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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.

People are being urged to avoid a Chadderton Street after a suspicious item was recovered from inside an address this evening.

Vacant grassland in Hattersley may soon be transformed into a park that could become ‘the central hub for play’.

It was a day of joy and celebration at Charnley House Care Home in Hyde on Friday 31st October, as family, residents and staff came together to mark the 102nd birthday of Rose Duggan.

Police have made significant progress in tackling Organised Immigration Crime (OIC) including sham marriages across Greater Manchester.

Leading theatre company Tamasha unveils the world premiere of Tamasha Tales - a new series of short form commissions that honours global storytelling and explores cultural intersectionality through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Older residents in Tameside are being invited to take part in a special Functional Fitness MOT this November, offering free fitness assessments and expert advice to help people aged 50 and over stay active, healthy and independent.

Train operator Northern has launched a campaign to show that travelling by train costs less than many everyday purchases.

Mossley residents have been busy with their knitting needles this autumn, and the result is nothing short of extraordinary.

A man has been charged following an assault in which a police officer was injured outside a pub in Failsworth on Friday evening.

Denton rolled out a warm welcome this weekend as delegations from its twin towns, Montigny-le-Bretonneux in France and Kierspe in Germany, arrived in Tameside for a celebration of friendship, culture and community spirit.

Neighbourhood officers in Tameside have teamed up with Foundation 92 to launch an innovative new project aimed at engaging young people and tackling anti-social behaviour across the borough.

Local care leavers across Tameside are set to come together this November to celebrate their achievements and take part in a packed programme of events as part of National Care Leavers’ Month (NCLM).

Waterloo and Taunton Conservative Club in Ashton-under-Lyne got into the spooky spirit at the weekend with a fantastic Halloween Fancy Dress Party.

An Ashton-born Lancaster bomber veteran, Jeffrey Brown, has celebrated his 100th birthday with a surprise wartime-themed party in Mottram, surrounded by family, friends, and distinguished guests from across the world.

Oldham council plans to spend £1m to buy and demolish a vacant building in the town centre to ‘improve sightlines’ to the Coliseum theatre. 

A children’s home in Oldham has been slammed as unsafe by a government watchdog after it was found kids have gone missing and can vape and smoke ‘unchallenged’. 

A teenager has been charged with Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) after assaulting a woman in October, last year.

Police are appealing for the public's help after a teenage girl goes missing.

A man who has dedicated his life to public service has joined a major campaign for better and safe parking for patients, carers and NHS staff at the Royal Oldham Hospital.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is brewing up some fangtastic fun across its network with a spooktacular game of Trip or Treat.

A retirement housebuilder has reported unprecedented interest in Sydney Grange, McCarthy Stone’s latest Retirement Living development in Failsworth.

A Stalybridge woman who has raised tens of thousands of pounds for cancer charities is urging others not to ignore their breast screening invitations, after her own diagnosis came completely out of the blue.

As Bonfire Night approaches, Dogs Trust Manchester is urging pet owners across Tameside, Oldham and beyond to take extra steps to help their dogs stay calm and safe during firework season.

A new retail and leisure development is being proposed for the former Audi dealership site on Stockport Road, Gee Cross.

Neighbourhood officers will be out across Greater Manchester to help ensure that Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations are enjoyed safely and responsibly.

A town centre road crucial for accessing Oldham’s biggest football pitch will be closed for 18 months from next year January as part of a major project to improve the sewer system.

An ‘unusual’ giant artwork has been erected outside Boundary Park stadium in Oldham. The eight-metre tall embryo was put up by local legend and football club owner Frank Rothwell.

Gourley Veterinary Surgeons Ashton-Under-Lyne has launched a new campaign to help local pet owners protect their animals from the stress caused by seasonal fireworks displays.

A former hotel and wedding venue in a ‘peaceful’ village in Saddleworth may soon become home to a new HMO.

Reform UK has reshuffled its cabinet members for education following the resignation of one councillor for “personal reasons”. 

A Derbyshire mum’s petition calling for children to be allowed 10 days off school during term time without being fined has been rejected by the Government.

Motorists across Glossop were left fuming on Monday, October 27, after an unauthorised road closure at Back Moor caused widespread traffic chaos during the morning rush hour.

A new youth-led initiative from Adaptive Gaming Youth & Community CIC is empowering students at St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy.

An entrepreneur who has built his career managing the intense demands of the data centre industry is returning to his roots in Oldham to share his passion for helping businesses protect and manage their data more effectively.

Staff at Tibard swapped their usual uniforms for bold, bright outfits as they celebrated Wear It Pink Day on Thursday 23rd October, raising funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Now.

Thousands of illegal products, ranging from illicit vapes to counterfeit children’s toys and unlicensed cosmetic injectables, have been seized from 21 businesses across Tameside in a major multi-agency crackdown on organised crime.

Police in partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched a new and improved digital reporting tool to help keep passengers and staff safe across the region’s public transport.

A new campaign encouraging women from Black and South Asian communities to attend breast screening and see their GP if they notice potential symptoms of breast cancer has been launched in Greater Manchester.

A former butchers’ shop in Oldham could be turned into a ‘student accommodation’ HMO – but some neighbours are not convinced by the idea. 

The rejuvenation of Ashton Town Hall from rack and ruin will be complete by 2030, say council bosses.

A bold vision to bring almost 10,000 homes, multiple town centre overhauls and two new train stations to Tameside has been given the final sign-off. 

Ashton town centre has been a building site in recent months, but now a huge redevelopment project is finally starting to take shape.

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.