The latest news from Friday, October 23rd, 2026

Local writer Mark P. Henderson’s latest novel, The Man in the Mirror, combines romance, espionage, murder and Gothic intrigue - and readers are invited to celebrate its launch in Glossop. 

Firefighters were called to The Gun Inn in Hollingworth on Monday 19th October, after a car's brakes failed and it collided with the pub and a fire broke out.

Anja Norris has been named UK Florist of the Year 2026, taking home both the national title and the People’s Choice award at the British Florist Association’s annual Fleurex event. 

A striking new wildlife mural overlooking Roughfields has been officially unveiled, celebrating the natural beauty of one of Hadfield and Padfield’s most treasured green spaces and highlighting the community’s fight to protect it. 

The founder of a specialist school in Oldham is taking on an intense triathlon challenge in Türkiye at the end of ADHD Awareness Month to demonstrate that neurodiversity should never be viewed as a barrier to success.

High Peak Borough Council’s leader has accused opposition councillors of attacking the authority’s process rather than providing ‘robust scrutiny’ after a dispute over certain voting decisions being made in private.

Over 25 local support services will be available at Hyde Town Hall on Monday, 16th November, 2026 for residents to get information and advice. 

New badges will help expectant mothers signal when they may need a seat while travelling.

Ashton-under-Lyne MP Angela Rayner joined officers from Greater Manchester Police as well as Special Constables for a day of action in the town centre.

A Hyde resident who smoked up to 35 cigarettes a day for almost three decades is encouraging others to quit smoking this Stoptober after a health scare.

Residents are being invited to a day of performances exploring working-class life in Oldham in the mid-20th century hosted by Pennine Mencap.

Former leader of Oldham Reform councillor Lewis Quigg has resigned mid-investigation while another elected member has been suspended, the party have said.