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First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has completed its latest £2.3 million investment upgrading more properties to be warmer and more energy efficient.

Sett Valley Kitchen, the home of “Live & Let’s Pie”, has won two prestigious awards at the British Pie Awards.

A restored historic building in the centre of Glossop has officially opened as a new venue for weddings, celebrations and community events.

Pet owners have a brand-new destination for all their pet care needs, as Pets at Home have opened a new combined pet care centre and Vets for Pets veterinary practice.

Gamesley Community Centre was buzzing with conversation and celebration on Friday 6th March as Crossroads Derbyshire hosted an International Women’s Day event.

A major scheme set to transform journeys across the North has reached three significant milestones.

Alan Graves, leader of the Reform-led Derbyshire County Council, recently joined a political petrol station stunt near Buxton, as Reform UK temporarily reduced the price of fuel for motorists.

All of the dogs taken from a stolen van and dumped in the Oldham area have now been recovered thanks to the efforts of local volunteers and officers.

Police have confirmed that a device discovered at a secondary school in Ashton-under-Lyne was non-viable after specialist officers determined it was an empty illumination flare.

Dr Kershaw’s’ Hospice at Home service is celebrating 10 years of providing compassionate care within the Oldham community.

Latics require 1.8333 points per game from their remaining 12 fixtures to reach 71 points which, historically, is the average number of points needed to secure the final League Two play-off berth. As always, relying on stats to ascertain the truth of any given football situation is like divining the mechanics of the universe by looking at the night sky through a drinking straw.

Workers across Oldham and Greater Manchester are being warned about the dangers of silica dust exposure, as concerns grow over the number of people developing a serious and irreversible lung disease known as silicosis.

A team from Tameside Council has helped residents affected by redundancies at Ryecroft Foods find new employment, with two former employees already securing new jobs.

A Manchester based dance group is set to raise the roof with a host of performances and local people are invited.

Girlguiding leaders in Ashton Division are appealing for more volunteers to step forward and help support local units, ensuring hundreds of girls across the area can continue to enjoy the opportunities the organisation provides.

Newman College in Chadderton will remain shut after a fire broke out in one of its science classrooms.

Families across Tameside are being invited to attend a free community marketplace later this month, offering fresh fruit and vegetables along with activities and support for local residents.

Giant new housing scheme planned for Mossley countryside.

A local chronic illness community group is inviting residents to take part in an awareness march on the 28th of March to highlight the impact of endometriosis and other long-term health conditions.

A local football coach is helping children across Oldham and Greater Manchester build confidence and enjoy sport through inclusive SEND friendly small-group football sessions.

A six-bed HMO in Royton has been given the greenlight by councillors, despite ‘anger and upset’ in the local community.

As Oldham Mountain Rescue Team team were arriving at base for their weekly evening training, a call came in reporting walkers in the Dove Stone area who had lost the path and, as darkness fell, were unable to identify their location.

A popular local play cafe is opening its doors to families of all faiths and backgrounds this month with a duo of seasonal celebrations designed to promote diversity and community cohesion.

Glossop’s Gamesley Community Centre is set for a major transformation after being awarded £191,570 from the East Midlands Community Development Fund, delivered by Mayor Claire Ward.

The number of pupils receiving their first-choice secondary school place in Tameside has reached its highest level in a decade, according to the local authority.

Residents are being invited to step into the rhythm of Tameside’s past and present as a vibrant new dance festival arrives in Hyde later this month.

Lighter evenings, warmer days and the first signs of blossom can only mean one thing -spring is on its way.

No further action will be taken against a 49-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Royton on Sunday (March 8).

A Hyde resident is celebrating a major personal milestone after successfully quitting smoking with support from Be Well Tameside.

Tameside & Glossop NHS Charity has been awarded £24,900 to transform an underused green space at Tameside Hospital into an accessible, biodiverse area designed to support the wellbeing of NHS staff, patients and visitors.

A Tameside resident has been appointed as the next High Sheriff of Greater Manchester following a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Work has started on the new Sainsbury’s and PureGym in the Gee Cross area of Hyde.

Community led events are set take place across Tameside from the 9-23 of March, as part of the Greater Manchester Live Well Spring Festival.

Ahead of Dog Theft Awareness Day on Saturday, 14 March, Dogs Trust Manchester is issuing guidance to owners in a bid to say, 'paws off!' and prevent dogs from being separated from their loving families.

Thirteen Oldham Mountain Rescue Team members were called to assist North West Ambulance on Sunday morning  after a walker fell visiting Dove Stone Reservior sustaining multiple injuries.

Councillor Arooj Shah, leader of Oldham Council, has welcomed the government’s new definition of anti-Muslim hate describing it as an important step forward to protect all regardless of their faith.

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team (OMRT) are excited to announce the return of the Dove Stone Diamond Multi-Terrain Race.

An article written by Eva Yates, 16, on the impact of TikTok and how it affects people across the world.

Dog owners whose pets worry sheep are  facing “unlimited fines” under tough new rules to protect country livestock.

The opening date of Oldham’s new market space has finally been announced. The new building on Yorkshire Street will replace the current Tommyfield Market, which is due to be demolished.

Eva Yates, 16, is completing work experience with the newsroom at the Reporter and writes here about her experience of home education.

Families across Tameside are invited to hop along to a fun-filled Easter celebration later this month as a special Egg-Stravaganza Party comes to Ashton.

A Tameside charity that is tackling food waste while helping residents facing financial hardship is being highlighted as part of Food Waste Action Week.

Empty land in Hattersley will be transformed into a giant park for locals to enjoy.

A Covid memorial in Shaw has been smashed to pieces for the second time just under a year after it was targeted by vandals.

Curzon Ashton have confirmed the resignation of club chairman John Clayton, who has stepped down from his role due to ‘personal circumstances’. 

Oasis Academy Leesbrook once again opened its doors to community members, parents, students, and staff as it hosted its popular Ramadan Iftar event.

A partnership between Derbyshire County Council and the NHS is continuing to strengthen its SEND services, according to a new report. 

A new community group has been launched to help care for the Waterloo & Taunton War Memorial after concerns were raised about its condition.

Operation Vulcan which began in Oldham, has been operating in Brinnington for just over three weeks now - and has already seized a potentially deadly firearm from the streets.

Members of the Ukrainian community gathered at the Ukrainian Community Centre on Stockport Road in Ashton to honour the courage and legacy of Ukrainian women during a special International Women’s Day event.

Sixty-seven blank-firing guns have been handed into police stations across Greater Manchester as the fight against removing deadly weapons off the streets continues.

Hundreds of residents from across Tameside will have the chance to explore new employment opportunities when the Spring Jobs Fair returns next month.

"If you'd asked me six months ago what care compliance was, I'd have given you a strange look." 

Parents and carers across Tameside are being encouraged to share their experiences of the support available from pregnancy through to their child’s early years.

Local residents are pleased to see the completion of another good-causes initiative by current Mayor of Austerlands, Paul Sykes.

Three primary schools in Tameside have begun working in partnership with the Stamford Park Trust as they move towards formally joining the multi-academy trust.

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team was called to assist North West Ambulance Service after a mountain biker came off their bike in woodland at Park Bridge, sustaining a potential back injury.

Tameside residents are being invited to help create what organisers hope will be the region’s largest and most colourful carnival parade.

A local housing provider has handed over a cheque of more than £14,000 to men’s mental health charity AndysManClub after a year of successful fundraising.

A few weeks ago on these pages, after Latics had lost three games in a row, conceding three goals in each game, I wrote them off for the season. Consolidation achieved, but with an unfulfilled objective to entertain and compete. Latics have won four games and drawn two, including last week’s stand-off against leaders Bromley at Hayes Lane, and the season is back in the balance. Tranmere Rovers were there to be hammered at Prenton Park, and Latics obliged. Tequila!

The issue of election voting integrity has seen much scrutiny over the past week after observers raised ‘major concerns’ about family voting in last week’s Gorton and Denton by-election.

Ashton-under-Lyne MP Angela Rayner is urging families across Tameside to take part in a major national consultation on how to better protect children online.

Hospitality leaders across Greater Manchester are joining forces to address rising levels of stress and burnout among workers, amid warnings that workforce wellbeing is becoming a serious commercial risk for the sector.

Ashton-under-Lyne is set to burst into colour this spring as the new Tulips of Ashton Trail launches on Saturday, March 14.

When the old Ashton swimming baths building was bulldozed last year, any hope of a pool coming back to Tameside’s civic town went with it.

Hundreds were slapped with fines for fly-tipping in Tameside last year – the most in the north west.

The ever-popular Stalybridge Street Fest event is returning next month. Friday, April 10 marks the return of the Tameside town for its fifth year. 

The cost of living is soaring, bills are going up and people are living ‘on a knife’s edge’. It’s no wonder a council tax rise in Tameside has filled Sophie Walton with dread and fear.

The sun is out and it finally feels like spring in Oldham town centre. Nothing can shake people’s good moods – as workers sunbathe on street benches, a man shares a joke with two bobbies patrolling on horseback, and shoppers shrug out of their puffer coats like butterflies coming out of cocoons. 

Residents across the county will be encouraged to get creative this spring with the return of Derbyshire Makes, Derbyshire County Council’s flagship festival celebrating making in all its forms. 

One of Greater Manchester's largest Hindu temples transformed Oldham's streets this week to mark Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours, which was celebrated globally on March 4.

Preparations are already in full swing for this year’s Glossop Carnival, with organisers promising a packed weekend of family fun in the heart of the town. 

Over recent months, our coverage of the local campaign group High Peak Against Racism has prompted discussion and, in some cases, criticism.

High Peak Borough Council have met to set its budget for the coming year at £16.6 million, to fund essential services for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Glossop-based butchers J W Mettrick & Son Ltd are flying the flag for the town after entering three pies into this year’s British Pie Awards.

Latics’ last visit to Prenton Park was memorable for lots of reasons. In beating Tranmere Rovers in the FA Cup 1st Round in November 2024, Latics were signalling unambiguous intent and capability in what became the season when they won promotion out of the National League.

A new independent school for children with special education needs at a Grade-II listed building will soon open in Oldham.

Budding performers who love singing and drama are being invited to a free launch night as Little Voices Saddleworth and Holme Valley prepare to open in Uppermill.

The council will look into the possibility of getting a new swimming pool for Ashton as part of the town centre redevelopment.

A row has erupted over road repair priorities in Glossop after plans were announced to resurface several roads in Shirebrook while other routes described as “dangerous” remain unrepaired.

A local councillor is encouraging residents to head outdoors this spring and enjoy new woodcarvings installed along the Leesbrook area.

Families and organisations across Greater Manchester gathered for a celebration at Alexandra Park’s new Environment Centre.

A Mossley arts organisation says a recent significant funding win represents a major boost to Oldham's “cultural power”.

The controversial Godley Green Garden Village housing development will go back before the council’s planning panel after being rejected earlier this year.

Council tax will rise for residents of Tameside this year, as the latest town hall meeting saw the 4.99 per cent hike officially voted through. 

Hyde United have announced defender Scott Duxbury’s loan has been extended until the end of the season. 

The Friends of Victoria Hall CIC are inviting members of the community to help shape the future of the historic building.

A decision made at the recent Development Control Committee meeting has sparked concern, after land off Cemetery Road/The Heath in Dinting was approved for housing development “in principle”. 

Oldham is done with ‘short-term fire fighting’ its finances, according to council leaders – but tax in the borough will rise by 4.99 per cent.

An Oldham councillor has reportedly defected from the Labour party just weeks before the local election.

Oldham hosted a weekend celebrating netball at every level with masterclasses from a home-grown international legend and an elite win for the town’s record-breaking club against local rivals.

A 52-year-old man has been locked up for 12 years after police uncovered a large-scale drug operation linked to him.

A man has been charged in relation to the death of an 82-year-old man in Oldham.

Police are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of Steven Rolls, who is wanted in connection to theft.

Police have arrested three people following reports of a stabbing in Dukinfield yesterday morning.

Oldham’s town hall boss is urging for peace as families in the borough are ‘affected by violence and bloodshed’ in the Middle East.

The North West’s water company is carrying out essential repair work on a sewer along Broadway (A663) in Chadderton.

A local deputy headteacher has been recognised as one of the UK’s Top 100 Most Influential People for 2026 - celebrating a career marked by exceptional leadership, dedicated service and far-reaching impact on both school, community and beyond.

Ashton United have confirmed the signing of former Hyde United midfielder Callum Spooner, who joins on loan from Bury until the end of the season. 

Saleh Uddin Talukdar, a Keep Britain Tidy Litter Hero Ambassador and Founder of the Good Deed Foundation, was out once again with his team to rid streets of rubbish while fasting.

Officers are appealing for the public's help to find Edward Thompson who is wanted on recall to prison.

For the players, tomorrow is a chance to build on three outstanding wins on the spin. They have properly rebounded from three potentially demoralising defeats, rediscovered their grit, got Ryan Woods back from a rest and are getting the most out Kane Drummond and Jack Stevens, and Calum Kavanagh and Mike Fondop. Mat Hudson’s transfer value continues to climb.

A pensioner is fighting for his life in hospital following a brutal assault on Sunday evening.

The bakery responsible for creating the much-loved Colin the Caterpillar cake for M&S is expanding.

A new political group in Tameside has been launched. Just days after a by-election to forget for Labour, a new enemy has reared its head.

“Sorry love, yer twirly.” It is a familiar four-word sentence that Mancs have heard for 20 years.

A Mossley-based arts organisation says a major national funding win could mark a turning point for culture in Tameside.

Social work teams across Tameside Council are being celebrated for the life-changing difference they make to children, families and adults across the borough.

Walking, wheeling and cycling in Greater Manchester is saving the NHS more than £45 million every year, the equivalent of over one million GP appointments, according to the UK’s largest ever assessment of active travel.

Ashton-under-Lyne MP Angela Rayner has met with senior representatives from Royal Mail after residents across her constituency raised concerns about delays in receiving post.

A robber who dragged a vulnerable man down an alleyway before stealing from him has been jailed for five years.

As Derbyshire County Council moves closer to a decision on the future of Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre, residents are being urged to engage with the forthcoming public consultation.

Big changes are coming to how council services are run across Derbyshire - and residents are being asked for their views.

Residents across Tameside are invited to welcome the new season at a special Community Green Open Day in Dukinfield later this month.

A new chapter has begun for book lovers in Haughton Green with the installation of a Little Library on Tommy Todd Village Green, bringing reading back into the heart of the community.

Two teenage boys were rushed to hospital following a road traffic collsion on Huddersfield road near Asda last night (Saturday).

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) can now offer free household items like cutlery and pans to customers in need following a new partnership with local business Ultimate Products.

Bewildered Saddleworth residents are desperately seeking answers to mobile phone issues after technical issues have left some without a reliable signal for more than two months.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is hosting a careers fair at its head office next month to help customers enter employment with local social housing providers.

This morning (February 27), the people of Gorton and Denton woke up to a new world. For the first time in more than two decades, the constituency had a new MP – the Green Party’s Hannah Spencer.

Former Gorton and Denton MP Andrew Gwynne has congratulated the Green Party’s Hannah Spencer on her by-election win.

The Conservative Party is amongst eight parties in the Gorton and Denton by-election whose vote was so small that it has lost the £500 deposit required to stand a candidate.

A local charity has lifted the profile of a forgotten condition to such a point that books, pop records and now an award-winning film have been written about it.

Another game, another battle for upper-mid table pre-eminence.

One of Greater Manchester’s latest additions to its growing number of trendy food halls is up for an award.

Kerry Keenan hasn't looked back after her life-changing career move and is encouraging others to do the same.

A 38-year-old man has been sentenced to prison following a violent attack on another male that left the victim with a collapsed lung and punctured diaphragm.

Oldhamers are being asked to weigh in on a plan for 1,700 new homes on a former green space.

Hannah Spencer of the Green Party of England and Wales has won the Gorton and Denton by-election, becoming the constituency’s new Member of Parliament in a result that overturns more than a century of Labour dominance.

A Derker community group has been awarded a prestigious District Commanders' Award for its tireless work in supporting Operation Vulcan’s deployment to the area, as well as its wider contributions to the community.

Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the incident at Manchester Central Mosque after two men allegedly armed with an axe and knife entered the building during prayer time as local councillors and leader voiced their shock.

Motorists going through Mottram Moor can expect delays in the coming weeks as progress on the bypass ‘60 years in the making’ continues.

Oldham Council must do more to ensure that residents who don’t use the internet are still able to access services and report issues, says local Councillor Alicia Marland.

The Broad Oak Explorer Scouts (aged 14-17 years) opened in North Tameside in October and have enjoyed a range of activities including survival skills camp, bowling, climbing, archery, and cooking.

Officers are appealing for the public’s help to find Marvin Berkeley, who is wanted on recall to prison.

Thanks to community support, a cash boots of £1,952 was provided by a Mossley SOUP event to a team of young creatives.

Oldham could soon receive a new day and night respite care facility for kids with additional needs, if the council approves a planning application. 

Drivers in Glossop have been asking the question: why does petrol sometimes cost more at one supermarket forecourt than another just a few miles away?

Local author Johanne Lee visited All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy earlier this month, to inspire pupils to discover their own creative voices through poetry.

The award-winning Mossley Farmers’ Market will return on Sunday 26 April 2026 after an incredibly successful debut year.

Senior Labour figures descended on Rushford Park in the Gorton and Denton constituency today as the party made its final push before polling stations open tomorrow in what has become a closely fought by-election.

Matt Goodwin, candidate for Reform UK in the Gorton and Denton byelection, will not face sanctions after a High Court judge ruled that campaign leaflets missing a required imprint were the result of an inadvertent printing error.

Motorists should ‘avoid’ the area around Manchester Street roundabout in Oldham after a car crash caused severe damage to traffic lights, the council warned.

Officers investigating a racially aggravated public order would like to speak to the woman (pictured), who may be able to assist with their enquiries.

A new Irish dancing studio has opened its doors in Ashton-under-Lyne – and it’s being led by a world champion.

Labour would prefer Reform to win the Gorton and Denton by-election over the Green Party, it has been claimed.

A homelessness charity in Mossley is inviting the local community to come together for a day of shopping, entertainment and fundraising at its upcoming Spring Fayre.

That’s how it’s done, right? Latics ran out 0-3 winners at the Priestfield stadium after a terrific performance, full of attacking verve, clever football and superb defending. Gillingham played their part too – Bradley Dack got the champagne moment award for his pass in the second half to put Ronan Hale through one-on-one with Manny Monthé, which led to one of four stand-out saves from Mat Hudson in the Latics net.

Hyde Town Hall and Hyde Library will remain closed for the rest of the week following a small fire in the building’s basement earlier today, Tuesday 24.

Lane Head Road, a main route connecting the towns of Oldham to Tameside, is used by many but so often ignored.

Town hall bosses have rubber stamped Oldham’s budget for 2026/27, which will see council tax rise by 4.99 per cent and £8m of cuts.

Furious residents in Heyside are up in arms over a serious and deeply concerning planning proposal which they fear could permanently alter their quiet residential community.

Tameside’s rising sporting star 14-year-old Daisey Walker-Jones has struck gold at the prestigious England Age Group Championships, taking first place in her age division and breaking a British record in the process.

Grassroots rugby clubs in Oldham and beyond are being given the chance to win kits, training equipment and tickets to the Super League Grand Final.

Xaverian College is celebrating an exceptional year of Oxbridge success, with 13 Year 13 students securing places at the prestigious universities.

Police are urging residents in South Chadderton to play their part in ensuring their community is safe, particularly by supporting women and girls who may be silently suffering from violence and domestic abuse.

A community on the outskirts of Ashton town centre has been under siege from piling rubbish for years.

Police are continuing to pursue child sexual exploitation (CSE) perpetrators across Greater Manchester including Oldham.

Saddleworth Councillors Helen Bishop and Sam Al-Hamdani have met with the local NHS team to lobby for the next step towards a Saddleworth health centre to be completed.

A local group organised a litter pick to help spruce up an area in Westwood that had been blighted by rubbish.

Residents across Gorton and Denton are heading to the polls today (February 26) as voters take part in the parliamentary election for the constituency.

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers and leaders from Ashton Division came together at Albion Church to celebrate 100 years of World Thinking Day with a fun-filled day of activities and a special overnight sleepover.

A volunteer who goes 'above and beyond' in helping young First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) customers during school holidays is the housing association’s February Hidden Hero.

Planning is officially underway for the return of one of Tameside’s most popular community celebrations, with Bridge Fest set to take place on Saturday, 5 September 2026.

Three years ago the swimming baths in Ashton got shut down, despite a furious campaign from thousands of locals calling to halt the plans.

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

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