The very latest news
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Motorcyclist dies in M60 crash
A motorcyclist in his 50s has died following a collision on the M60 last night.
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Teenager locked up after police find 150 wraps of crack cocaine in his house
A teenager from Oldham has been jailed for 21 months after police uncovered a quantity of drugs and cash during a routine arrest at his home.
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Exciting changes ahead as Ashton Market Square redevelopment take shape
The transformation of Ashton Market Square is making strong progress, with the revamped space on track to reopen in Spring 2026. A major part of the redevelopment includes the introduction of 10 brand-new, high-quality kiosks, set to become a central feature of the revitalised town centre.
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Wind farm and road closures announced across Greater Manchester
A huge new wind farm and a plethora of road closures have all been announced this week across the city-region.
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Hollingworth Primary reception pupils win Smile Month poster competition
Reception pupils at Hollingworth Primary School have been named winners of a borough-wide competition held in celebration of National Smile Month.
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Community champion recognised at special ceremony
A selfless man who has dedicated more than 30 years to supporting charities and voluntary services in Oldham was recognised for his outstanding contribution at a special gathering last night.
Tameside Reporter
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Exciting changes ahead as Ashton Market Square redevelopment take shape
The transformation of Ashton Market Square is making strong progress, with the revamped space on track to reopen in Spring 2026. A major part of the redevelopment includes the introduction of 10 brand-new, high-quality kiosks, set to become a central feature of the revitalised town centre.
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Hollingworth Primary reception pupils win Smile Month poster competition
Reception pupils at Hollingworth Primary School have been named winners of a borough-wide competition held in celebration of National Smile Month.
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Hattersley boy shortlisted for BBC award after inspiring fundraising effort
A courageous seven-year-old boy from Hattersley has been recognised for his remarkable efforts to support a local hospice that cared for his mum in her final days.
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Manchester City legends set to light up Tameside hospice fundraiser
Three legendary names in Manchester City history — Joe Corrigan, Brian Horton and David White — are set to take centre stage at the 6th Annual Willow Wood Hospice Football Night this September in Dukinfield.
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Stalybridge gets two new life-saving defibrillators
Two life-saving defibrillators have been installed in Stalybridge town centre, thanks to the successful fundraising efforts of the Dukinfield and Stalybridge Rotary Club and Stalybridge Town Team.
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Droylsden’s Paige Louise to open groundbreaking P.Louise flagship store at Trafford Palazzo
Droylsden-born beauty mogul Paige Louise Williams is once again redefining the industry with the launch of her first-ever permanent retail destination, P.Louise City, set to open this Autumn at Manchester’s Trafford Palazzo.
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Review: The Last Laugh is a heartfelt, comical, laugh-a-minute masterpiece
This week, Manchester’s Opera house is home to ‘The Last Laugh’ – a comedy play championing three of Britain’s trailblazing comedians, Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse. Three wildly loved and remembered comedians that paved the way for comedy acts today.
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Tameside Rocks returns for a day of music and family fun at Active Ken Ward
Tameside was alive with the sound of music on Sunday 27th July, as Tameside Rocks made its much-anticipated return to Active Ken Ward in Hattersley.
Glossop Chronicle
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Hattersley boy shortlisted for BBC award after inspiring fundraising effort
A courageous seven-year-old boy from Hattersley has been recognised for his remarkable efforts to support a local hospice that cared for his mum in her final days.
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End in sight for sinkhole
A multi-agency team has convened at the site of the long-standing sinkhole at Wren Nest Mill to coordinate essential repair work, with efforts now expected to begin imminently.
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Mayor takes the plunge for charity
The Mayor of High Peak, Councillor Dom Elliott-Starkey, is set to take to the skies on Sunday 3rd August joining a brave team from Reuben’s Retreat for a fundraising skydive.
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Local jobs at risk as company plans shutdown
Forty-eight local jobs are under threat following news that Kingspan Technical Insulation (KTI) plans to close its Glossop manufacturing facility.
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HPBC are "delivering decent homes for tenants"
A recent report has stated that most council homes in the High Peak are meeting national standards for decent housing, and plans are in place to improve the 5% that currently don’t.
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World Hepatitis Day: Tameside Hospital’s testing programme saves lives through early detection
In recognition of World Hepatitis Day, Tameside Hospital is highlighting the life-changing impact of its new blood testing programme, which is helping to detect and treat cases of viral hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV earlier than ever before.
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New £5.5 Million maternity theatre opens at Tameside Hospital
Tameside Hospital has officially unveiled its brand-new maternity theatre, a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance care for mothers and babies across the Tameside and Glossop area.
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MP & Councillor see Willow Wood’s vital work
Willow Wood Hospice has welcomed High Peak MP Jon Pearce and Councillor Damien Greenhalgh for the first time to see and hear about its vital role in the community.
Oldham Reporter
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Motorcyclist dies in M60 crash
A motorcyclist in his 50s has died following a collision on the M60 last night.
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Teenager locked up after police find 150 wraps of crack cocaine in his house
A teenager from Oldham has been jailed for 21 months after police uncovered a quantity of drugs and cash during a routine arrest at his home.
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Wind farm and road closures announced across Greater Manchester
A huge new wind farm and a plethora of road closures have all been announced this week across the city-region.
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Community champion recognised at special ceremony
A selfless man who has dedicated more than 30 years to supporting charities and voluntary services in Oldham was recognised for his outstanding contribution at a special gathering last night.
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Pair pepper sprayed- can you help?
Police are appealing for help in identifying witnesses after a man and woman were pepper sprayed in Chadderton.
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Oldham Council's holiday programme for children proves a huge success
More than 90 children from Oldham Greenhill Sports and Recreation Centre along with Football Fun Factory enjoyed meeting animals and reptiles as part of Oldham’s free Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.
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Police respond to BBC Moors Murder documentary
Greater Manchester Police has responded to a BBC Moors Murder documentary aired on television last night.
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E-learning company equipping young people with skills to assist others in a crisis
Leading e-learning company High Speed Training has been highlighting the importance of providing young people with the relevant knowledge to help others in a crisis.