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It's just over two years since I became the permanent drivetime presenter on Tameside Radio, and tomorrow, Friday February 7th, will sadly be my last day on the show.

After the massive success of last year's huge 40th anniversary tour,  legendary soul band Stax Of Soul will be rolling back into Uppermill in November as part of this year's series of tour dates.

Pauline Town MBE is a Tameside hero and a legend. As landlady of The Station Hotel in Ashton, she has made the respected British pub much more than that, it's also a hub for the homeless, victims of domestic abuse, families in need, and those facing poverty in this area.

Its three years since Stereophonics last toured, and last week the band announced their biggest ever UK and Ireland stadium tour which will take place in 2025.

When we started our Local music Spotlight feature on Tameside Radio and across the Not Really Here Group media outlets back in January 2023, I knew what an important feature it would be for local bands and artists, but I don't think anybody could have predicted just how successful it has been.

Glossopdale Sixth Form has praised it’s ‘exceptional’ Year 13, as students secure top results and bright futures. 

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has revealed a disturbing rise in physical violence against NHS staff working in accident and emergency (A&E) departments, with the number of reported assaults almost doubling in the past five years.

Students at Ashton Sixth Form College are celebrating another year of exceptional A-Level, vocational, and T-Level results, with smiles and plans for exciting futures taking centre stage.

Seventy years after first saying “I do,” local couple Dennis and Patricia have once again stood side by side at the altar of St Peter’s Church, Ashton-under-Lyne, to renew their wedding vows - in the very same church where their married life began in 1955.

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has revealed a disturbing rise in physical violence against NHS staff working in accident and emergency (A&E) departments, with the number of reported assaults almost doubling in the past five years.

Students at Ashton Sixth Form College are celebrating another year of exceptional A-Level, vocational, and T-Level results, with smiles and plans for exciting futures taking centre stage.

Seventy years after first saying “I do,” local couple Dennis and Patricia have once again stood side by side at the altar of St Peter’s Church, Ashton-under-Lyne, to renew their wedding vows - in the very same church where their married life began in 1955.

Students at The Manchester College have plenty to celebrate following an impressive set of results for Level 3 qualifications in 2025, with standout performances in T Levels, BTECs, and other technical and creative courses.

This week ‘2:22 A Ghost Story’ is at Manchester’s Opera house.

It only took me 22 years, but I finally watched Freaky Friday on Disney+ this week in anticipation of the sequel being released. It’s a story that has its origins in an earlier book, and a film that Kelly Osbourne originally auditioned for as Anna, but decided to back out. She later said it’s the biggest mistake she’s ever made, given the success of the movie.

According to new research from Nationwide, the average Briton spends a staggering 80,870 minutes of their life on the phone trying to sort out problems. That is roughly 56 days. In that time, you could potentially read between 15 and 25 books, learn a new language, or watch over 1100 episodes of your favourite TV show, assuming each lasted for 45 minutes. One in three say that poor customer service is their biggest bugbear, according to the survey. Here are the ten most annoying things.

As someone who has battled with my weight over the years, I have huge sympathy with anyone who’s trying to shift a few pounds.

Remember the Barbenheimer craze a couple of years ago? It happened in July 2023, when both Barbie and Oppenheimer were released in cinemas at the same time, and made for a rather unusual double bill. Well, I think I’ve found a new one... Bring Her Back Naked. Might need a rebrand.

Glossopdale Sixth Form has praised it’s ‘exceptional’ Year 13, as students secure top results and bright futures. 

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has revealed a disturbing rise in physical violence against NHS staff working in accident and emergency (A&E) departments, with the number of reported assaults almost doubling in the past five years.

Cllr Alan Graves, the leader of Reform-led Derbyshire County Council, has been criticised after stating that children are being "over diagnosed" with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

A kind-hearted Glossop resident has teamed up with a determined man living with advanced Stage 4 prostate cancer, helping him in his mission to raise awareness and £100,000 for charity.

A unique collaboration between two community dance groups from Greater Manchester is set to take centre stage this September at one of Europe’s biggest street arts festivals, La Mercè, in Barcelona.

A football stadium in Oldham has been given the green light to permanently extend its seating and food offer.

An iconic former cotton mill in Oldham that has helped provide jobs for the local community for more than a century could soon be getting a modern extension. The car park of Gorse Mill in Chadderton is due to be transformed into 10 new warehouses. 

An Oldham MP has voiced concerns over plans for a new police station, after it emerged the site would have no holding cells to keep suspected criminals.

The death of a teenage girl, who was left alone at a children’s mental health ward by an inexperienced agency worker using fake ID, has been ruled as an unlawful killing by an inquest jury.

An agreement in principle has been reached for the sale of Morecambe to new owners, the club have announced.

Weather warnings have been issued for thunderstorms across parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland as the fourth heatwave of the summer continues.

A man accused of driving into crowds at Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade faces an additional 24 charges, including two relating to alleged victims who were babies.

After coming agonisingly close to a win on the opening day, Stalybridge Celtic made no mistake on the second attempt, seeing off Atherton Collieries on Tuesday night under the Bower Fold lights. 

Glossop North End followed up their win on the Isle of Man with a 2-2 draw at home to Wythenshawe on Tuesday. 

Manchester United have made a clear statement of intent with the signing of Benjamin Šeško, who was unveiled ahead of the Reds’ final pre-season game against Fiorentina, alongside fellow summer arrivals, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. 

Just a few days remain before the Premier League begins again for another season, and not only am I excited to get back to the games, but I’m looking forward to having something more to write about in these columns.