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MP welcomes new £2 bus fare cap

High Peak MP Jon Pearce has welcomed the Government's announcement that a new £2 national bus fare cap will be introduced in England from January.
Portland Basin Museum invites everyone to Our Museum Day

Portland Basin Museum will throw open its doors for a free family-friendly celebration when Our Museum Day returns this week.
What people in Saddleworth think about election

More than 500 years ago, the houses of York and Lancaster were locked in a bitter series of civil wars over 32 years to control the English throne.
Willow Wood Hospice Walk returns with heroes and villains theme

Willow Wood Hospice is inviting the community to unleash their inner hero or villain as its popular Hospice Walk returns for a second year.

Portland Basin Museum invites everyone to Our Museum Day

Portland Basin Museum will throw open its doors for a free family-friendly celebration when Our Museum Day returns this week.
Willow Wood Hospice Walk returns with heroes and villains theme

Willow Wood Hospice is inviting the community to unleash their inner hero or villain as its popular Hospice Walk returns for a second year.
Girlguiding Ashton shows off new uniform on BBC News

Guides and Brownies from the Girlguiding Ashton Division have helped design and launch Girlguiding’s first new uniform in 30 years, even appearing on BBC News.
The Yanks are coming… to Ashton

Tameside residents are being invited to step back in time this weekend as Ashton-under-Lyne hosts the inaugural Yanks Street Party.

MP welcomes new £2 bus fare cap

High Peak MP Jon Pearce has welcomed the Government's announcement that a new £2 national bus fare cap will be introduced in England from January.
Kids can travel free on Stagecoach buses throughout August

Families across the region are being encouraged to make the most of the summer holidays thanks to a new scheme allowing children to travel free on Stagecoach buses throughout August.
Glossop leisure centre gets fitness upgrade

New gym equipment and fresh, modern interiors are being delivered at the leisure centres in Glossop and Buxton thanks to around £140,000 of improvements funded by the Borough Council.
Derbyshire police set out plan to tackle anti-social behaviour

A new plan aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and protecting victims across Derbyshire has been unveiled by Derbyshire Constabulary and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.

What people in Saddleworth think about election

More than 500 years ago, the houses of York and Lancaster were locked in a bitter series of civil wars over 32 years to control the English throne.
Concerns over speed bumps

Plans for speed bumps on an Oldham lane would have been ‘another nail in the coffin’ after a 15-year ‘nightmare’, according to a local councillor.
The Yanks are coming… to Ashton

Tameside residents are being invited to step back in time this weekend as Ashton-under-Lyne hosts the inaugural Yanks Street Party.
Secret fireworks discovered at Dovestone

A dedicated litter picker has discovered secret stashes of fireworks hidden near the Dovestone beauty spot.

Burnham and Badenoch clash over prison early release scheme

Andy Burnham insisted prisoners would not be released early in September under plans to ease overcrowding in jails as the Tories demanded emergency legislation and the possible recall of Parliament to address the issue.
Cold case squad haunted by unsolved disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh

Cold case detectives remain “haunted” by the unsolved disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh 40 years on, as the clock ticks down to the case being mothballed in 12 months’ time.
New technical education pathways for 14 year olds in Andy Burnham reforms

New technical education routes will be available to 14-year-olds as Andy Burnham drives reforms to tackle youth unemployment.
Burnham calls for cross party talks on social care reform

Andy Burnham will seek cross-party talks on social care reform as he faces calls to legislate for a national care service before the next election.

United View: Bring on the new season

I don’t think I’m alone in being hopeful for the new season. Roll on August 21st.
Speedway fan models ace Belle Vue stadiums

A lifelong and avid Belle Vue Aces fan has completed his second model of one of the team’s stadiums. And he invited the Tameside Reporter to his home to check it out.
Tigers take spoils in Tameside derby

Stalybridge Celtic’s wait to lift the Keith Trudgeon Memorial Trophy goes on after local rivals Hyde United once again took the spoils in Saturday’s annual pre-season friendly.
Mossley 10k returns

The 12th edition of the annual Mossley 10k saw a familiar face prevail.

Guide Bridge branches out into musical theatre

Little Shop of Horrors delivers big-stage magic
A fairytale triumph for Tameside Youth Drama Group

Young performers shine in spectacular summer production
Don’t miss award-winning musical memoir Fun Home

A beautiful journey through love, loss and identity
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.