Tameside Reporter

​​​​​​​On Sunday 28th June, fifty enthusiastic walkers set off on a sponsored walk that turned into a truly memorable community celebration.

Dozens of staff at train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) are learning sign language to help make rail journeys easier for hearing-impaired customers.

Tameside’s own Molly Edwards earns a First Class Degree whilst balancing the running of her small business, The Magic Burrow.

Tameside Trading Standards and Environmental Health officers joined Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and Immigration Officers in a week of action tackling organised immigration crime and criminality on local high streets. 

Residents are invited to get hands-on with technology this July, with a free festival designed to boost people’s digital skills.

Mossley Monday Club for disabled adults delivered the winning presentation at the latest Mossley SOUP event.

A major milestone has been reached for Hattersley with the appointment of Laura Nicholas as Chair of the new Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board.

Tameside council has put a halt on selling off a community asset following a campaign from a scout group.

A free art exhibition shares Oldham women's lived experiences of access to reproductive healthcare over the ages.

Libraries across Tameside are inviting children to discover the joy of reading through Read to the Beat! – the music-themed Summer Reading Challenge 2026.

A community fundraising event held at Offerton Fire Station in Stockport on Sunday 28 June has raised an incredible £3,500 for the Critical Care Unit at Tameside Hospital, in memory of 34-year-old Mark, whose legacy continues to inspire others.

Sir Terry Waite was the special guest of honour at this year’s Big Lunch event hosted by homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley.

A Tameside man is planning to run over 500 miles in memory of his late father.  

On Monday 29th June, the entire St Anne's RC Primary School community came together after school for a memorable charity football match, as a team of parent volunteers took on a team of local priests in the inaugural Parents vs Priests fixture.

A new clubhouse will be built to replace the ‘outdated’ building at Denton West Cricket Club.

A man who lost his sight after meningitis is rebuilding his independence with support from Tameside Council’s Visual Impairment Team and life-changing assistive technology.

A 102-home residential scheme next to Stalybridge station has had final sign-off. 

The Denton, Droylsden and Audenshaw Primary Care Network is encouraging people to come forward for routine testing for high blood pressure, diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) conditions which can often develop without obvious symptoms.

Community continues ancient tradition in style to bring village together

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from Tameside

As rising demand puts growing pressure on NHS services across the whole country, Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust have deployed an innovative solution to reduce the number of avoidable visits to the emergency department (also known as A&E), by turning data into better care decisions.

Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will be supported earlier and more effectively thanks to an ambitious plan set out by Tameside Council.

On Thursday 30 July residents will have their say on who leads the city region, as they vote for the next Mayor of Greater Manchester.  

Proud new role for Dukinfield Rotary Club member Ian Cochrane

The Vale is celebrating a summer of free creativity and free lunches, with activities of all kinds planned for local children and young people.

Stalybridge Celtic goalkeeping coach Phil Jackson has completed a remarkable walking challenge in honour of his late wife Jen, raising over £20k for charity in the process. 

Healthwatch Tameside publishes Annual Report 2025/26 highlighting a year of impact, resilience and community voice.

Residents across Tameside are invited to attend a free Together for Tameside drop-in event, bringing local organisations together to provide practical support and advice.

A local artist living with kidney failure is raising money for Kidney Research UK through an exhibition of her paintings at Bridge View Cafe in Portland Basin, Ashton-under-Lyne

Something Rotten is the newest resident in Manchester’s Opera House, and being a debut show – it’s one not to be missed!

A dedicated kinship carer from Tameside who opened her home to her nieces has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours with a British Empire Medal (BEM).

Tamside Council welcomes Ofsted’s latest monitoring visit letter, which highlights clear and sustained progress in strengthening leadership, stabilising the workforce, and improving the quality of support for children and young people

New Community Navigators are to connect residents in Tameside with tailored support in their local communities.

People supported by Shared Lives, their carers and those who run the service gathered for their annual party in Stamford Park on 19 June.

A Scout Group that has been part of Denton for more than 90 years has launched a campaign after learning that Tameside Council plans to dispose of a vacant former community site which volunteers believe could provide a permanent home for local young people.

Controversial plans to build more than 400 homes in a Tameside village have been approved despite massive backlash.

Droylsden is now home to a state-of-the-art children’s only swimming facility, thanks to the work of four-time Olympic medallist Rebecca Adlington. 

An art exhibition in Stalybridge shares women's lived experiences of access to reproductive healthcare over the ages.

Planning approval has been granted for a new multi-storey car park in Stalybridge marking a key step in improving the town and supporting its regeneration.

The Anthony Seddon Fund has announced their official fundraising event for 2026, “An Evening of Hope”, taking place on Friday 16th October 2026 at the Village Hotel, Ashton-under-Lyne.

With the prospect of hotter than average weather in parts of England, first aid and health response charity St John Ambulance explains how you can stay safe in the sunshine. 

MCR Dance & Cheer Academy, based in Ashton-under-Lyne, has just returned from the European Championships in Portugal after taking 80 young people (5-17) to compete internationally and bringing home two European Championship titles.

Diversity Matters North West, an award-winning independent charity based in Tameside, brought together volunteers, partners, and supporters last week for a special Volunteer Celebration Event.

Rail passengers in the North West have been warned to expect reduced services over the coming days during extremely hot weather conditions.

Tameside Cultural Services is thrilled to support the Boroughs SEN/SEND schools arts hub with the return of their annual arts collaboration exhibition ‘Retreat to the Exhibition’

A person has sadly died in a house fire in Mossley.

The iconic four-day running event, The Tour, returned over the weekend, with a brand-new winner grabbing the headlines.

Record numbers of more than a million residents and visitors took part in a wide array of cultural events held by Tameside Council over the past year.

St Stephen's,  a familiar landmark  opposite Guide Bridge railway station, has been a place of Church of England worship serving the local community for 180 years

Dogs Trust Manchester warns about scorching pavements and calls for owners to avoid walks during hot weather

Chris Anderson from No Eyed Theatre  reached out to Hyde Fundraisers recently when he upgraded the Sven mascot which is being used for a stage production.  

A student from Denton Community Academy has been combining revision for his final GCSE exams, with planning an event to celebrate our armed forces community.

A decision on a massive new multi-storey car park in Stalybridge is due to be decided on next week.

Six groups were successful at Tameside Community Safety’s latest community grants event.

Tameside College’s ‘Greenpower’ electric kit car challenge is marking its fifth year at Tameside Cycle Circuit.

Seven Scouting teams compete in annual competition

Tickets are now on sale for an extra show added to the sold-out Comedy Weekender in Stalybridge.

On  Wednesday June 17th, the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, Mark Llewellin DL, paid a visit to Sitsiam Camp in Stalybridge.

A decision to revoke an Uber driver’s licence has been upheld by the courts, reinforcing Tameside Council’s commitment to protecting public safety.

The Power of Resilience CIC, based in Stalybridge, has been honoured with a High Sheriff’s Special Recognition Award, celebrating the organisation’s exceptional contribution to community wellbeing, inclusion, and resilience.

A Tameside resident is set to take on a mammoth golfing challenge for a fantastic cause. 

A new partnership between Curzon Ashton FC and Willow Wood Hospice is set to make a big impact both on and off the pitch.

The village of Gee Cross could be about to get a lot bigger, with hundreds of new homes earmarked for nearby land – but there are hundreds of complaints.

A dedicated team from the Critical Care department at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust will be taking on the Four Meres Challenge in Saddleworth on Sunday 12 July to raise funds for Tameside & Glossop NHS Charity.

A massive £45m road maintenance programme has been started by Tameside council. And a list of the next streets impacted has been released.

Community groups gathered for the annual Tameside Communities grant funding event, with all eight groups successful in their funding bids.

Pupils, families and staff at a school in Mossley have come together to celebrate the success of an initiative which has created a safer and healthier environment for children.

Tameside’s new Community Forums get underway this week with residents encouraged to pop along and have their say.

A well-deserved celebration event was held to mark 50 years of dedicated Greenspace Volunteers in Tameside.

The installation of a plant crossing at Old Road is the latest stage in the delivery of the A57 Link Roads scheme in Mottram.

Greater Manchester Police are appealing for help to find Philip Jones (09/08/1986) from Tameside, who is wanted on recall to prison.

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after falling from a bridge onto the M60.

Angela Rayner MP visited Dixons Ashton Academy on Friday 5th June to meet students taking part in the Set for Success programme.

Hyde resident Cath Tynan says that being a Shared Lives Carer has allowed her to fulfil her dreams and make a difference to people’s lives.

Two local carers have told how finding support has made a huge difference as they navigate the realities of looking after their loved ones.

In a narrow side alley beside a terraced house in Stalybridge, a community kitchen is changing lives— feeding the hungry, training volunteers, and now smashing expectations with a 5‑star food hygiene rating.

Amanda shares her ambition for the year ahead

Two new Squirrel Scout groups to launch in Ashton this September

Twenty-two groups and charities benefit from Rotary team's Santa Float funds