Tameside Reporter

The family of a 94-year-old Droylsden woman have spoken out about what they describe as a deeply distressing experience inside a local care home, raising serious safeguarding and human rights concerns about the treatment of vulnerable residents.

A Tameside funeral director is swapping her traditional attire for boxing gloves and hiking boots as she takes on two major fundraising challenges in support of local charity Purple Heart Wishes.

Twelve people are set to be fined after more than eight tonnes of waste were illegally dumped in an Ashton alleyway.

“It’s about time.” That is the reaction to Denton’s MP stepped down as the representative of the town he’s served for 21 years.

Angela Rayner, Ashton- under-Lyne MP, has signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, pledging her support for Holocaust Memorial Day and her commitment to remembering the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust, while paying tribute to the survivors who continue to educate younger generations.

Dogs Trust Manchester is celebrating a heart-warming start to the year as ten-year-old Mia becomes the charity’s first dog of 2026 to be successfully rehomed through foster care.

A new £23 million motorway bridge has officially opened in Denton, marking the long-awaited completion of a major three-year infrastructure scheme in Greater Manchester.

Ashton-under-Lyne is set for a year of vibrant community celebrations after the first allocation of Pride in Place funding was confirmed, paving the way for a packed programme of events throughout 2026.

February 8, 2025: A Saturday night that changed Tameside politics forever, and one that could still reshape the future of Greater Manchester for years.

Andrew Gwynne is stepping down as MP for Denton and Gorton, a move that appears to clear the way for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s potential return to Parliament.

Andy Burnham says he was completely ‘in the dark’ about Andrew Gwynne’s plans amid reports a deal has been reached that may see the MP’s Gorton and Denton seat up for grabs.

A nightclub in Stalybridge has been barred from serving booze to punters by the council.

Teachers at a Dukinfield primary school have announced further strike action, extending their ongoing walkouts over what they describe as “untenable” levels of pupil violence and unresolved safety concerns.

Two local women from Tameside, Jess and Jorja, have joined forces to launch The Chronic Room, a new community group aiming to support people living with chronic pain and invisible illnesses such as endometriosis, ADHD, autism, and other long-term conditions.

Footballing legend Les Sutton has been honoured at a celebration evening at Hyde United Social Club.

Stalybridge is destined for months of disruption as major works begin next month. Improvements to the town centre are scheduled to start on February 2.

Feeling the January Blues? Look no further, The Bodyguard will lift your spirits, warm your hearts and make you want to dance with somebody. My sister and I were lucky enough to attend a Monday evening showing of The Bodyguard and what a great weekday treat it made.

Tameside Libraries are rolling out a packed programme of free activities and events to encourage more residents to read for pleasure and rediscover their local libraries.

A former football coach from Wigan has carved out an unlikely but inspiring new career in independent journalism, and he’s doing it entirely on his own.

Tameside residents who have experienced loss are invited to attend a bereavement awareness day offering support, information and a safe space to connect with others who understand.

A shop in Droylsden has had its licence revoked for ‘long-standing criminal activity’. The licence holder of Lazo Minimarket was hauled before Tameside council’s licensing panel to answer for ‘repeated non-compliance’ with their rules.

Tameside Libraries are helping residents prioritise their health and wellbeing with a programme of free activities and support during Health Information Week 2026.

The government has launched a public inquiry into part of a major rail upgrade that is ‘crucial’ – but could leave a thriving Greater Manchester area ‘cut off’ for months.

Cultural trip a major honour with an added ‘royal’ attraction

Families across Tameside are benefiting from a growing range of support and activities at the borough’s family hubs, as attendance figures and services continue to go from strength to strength.

As Cervical Cancer Prevention Week begins today, health professionals across Tameside are encouraging women to attend their cervical screening appointments and not let fear or embarrassment put their health at risk.

A new community interest company has been launched in Tameside with the aim of supporting mums who may be struggling with isolation, anxiety and the pressure of putting everyone else first.

On two picket lines seven miles apart, teachers stood shoulder-to-shoulder outside the school gates, greeting children by name as they made their way to class. Their smiles masked the ‘devastation’ they felt inside.

Residents in Tameside are being invited to share their experiences and shape future support for people affected by dementia and delirium at a public workshop in Hyde next week.​

Jonathan Haggerty is calling for a change in UK law after the death of his sister, launching a national petition to make it a criminal offence to abandon someone in immediate danger without seeking help.

Vulnerable children in Tameside have been failed by authorities for years, but now the ‘foundations for improvement’ are finally in place.

A Mossley writer is celebrating the paperback release of his debut novel after it won widespread praise from readers across the globe.

An award-winning family pantomime packed with magic, music and important messages is heading to Hyde Little Theatre this March as part of World Book Week celebrations.

Two hours of free parking across Tameside is continuing to prove a major success, with council-run car parks seeing more than double the number of visits since the initiative was launched last summer.

Flowery Fields Primary School came together in a moving tribute to Lila Marsland on Wednesday, January 14, the day she would have celebrated her eighth birthday.

The latest version of a scheme to build more than 2,000 homes in Hyde’s countryside has been rejected.

Winning local photographers are to help make Tameside Hospital more dementia-friendly.

A Tameside teen has reached a remarkable running milestone. 

A rallying call to Tameside Labour members says the party is ‘fighting a losing battle’ locally to Reform.

The much-loved TGI Friday’s restaurant on Ashton Moss has now shut its doors permanently, marking the end of an era for the American-style dining venue that has been a fixture of the local leisure scene. 

They are the source of frustration for many motorists across Greater Manchester and it’s the job of our councils to fix them.

A brand-new sensory-friendly play centre, The Magic Burrow, is preparing to open in Droylsden, and its owner, Molly Edwards, says it will be “a place like no other”.

A man has been arrested following a burglary at the home of a 77-year-old man in Tameside, after police responded to the incident in just four minutes.

Teenagers across Tameside are being invited to get creative, make new friends and try something different at a new series of Teen Meet-up Sessions hosted by Tameside Libraries.

A new garden building display site has opened at Notcutts Garden Centre in Ashton-under-Lyne, marking the latest expansion for specialist retailer Tiger.

Young people across Hyde and Tameside are being offered the chance to boost their confidence, gain valuable qualifications, and take their next steps toward a brighter future — all for free.

Residents have spoken out after reports incorrectly stated that the Pegs Langtern pub in Ashton-under-Lyne had closed, sparking anger among locals and fears for the future of the much-loved community venue.

A pub in the heart of a community is fighting for survival following plans to bulldoze it and build houses.

Teachers moving sandbags to stop floods, a shoddy sewage system and ‘explosive levels of gas’. Russell Scott Primary School has been plagued by these problems ever since their disastrous rebuild started in 2013.

At least 400 streets in Greater Manchester didn’t have their bins collected in the post-Christmas and new year period. Several councils have published a full list of the hundreds of roads where rubbish and recyclables have not been picked up. 

A controversial housing scheme that would change the face of Hyde’s green space forever is due to be scrutinised again.

A indoor padel club could be built in Ashton. Fusion Padel Club has applied for planning permission to build four courts on the grounds of Ashton Cricket Club. 

Tameside Libraries are proud to support Health Information Week, an annual campaign promoting access to reliable and high-quality health information for patients and the public. As part of the initiative, the library service invites everyone to attend a Health Fair at Ashton Library on Tuesday 20th January from 10am to 2pm.

A Denton woman has been fined after repeatedly ignoring a council order to stop playing loud music at her home.

Teachers at a Dukinfield primary school have began strike action earlier this week, amid claims that pupil violence has reached “untenable levels,” with staff warning that safety concerns are being ignored.

One of Hyde’s most cherished pubs, The Sportsman, has been saved from closure and redevelopment after an extraordinary last-minute intervention sparked by community action.

A teenager fined by Metrolink despite paying in full for his journey has been refunded after the Local Democracy Reporting Service’s intervention.

Willow Wood Hospice has welcomed the government’s renewed commitment to palliative and end-of-life care, while warning that current funding arrangements remain unsustainable for hospices like its own.

From electrifying Congolese dance music to contemporary English and Irish folk, with soulful blues closer to home, The Vale has revealed its early 2026 live music programme, promising another vibrant season at the Mossley arts centre.

The team at Action Together would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported this year’s Tameside Toy Appeal.

A crumbling primary school that has been plagued with structural issues is set to be demolished and rebuilt.

Thousands of new homes and the regeneration of five town centres are all in line for 2026 in Tameside.

As cold weather warnings are issued by the Met Office across the UK, Dogs Trust Manchester is urging local dog owners to take extra care and keep their pets well away from frozen lakes, ponds and waterways.

A huge range of sports and wellbeing activities for people of all ages, abilities and disabilities will be on offer at Active Copley later this month, as Active Tameside hosts its Festival of Sport and Wellbeing.

In October last year local group Hyde Fundraisers announced they were to host another fundraising Character Curry at The Indian Plaza in Audenshaw in association with Councillor Denise Ward.

Whether you enjoy a challenging hike or a casual stroll, the High Peak caters to a diverse range of preferences.