The latest news from Wednesday, June 24th, 2026

Curzon Ashton have confirmed the signing of experienced midfielder Danny Whitehead, following his departure from National League North side Macclesfield. 

Members of High Peak Against Racism gathered in Norfolk Square in Glossop on Wednesday 17th June, for a vigil in support of refugees and asylum seekers.

Droylsden is now home to a state-of-the-art children’s only swimming facility, thanks to the work of four-time Olympic medallist Rebecca Adlington. 

Ashton United have continued their summer squad overhaul with the arrival of several big-name players. 

An art exhibition in Stalybridge shares women's lived experiences of access to reproductive healthcare over the ages.

Planning approval has been granted for a new multi-storey car park in Stalybridge marking a key step in improving the town and supporting its regeneration.

People living in Oldham will still have their bins collected and services will run normally despite an ongoing deadlock over who wants to run the borough.

The Anthony Seddon Fund has announced their official fundraising event for 2026, “An Evening of Hope”, taking place on Friday 16th October 2026 at the Village Hotel, Ashton-under-Lyne.

As hospices across Greater Manchester face a growing financial crisis, a daughter has thanked Dr Kershaw’s Hospice for helping her dad to enjoy a peaceful last Father’s Day with his family.

With the prospect of hotter than average weather in parts of England, first aid and health response charity St John Ambulance explains how you can stay safe in the sunshine. 

A distraught shepherdess has launched an appeal after three orphaned lambs were stolen from her hillside farm.

MCR Dance & Cheer Academy, based in Ashton-under-Lyne, has just returned from the European Championships in Portugal after taking 80 young people (5-17) to compete internationally and bringing home two European Championship titles.

Police have carried out a targeted traffic operation focusing on the concerns raised by local people as part of Neighbourhood Policing Week.

A 14-strong Oldham Mountain Rescue Team was called to assist a walker with a suspected broken leg at Dovestone Reservoir.

Students and staff at Hulme Grammar School have come together to raise an impressive £2,500 for their designated Charity of the Year, The Crib . . . a vital initiative run by the Shared Health Foundation.

Diversity Matters North West, an award-winning independent charity based in Tameside, brought together volunteers, partners, and supporters last week for a special Volunteer Celebration Event.

Changes to bin collections are being brought in across Greater Manchester amid scorching temperatures. Some collections will star as early as 5.30am.