The latest news from Tuesday, October 20th, 2026

Music Production students from Ashton Sixth Form College followed in the footsteps of some of music’s biggest names when they took over Manchester’s Gorilla for an unforgettable evening of live music.

A councillor has accused High Peak Borough Council of excessively using a restriction to consider certain voting matters behind closed doors which he claims has prevented information from being fully publicised. 

Arrests, vehicle seizures, road safety enforcement and business compliance checks were among the outcomes of a successful multi-agency day of action in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Former footballer Mark Crossley will bring tales from his career to Droylsden this November. He'll be supported by comedian John Gillian, as both head up a fundraising afternoon.

The historic Prudential building in Oldham has been awarded £1million to help with essential works to protect and preserve its future.

Residents are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves to keep Stalybridge looking its best at the next Town Team clean-up this Saturday.

A restored former Old Library has won two prestigious awards at the 2026 British Construction and Infrastructure Awards.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) will plant nearly 80 trees across Derker and Littlemoor this winter thanks to a £43,000 fund from a Greater Manchester green initiative.

A series of Bonfire Night events are being planned across Oldham with organisers promising ‘spectacular’ shows.