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What should have been a joyful start to Ashton’s festive season has instead left many visitors frustrated, after families reported missing the Christmas lights switch-on on Saturday and described the event as underwhelming compared to previous years.

New plans for a drive-thru McDonald’s in Hyde have been tabled, seven months after the fast-food giant backed out of their original proposal.

Police arrested an Oldham man on suspicion of possession of a firearm - thanks to its latest deployment of Live Facial Recognition technology.

Oldham is set to benefit from a landmark £31.5 million investment through the Greater Manchester Good Growth Fund, announced by Mayor Andy Burnham.

United Utilities is investing a further £270,000 to upgrade more than 3km of Oldham’s water mains network.

Police are appealing for help to find Shah Foyaz Miah, who is wanted for driving and drug offences that occurred on St Albans Road, Tameside on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Newly formed Legends Volleyball Club in Oldham has secured Polish Village Bakery as main sponsor – and welcomed an England international to its elite team.

A High Peak charity that delivers services in Glossop, Gamesley and across the borough has won one of the country’s most prestigious charity awards.

The longest wait for a one-bedroom social housing apartment in Oldham is 101 years. At least, that was the staggering figure visible on a set of housing statistics on the council webpage until just a few days ago.

The path keeps giving way beneath our feet. After several days of rain, layers of leaves and sludge have turned into a ‘dangerous mud slide’. Every third or fourth step is a balancing act.

Depending on who you ask, Oldham’s townhall boss divides opinion. She’s been the target of racial abuse and a car-bombing. She lost and regained her leadership in consecutive elections.

Pupils at St Paul’s RC Primary School in Hyde helped mark a milestone this week as Warm Front Ltd celebrated its 20th anniversary with a time capsule burial and the planting of a commemorative Silver Birch tree.

Several new 20mph zones are due to be introduced on roads around Oldham.

When 21-year-old Ellie Craven shut the door on her university halls for the final time, she wasn’t expecting to become one of Tameside’s biggest social-media success stories.

A cash injection of £41m is destined for Tameside, with two places in line for a transformative makeover.

A prolific burglar who targeted homes across Tameside and Manchester has been jailed for more than eight years.

Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley welcomed supporters, families, friends and a special appearance from Father Christmas, as it hosted its much-loved annual Christmas celebration.

A children’s home in Oldham has been told it needs to improve after one youngster ‘had to leave prematurely because staff could not meet their needs’, a government watchdog has said. 

Saddleworth will be affected by road works from next week as United Utilities carries out £270k worth of improvement works.

Tameside Council’s Rough Sleeping Team will be out across the borough this evening alongside partner organisations to locate and support anyone who may be sleeping rough, as temperatures continue to fall and pose a serious risk to life.

Families from Gamesley were treated to a memorable day out in Blackpool on Saturday, courtesy of the G52 Community Group. 

The ‘VictoriARTS 25’ exhibition marked the fifth major art showcase organised by the Friends of Victoria Hall in just three years.

Mossley is preparing to sparkle once again as the much-loved Christmas Tree Festival returns to Mossley Community Centre and St John the Baptist Church, Roughtown Road, from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th December.

Council emergency crews respond to more than 80 calls across Tameside.

Residents of Ashton-under-Lyne are invited to get into the festive spirit while helping the environment at this year’s Christmas Jumper Swap, a cheerful community event organised in partnership with Friends of Waterloo Park.

Carers from across Tameside gathered on Thursday morning to learn about their rights, access practical advice and connect with local support services as part of Carers Rights Day.

Ashton-under-Lyne Swimming Club’s dedicated volunteer Barbara made a powerful statement this week, bravely shaving her head in front of swimmers, families, and coaches to raise money for two charities close to the club’s heart, Reuben’s Retreat and Finding Rainbows.

Tameside Council has announced a series of decisive measures aimed at ensuring it delivers a balanced budget by the end of the financial year, as rising demand and increasing costs continue to place pressure on local authorities across the country.

Dogs Trust Manchester is getting into the Christmas spirit as it prepares to host its annual Christmas Fair on Sunday 7th December, and the team is inviting the whole community, two-legged and four-legged visitors alike, to join in a day packed with festive fun.

Old Glossop residents rolled up their sleeves once again this weekend in a heartening display of community spirit.

PCrefurb, a charity dedicated to tackling digital exclusion across Derbyshire and Tameside, have celebrated another year of life-changing work at its Autumn Review.

Derbyshire County Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukrainian refugees by allocating £2.16 million in government funding to district and borough councils across the county.

Parking in Borough Council car parks will be free again this year this December as High Peak residents and businesses prepare for and celebrate the festive season. 

A local opticians has unveiled a £70,000 refurbishment, providing a whole new look designed to enhance the overall customer experience. 

Three people have been charged in connection with a firearms discharge at a business on Minton Street, Oldham, in April 2024.

Ashton-under-Lyne is set to benefit from almost £20 million of new investment as part of the Government’s Pride in Place programme, funding aimed at creating safer, healthier and more prosperous communities across the UK.

A councillor duo in Oldham have returned to the local Conservative group just seven months after quitting the party.

An appeal over the refused 17-home development behind an industrial warehouse in Mossley has been dismissed.

Tameside is gearing up for a sparkling start to the festive season as schools, businesses and community groups come together to host a series of family-friendly Christmas events across the borough this weekend.

Ashton town centre will be transformed into a festive wonderland this Saturday (22 November) as the Christmas Celebrations arrive with a packed programme of magical performances, creative activities and family fun.

A major new proposal designed to make housing more affordable for local residents is set to be discussed by Tameside Council’s Executive Cabinet next week.

Excitement is growing in Ashton-under-Lyne as the first of the town’s brand-new market kiosks have now arrived on site, marking a significant step forward in the ambitious transformation of the market square.

Concerns have been raised this week about the state of Tameside Hospital’s Accident & Emergency department, with families describing scenes of overcrowding, unsafe conditions and serious lapses in cleanliness, despite the unit having undergone refurbishment last year.

Thousands of children across Tameside could wake up to a brighter, more magical Christmas this year thanks to the return of the Tameside Toy Appeal 2025.

Tameside Council is poised to overhaul the way it manages its buildings and facilities, with plans to bring the majority of its Facilities Management (FM) services back under direct Council control from May 2026.

A pub in Oldham will reopen to the public for the first time since police ordered the venue to shut down following an alleged assault. 

Two neighbours have been left unable to return home after a tree came crashing down on their houses in Oldham during Storm Claudia.

Tameside businesses are already reaping the benefits of a new series of fully funded business surgeries launched to strengthen growth, resilience, and innovation across the borough.

After half a century living in Droylsden, Frank Hill has watched the town centre change in ways he never hoped it would.

A former community hub in the centre of Hollingworth is set to be offered to local organisations, after Tameside Council confirmed it no longer has a use for the building.

As temperatures plunge across Greater Manchester, Dogs Trust Manchester is urging dog owners to take extra precautions to keep their four-legged friends safe from seasonal dangers such as grit, rock salt, and antifreeze.

The market hall in Ashton will soon be transformed to complement the regeneration work underway in the town centre.

An Oldham landmark has been completely erased from the town’s skyline as preparations begin to transform the area. 

An MP has branded years harassment and abuse directed at local politicians as ‘completely unacceptable’, describing it as ‘a sad example of politics torn by divisive actors’. 

Almost 100 new affordable homes in a ‘vital location’ have been completed in Oldham.

Stalybridge shimmered with colour and creativity on Saturday as the much-loved Northern Lights Winter Parade returned on 15 November, officially launching Tameside’s festive celebrations.

The Anthony Seddon Fund is kicking off the festive season with its much-loved annual Christmas Fair, taking place on Saturday 29th November 2025, from 11am to 3pm at 12 George Street, Ashton-under-Lyne.

Young people across Tameside are learning how to recognise and respond to Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) thanks to a powerful new theatre initiative touring the borough’s schools this autumn.

Tameside Rotary has donated £1,200 to support urgent humanitarian relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, which has caused catastrophic damage across Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba.

Operation Vulcan officers have continued their dual focus of community engagement and tough enforcement in Derker, as the team marks more than six months since its initial deployment to the area.

Depleted Latics again showed plenty of grit and determination to gain a valuable point against a very decent Crewe side.

Roughfields, one of Hadfield and Padfield’s most cherished pockets of nature, is set to become the canvas for a spectacular new wildlife mural.

Last week, the Local Democracy Reporting Service revealed a ten-year-old boy had been hospitalised with ‘potentially life-threatening’ symptoms due to staggering neglect. 

As temperatures fall and worries about rising energy bills persist, Tameside Council has once again reopened its network of Warm Welcome Hubs to support residents through the colder months.

Residents of all ages and abilities were given the chance to enjoy the freedom of cycling during a special accessible session at the Tameside Cycle Circuit on Thursday 6 November.

Oldham Council boss, Arooj Shah has been shortlisted for Leader of the Year at the 2025 LGIU and CCLA Cllr Awards.

This week’s round-up highlights the work of neighbourhood officers in Oldham, showcasing how teams are delivering GMP’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has launched Operation North Star – an initiative to help protect communities during the festive period and bring criminals to justice.

A new alternative education provision has opened in Glossop to support young people aged 11–16 who are struggling to thrive in mainstream education or have been permanently excluded. 

TransPennine Express (TPE) is set to introduce a new timetable next month, delivering more services, extra capacity and greater choice for customers across the North and into Scotland.

A much-loved former Oldham Mayor has passed away after a long battle with lung cancer.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has tested the eyesight of more than 500 motorists as part of a nationwide effort to improve road safety during the darker autumn and winter months.

Reform UK is marking six months since its local election wins in May - but critics say there’s little to celebrate, accusing the party of failing to deliver on its pledges.

Hadfield Nursery School is celebrating both its proud past and an exciting future.

'Act Like Your House is On Fire' is the message members of High Peak Green New Deal would like to convey to Keir Starmer and other world leaders as the COP30 Climate Summit takes place in Brazil. 

An Oldham pair have been convicted of the manslaughter of a 45-year-old man following a brutal assault two years ago.

Greater Manchester is once again leading the way in innovation and collaboration, this time in the world of workplace wellbeing.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have made thousands of arrests in the past year as part of a major crackdown on shoplifting and retail crime across the region.

The sound of festive music, flashing lights, and plenty of Christmas cheer will soon fill the streets of Droylsden as the Manchester Breakdown Service Santa Sleigh returns to Tameside this December - spreading joy to families, hospitals, and care homes alike.

As winter approaches, local grassroots sports clubs are facing mounting pressure to keep their doors open amid soaring energy costs. But for one Tameside club, vital support from the British Gas Energy for Tomorrow Fund is helping secure their future.

Visitors to Stalybridge Library later this month will have the chance to meet illustrator Gordon Hutson, who will be hosting a one-day stall on Saturday, November 22 to showcase and sell his distinctive artwork.

Police alongside His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) have seized and destroyed more than 500 mobile phones, electronic devices, and SIM cards after they were seized from inmates at HMP Manchester.

People are facing ‘impossible decisions’ when visiting an Oldham hospital with their loved ones because of a ‘nightmare’ parking situation. 

Oldham council are still waiting for news from the government after putting their local inquiry into historic child sexual exploitation ‘on hold’, the council leader has confirmed. 

An Oldham councillor who received ‘online threats to her life’ broke into tears during a council meeting while explaining how her family was left ‘scared and horrified’.

The Pinnacle Learning Trust (PLT) is delighted to announce it has once again been recognised as one of the top 10 performing trusts in the country at the Edurio Trust Value Award.

Oldham Council’s major clean-up campaign, Don’t Trash Oldham, is back and this time more focused than ever.

A major project that will bring 20,000 jobs, employment space and new homes over a ‘decade of growth’ has finally started.

The organisers of the popular Tameside Rotary Beer Festival have proudly handed over £8,700 to a range of charities following this year’s successful event.

Glossop Peace Group members laid wreaths of white poppies at War Memorials in Hadfield and Glossop during this year’s Remembrance Sunday services.

A councillor found guilty of ‘spying’ has been told to apologise for a second time after admitting to secretly recording a private meeting.

Hulme Grammar School has published its Public Benefit Impact Report detailing the significant positive contributions the school makes to its local community and cross-sector education, coinciding with the launch of the Independent Schools Council’s (ISC) annual Partnerships Week.

The groundbreaking new manufacturing and research facility signals the start of a ‘new decade of growth’ in Greater Manchester, says mayor Andy Burnham.

Oldham Police are inviting local people to an anti-fraud and cyber-crime event to raise awareness of seasonal promotions such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday ahead of the festive season.

A Droylsden man’s passion for military history has helped raise an impressive £1,500 for the Royal British Legion following a special fundraising event held at the Salisbury Club.

Get ready, Tameside – the sound of sleigh bells is on its way!

Oldham police station has been on ‘temporary’ reduced opening hours for more than a year without telling the public, according to a local councillor. 

The magical Northern Lights Winter Parade is set to return to Stalybridge this Saturday, 15 November, bringing with it a dazzling display of colour, creativity, and community spirit to mark the official start of Tameside’s festive celebrations.

Councillors, veterans and local residents gathered in silence at Oldham’s Spindles shopping centre this morning to mark Remembrance Day.

Gourley Veterinary Surgeons in Ashton-under-Lyne has launched a pioneering new campaign this autumn to help local dog owners identify the often-missed signs of arthritis in their pets.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust have been awarded £14.4 million through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) to support a major sustainability project aimed at cutting carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency across its estate.

The plan to transform two train stations in Oldham and Tameside have taken a major leap forward.

Future Directions CIC is set to break new ground by hosting a pantomime with a fully inclusive cast to include people with complex care needs, learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions.

Greater Manchester Police is stepping up its efforts to tackle retail crime and support local businesses as it takes part in this year’s Safer Business Action Week.

Oldham Council have slapped a removal order on a ‘Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine’ lookalike on the streets of Saddleworth.

A stadium in Oldham cannot hold events on its pitch on two nights of the year because the impact on neighbours would be ‘unacceptable’, councillors have ruled.

There was applause all round as the winners of Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust’s annual staff awards were announced on Friday 7 November.

After years of hard work, dedication and community spirit, local charity Padfield Community Spaces (PCS) is delighted to announce their successful purchase of Temple Street Field.

Oldham town centre will burst into festive colour this Saturday (November 15) as the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On Show returns with an evening packed with family fun, live music and entertainment for all ages.

A major drugs gang responsible for supplying millions of pounds worth of cocaine across North Manchester has been dismantled following a covert police investigation that led to the sentencing of seven people at Manchester Crown Court.

After the huge success of last year’s Tales of the Toymender - Oldham Theatre Workshop’s professional company is back this Christmas with another spellbinding family adventure.

Oasis Academy Leesbrook student Waleed has made a strong showing at the recent Oldham Halloween Half Marathon. . . placing 169th out of 600 participants.

It’s been more than two months since beloved family dog Sasha went missing from her home in Audenshaw, and her devastated owners are still desperately searching for her.

A scheme to build a battery storage unit on greenbelt land for green energy has been approved by a government body despite councillors refusing planning permission earlier this year. 

A Tameside resident has spoken of a “distressing” experience at Royal Blackburn Hospital, claiming they were left in a corridor for more than 30 hours and felt dismissed by staff while seeking urgent care for a neurological condition.

A chance meeting on a transatlantic flight has led to an inspiring creative partnership, and a brand-new children’s book that shines a spotlight on Mossley’s scenic countryside.

Residents across Tameside are being urged to help make Christmas special for local care leavers by buying them a gift this festive season.

National Highways have shared the latest work updates for the A57 Link Road.

From April next year, Glossop residents will be asked to separate their food waste from garden waste due to changes in legislation requiring all councils to provide a weekly food waste collection service. 

Oldham Council will be spending almost an additional £7m on its town centre regeneration project, reports have revealed. 

A ten-year-old child was hospitalised due to ‘potentially life-threatening’ neglect after a shocking ‘oversight’ by Oldham Council, a report has found.

A local opticians has announced the winner of its in-store giveaway, with a 12 month book subscription as the prize.

A welcome change is coming to a medical practice in Oldham after councillors greenlit a two-storey extension this week.

The Morris family in Hadfield has once again delighted the community with their annual Halloween attraction, transforming their home into a spooky trail - all in aid of local charity Crossroads Derbyshire. 

Oldham Council is running a competition for one lucky winner to join Santa for the Christmas Lights switch-on in the town centre.

Hadfield Bowling Club is appealing to the local community to support their crowdfunding campaign for a vital upgrade.

Willow Wood Hospice is inviting the community to get into the Christmas spirit while supporting local hospice care, with a calendar full of festive fundraising events this winter.

A viral ice cream parlour and cafe in Saddleworth is due to get a major makeover.

Extra powers will be in place in Manchester City Centre following several serious incidents in Manchester City Centre.

Grab your wellies and bright outdoor clothes to come and help clear vegetation preventing the natural flow of the stream which runs down Wesley Street in Old Glossop. 

As the economy in Manchester grows, the city’s increased wealth is struggling to make its way down the A62 to Oldham.

A state-of-the-art 3G pitch and Sports Club has officially opened in Droylsden, marking a major investment in grassroots sport for the Tameside community.

A tragic incident on the railway tracks at Ashton-under-Lyne sparked a large emergency response yesterday evening (6 November).

Willow Wood Hospice is celebrating after its Glossop charity shop was crowned the East Midlands winner in the UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards 2025. 

Police are continuing to appeal for information in the search for a missing teenage girl who has not been seen for two weeks.

One of the UK’s oldest and boldest brass bands is set to bring festive cheer to Stalybridge this December, as the historic Stalybridge Old Band presents The Best of Christmas Brass.

A much-loved Hyde pub is raising a glass after its operators were recognised among the very best in the country.

Denton South councillor George Newton has launched a campaign calling for a significant investment in Haughton Green Village, urging Tameside Council to allocate a fair share of the borough’s £1.5 million Government “Pride in Place” funding to the community.

Each year, local charity Action Together leads the much-loved Tameside Toy Appeal, and for 2025, it’s back to spread Christmas cheer and support families in need across the borough.

Oldhamers are being invited to remember the brave servicemen and women who served in the armed forces and sacrificed their lives for the country at Remembrance Services across the town on Sunday.

A much-loved Glodwick building is set for a new chapter as the refurbished Marlborough Centre officially reopens under the management of local boxing organisation, NxtGen Boxing.

Pay strikes by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) workers is set to escalate - Unite, the UK’s leading union has announced.

Passengers in Greater Manchester will be among the first in the country to benefit from simpler and more convenient train travel when a confusing range of fares are replaced by two simple options in December.

Ashton United Football Clubs ground played host to a special Children in Need event today, Wednesday 5th November, as BBC Radio Manchester presenters Joe McGrath and Simone Riley stopped off in Ashton-under-Lyne as part of The Thousand Mile Challenge.

Local foster carers who open their hearts and homes to vulnerable children and young people have been recognised for their incredible commitment to changing lives across the borough.

An inspirational Oldham College ESOL teacher has won a top accolade.

A £500,000 project to upgrade more than 1.7km of Oldham’s water mains is underway.

A 13-year-old girl went missing from her care placement and was located with her sister nine days later in the house of a stranger later convicted of raping her, a safeguarding review has found.

Theatre Arts of Dukinfield and Ashton (TADAA) rock Mossley’s George Lawton Hall.

Children from 14 schools across Victorious Academies Trust have proudly completed a pioneering Wellbeing Ambassador Programme, equipping them with the skills, confidence and compassion to champion mental health in their school communities.

A Tameside couple have shared how Tameside Carers Centre has become a vital source of support as they care for a family member living with late-stage Alzheimer’s.

A political group has been accused of giving a ‘misleading impression’ to the public amid claims a hospital could soon receive 40 desperately-needed new beds.

Greater Manchester’s emergency services have joined forces to urge residents to stay safe and behave responsibly this Bonfire Night, following a rise in deliberate fires and fireworks-related anti-social behaviour last year.

Portland Basin Museum, Park Bridge and Werneth Low country park are just some of the iconic Tameside landmarks that could benefit from a cash injection over the next decade.

More than 100 pairs of shoes for tiny and teenage feet have formed an emotive protest outside a Derbyshire council HQ to highlight years of failure over special educational support.

The transformation the old Denton Baths site into an apartment block is set to be completed by spring 2027. 

A routine shopping trip in Ashton’s M&S turned into a terrifying ordeal when Elaine Oliver suddenly began bleeding heavily after a vein burst in her leg, but thanks to the swift actions of staff, shoppers, and a retired nurse, she received vital first aid before paramedics arrived.

Gallery Oldham’s much-loved Old Library and Art Gallery building has officially reopened, with stunning new permanent displays celebrating the town's rich history, people and art.

An MP is calling for a justice centre to return to a Greater Manchester borough more than 10 years after its courts were shut down and later demolished.

The Oldham Works Summit and Future Ready Careers Experience both take place this week.

A Denton woman has been ordered to pay more than £500 after admitting to dumping several black bin bags of rubbish on a street near her home.

Cllr Eddie Moores and his wife Kath opted to start fostering when they were 25 and smile as they recall their time as foster carers.

A Tameside family has spoken of their heartbreak after their long-awaited home adaptation project for their disabled daughter fell apart, leaving them without a working wet room, without heating and without the funds to put things right.

A nursing home described as foul-smelling as it was placed in special measures last year has seen some improvement, a watchdog says.

A fundraising gala ball in Buxton is set to celebrate 35 years of a local hospice charity, and tables are now available to book.

Whether you enjoy a challenging hike or a casual stroll, the High Peak caters to a diverse range of preferences.

Stockport based NK Theatre Arts head to New Mills Art Theatre for the very first time with their production of Rock Of Ages.