Tameside Reporter

More than 40 arrests were made and a haul of drugs, weapons, and illegal tobacco and vapes seized during a major crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour in Tameside.

Adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, along with their parents and carers, are being invited to share their views and enjoy a day of activities at a special community event in Denton.

Two men from Tameside have charged after Greater Manchester Police carried out a major 24-hour operation targeting sex offenders across the region.

The family of Ricky Hatton have shared the first details of the funeral arrangements for the much-loved boxing champion, giving fans the opportunity to say a final farewell.

The magical Northern Lights Lantern Parade is set to make its highly anticipated return this winter, bringing light, colour, and festive cheer to Tameside.

Residents across Tameside are being invited to enjoy a celebration of music and community spirit as young performers from Tameside Music Service join forces with world-renowned orchestra Manchester Camerata for two free concerts in Stalybridge.

Our community has been hit hard recently with the tragic loss of Ricky Hatton. It’s heartbreaking, and it shows us just how much we need to look out for each other. 

Tameside Rotary is raising a glass to another successful year after the 13th annual Tameside Beer Festival brought in an estimated £9,000 for charity.

Ricky Hatton’s gym has announced plans to host a memorial event this weekend. 

Ashton-under-Lyne is set for a buzzing weekend of family fun, live entertainment, and cinematic adventure thanks to Make Ashton Great Again.

Tameside residents are being reminded to do their bit for the environment by rinsing and recycling plastic pots, tubs and trays in their black mixed recycling bins.

The family of 17-year-old Catherine Blackhurst have paid tribute to the 'intelligent young lady'.

More and more people in Tameside are on the brink of becoming homeless – triggering a new plan from town hall bosses.

A crackdown on houses of multiple occupations (HMOs) has been brought into force in Tameside – with one councillor describing it as a ‘war on slum landlords’.

Next month Tameside Markets and Ashton Town Team have a special event to celebrate all things food and drink in Ashton town centre.

The first event took place in Ashton on Monday where residents can meet council decision makers and help shape plans for their local areas in a series of new public engagement meetings across the nine towns of Tameside

The Crimewatchers Dog Show took place Sunday September 21st at The Kings Head in Droylsden with a special visit by K-9 from Dr Who, courtesy of Hyde Fundraisers.

Greater Manchester Police’s Challenger programme has struck a major blow against organised crime, with a series of raids in Tameside targeting cannabis importation.

A woman has been fined by the court for dumping rubbish in an alleyway for the second time.

Tameside’s Mayor, Councillor Shibley Alam, and her consort rolled up their sleeves this week to join the dedicated volunteers of Tameside Meals SEVA Group in preparing more than 200 hot meals for those most in need.

The sun shone on this year’s Denton Carnival with huge numbers coming out to support and be part of the annual event.

Stamford Park and Chadwick Dam were filled with colour, sparkle and a dusting of community spirit as hundreds of supporters took on Willow Wood Hospice's brand-new 5km walk with a difference.

Two long-time Ashton friends have completed an extraordinary 62.5-mile trek across the Scottish English border – raising more than £6,500 for The Christie Charity in the process.

A brand-new community group is bringing warmth, friendship, and fun to Ashton, with weekly gatherings held at St Michaels Parish Church on Stamford Street Central.

A brand-new Taco Bell drive-thru has officially opened its doors at Ashton Moss Leisure Park in Ashton-under-Lyne, bringing a fresh taste of Mexican-inspired fast food to Tameside.

A Tameside councillor has been shortlisted for a major national honour at the LGiU & CCLA Cllr Awards 2025.

A man has been bailed in relation to death of 17-year-old missing girl in Tameside

A new service has been launched by Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust to help women protect and recover their pelvic floor health during and after pregnancy.

A Hyde mum-to-be is urging other expectant mothers across Tameside to protect themselves and their babies this winter by taking up the offer of free flu and RSV vaccinations.

Teens in Tameside have been invited to sign up for a free course that could open the door to a career in the arts.

The plan to build more than 2,000 homes on Tameside’s green belt has taken another step forward.

As part of Behaviour Awareness Week, the Reporter takes a look at a recent pilot scheme that took place in schools to shine a light on respect and relationships.

Fourteen-year-old Daisey, from Audenshaw, has added another remarkable achievement to her growing weightlifting career after securing third place at the British Weightlifting Championships.

It started with a dance – and half a century later, Ryecroft Hall Community Association is celebrating its Golden Anniversary as one of Audenshaw’s most cherished community hubs.

Plans for a new McDonald’s drive-thru in Hyde could be revived through the sale of three plots of land.

A huge step has been taken in the regeneration of Ashton’s town centre.

A 91-year-old Ashton-under-Lyne resident who feared she might never return home after a serious fall is now living independently again, thanks to support from Tameside Council’s Reablement Service.

Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley has appointed board member Keith Skerman as its new Chair of Trustees.

A big birthday bash, a double dose of Afro-jazz, and a hearty helping of Beans on Toast are all on the menu this autumn and winter at The Vale arts centre in Mossley.

Later this month, Hyde-born Jean Hollows will celebrate the remarkable milestone of her 100th birthday - surrounded by five generations of family, friends, and loved ones.

An Ashton pair have shared their memories and paid a heartfelt tribute to the late news broadcaster John Stapleton.

Punters at this year’s Tameside Beer Festival got more than a pint and a pie – they witnessed a world premiere.

To mark National Heritage Week (13–21 September), the Friends of Gorse Hall joined forces with the Tameside Archaeology Society for a special archaeological dig at the historic Gorse Hall site.

​​​​​​​Two prominent vacant council-owned sites in Droylsden are set to be transformed into a major new affordable housing development, following Tameside Council’s selection of a preferred developer.

The tributes will then be given to the boxers family.

Bus passengers across Greater Manchester – including Tameside – are being urged to plan their journeys carefully as industrial action begins bringing widespread disruption to services this weekend.

People living in a small ‘forgotten’ village on the edge of Greater Manchester fear they will be ‘cut off’ from the city-region when buses grind to a halt tomorrow morning (September 19).

Unite has strongly criticised bus firm Stagecoach after it sent a message out to drivers in Manchester telling them that if they need to relieve themselves in a bottle to make sure they take it away with them, while not providing adequate toilet facilities for staff.

Last night (Thursday 18th September 2025), Dukinfield Town Hall was alive with pride and applause as the Tameside Primary Care Awards celebrated the dedication and compassion of those working across the borough’s primary care healthcare services.

Power of Resilience CIC, a community-driven organisation known for its vital food pantry and meal preparation services, is celebrating a significant milestone: the receipt of its very first official Food Hygiene Rating.

A growing number of children are starting school without the basic skills needed to thrive in the classroom, according to new findings that are raising concerns among teachers and education leaders.

The £17m redevelopment plan for Denton will start to take shape over the coming months.

A 17-year-old from Hyde has discovered his future career path after attending the Tameside Jobs Fair.

Currently only larger Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), that house seven or more people, require planning permission. However, under a new proposal being put forward all HMOs would need planning permission.

A consultant anaesthetist who left a patient mid-surgery to have sex with a nurse in a neighbouring operating theatre has avoided a ban.

When Georgia Beswick lost her dad suddenly in her mid-20s, her world was turned upside down. Struggling to process her grief, the Stalybridge-born writer began typing raw, unfiltered notes into her phone - words she couldn’t bring herself to say aloud.

Cranmer Education Trust are delighted to announce further information about the Kinder Language Network and the continuation of school support for MFL teachers.

The high street health and beauty retailer fell into administration earlier this month.

Bromleys Solicitors has got the ball rolling with a hat-trick of football sponsorships for the new season, as well as renewing its support of the East Cheshire Harriers & Tameside Athletics Club. 

Former Stalybridge resident Regan Tetlow has been honoured with an official FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) airsport medal, recognising his outstanding contribution to air sports on the world stage.

Greater Manchester Police have found a body during the search for a man who was last seen over 48 hours ago.

On Friday 12 September, Tameside welcomed the Baton of Hope, the UK’s largest suicide prevention initiative, in a day filled with emotion, solidarity, and hope.

Tributes have poured in for Tameside boxing icon Ricky Hatton, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 46. 

A consultant breast surgeon from Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has scaled new heights in support of local patients.

More than 1,000 people flocked to Holy Trinity Church and Community Centre in Ashton on Sunday for a day of family fun, food, and community spirit at the first-ever St Peter’s #CultureVibe! event.

William ‘Billy’ Mahaffey, dad of two has just celebrated the launch of Bringing Criminological Theory to Life: A Lived Experience Approach to Crime and Desistance, unveiled at Manchester Museum on Thursday 11th September.

The former world champion, Ricky Hatton, died at home in Hyde yesterday (Sunday 14th September) at the age of 46.

A small but mighty volunteer-led bookshop in Hyde has marked a remarkable milestone - receiving its 100,000th book donation in just 12 months.

A nine-year-old girl from Ashton has twirled her way into history after setting not one, but two world records for hula hooping.

The Tameside Jobs Fair is set to connect job seekers with exciting opportunities this autumn, promising a vital boost for the local employment scene.

Tameside and the wider sporting world are in mourning following the death of former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton at the age of 46.

Eight-year-old Ellie-May Pickett from Dukinfield can now enjoy PE lessons and after-school clubs – something that once felt impossible because of her asthma.

Bus passengers across Greater Manchester – including Tameside – are being urged to plan their journeys carefully as industrial action is set to bring widespread disruption to services next week.

A mother from Droylsden has spoken out about what she describes as a “harrowing and exhausting” experience seeking support for a vulnerable family member.

A Tameside homelessness charity is inviting the community to step into a world of pre-loved style this autumn with a fashion event designed to challenge the culture of fast fashion.

A consultant anaesthetist who left a patient mid-surgery to have sex with a nurse in a neighbouring operating theatre has admitted his behaviour was a “shameful” lapse in judgement.

Born and raised in Denton, Thomas Jackson is a writer, director and producer making waves in the world of independent film.

A major community celebration is coming to Ashton this Sunday as local councillor Kaleel Khan teams up with key partners to bring St Peter’s #CultureVibe! — a free family fun day designed to bring people together, celebrate the area’s rich diversity, and promote peace and unity in the heart of the community.

A newly refurbished crazy golf course has officially opened at Stamford Park, giving children, young people, and families the chance to have a “hole lot of fun” while enjoying one of Tameside’s best-loved green spaces.

It was ten years ago that Angela Rayner graced the front page of the Tameside Reporter, becoming Ashton's very first female MP.

Dozens of new homes for Tameside have been approved at the latest town hall meeting.

Mossley Heritage Centre, tucked away in the corner of the Emmaus building on Queen Street, will be opening its doors this month as part of the national Heritage Open Days festival.

Residents of Assheton House in Ashton are now living in safer, warmer, and more energy-efficient homes, following a £6 million transformation project by local housing provider Jigsaw Homes Tameside.

For more than 25 years, The Rubbish Removers in Ashton-under-Lyne have been helping households and businesses keep their properties clear and their communities cleaner.

As autumn arrives in full colour across Tameside’s parks and green spaces, local dog owners are being urged to stay vigilant during seasonal walks. Dogs Trust, the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, has issued a warning about the dangers of conkers and acorns to our four-legged friends.

This autumn, Stalybridge will shine a little brighter — not just with the soft flicker of candlelight, but with the rich, emotive sounds of live classical music.

Residents invited to new Cabinet in the Community meetings across the borough.

Emmaus Mossley launches new campaign to reduce waste disposal costs and support more people out of homelessness

Stayley Cricket Club have received a timely boost ahead of their biggest game in history, thanks to a generous donation from the Dukinfield and Stalybridge Rotary Club.

Active Tameside’s groundbreaking ‘Everybody Can’ inclusion and disability service has received national recognition for its work supporting autistic people, winning a prestigious Autism Specialist Award from the National Autistic Society.

It is Gas Safety Week this week (8th to 14th September), an annual campaign coordinated by Gas Safe Register to raise awareness of the steps you can take to keep you and your family safe.

A pensioner who abused and manipulated two boys in the 1980s and 90s in locations including Tameside has been jailed for 19 years following a police investigation.

On Saturday 6th September, the Haggerty family led more than 35 walkers on a moving 15-mile trek, uniting loved ones and supporters in memory of four siblings lost too soon.

Two bigger and improved mosques are among the most significant plans tabled with council across Greater Manchester this week.

Plans for two new train station upgrades in Greater Manchester have taken a step forward.

Locala is a not-for-profit community healthcare provider. As part of this, they deliver sexual health services across Greater Manchester, including Tameside. This service is commissioned and funded by Tameside Council.

Massive change is coming to Tameside town centres over the next decade thanks to a cash pot of almost £60m.

Twelve week course offers new skills and confidence building to Tameside residents who are out of work

A Tameside mum is calling on parents and teachers to make sure they understand how to use inhalers properly to manage their children’s asthma this September.

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