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As the academic year begins - officers are urging university students living in student accommodation to take simple but effective steps to protect themselves and their belongings from burglary.

Ricky Hatton’s gym has announced plans to host a memorial event this weekend. 

TransPennine Express (TPE) has welcomed a new group of graduates onto its career-launching programme.

A memorial plaque has gone up in Oldham to commemorate the hundreds of babies buried in unmarked graves in the borough.

As Stockport-based Great Minds Together (GMT) moves into its annual national Behaviour Awareness Week (BAW) this week (September 22-28), the not-for-profit organisation has launched its third annual nationwide campaign calling on schools, care and residential homes to end punitive behaviour policies and adopt therapeutic and trauma-informed practices.

Victims of child sex abuse from Oldham say they’re being ‘ignored’ by Oldham council and the government over promises for an inquiry into grooming gangs.

A group of independent councillors in Oldham have joined forces with George Galloway’s The Workers Party ahead of the next local election.

Ashton-under-Lyne is set for a buzzing weekend of family fun, live entertainment, and cinematic adventure thanks to Make Ashton Great Again.

Tameside residents are being reminded to do their bit for the environment by rinsing and recycling plastic pots, tubs and trays in their black mixed recycling bins.

Behaviour Awareness Week is an annual campaign launched by Great Minds Together – a specialist service for Neurodivergent individuals with complex mental health and their families. 

The Bureau, a much-loved local charity, is calling on the people of Glossopdale to step forward and help tackle loneliness in the community by becoming volunteer befrienders. 

The family of 17-year-old Catherine Blackhurst have paid tribute to the 'intelligent young lady'.

More and more people in Tameside are on the brink of becoming homeless – triggering a new plan from town hall bosses.

A crackdown on houses of multiple occupations (HMOs) has been brought into force in Tameside – with one councillor describing it as a ‘war on slum landlords’.

Investigations into non-recent cases of child grooming and sexual exploitation are intensifying across Oldham and Greater Manchester, with multiple arrests made.

As the gym areas at MyActive Glossop re-open following improvement works, High Peak Borough Council has renewed its commitment to investing in health and wellbeing facilities across the High Peak. 

Glossop is preparing to come together for an unforgettable event of music and community spirit, as the Empire hosts a special charity fundraiser.

MPs will debate unauthorised school absence fines after a campaign launched by a Derbyshire mum gathered more than 180,000 signatures.

Greater Manchester Police’s Challenger programme has struck a major blow against organised crime, with a series of raids in Tameside targeting cannabis importation.

A woman has been fined by the court for dumping rubbish in an alleyway for the second time.

Two people were arrested this morning (Wed) as Operation Vulcan took part in a fresh round of raids targeting drug-dealing in Derker.

Tameside’s Mayor, Councillor Shibley Alam, and her consort rolled up their sleeves this week to join the dedicated volunteers of Tameside Meals SEVA Group in preparing more than 200 hot meals for those most in need.

Police arrested a man on an e-bike after he was allegedly caught speeding and riding without a valid licence during patrols in the Oldham Town Centre yesterday (Tues).

The sun shone on this year’s Denton Carnival with huge numbers coming out to support and be part of the annual event.

Oldham could soon get a new, much-needed street of family houses.

Stamford Park and Chadwick Dam were filled with colour, sparkle and a dusting of community spirit as hundreds of supporters took on Willow Wood Hospice's brand-new 5km walk with a difference.

Firefighters have been working tirelessly to contain a large blaze at an industrial building in Oldham overnight.

Two long-time Ashton friends have completed an extraordinary 62.5-mile trek across the Scottish English border – raising more than £6,500 for The Christie Charity in the process.

A brand-new community group is bringing warmth, friendship, and fun to Ashton, with weekly gatherings held at St Michaels Parish Church on Stamford Street Central.

A Greater Manchester borough is pulling the brakes on HMO conversions, after the issue sparked protests over the summer.

Oldham Council has accepted a £7m grant to improve local transport links for pedestrians and those using public transport – including creating a stronger link between Oldham and Royton. 

A brand-new Taco Bell drive-thru has officially opened its doors at Ashton Moss Leisure Park in Ashton-under-Lyne, bringing a fresh taste of Mexican-inspired fast food to Tameside.

A Tameside councillor has been shortlisted for a major national honour at the LGiU & CCLA Cllr Awards 2025.

A man has been bailed in relation to death of 17-year-old missing girl in Tameside

A new service has been launched by Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust to help women protect and recover their pelvic floor health during and after pregnancy.

A Hyde mum-to-be is urging other expectant mothers across Tameside to protect themselves and their babies this winter by taking up the offer of free flu and RSV vaccinations.

Teens in Tameside have been invited to sign up for a free course that could open the door to a career in the arts.

Police are appealing for information after a man died following a road traffic collision in Oldham.

The plan to build more than 2,000 homes on Tameside’s green belt has taken another step forward.

As part of Behaviour Awareness Week, the Reporter takes a look at a recent pilot scheme that took place in schools to shine a light on respect and relationships.

Mondays have a bad reputation. That’s something that Pennine Mencap is combating with their wellness initiatives, aiming to make Mondays matter – and start the week with a bang.

A new senior role has been created at WeDo Business Finance to help drive growth by accelerating deal completions in support of SMEs throughout the UK seeking funding.

Gallery Oldham is set to present Indian Perspectives, a vibrant new exhibition opening this Saturday (September 27) that celebrates the historic ongoing links between India and the UK.

Fourteen-year-old Daisey, from Audenshaw, has added another remarkable achievement to her growing weightlifting career after securing third place at the British Weightlifting Championships.

It started with a dance – and half a century later, Ryecroft Hall Community Association is celebrating its Golden Anniversary as one of Audenshaw’s most cherished community hubs.

Plans for a new McDonald’s drive-thru in Hyde could be revived through the sale of three plots of land.

A huge step has been taken in the regeneration of Ashton’s town centre.

A 91-year-old Ashton-under-Lyne resident who feared she might never return home after a serious fall is now living independently again, thanks to support from Tameside Council’s Reablement Service.

Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley has appointed board member Keith Skerman as its new Chair of Trustees.

Derbyshire planners have given the go-ahead for a football club to extend its night-time floodlighting late into the evening at its community pitches despite residents’ concerns about glare and noise.

Glossop residents are voicing growing frustration at High Peak Borough Council’s plans to redevelop the sports and free play area in Manor Park.

Police have issued an appeal to find Harley who has been missing from Shaw for two days.

A big birthday bash, a double dose of Afro-jazz, and a hearty helping of Beans on Toast are all on the menu this autumn and winter at The Vale arts centre in Mossley.

Later this month, Hyde-born Jean Hollows will celebrate the remarkable milestone of her 100th birthday - surrounded by five generations of family, friends, and loved ones.

Police are appealing for help in finding a young boy who has not been seen since Saturday (September 20).

An Ashton pair have shared their memories and paid a heartfelt tribute to the late news broadcaster John Stapleton.

History lovers are invited to celebrate a landmark moment as Oldham Archives officially opens at the Spindles Shopping Centre.

Punters at this year’s Tameside Beer Festival got more than a pint and a pie – they witnessed a world premiere.

To mark National Heritage Week (13–21 September), the Friends of Gorse Hall joined forces with the Tameside Archaeology Society for a special archaeological dig at the historic Gorse Hall site.

​​​​​​​Two prominent vacant council-owned sites in Droylsden are set to be transformed into a major new affordable housing development, following Tameside Council’s selection of a preferred developer.

Oldham-born news broadcaster John Stapleton has died at the age of 79.

Police are searching for this man (pictured) who is wanted on recall to prison.

Crowds are set to be mesmerised as the town centre promises to be transformed into a colourful retro wonderland next weekend.

A swimming pool in the Royton area of Oldham will reopen on Monday (September 22) following a £114,000 revamp.

Police have arrested a man in connection with theft from motor vehicle in Oldham.

Manchester theatre company Room 5064 Productions presents two 1980s-set comedies starring real life British icons: poet Philip Larkin reluctantly spies for British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher; while tech pioneer Sir Clive Sinclair faces down business rival Alan Sugar… and karaoke.

An Oldham group is inviting members of the South Asian community who are living with dementia to their next meeting.

Derbyshire County Council’s leader has told how the authority is facing ‘hard choices’ and having to consider job cuts to get what he believes is an over-staffed council running more efficiently for residents. 

The tributes will then be given to the boxers family.

Bus passengers across Greater Manchester – including Tameside – are being urged to plan their journeys carefully as industrial action begins bringing widespread disruption to services this weekend.

People living in a small ‘forgotten’ village on the edge of Greater Manchester fear they will be ‘cut off’ from the city-region when buses grind to a halt tomorrow morning (September 19).

Unite has strongly criticised bus firm Stagecoach after it sent a message out to drivers in Manchester telling them that if they need to relieve themselves in a bottle to make sure they take it away with them, while not providing adequate toilet facilities for staff.

Tintwistle Labour councillor Rob Baker is lacing up his walking boots this September, taking on a 60-mile challenge in aid of mental health charity MIND. 

A new study by retirement specialists ‘Taking Care’ has named Glossop as the best place to retire in England.

The Tintwistle Allotment and Gardener’s Association (TAGA) Show once again proved to be a highlight of village life this past weekend.

A long-abandoned caravan and trailer in a free High Peak Borough Council car park is causing frustration for residents of Old Glossop, who say the space could be better used for much-needed parking. 

On Saturday 13th September, football returned to Melandra Park for the first time in nine years as Gamesley FC proudly unveiled their new facility.

Local people turned out in full force for the Oldham Jobs Fair at the Queen Elizabeth Hall this afternoon.

Power of Resilience CIC, a community-driven organisation known for its vital food pantry and meal preparation services, is celebrating a significant milestone: the receipt of its very first official Food Hygiene Rating.

A council meeting in Oldham was aborted after a councillor was accused of using an ‘extremely offensive and sexually degrading’ word towards the town hall leader.

Oldham council has delayed a report on how much councillors have been overpaid, after it emerged in July that their allowances had been miscalculated for the past three years.

A busy road in Glodwick has been sealed off after a fatal road traffic collision early this morning.

Police are urging local people to remain vigilant following a spike in car thefts across the town.

GMP’s Economic and Cyber Crime Unit (ECCU) has scooped a national award for its work in recovering cash from criminals and redistributing it to good causes in Oldham and beyond.

A growing number of children are starting school without the basic skills needed to thrive in the classroom, according to new findings that are raising concerns among teachers and education leaders.

Oldham Council has given the green light for a ‘much-needed community hub’ to expand its facilities – but some are worried the extension will cause a ‘traffic nightmare’. 

The £17m redevelopment plan for Denton will start to take shape over the coming months.

A 17-year-old from Hyde has discovered his future career path after attending the Tameside Jobs Fair.

Jon Pearce has recently been given a new role as a Parliamentary Private Secretary. In his column for the Glossop Chronicle, he explains what that means for the High Peak.

A Glossop mother says she feels “ignored and let down” by Derbyshire County Council after months of problems arranging transport for her disabled son to attend school.

Officers are appealing for information after a woman suffered facial injuries in a serious assault at a nightclub in Oldham.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service were called out to Curry’s retail store in Royton this morning after a chemical alarm went off.

Three additional strike dates at Manchester's Bee Network have been announced by Unite causing further disruption to services across Oldham.

Currently only larger Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), that house seven or more people, require planning permission. However, under a new proposal being put forward all HMOs would need planning permission.

A consultant anaesthetist who left a patient mid-surgery to have sex with a nurse in a neighbouring operating theatre has avoided a ban.

"Even when I was young I wanted to be a pub landlord," Fox and Pine landlord Chris Riley told the Oldham Council podcast The Oldham Cast.

When Georgia Beswick lost her dad suddenly in her mid-20s, her world was turned upside down. Struggling to process her grief, the Stalybridge-born writer began typing raw, unfiltered notes into her phone - words she couldn’t bring herself to say aloud.

Cranmer Education Trust are delighted to announce further information about the Kinder Language Network and the continuation of school support for MFL teachers.

The high street health and beauty retailer fell into administration earlier this month.

Bromleys Solicitors has got the ball rolling with a hat-trick of football sponsorships for the new season, as well as renewing its support of the East Cheshire Harriers & Tameside Athletics Club. 

Former Stalybridge resident Regan Tetlow has been honoured with an official FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) airsport medal, recognising his outstanding contribution to air sports on the world stage.

A group of councillors in Oldham is calling for free school travel for children who are ‘falling through the cracks’ of the housing system.

Greater Manchester Police have found a body during the search for a man who was last seen over 48 hours ago.

Oldham Council has started emailing residents who are due to renew their postal votes.

Greater Manchester Police have stepped up patrols in towns and city centres to ensure new and existing students understand the dangers of spiking.

Families and railway enthusiasts who are looking to immerse themselves in 200 years of rich history, by stepping on board a unique exhibition train in Blackpool, are being encouraged to book tickets now.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a woman who has not been seen since yesterday (Mon) morning.

On Friday 12 September, Tameside welcomed the Baton of Hope, the UK’s largest suicide prevention initiative, in a day filled with emotion, solidarity, and hope.

A beloved bar in Oldham is facing ‘relentless online abuse’ after being falsely identified as a New Orleans pub of the same name attributed with writing a controversial comment on social media about Charlie Kirk’s death.

Tributes have poured in for Tameside boxing icon Ricky Hatton, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 46. 

A consultant breast surgeon from Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has scaled new heights in support of local patients.

Around 200 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) workers are being balloted for industrial action over pay and could join 2,000 bus workers in the city on strike.

A Royton retirement home is looking for funds to help raise more awareness about men’s mental health.

More than 1,000 people flocked to Holy Trinity Church and Community Centre in Ashton on Sunday for a day of family fun, food, and community spirit at the first-ever St Peter’s #CultureVibe! event.

William ‘Billy’ Mahaffey, dad of two has just celebrated the launch of Bringing Criminological Theory to Life: A Lived Experience Approach to Crime and Desistance, unveiled at Manchester Museum on Thursday 11th September.

Oldhamers are being told to expect doorstep visits by the council to check voter details.

The former world champion, Ricky Hatton, died at home in Hyde yesterday (Sunday 14th September) at the age of 46.

A small but mighty volunteer-led bookshop in Hyde has marked a remarkable milestone - receiving its 100,000th book donation in just 12 months.

A nine-year-old girl from Ashton has twirled her way into history after setting not one, but two world records for hula hooping.

Tameside and the wider sporting world are in mourning following the death of former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton at the age of 46.

The first Manchester derby of the season takes place today but planning for the police operation began before the season had even started.

‘Disgraceful’ blocked drains on a main road have finally been cleared up, after locals were told they may have to wait until 2026 for the problem to be solved.

Consultation has begun on the future of Glossop’s Catholic churches. 

High Peak MP Jon Pearce has announced the launch of his first ever ‘High Peak Dog of the Year’ competition. 

Losing someone you love is one of life’s hardest experiences - and finding support can feel impossible.

Eight-year-old Ellie-May Pickett from Dukinfield can now enjoy PE lessons and after-school clubs – something that once felt impossible because of her asthma.

Bus passengers across Greater Manchester – including Tameside – are being urged to plan their journeys carefully as industrial action is set to bring widespread disruption to services next week.

A mother from Droylsden has spoken out about what she describes as a “harrowing and exhausting” experience seeking support for a vulnerable family member.

A Tameside homelessness charity is inviting the community to step into a world of pre-loved style this autumn with a fashion event designed to challenge the culture of fast fashion.

As students head back to university and college this September, TransPennine Express (TPE) is offering a 50 per cent discount on rail journeys across its network.

Unite, the UK's leading union representing workers in passenger transport, has blasted the UK Bus Summit for failing to include workers' voices.

A consultant anaesthetist who left a patient mid-surgery to have sex with a nurse in a neighbouring operating theatre has admitted his behaviour was a “shameful” lapse in judgement.

Greater Manchester Police successfully claimed back more than 17m from criminals in the last financial year.

Born and raised in Denton, Thomas Jackson is a writer, director and producer making waves in the world of independent film.

A controversial plan to turn a former health centre into a 20-bed HMO has been approved.

A major community celebration is coming to Ashton this Sunday as local councillor Kaleel Khan teams up with key partners to bring St Peter’s #CultureVibe! — a free family fun day designed to bring people together, celebrate the area’s rich diversity, and promote peace and unity in the heart of the community.

A row has broken out in Oldham over the council’s spending record, with those running the town hall accused of being ‘irresponsible’ with money.

A 46-year-old man who sadly died following a fatal road traffic collision in Failsworth has been named.

Derbyshire County Council has published a report on its budget position for the first three months of the 2025–2026 financial year.

The Oldham Group is leading the way with a groundbreaking proposal to guarantee free school travel for children living in temporary accommodation.

Greater Manchester Police are using time-saving technology to ensure officers spend more time on the beat.

A newly refurbished crazy golf course has officially opened at Stamford Park, giving children, young people, and families the chance to have a “hole lot of fun” while enjoying one of Tameside’s best-loved green spaces.

Oldhamers are being offered free light bulbs and gadgets to help keep energy bills down this winter.

It was ten years ago that Angela Rayner graced the front page of the Tameside Reporter, becoming Ashton's very first female MP.

Dozens of new homes for Tameside have been approved at the latest town hall meeting.

Mossley Heritage Centre, tucked away in the corner of the Emmaus building on Queen Street, will be opening its doors this month as part of the national Heritage Open Days festival.

Northern has unveiled new artwork, covering the full length of a two-carriage train, to pay tribute to long-serving colleagues who have contributed to the group’s success.

Residents in Shaw and Crompton are being invited to a police surgery to raise any local concerns they may have.

Fire crews were called out to a car fire in Royton last night as they tried to tackle the blaze for almost an hour.

Residents of Assheton House in Ashton are now living in safer, warmer, and more energy-efficient homes, following a £6 million transformation project by local housing provider Jigsaw Homes Tameside.

For more than 25 years, The Rubbish Removers in Ashton-under-Lyne have been helping households and businesses keep their properties clear and their communities cleaner.

As autumn arrives in full colour across Tameside’s parks and green spaces, local dog owners are being urged to stay vigilant during seasonal walks. Dogs Trust, the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, has issued a warning about the dangers of conkers and acorns to our four-legged friends.

This autumn, Stalybridge will shine a little brighter — not just with the soft flicker of candlelight, but with the rich, emotive sounds of live classical music.

Residents invited to new Cabinet in the Community meetings across the borough.

Emmaus Mossley launches new campaign to reduce waste disposal costs and support more people out of homelessness

Stayley Cricket Club have received a timely boost ahead of their biggest game in history, thanks to a generous donation from the Dukinfield and Stalybridge Rotary Club.

Active Tameside’s groundbreaking ‘Everybody Can’ inclusion and disability service has received national recognition for its work supporting autistic people, winning a prestigious Autism Specialist Award from the National Autistic Society.

A nursery in Oldham charging up to £74 a day has been told to make major changes by Ofsted having been hit with an ‘inadequate’ rating.

Police are appealing for information after a motorcyclist died following a road traffic collision in Failsworth during rush-hour yesterday (Tues).

A pensioner who abused and manipulated two boys in the 1980s and 90s in locations including Tameside has been jailed for 19 years following a police investigation.

Planners have blocked a large housing scheme to build up to 110 homes on a college site in a Derbyshire market town in a bid to preserve greenfield sports playing fields. 

Oldham Council and the team behind the ‘ground- breaking’ Spindles renovation have been presented with the British Council of Offices’ (BCO) northern Innovation Award.

On Saturday 6th September, the Haggerty family led more than 35 walkers on a moving 15-mile trek, uniting loved ones and supporters in memory of four siblings lost too soon.

E-scooter-related injuries in Derbyshire have dropped by half following a major police crackdown. 

Two bigger and improved mosques are among the most significant plans tabled with council across Greater Manchester this week.

Plans for two new train station upgrades in Greater Manchester have taken a step forward.

A HGV was brought to a standstill in Padfield this week, after being blocked by a car parked on double yellow lines.

Hyde United have announced the resignation of first team manager Nick Spooner, just seven games into the NPL season. 

Massive change is coming to Tameside town centres over the next decade thanks to a cash pot of almost £60m.

With abusive behaviour towards staff working at High Peak Borough Council on the increase, council leaders are warning they will take action against anyone who abuses employees. 

Oldham Council has welcomed a £228,000 cash boost to recover Foxdenton Hall in Chadderton as part of the first phase of the restoration programme.

Pennine Mencap - a local charity that provides opportunities for adults with learning disabilities in the community - has been rehearsing for an ambitious show ever staged by its Stage Right Performing Arts group.

The police tactical dog unit is making more arrests thanks to a major expansion including a digital detection dog and a team of rescue dogs being trained for frontline policing.

A Section 60 and 60AA has been authorised in Newton Heath and Miles Platting areas following reports of knifepoint robberies in the area on Saturday evening.

A 26-year-old man who groomed and sexually abused a vulnerable young girl over a prolonged period has been sentenced to sixteen-and-a-half-years in prison today (Friday).

Officers from the Failsworth and Town Centre Neighbourhood Team have charged a man on suspicion of multiple shoplifting offences.

The former landlady of a Royton pub said she has been unfairly dismissed from her post after a group entered the venue to film a gangster video showing-off wads of cash and a gun.

Angela Rayner is set to resign as deputy prime minister and housing secretary.

A Tameside man has been jailed for seven counts of rape, assault, and controlling and coercive behaviour following investigations by detectives in the Criminal Investigation Department.

The family of a man who was stabbed to death in Bury have paid a heartfelt tribute to a ‘precious, beautiful son who had a pure heart’.

Serious disruption to bus services in Greater Manchester is expected this month as over 2,000 Unite members including bus drivers working for the city's 'Bee Network' walk out in a co-ordinated strike.

A Glossop father has spoken out after his four-year-old autistic son was unable to access the disabled toilets in Manor Park.

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.