The latest news from Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
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Reform UK candidate for Gorton and Denton by-election announced
Reform UK has announced that Matt Goodwin will stand as the party’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election.
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Chadderton Town Hall hosts first wedding fair
One of Oldham’s most stunning venues flung open its doors on (Sunday) to host its first ever wedding fair.
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Police secure three month closure order on property suspected of offering sexual services in Failsworth
Officers from Oldham’s Neighbourhood Policing Team have secured a three-month closure order on a property suspected of offering sexual services in the Failsworth area following intelligence gathered within the community.
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Signs of improvement for failing children’s services
Improvements in children’s services in Tameside have been ‘hindered’ by a lack of permanent leadership, according to Ofsted. The education watchdog carried out a monitoring visit on the council service currently in special measures.
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£1.5m Pride in Place funding earmarked for community improvements across Tameside
Communities across Tameside are set to benefit from a £1.5 million investment aimed at improving local pride, public spaces and community facilities by March 2027.
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Tameside archive centre celebrates seventh year of national accreditation
Tameside’s Local Studies and Archive Centre has once again been recognised for its high standards, retaining its prestigious Archive Accreditation status for the seventh consecutive year.
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Six councillors found to have breached code of conduct in independent report
Six councillors embroiled in the Trigger Me Timbers scandal have been found in breach of Tameside council’s code of conduct, according to an independent report.
