The latest news from Friday, March 20th, 2026

A new purpose-built children’s home is set to be created in Hyde, providing vital support for some of Tameside’s most vulnerable young people.

The future of Mossley Community Centre has been secured after Tameside Council put forward plans to agree a new long-term lease with the building’s trustees.

Derbyshire County Council has announced a major investment to help local people recovering from drug and alcohol dependence.

Well-known local charity Reuben’s Retreat has announced a busy programme of fundraising events for the year ahead as work continues towards the final stages of its long-awaited development.

Following the departure of first team manager Mark Bradshaw earlier this week, Curzon Ashton have announced the appointment of current midfielder Adam Barton. 

Derbyshire County Council have approved £200,000 worth of grants, to help more people get online and improve their digital skills.

Glossop residents would be forced to travel to Buxton to dispose of their waste if plans to close the town’s recycling centre go ahead, as proposed new rules mean they won't be able to use Tameside sites as an alternative.  

Applications for High Peak Borough Council’s ‘Community Climate Change Fund’ will open in April, offering financial support to local projects aimed at tackling the climate and nature emergency.

Derbyshire County Council has approved its first biodiversity report, setting out steps aimed at protecting wildlife and improving natural habitats across the county. 

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after leaving the road at one of several landslip-damaged sections of the A57 Snake Road on Saturday 14th March.

As his year as Mayor of High Peak draws to a close, the Mayor is inviting residents to join him to look back and celebrate.