Tameside Reporter

Minds Education Mossley is quietly transforming the educational landscape in Tameside, offering a fresh, supportive approach for young people who need something different from mainstream schooling.

Police and partners are supporting Sceptre this week, a national initiative to tackle knife crime.

Still going strong after 50 years

A shop in Droylsden wants permission to serve booze from a little hatch until 2am. 

Business Support Manager Emma Collins has been fostering local children for six months after discovering that being single and working full-time are not barriers to being a foster carer.

North Tameside Scouts take to the hills for landmark 'Expedition Weekend'

Greater Manchester Police are appealing for help in finding John Callum Gilligan (24/05/1994), who is wanted for failing to appear at court.

A new community hub which will provide hundreds of residents with access to vital support and services has officially opened.  

Staff from the Reach Hotel in Manchester have completed a 97 mile charity walk to raise money for the East Manchester Canal Boat Project.

Greater Manchester Police Officers are appealing for information following thefts and criminal damage in Clarendon Shopping Centre.

​​​​​​​Ildiko Csige, who is originally from Hungary, will mark a decade of making music with local folk enthusiast Michael Billington with an appearance at the Manchester festival where they first connected.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have reached a major milestone, with the TravelSafe LiveChat service recording its 1,000th report since launching in October last year.

Officers from A Relief Neighbourhood Policing Team have executed a warrant on Whitelands Road, Ashton, resulting in the discovery of a cannabis cultivation and abstraction of electricity.

A senior spokesperson acting on behalf of Hartshead Meats has issued a detailed statement.

A brand-new, fully equipped sexual health clinic on wheels is set to arrive in communities across West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester – making it easier than ever for people to take control of their sexual health.

Nursery children at St Stephen’s RC Primary School are enjoying the outdoors even more thanks to the generous donation of new puddle suits from Ryder and Dutton.

As we head into warmer months, St John Ambulance would like to share with you some advice on one of the scariest emergency situations you could find yourself in.

Coram Beanstalk, a national children’s charity with over 50 years’ experience of supporting children to become confident, independent readers, is looking for volunteers in the Hyde area.

The Shed based in Dukinfield is preparing to welcome visitors to a coffee morning on Saturday, with organisers hoping the event will draw a strong crowd and showcase the work being done at the men’s charity.

Members of the public joined healthcare professionals at Willow Wood Hospice to learn how to start difficult conversations around death, dying and grief during this year’s Dying Matters Week.

The Vale's annual showcase of the very best of Oldham and Tameside returns this June.

Next week is Dementia Action Week. It is an awareness campaign led by the Alzheimer’s Society, bringing people and organisations together to act on dementia. 

The new leader of the Conservative party in Tameside has been announced.

A new £750,000 dedicated SEND unit for children with complex autism needs will open at St Stephen's RC Primary this autumn.

A young man from Tameside is preparing for a demanding 13-mile charity challenge in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, driven by a deeply personal loss that shaped his decision to take on the event.

Staff from businesses based in Ashton Old Baths took part in a litter pick to tidy up their local area.

Metrolink upgrades will cause disruption to tram services this month with commuters warned to plan ahead.

The pharmacy at Tameside Hospital recently welcomed a new member of staff called Roary to the team.

The line-up for An Evening4Ricky continues to grow, with the announcement of two major names set to join the party at the AO Arena on Sunday 7th June. 

Rainbows and their leaders from St Raphaels in Stalybridge visited Seven Springs Outdoor Activity Centre in Disley to complete their Bee Rescuer badge.

Last Friday was the 81st anniversary of VE Day and Tameside resident Ray Fricker opened the doors to a remarkable private collection that turns part of his home into a living museum of wartime history

Reform UK has ended 47 years of Labour dominance in Tameside. 

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Reform surge reshapes Tameside politics after 50 years. Listen to our reports from the night.

Emergency services were called to a business premises on Warrington Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne at around 4pm this afternoon (Friday 8th May) following reports of a 'hazmat' incident.

See below for the full results from last night's count.

Reform UK swept aside 47 years of Labour control at Tameside Council overnight winning 18 out of  the 19 seats up for grabs.

A Labour councillor has been targeted by a car whilst the driver shouted racial slurs, it has been alleged.

Campaigners gathered outside the site over the weekend following the circulation of undercover footage and allegations shared widely on social media relating to animal welfare practices.

Voters across Tameside & Oldham are being urged to remember that they’ll need to bring an accepted form of photo ID to the polling station to vote in today's elections.

Ashton is preparing for one of its most ambitious community celebrations yet, as Street Life returns for its 4th edition on Saturday, 6th June and this year promises to be bigger, bolder, and more imaginative than ever.

Tameside community icon Mohammed Mizanur Rahman Mizan receives lifetime achievement award at prestigious civic reception,

Tameside is set to come alive with the unmistakable sound of live brass music as residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a spectacular afternoon and evening at this year’s Whit Friday Brass Band Contests.

A local martial arts star recently swapped combat for endurance, as she tackled the Manchester Marathon for a fantastic cause. 

A new Chief Executive Officer has started work at homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley.

Can you help locate Anthony Morris (21/10/1998), who is wanted in connection with a burglary?

This is more than just a musical, it’s a little bit of everyone, it’s real-life mates in the boozer that just happens to be a jukebox musical!

Thanks to the bravery of a survivor, a man who raped her has been jailed.

LOYAL Manchester City fan Roger Buttress, from Droylsden, has been supported by Reablement to reach his ultimate goal of attending their final game of the season.

The new Sainsbury’s and PureGym in the Gee Cross area of Hyde will open next month.

A new milestone has been reached on the giant bypass scheme on the edge of Greater Manchester.

A child has been taken to hospital after an incident at a swimming pool in Hyde. Emergency services were called to Hyde Leisure Pool on Walker Lane on Sunday afternoon.

Tameside Hospital is now home to new bins specially designed to safely dispose of old inhalers in a more environmentally friendly way.

Pubs have something new on the table to support people who may be struggling with their mental health.

A glittering charity ball could become an annual event after its inaugural evening raised almost £20,000 for Willow Wood Hospice.

A WOMAN has been prosecuted in court after failing to pay a fine for flytipping.

National Highways have released their latest update on the A57 Link Road Scheme works.

A new heritage project to preserve and celebrate dance heritage across Oldham and Tameside invites local residents to get involved.

Local swim school, Puddle Ducks Greater Manchester is celebrating a decade on from transforming a derelict local pub into family-friendly community hub Aqua Nurture.

Visitors can learn about Tameside’s medicine history in a new exhibition at Portland Basin Museum.

A prolific offender who carried out a series of burglaries, attempted burglaries and vehicle crimes across Tameside has been sentenced.

A free mental health and wellbeing festival is set to return to Tameside later this spring, offering residents a day of support, information, and community connection.

Tameside Police officers are investigating a theft in Denton?

A YOUNG person involved in incidents relating to criminal damage has been inspired and empowered to build a brighter future for themselves.

The giant food factory in Dukinfield is in the process of being bulldozed, but now plans for further demolition work have been tabled.

Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series yesterday announced a landmark partnership with leading healthcare provider Bupa.