A film crew descended on Ashton town centre for two days this week with the action centred around Market Avenue.
Argenti Jewellers was given a makeover to become Bentham Jewellers for the ITV drama Ridley, currently filming its second series.
The star of the series, Adrian Dunbar - well known from Line of Duty - recorded scenes on Monday 25 September. The day before, the avenue was closed off to record some high octane stunt work involving motorbikes.
McDonald’s drive-thru for Hyde approved
The US fast-food chain announced its plan to build on the Viceroy Indian restaurant in August 2024, submitting official proposals a few months later. However, plans were later withdrawn in April 2025.
United Utilities joins forces with emergency services to warn about the dangers of cold-water shock
‘Don’t take the risk, it’s just not worth it’. That’s the message from United Utilities as they join forces with emergency services to highlight the dangers of cold-water shock.
Organ donor who gave the “gift of life” to five others honoured in mural artwork
Local man Mark Thorley will forever be remembered for giving the precious gift of life through organ donation with a memorial artwork outside Tameside Hospital’s Critical Care Unit, for which his family are raising money.
Residents invited to shape major regeneration plans for Ashton and Stalybridge
Residents and businesses across Ashton and Stalybridge are being invited to have their say on plans that could help shape the future of two of the borough’s towns.
