The latest news from Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

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.