The very latest news
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Canal boat fundraising £5,000 to stay afloat
The operator of a canal pleasure boat based at Portland Basin says it needs to raise a minimum of £5,000 to stay afloat.
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EV parking bays refused for being too close to road
Plans to install seven rapid charge units to power 14 electric vehicle charging bays have been refused by Tameside Council.
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Kinder Mountain Rescue Team rescue walkers from Crowden Clough
On Monday evening, two walkers became lost in the dark on the route across the plateau between the downfall and Crowden Clough. To add to their difficulties, they were in an area where they had no mobile signal, they did however manage to send 999 a text via the satellite SOS service.
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YouTube star and train driver raises more than £55,000 for charity
A TransPennine Express driver has raised more than £55,000 for charity by offering a front row seat to train journeys across the north of England and Scotland through his YouTube channel.
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Off licence closure extended by another three months to 'protect the public'
A Droylsden off-licence that was closed to protect the public will remain shut.
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Art gallery to close for year as part of town regeneration
A Tameside art gallery will close for a year while repairs and work to improve access take place.
Tameside Reporter
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Canal boat fundraising £5,000 to stay afloat
The operator of a canal pleasure boat based at Portland Basin says it needs to raise a minimum of £5,000 to stay afloat.
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EV parking bays refused for being too close to road
Plans to install seven rapid charge units to power 14 electric vehicle charging bays have been refused by Tameside Council.
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Off licence closure extended by another three months to 'protect the public'
A Droylsden off-licence that was closed to protect the public will remain shut.
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Art gallery to close for year as part of town regeneration
A Tameside art gallery will close for a year while repairs and work to improve access take place.
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Modern refurb for Victorian crematorium chapel
A 160-year-old chapel has been brought into the 21st century with a modern refit that includes new speakers and a touchscreen display.
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UPDATE: CCTV and doorbell footage wanted of theft suspect
Police in Tameside have renewed their appeal for CCTV and doorbell footage of a man suspected of stealing from cars.
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'Catch me if you can' says on-the-run crook on Facebook
A violent abuser wanted on recall to prison has taunted police by replying to a GMP appeal on Facebook.
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CCTV image shows aftermath after woman plunged through gap in staircase at retro bar
A retro-themed bar in Stalybridge has been shut down after a devastating accident left a customer with a brain bleed.
Glossop Chronicle
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Kinder Mountain Rescue Team rescue walkers from Crowden Clough
On Monday evening, two walkers became lost in the dark on the route across the plateau between the downfall and Crowden Clough. To add to their difficulties, they were in an area where they had no mobile signal, they did however manage to send 999 a text via the satellite SOS service.
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YouTube star and train driver raises more than £55,000 for charity
A TransPennine Express driver has raised more than £55,000 for charity by offering a front row seat to train journeys across the north of England and Scotland through his YouTube channel.
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Glossop couple to take on marathon in aid of baby loss charity
Glossop resident Steve Brackenridge and his partner Alexandra are on a mission to raise awareness of the effects of baby loss, after their daughter Penny was tragically stillborn last February.
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Library users encouraged to get ready for system switchover
Derbyshire County Council will introduce the new Library Management System in February. It will replace the current system being used at all libraries across the county.
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All the sporting stars in conversation at Buxton Opera House in 2025
Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre are pleased to be welcoming legends of the sporting world to its stage, who will be in conversation throughout 2025 providing insights and inspiration from their careers.
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Glossop duo take on Gambia with their two Honda motorbikes for charity
This March, Colin Davies and his friend Jake will embark on an 4000-mile journey from their home in Glossop all the way to Gambia, on two motorbikes.
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Office of National Statistics release new data for High Peak house prices
Renters in the High Peak are facing significant rent increases with rents rising by almost £100 a month compared to the previous year.
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New Mills care home resident celebrates her 103rd birthday
After an appeal was made by Watford Care Home in New Mills for the local community to help make a resident's 103rd birthday memorable, over 1500 cards have been sent to her.
Oldham Reporter
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Head quits at crumbling school
The head of a £32m secondary school impacted by severe leaking and heating failures is to step down.
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The five ‘irreplaceable’ historic buildings falling into disrepair – and the £400k plan to save them
Five of Oldham’s historic buildings could be saved from ‘rotting away’ after a £400k plan was approved by the council.
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WANTED: GMP hunt man for prison recall
Police have appealed for the public's help to find a fugitive with links to Tameside and Oldham.
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More than 500 arrests made during police crackdown on drink and drug driving
Equal numbers of drivers were charged with drink or drug driving over the Christmas and New Year holidays, police have revealed.
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Eight attempted murder arrests after drive-by shooting
Police have arrested eight people on suspicion of attempted murder after a drive-by shooting at Thursday lunchtime.
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The job with a £200k salary to lead ‘a place of contrasts’ through turbulent times
Oldham has started its search for a new permanent chief executive. It comes following the departure of Harry Catherall to Tameside Council at the end of last year.
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'Unpleasant and alien' housing estate development turned down
Planners have refused permission for developers to build 17 homes next to an industrial estate as they would be ‘unpleasant and alien’ for residents.
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‘Robot bins’ in town centre malfunction
Concerns have been raised about ‘smart’ bins installed in Oldham town centre following after reports several ‘are jammed shut’ – leading to ‘piles of rubbish’ in the street.