The latest news from Monday, September 28th, 2026
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Weekend football round-up: Curzon edge all-Tameside clash
Curzon Ashton cruised into the FA Trophy first round proper on Saturday with a 3-1 win at home to Tameside neighbours Stalybridge Celtic.
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MP opens new affordable housing development in Tameside
The Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP for Ashton-under-Lyne has officially opened a new £5.4 million affordable housing development in the heart of Ashton town centre, delivering 35 much-needed new homes for local people.
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More than 500 bikes seized during summer crackdown on illegal riding
Police have seized more than 500 bikes this summer as part of a crackdown on the anti-social and illegal use of off-road bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters, quad bikes and motorcycles across Greater Manchester.
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Ashton club Waterloo & Taunton shortlisted for national awards
Waterloo and Taunton Conservative Club, Ashton-under-Lyne is in the running for the National Club Mirror Awards.
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Businesses invited to grow £50 in challenge for WIllow Wood
Willow Wood Hospice is challenging local businesses to get creative with just £50 and see how much they can turn it into, to support local people living with life-limiting illnesses.
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Former councillor of 50 years dies
Tributes have poured in for a man who was ‘one of the nicest people you could have met’ and served Oldham for 50 years.
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Police launch appeal to find woman wanted in relation to shoplifting offences
Police are appealing for help in locating this woman (pictured) who is wanted in connection with multiple shoplifting offences.
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Residents urged to check electoral registration or risk losing vote
Tameside residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.
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Curtain up on new era of live entertainment at Victoria Hall
A new programme of professional live entertainment is launching at Victoria Hall in Glossop, with comedy, theatre, music and family shows planned as part of a regular year-round programme.
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Aldwyn Primary School celebrates positive Ofsted report
Aldwyn Primary School in Audenshaw is celebrating following a positive Ofsted inspection, which recognised the school’s continuing improvement, high-quality relationships and pupils’ love of learning.
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Tintwistle coach recognised with Derbyshire FA award
A Tintwistle football coach has been recognised for his commitment to making football accessible to children of all abilities after being named Derbyshire FA Coach of the Year for the Disability Pathway.
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Oldham’s Mayoral Development Corporation approved - paving the way for a new era of growth
Oldham is taking a major step towards a new era of growth after plans for an Oldham Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) were approved.
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Brad Day stays at Oldham
Brad Day will remain at Roughyed for at least another season after the second rower signed a one-year contract, with the option of a further year.
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Major vision for Tameside set to take next step
A major plan to bring almost 10,000 new homes to Tameside by 2042 is set to move forward to the next stage.
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Man wanted in relation to assault in Ashton
Police are appealing for help to trace a wanted man in connection with an assault in Ashton-under-Lyne.
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The massive plans to boost five towns left behind by the Manchester boom
Major regeneration plans for five Greater Manchester towns are about to receive a massive boost.
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Fears about wartime bombs under land for possible homes
Fears have been raised WWII bombs could lie buried under Oldham amid plans to build on green belt land.
