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What the people of Tameside think about HMO attacks

Recent attacks on HMOs have left residents in shock. But locals understand the feelings of anger and frustration.
Tameside's missing Lotto millionaire claims prize

Four months after the draw was made, the owner of a winning Lotto ticket has come forward to claim their £1 million prize.
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.

What the people of Tameside think about HMO attacks

Recent attacks on HMOs have left residents in shock. But locals understand the feelings of anger and frustration.
Tameside's missing Lotto millionaire claims prize

Four months after the draw was made, the owner of a winning Lotto ticket has come forward to claim their £1 million prize.
Emergency services swarm on residential street in Tameside

Emergency services were called to a property in Ashton-under-Lyne to deal with an "incident".
Ambitions celebrates 10 years of socialising in Ashton

Around 100 people gather every Tuesday at The Old Fire Station in Ashton as the volunteer-run charity marks a decade of supporting adults with additional needs.

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.
Council report shows complaints have risen but fewer are upheld

Derbyshire County Council says its efforts to improve services are beginning to pay off, with fewer complaints being upheld and more residents receiving responses within the authority’s target timescales.
Mettrick’s Butchers celebrates national success and four Gold Awards

Family-run Mettrick’s Butchers is celebrating outstanding success at the 2026 National Craft Butchers Product Awards.

Free Feast of Fire event to light up Oldham town centre with fireworks and Halloween thrills

Local people are being encouraged to get ready for a spooky spectacle packed with jaw-dropping performances in Oldham town centre tomorrow (Saturday).
Search on for lucky child to switch on festive lights

Oldham Council is giving one young person a chance to switch on this year's festive lights.
Board says lessons are being learned after man’s death

‘Important lessons’ are being learned over the tragic series of events that led up to the death of a man who may have been exploited by his family.
£16m for derelict buildings across Greater Manchester

Almost £16m has been dished out to six areas of Greater Manchester to help revive disused buildings.

King and Queen attend Sunday service in Antigua

The King and Queen were told the voices of small states must be heard for there to be “true partnerships” in the Commonwealth as Caribbean nations welcomed the UK’s offer of slavery apology talks.
Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean was a champion in every sense of the word

Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean has been described as a “champion in every sense of the word” following her death aged 34.
John Healey promises benefits bill will come down under Labour

John Healey has promised the benefits bill “will come down under Labour” and signalled there will be more “hard decisions” on cuts to public spending.
Noel Gallaghers ex wife Meg Mathews reveals breast cancer battle and mastectomy

Britpop figure Meg Mathews has revealed she has been secretly battling breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy.

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.
Review: TADAA hit the jackpot with a dazzling production of Guys and Dolls

Following their fabulous production of Footloose last year, the Theatre Arts of Dukinfield and Ashton (TADAA) step up to deliver one of the most iconic musicals in Broadway history.
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!