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Council wins award for supporting armed forces

High Peak Borough Council has been recognised for its sustained commitment to supporting the armed forces community with the award of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award.
Family devastated by fatal dog attack on beloved cat

A family has been left devastated after their much-loved 18-year-old cat was killed in an attack by two large Doberman dogs in Stalybridge on Saturday, 31st October.
Awards for Oldham schools helping children to discover a love of reading

Primary schools in Oldham have been recognised for outstanding performance in the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge Read to the Beat.
Conservative club's Halloween party raises money for local support group

A Halloween fancy dress party at an Ashton-under-Lyne social club raised £180 for a local group supporting people living with pulmonary fibrosis.

Family devastated by fatal dog attack on beloved cat

A family has been left devastated after their much-loved 18-year-old cat was killed in an attack by two large Doberman dogs in Stalybridge on Saturday, 31st October.
Conservative club's Halloween party raises money for local support group

A Halloween fancy dress party at an Ashton-under-Lyne social club raised £180 for a local group supporting people living with pulmonary fibrosis.
New police unit launched to keep people safe on the Bee Network

A new police command has been launched in a bid to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour, and dangerous driving across Greater Manchester.
£839,000 boost for community projects, sports, and events in Ashton

More than £839,000 is being invested in Ashton-under-Lyne through three new Ashton Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board grant schemes.

Council wins award for supporting armed forces

High Peak Borough Council has been recognised for its sustained commitment to supporting the armed forces community with the award of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award.
“I am more than confident we have saved Glossop tip"

Glossop tip could remain open after a councillor says he is "more than confident" a robust financial case to prevent its closure has been made to Derbyshire County Council.
Siblings celebrate success at Horse of the Year Show

Glossop siblings Willow and Oscar Elcock have enjoyed an unforgettable week competing at the prestigious Horse of the Year Show (HOYS).
Hadfield baker commissioned to create Call of Duty cake

A Hadfield baker has been given another exciting opportunity to showcase her skills after being asked to create a cake to mark the release of the latest Call of Duty game.

Awards for Oldham schools helping children to discover a love of reading

Primary schools in Oldham have been recognised for outstanding performance in the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge Read to the Beat.
New police unit launched to keep people safe on the Bee Network

A new police command has been launched in a bid to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour, and dangerous driving across Greater Manchester.
‘Bright Journeys’ helps pupils stay safe on school run

Schoolchildren across Greater Manchester will benefit from an initiative to help them stay safe and visible on their journeys to and from school.
Police urge Oldham residents to report anti-social behaviour

Greater Manchester Police are encouraging Oldham residents to report anti-social behaviour and help keep communities safe.

Six more people arrested after Nottingham police officer shooting

A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a police officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre.
Derailment could have been avoided if drain built correctly sheriff finds

A train derailment that caused the deaths of three people in 2020 could have been avoided if a drain had been built correctly, a sheriff has found.
MS boss accuses Labour of one of the biggest tax grabs in history

The boss of Marks and Spencer (M and S) has accused the Labour Government of one of the “biggest tax grabs in history” as the historic retailer cautioned it faces an “onslaught of costs”.
New blood tests to pick up early signs of cancer to be tested in the NHS

Four cutting-edge blood tests to pick up cancer in the earliest stages will be given to thousands of patients across the NHS.

United View: Carrick to be given a second chance?

Michael Carrick’s Manchester United future is hanging by a thread after his side suffered yet another crushing defeat over the weekend, this time at the hands of familiar foes Bournemouth.
City Watch: Villa put an end to Blues' 100% record

Manchester City’s perfect start to the Premier League season finally came to an end on Saturday, and unfortunately it happened at a ground that has become something of a bogey fixture for us in recent years.
Glossop's Queen of Speed takes F1 Academy crown

When eight-year-old Alisha Palmowski completed her first lap around a karting track in 2015, she could have hardly imagined what she would go on to achieve 12 years later.
Spooner back in Hyde hotseat

Just over a year after his departure, Hyde United have announced the return of former boss Nick Spooner.

Review: The Haunting of Hill House

A chilling night at the theatre where the house is just as much a character as the people inside it.
Review: The Mousetrap

The 75th anniversary of a timeless murder mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end.
CHESS plays a Masterstroke at The Plaza

Stunning production with a strikingly modern-day relevance
Alex Cann's weekly film blog - 9th January

A mix this week of stuff that I watched over the festive season and a couple from this week, to start another year of movie watching!
Alex Cann's weekly blog - 9th January

It was tempting to write something this week about the digital darts being fired from the keyboard of the world's richest man, and how it might be better if we just switched social media off for a bit, but for the sake of my blood pressure, I thought I'd share the first part of a musical Top 10 with you.