiences are in for a jolly holiday of a treat from start to finish.
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National Crackdown On Business Crime Hailed A Success
Greater Manchester Police and partners made more than 130 visits to business premises as part of the first ever large-scale national intensification crackdown on crime.
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Reform storm to victory in Longdendale by-election
The Reform Party took the Longdendale council seat from Labour in a landslide victory last night (April 10).
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A guide to spring bulbs aftercare.
The British Garden Centres has put together a guide to help with the aftercare of spring bulbs, in light of the glorious spring weather we have had recently!
Oldham Reporter
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Community response to Operation Vulcan in Derker
A little girl, aged maybe 11 or 12 years old, stands up in front of a room full of police officers and asks nervously: “What do I do if someone is bringing drugs to school?”
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Pensioner To Appear In Court Over Non Recent Child Sexual Exploitation
A 76-year-old man will appear in court in the New Year on trial for non-recent child sexual offences in Oldham.
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Police Meet Residents In Derker For Day of Fun
Operation Vulcan descended on a local park in Derker for a fun-filled day aimed at improving community confidence in police.
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National Crackdown On Business Crime Hailed A Success
Greater Manchester Police and partners made more than 130 visits to business premises as part of the first ever large-scale national intensification crackdown on crime.
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Man Wanted For Domestic Offences
A 40-year-old man is being sought by police in connection with domestic offences.
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Major new planning applications submitted to council
Six major projects could transform the way Oldham town centre looks forever, including turning part of the town hall into a hotel.
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Oldham council to face leadership challenge from independent group
An independent councillor plans to challenge the leadership of Oldham Council’s Labour boss.
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‘These houses are like chicken coops…it’s bad for people’s health’
Oldham council wants to crack down on ‘chicken coop’ HMOs after the number of shared houses has ‘almost doubled’ in the last five years.