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Schools lead the way with local litter picks

Three primary schools in Tameside have worked to improve their local neighbourhoods by participating in litter picking sessions.
Alice Ferns unveils exclusive design for Russell Hobbs and Action Against Hunger partnership

Russell Hobbs has announced Alice Ferns as the chosen artist for its global charity partnership with Action Against Hunger, unveiling her exclusive limited-edition design for the campaign.
Shazia Mirza and Satnam Galsian join Oldham's Khushi Festival this August

Khushi, a one-day festival of happiness celebrating South Asian culture, returns on Saturday, August 1, with a variety of events at different venues in Oldham.
Iconic beer to return to pub

A unique hand crafted locally produced draught beer is being revived to mark the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Saddleworth Morris Men.

Schools lead the way with local litter picks

Three primary schools in Tameside have worked to improve their local neighbourhoods by participating in litter picking sessions.
New funding round opens to support neighbourhood improvements

Residents, community groups and local partners are being encouraged to apply for funding to deliver neighbourhood improvements across Tameside, as the final round of the Pride in Place Impact Fund opens
£45m investment agreed to improve roads and pavements across Tameside

Tameside Council has approved a £45 million investment over five years to improve and protect the borough’s roads, pavements and other essential highway infrastructure.
Animal therapy centre opens in response to health crisis

Hundreds of people queued up to get a glimpse inside as a new animal-assisted therapy centre threw open its doors to the local community.

Pay to bin it!

High Peak Borough Council will introduce an opt-in fee to collect garden waste from July.
Award-winning, authentic and made with love

Bringing a taste of Italy to Glossop, family-run business Baci Di Gelato is quickly making its mark with a blend of tradition, creativity and award-winning quality.
Padfield’s green dream set to bloom

Councillor Ollie Cross and two special local supporters will be cutting the ribbon and opening the gates of Temple Street Community Garden in Padfield, on Sunday 14th June at 2pm.
Opportunity to run Manor Park Café

Hot on the heels of the completion of the new Active Zone in Glossop’s Manor Park, High Peak Borough Council is now inviting people interested in managing the café to come forward.

Alice Ferns unveils exclusive design for Russell Hobbs and Action Against Hunger partnership

Russell Hobbs has announced Alice Ferns as the chosen artist for its global charity partnership with Action Against Hunger, unveiling her exclusive limited-edition design for the campaign.
Shazia Mirza and Satnam Galsian join Oldham's Khushi Festival this August

Khushi, a one-day festival of happiness celebrating South Asian culture, returns on Saturday, August 1, with a variety of events at different venues in Oldham.
Iconic beer to return to pub

A unique hand crafted locally produced draught beer is being revived to mark the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Saddleworth Morris Men.
Roadworks across Greater Manchester

People have been told to ‘expect delays’ as roadworks take place on a series of key A roads across Greater Manchester. Areas affected include Ashton-In-Makerfield, Rochdale, Salford, Wigan, and Oldham.

Starmer gives tech companies ultimatum over children sending naked images

Technology companies have been given an ultimatum to stop children sending and receiving explicit images on their devices or face a change to the law, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said.
Sikh group calls for public inquiry into Henry Nowak death

The Government should hold a public inquiry into the “catastrophic multi-agency failures” surrounding the death of Henry Nowak, a Sikh lobby group has said.
Eriksens collapse a reminder of impact cardiac conditions can have charity

Footballer Christian Eriksen’s collapse “is a reminder of the potentially devastating impact that cardiac conditions can have on so many young people”, the chief executive of a charity has said.
Alexander Zverev savours a happy end at French Open after grand slam heartache

Alexander Zverev put his grand slam heartache behind him to finally lift a major trophy at the French Open.

Massey returns to the ring

After over six months away, High Peak boxer Jack Massey returns to the ring this weekend to take on fellow Brit Cheavon Clarke in Bournemouth.
Talented trio make Ewen Fields switch

Hyde United’s summer squad shake up has begun, with three signings already confirmed ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 campaign.
Tameside futsal club crowned champions on debut

Tameside’s Sala Futsal Club were crowned national champions last month after a dominant performance in the National Futsal League T3 Final.
United View: Crucial transfer window looms

I want to start this week by giving a huge thank you to Ben McCarthy, who has stepped down from his role as our Manchester United columnist after four fantastic years.

Eyeline Theatre delivers a lunchtime double bill to remember

Stars of stage and screen put the focus on new works
Alex B Cann film column - 04/06/26 WhatsApps and Weddings

There has been a shortage of decent romantic comedies in recent years. Rye Lane was a charming exception, featuring two twenty-somethings getting over bad break-ups from toxic relationships while putting the world to rights. It feels genuinely authentic, and the humour works really well too.
Alex Cann - 04/06/26 The sofa is winning

I was discussing one-way systems in the supermarket the other day and thinking back to those strange times when most major supermarkets resembled Ikea. This seems like a distant memory now, along with bog-roll panic buying. As well as the swanky coffee machine, Molton Brown toiletries and posh onesie, the revelation that Peter Murrell (estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon) bought 108 toilet rolls hours before she implored the public not to panic-buy them certainly raised an eyebrow.
Review: Midsomer Murder's

Last week my friend and I attended Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift at the Opera House in Manchester.
Alex B Cann Film Column - 28/05/26

One Wish Willow and Scary Spirits