The latest news from Thursday, May 14th, 2026
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Hartshead Meats speaks out
A senior spokesperson acting on behalf of Hartshead Meats has issued a detailed statement.
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No more waiting rooms – Sexual Health Care Goes Mobile
A brand-new, fully equipped sexual health clinic on wheels is set to arrive in communities across West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester – making it easier than ever for people to take control of their sexual health.
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St. Stephen’s RC Primary School make a splash in their new puddle suits
Nursery children at St Stephen’s RC Primary School are enjoying the outdoors even more thanks to the generous donation of new puddle suits from Ryder and Dutton.
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Blocked gullies spark flash flooding outside Shell garage
Blocked road gullies left a major Shaw main road submerged yesterday, forcing drivers to battle deep water outside a local petrol station.
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Mum's 'mito' mission
Glossop mum Katie Jones is fundraising for The Lily Foundation, a small charity supporting families affected by mitochondrial disease, including her 10-year-old son Toby.
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A cut above the rest
A Glossop business owner has brought the community together for a special charity fundraiser, to help two local children create lasting memories before they gradually lose their sight.
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New leadership team announced for Oldham Liberal Democrats
Following the local elections on May 7, the Liberal Democrat group on Oldham Council has elected Sam Al-Hamdani as the new leader, and Mark Kenyon as the deputy leader.
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St John Ambulance issues vital anaphylaxis advice to the public
As we head into warmer months, St John Ambulance would like to share with you some advice on one of the scariest emergency situations you could find yourself in.
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National charity calls for volunteers to help children with reading in local school
Coram Beanstalk, a national children’s charity with over 50 years’ experience of supporting children to become confident, independent readers, is looking for volunteers in the Hyde area.
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The Shed gears up for coffee morning
The Shed based in Dukinfield is preparing to welcome visitors to a coffee morning on Saturday, with organisers hoping the event will draw a strong crowd and showcase the work being done at the men’s charity.
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Organised Crime Gang weeded out as ten jailed for a combined 32 years
Ten members of an organised crime gang, including a woman from Failsworth, have been jailed following an investigation into the large-scale importation and supply of cannabis worth more than £19 million.
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Council boss says ‘town has been taken over division’
Oldham council leader Arooj Shah has spoken for the first time since announcing she is quitting as town hall boss.
