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Football festival is coming to Oldham Athletic this month packed with a giant fun fair, dinosaurs and Transformers.

A WOMAN has been prosecuted in court after failing to pay a fine for flytipping.

Two local good cause leaders have expressed their horror at new national figures showing that the amount of time Brits spend in good health has declined by around two years.

Five fire engines were sent to the blaze after a call was received at 8:58pm on Thursday evening (30th April). 

New road markings requested by Greater Manchester Police have been installed at Dove Stone by Oldham Council.

Glossop-based Latin and Ballroom dance school, Stardust, took to the floor at Wythenshawe Forum for a regional competition, where the pupils all delivered confident routines across the disciplines.

National Highways have released their latest update on the A57 Link Road Scheme works.

A striking new mural honouring boxing legend Ricky Hatton has been unveiled at Glossop Padel, celebrating the life and legacy of one of the area’s most beloved sporting figures. 

Police are appealing for help to find Stephen Coldwell (pictured), who is wanted on recall to prison.

A new heritage project to preserve and celebrate dance heritage across Oldham and Tameside invites local residents to get involved.

Local swim school, Puddle Ducks Greater Manchester is celebrating a decade on from transforming a derelict local pub into family-friendly community hub Aqua Nurture.

Response officers in Greater Manchester, including Oldham, have been celebrated this week.

Visitors can learn about Tameside’s medicine history in a new exhibition at Portland Basin Museum.

Police are concerned after discarded firework casings were found on Wednesday in one of the upper fields at Dove Stone, the well known popular Saddleworth beauty spot.

A prolific offender who carried out a series of burglaries, attempted burglaries and vehicle crimes across Tameside has been sentenced.

Stalybridge Celtic are just one win away from a long-awaited return to the NPL Premier, with Tuesday’s narrow victory over Runcorn Linnets earning them a place in the NPL West play-off final. 

Glossopdale Foodbank has announced the appointment of three new trustees, following what organisers described as an “excellent” response to a recent recruitment drive. 

A free mental health and wellbeing festival is set to return to Tameside later this spring, offering residents a day of support, information, and community connection.

Five months after the much-anticipated reopening of Glossop Market Hall, a key part of the redevelopment remains closed – sparking frustration among traders, residents and local councillors.  

Glossopdale Churches Together will once again be supporting Christian Aid Week, taking place from 10th to 16th May.

An 80-mile fundraising and awareness walk will finish in Glossop, as campaigners call for changes to the law around domestic abuse and emergency intervention. 

For many people, the idea of yoga can feel intimidating, with images of complex poses and extreme flexibility often coming to mind.

After raising £8,700 for patient care in 2025 - the glitz and glamour of Ascot Ladies’ Day is returning to The White Hart Inn in Lydgate this summer.

Tameside Police officers are investigating a theft in Denton?

In a major boost for the North West’s "Digital Powerhouse" status, Hulme Grammar School has announced plans to spearhead a national shift to AI-centric learning.

An elderly man spent days on the floor of his HMO while maggots infested wounds in his legs before he was discovered and later died, a report has found.

A YOUNG person involved in incidents relating to criminal damage has been inspired and empowered to build a brighter future for themselves.

The giant food factory in Dukinfield is in the process of being bulldozed, but now plans for further demolition work have been tabled.

Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series yesterday announced a landmark partnership with leading healthcare provider Bupa.

TAMESIDE’S most promising young singers will be showcasing their musical talents in a fundraising concert.

A specialist school in Chadderton that supports pupils with complex needs has been awarded a ‘Strong Standard’ for inclusion in its first Ofsted inspection.

Police are appealing for information after a vehicle was stolen from an address on Huddersfield Road, Austerlands.

Three men have been jailed after a large-scale cannabis cultivation operation was discovered at an industrial unit in Oldham.

On Sunday 26th of April, Chief Scout Dwayne Fields had the honour of congratulating Amanda and Thomas Charlton from Dukinfield at a special event held at Windsor Castle.

Local neighbourhood officers are continuing to tackle criminality across Derker and the surrounding areas thanks to the existing Operation Vulcan partnership.

Three charities in Glossop are calling on local people to step forward as trustees - helping to guide them as they play an increasingly vital role in the community.

The Ukrainian community in Tameside, led by the local Branch of the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB), marked the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster on 26 April 2026.



Despite a heroic final day comeback to rescue a point at relegation rivals Alfreton Town, results elsewhere meant Curzon Ashton’s worst fears came true, as both sides were condemned to the drop. 

A picture of the face of a sitting councillor has been taped to a pint-size water fountain shaped like a little boy peeing.

Team members from The Reach at Piccadilly Manchester are embarking on a 97-mile charity walk around the Cheshire Ring Canal loop!

An energetic grandmother marked a remarkable milestone by walking five miles every day for 70 consecutive days, completing her final walk on her 70th birthday and raising an impressive £1,500 for causes close to her family’s heart.

Older adults, healthcare professionals and carers are being invited to attend the Step-Up Falls Prevention Conference, a community event focused on reducing fall risks and promoting healthier ageing.

Tameside car washes were targeted in multi-agency spot checks to ensure businesses are operating legally and safely.

A man in his 20s is fighting for his life in hospital following a serious road traffic collision in Oldham.

Police have issued an update following the discovery of several suspicious items from a house in Greenfield yesterday (Sunday).

Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a fight on Market Street, Droylsden, at around 1:35am today

Reform UK County Councillor Jason Isherwood is urging residents to take part in a public consultation on Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre, as debate continues over proposals to close the site. 

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed after breaching a court order banning him from entering certain shops. 

Alan French lives on an idyllic farmstead surrounded by trees, shrubbery and open fields. But all the land around him is being bought up so 2,150 homes can be built on his doorstep.

Passengers using Greater Manchester’s Metrolink services are being advised to plan ahead this weekend, as track repair works will disrupt services on the Ashton line.

Work on the Ashton Market Square is beginning to show clear signs of progress, with recent developments offering a glimpse of how the space will look, once complete.

Strike action has continued at two local schools as support staff remain locked in a dispute over pay cuts and job losses.

One year on from its launch, the emergency department blood testing programme at Tameside Hospital has been helping more people access life-saving treatment and support for HIV and hepatitis B and C infections.

Creatives from Oldham are being invited to attend a major new industry event taking place in Manchester next week.

The 2025/26 non-League campaign draws to a close for most Tameside clubs this weekend, with plenty still on the line going into the final matchday. 

Oldham Netball Club were crowned Netball UK Under-13 champions after a thrilling 24–21 victory over local rivals Kingsway Power at The Doug Ellis Sports Centre in Birmingham.

Officers have offered an insight into the unpredictable and often demanding incidents they deal with while serving in two Greater Manchester districts - Oldham and Bolton - to mark Response Policing Week.

A First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) customer who helps run the Sholver Community Centre and takes part in local litter picks is the housing association’s April Hidden Hero.

Residents, community groups and local partners are being encouraged to submit funding applications for proposals to deliver neighbourhood improvements across Tameside.

Efforts to secure additional government backing for the Snake Pass remain ongoing, according to the Mayor of the East Midlands.

Glossop will come alive with creativity and folklore on Friday 9th May 2026, as High Peak Community Arts presents ‘Derbyshire Makes’.

A community fashion show with a difference has proved a resounding success, raising more than £1,000 for a local charity, while bringing people together for an evening of sustainable style.

The ORLFC Foundation is proud to announce its official launch following the successful granting of charitable status.

A housing association has joined forces with Oldham Athletic Community Trust (OACT) to offer free weekly football sessions for children in Derker.

Two teenage boys have been charged with attempted burglary of a house with intent to steal.

Saddleworth Neighbourhood police officers who deal with a high number of road traffic collisions, have been provided with equipment to help their clean-up efforts.

Police would like to speak to this woman (pictured) as they believe she can help with their investigation of theft at Tesco Express, Ashton Road,, Oldham, on Sunday, March 22 at around 3:45pm.

Greater Manchester Police response teams have discovered a large cannabis farm located at property in Stalybridge.

In two weeks’ time voters in Tameside will head to the polls to decide who their next Councillor should be.

A 29-year-old man has been jailed for nine years after he was found guilty of sexual assault by digital penetration.

An impactful theatre production has returned to Tameside schools to educate young people on violence against women and girls (VAWG).

The Hathershaw College has appointed its new Principal, Susie Fraser, who will be guiding the school in its latest chapter.

Willow Wood Hospice is inviting the local community to join in the important conversation about death and dying during Dying Matters Week.

Power of Autism proudly hosted a joint Easter and Eid celebration at The Primrose Centre, Oldham, bringing together families from across the community for a day of inclusion, joy, and support.

Greater Manchester Police are appealing for information after an individual caused damage to over 20 vehicles on King Street, Mossley earlier this month on 8th April between 1am - 1.30am.

A Kind-hearted dad-of-two completed a gruelling 100-kilometre run in just one day to fundraise for Dr Kershaw’s and other local hospices.

An Oldham-based engineering college that has trained apprentices for decades has quietly shut its doors.

School offer day is a nerve-wracking time for many parents as they wait to find out if their child got a place at one of their preferred schools.

The Boys’ Brigade Manchester Battalion will hold its Annual Church Parade in Denton this Sunday, 26 April 2026, bringing together young people and leaders from Companies across the Manchester area. 

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has signed a £15.7 million deal with Vistry Group to build more than 100 affordable homes on land in Fitton Hill.

A political group in Oldham has promised to suspend fines on illegal pavement parking in some parts of the borough – sparking online backlash.

Oldham motorists have been warned to expect delays as crucial maintenance takes place on a busy flyover from next month.

The cracks in the wall seemed to be getting worse.

A welcoming community initiative in Stalybridge is opening its doors to new members, offering vital support and companionship for those living with dementia and their carers.

Expansion plans for wastewater treatment works in Dukinfield are on the horizon.

Hyde United will play their football in the NPL Premier division next season after a statement win at title-chasing FC United of Manchester confirmed their safety. 

The face of Stalybridge is about to change forever. Once synonymous with partying and nightlife as the notorious Staly Vegas, the Tameside town is being kept up by a different kind of racket.

For years Droylsden town centre has been crying out for investment. It is on the brink of change, but that change isn’t coming fast enough for locals.

This was the first game for a few months in which Latics have played without the prospect of achieving a play-off place. Throughout February and March, Latics went on an astonishing run that put them in charge of their own destiny – if they had won every game from that point, they would have been in the play-offs no matter what happened elsewhere. The team they would have had to displace from the play-off spots (there was only one) was Salford City.

A 10-year-old fundraiser has raised more than £1,000 for British wildlife after turning his love of animals and nature into a community campaign that has won support from family, friends and local businesses.

Derbyshire County Council has unveiled a new Council Plan setting out its priorities and direction through to 2029, with leaders promising a more “focused, pragmatic and no-nonsense” approach.

Glossop charity The Bureau has teamed up with High Peak charity Zink and MyActive Glossop to encourage people to return to swimming, or try it for the first time.

The owner of a new Glossop fitness studio, fit20, shares her personal journey and passion for the innovative training programme.

Derbyshire County Council have announced a record £60 million investment in maintaining and repairing roads and pavements across the county during the 2025/26 financial year. 

Oldham’s town hall boss has hit back after an education expert critiqued a plan to bring an Eton-backed school to Oldham town centre.

National Highways have released the next phase of works on the A57 Link Road Project.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the family of a man living in Oldham, but originally from Georgia.

The next phase of a £70m project to create a ‘sports town’ in the middle of Oldham has been approved.

Eight community groups and charities will share more than £100,000 claimed back from criminals.

Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley will open its doors, after hours, for an evening of thrifting, thinking and getting creative.

Key deadlines are coming up for Tameside residents wishing to vote in the local election on 7 May 2026.

Work has started this week on a major new mural celebrating the life and legacy of Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield at La Fardy's Pub on Oldham Road in Failsworth.

Doctor Eamonn O’Daly - the highly respected leader of the Saddleworth Carers Group - has received a Mayor's Appreciation award, from Oldham’s Mayor, Cllr Eddie Moores.

Police have issued an urgent appeal to find a man who has not been seen for two days.

More than 95 per cent of families across Tameside have been offered their first‑choice primary school place for a second year in a row.

Passengers have been warned to expect further disruption following damage to overhead wires outside Manchester Piccadilly station.

Droylsden lifted the Manchester Premier Cup for the first time since 2011 on Wednesday night after seeing off Tameside neighbours Curzon Ashton in the final. 

Jon Pearce has issued a statement on the Peak Cluster Carbon Capture Project. 

It’s been ten years since Glossop resident John Barber first contracted the extremely rare disease ‘Japanese Encephalitis’, while travelling through South East Asia.

While many spent the Easter break enjoying the comfort of home with family and friends, one local deputy headteacher set off for the edge of the world in pursuit of his latest adventure.

These are shocking scenes of numbing devastation that were left by fires that ripped through moors above Saddleworth last week.

On Saturday 6th June 2026, Market Avenue, Ashton Town Centre and the surrounding streets will erupt with colour, music, and community spirit for Street Life: Episode IV – A New Hope.

A local good cause won praise from four mayors, a deputy lord lieutenant, and the Assistant High Commissioner for Bangladesh, for raising funds for their borough – and beyond.

Leading first aid charity St John Ambulance is focusing on a major recruitment drive to find 1,500 new Emergency Responders to help keep people safe at events and in communities across the country.

Double Olympic gold medallist Becky Adlington is behind plans to build a new swimming pool in Droylsden.

A school in Denton will finally get the rebuild it deserves after suffering more than 10 years of flooding, sewage leaks and no outdoor facilities.

Stalybridge train station will soon be surrounded by 102 new homes following planning approval.

Former councillor and mayor, George Wharmby, has been honoured with a High Sheriff of Derbyshire Award in recognition of his services to Derbyshire and the local community, particularly in Glossop.

A rescue dog suffering from a rare condition where hair grew on her eyeball is enjoying a new lease of life after undergoing surgery at a Manchester veterinary practice.

A charity summer ball in aid of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is set to bring a touch of 1960s flair to Village Ashton Moss on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as guests gather for an evening of celebration, remembrance and fundraising.

Runners of all abilities are being invited to lace up their trainers and take on the Blythe House Hospice Chatsworth 10k this autumn, as it returns for a scenic challenge with a powerful purpose.

The Royal Oak on Sheffield Road in Glossop is set to return after several years of closure, following a major £500,000 refurbishment.

A Glossop guitar technician is raising funds to help keep music alive for local students by providing new strings for instruments at Glossopdale School and Sixth Form. 

Construction workers are still finding ‘pockets of asbestos’ at Oldham Coliseum as renovation work continues. 

The Vale arts centre has switched on Mossley’s first public electric vehicle (EV) charger. And it’s not just a milestone for local drivers, but a green initiative with a difference. 

Friends of Hollingworth prepare to stage their much-anticipated Festival on the Green at Wedneshough Green on Saturday, May 23.

Greater Manchester Police have welcomed new funding from the Home to further strengthen its delivery of Project Servator and to support its ongoing mission to keep communities safe.

Greater Manchester Police's Economic & Cyber Crime Unit is boosting online safety with fraud and cyber crime awareness pop-up events.

A local charity is all set to stage a glamourous Ladies Day event at the chic Billingtons Ballroom in Oldham.

A primary school in Dukinfield where teachers went on strike over allegations of violence in the classroom has been slammed by Ofsted inspectors.

Community spirit and style took centre stage last Sunday when Friends of Tameside Young Carers hosted a fundraising fashion show at Stanley Square Conservative Club in Stalybridge

A painting of boxing legend Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton captured in his victorious scream is to be auctioned off to raise money for the fighter’s charitable foundation. 

A rampant Glossop North End put on a clinical display at beleaguered City of Liverpool on Saturday to run out 10-0 winners, condemning the hosts to their heaviest defeat of the campaign.  

Greater Manchester Police are appealing for any information on the whereabouts of Matthew Hodgkinson (24/02/1983), who is wanted for breach of court order.

Curzon Ashton ended their 10-match winless run on Saturday with a narrow 1-0 victory at Chorley, to move them six points clear of the National League North relegation zone. 

Jon Pearce MP has welcomed a range of new government measures which he says will support working families and help with the cost of living.

Residents were invited to a series of pop‑up activities to share their ideas and help shape the designs, which improved and developed an alleyway in Ashton‑under‑Lyne.

Mark Llewellin DL has officially taken on the role of High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, with the ceremony marking his appointment held at Dukinfield Town Hall on Saturday, April 11th.

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team’s third call out of the week came on Thursday in the early evening, when Greater Manchester Police requested assistance with three walkers at Dove Stone as one member of the group was unable to continue.

An award-winning walking group is gearing up for a breathtaking 100-mile pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago next month . . . all to raise funds for special causes.

Eighteen Oldham Mountain Rescue Team (OMRT) members conducting their monthly team meeting in Greenfield were urgently called by police to reports of three walkers in Birchen Clough unable to find the path in the dark.

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, head along to Willow Wood Hospice on Saturday 18th April 2026 for a relaxed and friendly morning in support of this year’s Flower Festival.

This years Ashton Sci Fi Day, organised by Hyde Fundraisers, is taking place on Saturday May 2nd from 11am.

A gigantic housing scheme on the edge of Greater Manchester is creeping closer to becoming a reality. But not everyone is keen on the idea of 2,150 new homes on former green belt land.

Local families are set for a weekend of entertainment, music and activities as Party in the Park returns to Victoria Park, Denton next month.

Residents will head to the polls on Thursday, May 7, to vote in new representatives for their areas across Oldham.