The latest news from Wednesday, October 1st, 2025

A survivor of child sexual exploitation has said she can now “live my life” and knows “my voice matters because I was believed” as she urged other victims to come forward if they feel ready, after seven men were sentenced for their wicked crimes today.

Tameside residents are invited to enjoy an evening of fashion and fundraising as Pennine Care NHS Charity hosts a Ladies’ Pop-Up Shop and Fun Fashion Show on Friday 7th November 2025 at Stanley House/Audenshaw Masonic, Manchester Road, Audenshaw (M34 5GB).

With Bonfire Night, Diwali and Halloween fast approaching, Dogs Trust Manchester is calling on dog owners across Tameside to act early to protect their pets from the stress caused by fireworks.

Hundreds of blue balloons floated into the sky over Hyde as the community came together to say a special ‘goodbye’ to boxing legend Ricky Hatton.

Seven men, including two from Oldham, have been jailed for a total of 174 years today after a GMP investigation into the non-recent grooming of two vulnerable girls in Rochdale.

Louise Brown - the world's first IVF baby - has joined a global initiative as an ambassador, helping to raise awareness of falling fertility rates and the need for better access to care.

Upcoming travel disruption at Manchester Airport is expected as almost 130 Unite members working for Aer Lingus UK are currently being balloted to take strike action.

A charity race day raised an impressive £1,900 for the 6th Royton Scout Hut in Oldham on Saturday.

Mossley’s vibrant arts hub The Vale is throwing open its doors for a full day of free activities on Saturday 11 October 2025 to celebrate its fourth birthday – and everyone’s invited.

The world premiere of 13 Going on 30 the Musical lit up Manchester Opera House on Tuesday, 30th September - and what a night it was.