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Reform UK has announced that Matt Goodwin will stand as the party’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

One of Oldham’s most stunning venues flung open its doors on (Sunday) to host its first ever wedding fair.

Officers from Oldham’s Neighbourhood Policing Team have secured a three-month closure order on a property suspected of offering sexual services in the Failsworth area following intelligence gathered within the community.

Improvements in children’s services in Tameside have been ‘hindered’ by a lack of permanent leadership, according to Ofsted. The education watchdog carried out a monitoring visit on the council service currently in special measures. 

Communities across Tameside are set to benefit from a £1.5 million investment aimed at improving local pride, public spaces and community facilities by March 2027.

Tameside’s Local Studies and Archive Centre has once again been recognised for its high standards, retaining its prestigious Archive Accreditation status for the seventh consecutive year.

Six councillors embroiled in the Trigger Me Timbers scandal have been found in breach of Tameside council’s code of conduct, according to an independent report.

A historic Tameside building has been brought back to life to provide much-needed supported accommodation for young care leavers.

The political future of the Gorton and Denton constituency has been thrown into turmoil following the resignation of long-serving MP Andrew Gwynne and Labour’s controversial decision to block Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham from standing in the resulting by-election.

If you are missing Strictly Come Dancing, you can get your fix at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice’s upcoming dance extravaganza.

Adults in Tameside who receive long-term support from Adult Social Care may soon be invited to take part in a national feedback survey.

The Lyndhurst Women’s CHAI group has created a stunning embroidered collage that beautifully represents the school's values.

Year 11 students from Glossopdale School and Sixth Form recently enjoyed a red‑carpet experience during a special celebration assembly.

At no point before the final whistle did any of the travelling Latics fans believe their side would lose this game, yet they did, by failing to apply enough pressure when they had a man advantage, and by conceding a very, very streaky late goal.

A Holts primary school has a new bike shelter thanks to First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) after the headteacher asked if the housing association could help install one.

Glossop has been left out of a £3 million Derbyshire County Council pothole repair scheme despite the programme being based on roads suggested by local councillors.

Ashton Market Hall is set to burst into colour, creativity and community spirit once again as Love in the Market returns on Saturday 14 February 2026.

Tameside Council says it is taking “clear and responsible action” to improve its financial position this year, after reducing a previously forecast overspend by almost half.

Dozens of councils have been told by Westminster they can postpone their elections this year. But why? And what does this mean for voting across Greater Manchester?

Councillor Josh Charters had just returned from walking his dog, Korinna, and was getting ready for bed with his partner, when a stranger in a balaclava set fire to his car. 

The family of a 94-year-old Droylsden woman have spoken out about what they describe as a deeply distressing experience inside a local care home, raising serious safeguarding and human rights concerns about the treatment of vulnerable residents.

Oldhamers who want to cut down, stop drinking or explore life without alcohol beyond Dry January can do so thanks to a free sober social event taking place next month.

The Latics bus travelled south today ahead of tomorrow’s early kick-off against Barnet. The sides shared the points earlier in the season, but the truth is that Latics absolutely battered them right up to the point where there was only one more thing to do: score, put it in the onion bag, register.

The National Year of Reading began this year - an initiative led by The National Literacy Trust to inspire more people to make reading part of their lives.

A Tameside funeral director is swapping her traditional attire for boxing gloves and hiking boots as she takes on two major fundraising challenges in support of local charity Purple Heart Wishes.

Officers made 400 arrests during a December crackdown on drink and drug driving as part of the national Operation Limit campaign.

Twelve people are set to be fined after more than eight tonnes of waste were illegally dumped in an Ashton alleyway.

“It’s about time.” That is the reaction to Denton’s MP stepped down as the representative of the town he’s served for 21 years.

A specialist health unit in Oldham may be relocated to Manchester to help relieve pressure on an ‘overcrowded’ and underperforming A&E department.

Angela Rayner, Ashton- under-Lyne MP, has signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, pledging her support for Holocaust Memorial Day and her commitment to remembering the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust, while paying tribute to the survivors who continue to educate younger generations.

Police are appealing for help to find Curtis Burke from Stockport, who is wanted on recall to prison and breach of his sex offenders register.

Oldham town hall bosses will have to slash £8m to balance this year’s books, a budget report has confirmed. 

Dogs Trust Manchester is celebrating a heart-warming start to the year as ten-year-old Mia becomes the charity’s first dog of 2026 to be successfully rehomed through foster care.

A new £23 million motorway bridge has officially opened in Denton, marking the long-awaited completion of a major three-year infrastructure scheme in Greater Manchester.

Ashton-under-Lyne is set for a year of vibrant community celebrations after the first allocation of Pride in Place funding was confirmed, paving the way for a packed programme of events throughout 2026.

February 8, 2025: A Saturday night that changed Tameside politics forever, and one that could still reshape the future of Greater Manchester for years.

Andrew Gwynne is stepping down as MP for Denton and Gorton, a move that appears to clear the way for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s potential return to Parliament.

Andy Burnham says he was completely ‘in the dark’ about Andrew Gwynne’s plans amid reports a deal has been reached that may see the MP’s Gorton and Denton seat up for grabs.

The Hummingbird Project, a community-powered clothing and support hub in Glossop, is reaching out for help to secure a new premises.

A diverse community group which has braved all weather conditions to ensure people facing food insecurity are fed is now seeking additional volunteers and donations.

Families are being invited to get creative as Glossop Rotary Club hosts a Lego Exhibition and Competition next month. 

Oldham Council is beginning the process of setting the budget for 2026/27, and whether you live, work or travel into the borough, your views continue to play a crucial role in shaping priorities.

Oldham town hall bosses have confirmed a council tax rise of just under five per cent, despite a ‘change of direction’ for the local authority’s financial outlook.

The Mayor of High Peak Borough Council, Councillor Dom Starkey, will be leading local commemorations to mark National Holocaust Memorial Day on Tuesday 27 January.

A campaigning community councillor is urging residents not to be “tossers.

A nightclub in Stalybridge has been barred from serving booze to punters by the council.

To celebrate the 'Year of Reading', Whitfield St James’ is encouraging people to discover the joy of books through a community-wide book hunt.

Teachers at a Dukinfield primary school have announced further strike action, extending their ongoing walkouts over what they describe as “untenable” levels of pupil violence and unresolved safety concerns.

Stalybridge is destined for months of disruption as major works begin next month. Improvements to the town centre are scheduled to start on February 2.

GM4Women2028 is inviting people across Greater Manchester including Oldham to meet online for Reveal: Data, Deeds & Determination – the organisation’s 8th annual Pankhurst–Fawcett Scorecard Data Reveal & Celebration.

Andy Burnham has unveiled massive plans to ‘reindustrialise the birthplace of the industrial revolution’.

Oldham bosses are eyeing up a bid for the borough to become the UK’s first ‘Town of Culture’ title. There are calls for the area to enter the new competition.

A £650,000 project could transform the lives of dozens of families in Oldham. Yew Tree Community School in Chadderton could soon cater for 24 young kids with special educational needs. 

Local residents are being invited to a life-saving event held in memory of a teenage boy who was stabbed to death in New Moston last year.

Tameside Libraries are rolling out a packed programme of free activities and events to encourage more residents to read for pleasure and rediscover their local libraries.

A former football coach from Wigan has carved out an unlikely but inspiring new career in independent journalism, and he’s doing it entirely on his own.

Emergency works are taking place to keep gas flowing to thousands of homes in Oldham and deal with issues associated with a key pipeline.

Merseyside Police are appealing for help to locate a missing teenage girl who has links to the Oldham area.

A brass band billing itself as a band with a difference is seeking a new musical director.

Tameside residents who have experienced loss are invited to attend a bereavement awareness day offering support, information and a safe space to connect with others who understand.

A shop in Droylsden has had its licence revoked for ‘long-standing criminal activity’. The licence holder of Lazo Minimarket was hauled before Tameside council’s licensing panel to answer for ‘repeated non-compliance’ with their rules.

Tameside Libraries are helping residents prioritise their health and wellbeing with a programme of free activities and support during Health Information Week 2026.

High Peak MP Jon Pearce is championing the Government's transformative investment in Northern Powerhouse Rail, calling it a game-changer for families in the High Peak.

Blythe House Hospice is once again opening its doors throughout 2026 for popular 'Talking Tours'. 

Dare to Know Theatre are back with The Community Project . . .working in collaboration with Oldham Positive Action Network to bring real local stories to life.

The number of women in Oldham being screened for cervical cancer has dropped in the last year and is now a full three points behind the national average - even though regular testing can prevent the condition completely.

Oldham is a town built on loyalty — to place, to people, to purpose.

Pupils at Greenacres Primary Academy will benefit from free fruit at break time thanks to a £1,500 grant from Tesco shoppers.

Cultural trip a major honour with an added ‘royal’ attraction

Families across Tameside are benefiting from a growing range of support and activities at the borough’s family hubs, as attendance figures and services continue to go from strength to strength.

As Cervical Cancer Prevention Week begins today, health professionals across Tameside are encouraging women to attend their cervical screening appointments and not let fear or embarrassment put their health at risk.

A new community interest company has been launched in Tameside with the aim of supporting mums who may be struggling with isolation, anxiety and the pressure of putting everyone else first.

On two picket lines seven miles apart, teachers stood shoulder-to-shoulder outside the school gates, greeting children by name as they made their way to class. Their smiles masked the ‘devastation’ they felt inside.

The potential closure of Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre was discussed at a meeting of Reform-led Derbyshire County Council’s Resources Scrutiny Committee on Wednesday, 14th January.

It’s been nearly a year since Helen Thornhill stepped into her role at Gamesley Community Centre, and in that time, the venue has been transformed into a bustling hub of activity and support for residents of all ages.

The government has launched a public inquiry into part of a major rail upgrade that is ‘crucial’ – but could leave a thriving Greater Manchester area ‘cut off’ for months.

A neighborhood expansion in Woodhouses, Oldham, can now go ahead after a delay.

It was a year ago today (16 January) that a man was left with serious injuries following a targeted shooting in the Derker area. 

Jonathan Haggerty is calling for a change in UK law after the death of his sister, launching a national petition to make it a criminal offence to abandon someone in immediate danger without seeking help.

Derbyshire County Council has recognised an increase in the number of children being supported by commissioned specialist treatment services for drug misuse after a BBC investigation.

Twenty five grants totalling £266,000 have been awarded to local businesses by Oldham Council to improve shop fronts in the town.

In Soccernomics, the book about stats in football, Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski argue that managers aren’t a significant determining factor in the performance of football teams. They argue that player wages give us a better indication of whether or not a team will be successful.

Whitfield St James’ CE (VC) Nursery and Primary School is proud to announce that it has been officially accredited as a White Rose Maths Champion School.

Concerns have been raised over dangerous flooding caused by blocked road gullies in Glossop which have been reported numerous times.

Vulnerable children in Tameside have been failed by authorities for years, but now the ‘foundations for improvement’ are finally in place.

St Charles’ Catholic Voluntary Academy in Hadfield was forced to remain closed to pupils following severe flooding discovered after the Christmas holidays. 

The Dark Peak Photo Festival will return to Glossop from 20-23 February 2026, bringing contemporary photography to venues, shop windows and public spaces across the town. 

Getting the new year off to a good start is a common aim for most, whether it’s a health-based resolution or pushing yourself out of your comfort zone.

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team was called to assist North West Ambulance Service after a gentleman injured his ankle while bravely coming to the aid of a swan at Alkrington Woods on Monday.

Several police stations across Greater Manchester have been operating at reduced hours for more than a year, an FOI has revealed.

Tributes are flooding in following the sudden death of ‘deeply respected and passionate’ community hero Dale Harris.

A fundraiser set up in memory of Dale Harris, the former head of commercial at Oldham Athletic, has raised more than £10,000 to support his family following his untimely death on Monday in Royal Oldham Hospital.

A beautiful Grade-II listed building in Oldham is offering one lucky couple the chance to win a free wedding ceremony.

Officers arrested three men in an early morning drug raid at a property on Brooklands Avenue, Chadderton.

A Greater Manchester MP has blasted Manchester Airport’s ‘unfair’ and ‘unreasonable’ drop-off charges in parliament.

A Mossley writer is celebrating the paperback release of his debut novel after it won widespread praise from readers across the globe.

An Oldham councillor’s car was torched in an alleged ‘firebomb’ attack – six weeks after a similar incident.

An award-winning family pantomime packed with magic, music and important messages is heading to Hyde Little Theatre this March as part of World Book Week celebrations.

Two hours of free parking across Tameside is continuing to prove a major success, with council-run car parks seeing more than double the number of visits since the initiative was launched last summer.

Flowery Fields Primary School came together in a moving tribute to Lila Marsland on Wednesday, January 14, the day she would have celebrated her eighth birthday.

The latest version of a scheme to build more than 2,000 homes in Hyde’s countryside has been rejected.

Winning local photographers are to help make Tameside Hospital more dementia-friendly.

Glossop North End made it through to the semi-finals of the Derbyshire Senior Cup on Tuesday, claiming the local bragging rights in the process with a penalty shootout win over New Mills. 

Tuesday saw all three Tameside clubs involved in Manchester Premier Cup action earn a place in the semi finals.

Gamesley Primary School has welcomed representatives from Howmet Aerospace to celebrate the presentation of a generous grant that will transform the school’s outdoor learning environment. 

On Sunday evening, Oldham Mountain Rescue Team was called out to search for two lost walkers in the Dovestones area of Saddleworth.

Three people have been arrested following early morning raids conducted by the Operation Vulcan team.

The High Peak Green Party have spoken out about Derbyshire County Council's potential plan to close the Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre.

A rallying call to Tameside Labour members says the party is ‘fighting a losing battle’ locally to Reform.

Officers are continuing to appeal for information following a now-fatal collision between a car and pedestrian in Failsworth.

The much-loved TGI Friday’s restaurant on Ashton Moss has now shut its doors permanently, marking the end of an era for the American-style dining venue that has been a fixture of the local leisure scene. 

They are the source of frustration for many motorists across Greater Manchester and it’s the job of our councils to fix them.

A brand-new sensory-friendly play centre, The Magic Burrow, is preparing to open in Droylsden, and its owner, Molly Edwards, says it will be “a place like no other”.

A man has been arrested following a burglary at the home of a 77-year-old man in Tameside, after police responded to the incident in just four minutes.

A building formerly home to Failsworth’s last bank is to be converted into seven apartments. Obinna Mezu from MZU Properties Ltd plans to transform the block at 794 Oldham Road into one-bedroom homes.

A young mum who fled the war in Ukraine where constant bombing saw people she knew killed - is giving back to the country who are sheltering her – by easing UK office worker’s stress.

Officers are appealing for information following an alleged assault in which a man was hit in the face with an object and knocked unconscious at a bar in Oldham on New Year’s Eve.

Teenagers across Tameside are being invited to get creative, make new friends and try something different at a new series of Teen Meet-up Sessions hosted by Tameside Libraries.

An Oldham man has been charged with three counts of offering to supply Class A drugs, being concerned in the production of class A drugs and engaging in sexual activity with a child.

A new garden building display site has opened at Notcutts Garden Centre in Ashton-under-Lyne, marking the latest expansion for specialist retailer Tiger.

Two men have been charged following an investigation into drugs supply in Oldham.

An Oldham housing association has pledged to build at least 600 more affordable homes and refurbish thousands of existing properties after a £110 million mega deal with Santander UK.

An oversubscribed primary school in Oldham may introduce a new ‘faith-based’ entry criteria for kids.

Two former Curzon Ashton players were involved in the biggest shock in FA Cup history over the weekend. 

Stalybridge Celtic bounced back from their New Year’s Day drubbing on Friday with a 2-0 win away at Atherton Collieries. 

Russell Hobbs has launched a nationwide school campaign and competition across the UK as part of its charity partnership with Action Against Hunger, to raise awareness of global hunger and inspire children to “cook for good”.

Residents have spoken out after reports incorrectly stated that the Pegs Langtern pub in Ashton-under-Lyne had closed, sparking anger among locals and fears for the future of the much-loved community venue.

Britain’s first Women’s Health Strategy has proved to be one of 2025’s biggest turkeys and has led to rises in the very conditions it was meant to prevent – says an Oldham doctor.

A pub in the heart of a community is fighting for survival following plans to bulldoze it and build houses.

Fatou Tall’s teenage daughters are growing up on the 409 and 81 buses.

Teachers moving sandbags to stop floods, a shoddy sewage system and ‘explosive levels of gas’. Russell Scott Primary School has been plagued by these problems ever since their disastrous rebuild started in 2013.

At least 400 streets in Greater Manchester didn’t have their bins collected in the post-Christmas and new year period. Several councils have published a full list of the hundreds of roads where rubbish and recyclables have not been picked up. 

A Kinder Mountain Rescue volunteer has been recognised for half a century of dedication to mountain safety and youth education.

A children’s home in Oldham has come under scrutiny from a government watchdog after a child’s room went up in flames.

A controversial housing scheme that would change the face of Hyde’s green space forever is due to be scrutinised again.

Glossop Police are growing concerned for the safety of a missing 16-year-old from Hadfield.

Passengers have voiced anger and frustration after Northern suspended all train services to Glossop in what many have described as an ‘unnecessary over-reaction'.

Work at the £18 million housing development at the former Shire Hill Hospital site in Old Glossop has hit a setback after unauthorised demolition work prompted enforcement action by the council.

Andy Burnham “100 per cent” stands by his handling of the grooming gang scandal since becoming mayor – and has accused critics of “trying to pull everyone apart”.

There was added intimacy at a cheque presentation following a concert for Oldham Mountain  Rescue Team organised  by Greenfield  Methodist Church.

Locally, Mohammed Imran Ali is a homelessness volunteer, a community-minded businessman, and a boxing gym director. 

As if last year didn’t put him off — or nearly kill him — Isla’s Ryan Townrow is off again!

Police are appealing for witnesses after a pensioner was struck by a car and left fighting for her life.

A indoor padel club could be built in Ashton. Fusion Padel Club has applied for planning permission to build four courts on the grounds of Ashton Cricket Club. 

Oldham’s own Sarah Byrne Acting Academy is celebrating 10 incredible years of nurturing young talent in film and television acting.

There has been a fair amount of discussion among the Oldham Athletic fanbase about the club’s financial situation in light of the fact that Micky Mellon’s transfer activity is strictly controlled this January – he needs to get players out through sales and loans before he can get anyone in.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) will build at least 600 more affordable properties and refurbish thousands of its existing homes following a £110 million funding deal with Santander UK.

Oldham’s new policing team, headed by Sergeant Graham Craven, has played a key role in the arrest of a suspect who was identified in connection with a burglary in the town centre.

The North West Regional Language Network – comprising the Kinder, Etherow, and Lakes Language Networks – is pleased to announce the launch of Language Fest North West.

A Denton woman has been fined after repeatedly ignoring a council order to stop playing loud music at her home.

A major scheme designed to tackle loneliness and set up by an Oldham mum has reached a major milestone having helped 30,000 people in less than 10 years.

Glossop Mountain Rescue Team were called out at 7.00pm on Wednesday 7th January, to assist two walkers and their dog who had become disoriented on Torside Moor. 

A series of consultation events have been arranged to give residents the chance to comment on proposals to change the way adult education is delivered across Derbyshire. 

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has been honoured with a prestigious national award in recognition of its work to make its properties, communities and businesses even greener.

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team are incredibly proud to recognise Lee Allport, who has recently received his 30 Years’ Service Award with the team.

Teachers at a Dukinfield primary school have began strike action earlier this week, amid claims that pupil violence has reached “untenable levels,” with staff warning that safety concerns are being ignored.

One of Hyde’s most cherished pubs, The Sportsman, has been saved from closure and redevelopment after an extraordinary last-minute intervention sparked by community action.

Oldham Council has launched a pioneering Stepping Forward fostering campaign aimed at supporting children living in residential care to move into loving foster homes.

A teenager fined by Metrolink despite paying in full for his journey has been refunded after the Local Democracy Reporting Service’s intervention.

Willow Wood Hospice has welcomed the government’s renewed commitment to palliative and end-of-life care, while warning that current funding arrangements remain unsustainable for hospices like its own.

From electrifying Congolese dance music to contemporary English and Irish folk, with soulful blues closer to home, The Vale has revealed its early 2026 live music programme, promising another vibrant season at the Mossley arts centre.

Officers are appealing for help to find two missing girls.

People in an Oldham neighbourhood have had to take matters into their own hands after they were left with snow-lined streets and ‘zero grit’.

Construction can officially start on a major £32m project to transform an ‘underused car park’ into more than 300 new homes in Oldham.

While Oldham has seen its fair share of major changes in 2025, the borough’s last year was in many ways marked just as much by what didn’t happen.

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.