Ashton MP Angela Rayner has been sacked as the chair of the Labour Party.
It comes after a tough night for Labour across the UK in local and mayoral elections.
Locally, Tameside bucked the trend, but that was not a picture that was repeated nationally.
Rayner remains the deputy leader of the Labour Party, as that is an elected position. She also remains the MP for Ashton-Under-Lyne.
New Ashton Artisan Market debuts this Sunday
This Sunday, the new Ashton Artisan Market is set to debut around the Market Hall in Ashton-under-Lyne.
Further arrests made in relation to Dovestone Reservoir fire
Officers investigating the ongoing moorland fires at Dovestone Reservoir which began on Saturday 11th July, 2026, have made two further arrests.
Ashton Old Baths joins campaign supporting men with incontinence
Ashton Old Baths has joined The BOG STANDARD Charter, focused on improving facilities for men with incontinence.
Wildlife morning to kickstart family summer holiday activities Saturday 25 July
Friends of the Tame Valley and Tameside’s People 4 Wildlife have come together to organise a fun-filled morning of wildlife discovery and outdoor activities.
