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Repairs work to cause disruption on New Mills line
Urgent repairs to the track between New Mills Central and Chinley are causing disruption to journeys on the route between Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield via New Mills Central.
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Demonstration takes place in Glossop for ongoing Gaza conflict
A demonstration took place in Norfolk Square on Saturday, with demonstrators expressing their distress at the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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The Hummingbird Project celebrates its one year anniversary at Surrey Street premises
The Hummingbird Project in Glossop began in 2020 when and for 12 months during Covid the founder, Jo Gregory ran the clothing bank from her cellar and loft.
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Opposition calls for U-turn on Derbyshire council’s decision to close ten children centres
Opposition Labour councillors are calling for Conservative-led Derbyshire County Council to reconsider its controversial decision to close ten children’s centres as part of overall saving plans to meet an estimated budget deficit for the current financial year of nearly £40m.
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Ashton-born Sir Geoff Hurst reveals his sadness when he sees pictures of England's 1966 winners
Sir Geoff Hurst - the only surviving member of England's World Cup winning team - has revealed he feels 'extreme sadness' when he sees picture of his former team mates.
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Three arrested after shooting in Oldham
In the early hours of Tuesday morning police were called to reports of a firearms discharge at a house on Prince Edward Avenue in Oldham.
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Dukinfield girl's dreams come true in professional production of Swan Lake
A Dukinfield girl has been chosen to be part of the 80-strong cast of English Youth Ballet's (EYB's) production of Swan Lake.
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Dead body found on railway lines at Ashton station
A dead body was found on the railway line in Ashton-under-Lyne on Sunday night.
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Ultra runner Colin conquers 200 mile GM Ringway trail
Ultra-runner Colin Green, 53, from Greenfield has become the first person to run the entire 200 miles of the GM Ringway, Greater Manchester’s walking trial all in one go.
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More than £500k spent on painting buses yellow for Bee Network rebrand
More than £500,000 has been spent painting buses yellow for the Bee Network rebrand, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.
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Man, 29, charged in connection with fatal stabbing of Droylsden woman
Following an investigation by Greater Manchester Police’s (GMP) Major Incident Team (MIT), a man has been charged with murder in connection with the tragic death of Michelle Hodgkinson.
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Hadfield Nursery School receive an 'outstanding' Ofsted report
Hadfield Nursery School received a one-day Ofsted inspection in March and remained outstanding, a grading they have held since 2007.
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Rogue builder receives suspended prison sentence and fined £25k for botched Ashton home conversions
A rogue builder has received suspended prison sentences and been fined £25,000 after carrying out botched work on two Tameside homes – one which was left with part of the roof missing.
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Tameside Rotarian prepares to celebrate his 100th birthday and 60 years of rotary service
World War Two veteran Jack Millin, originally from Waterloo in Ashton and now residing in Stalybridge, is getting ready to celebrate his upcoming 100th birthday on May 23, alongside 60 years of being a Rotarian.
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First ever under 11s squash tournament at New Mills could also be its last
Last Sunday, eight juniors took part in the under 11s squash tournament hosted at New Mills Leisure Centre.
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Two Tameside gangsters sentenced after cops find 1kg of cocaine in the kitchen
After an investigation that lasted more than four years, the remaining three members of an organised crime group have been sentenced for the part they played in supplying and dealing class A drugs.
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Willow Wood to host dementia information day
Willow Wood Hospice is hosting an Information Day to start an informal conversation and offer guidance around dementia care provision in Tameside and Glossop.
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East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward vows to turn region around amid ‘massive challenges’
The new mayor of the East Midlands has vowed to address the region’s “massive challenges” after being elected in an historic poll.
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Derbyshire council only spend £1.5m of £17.5m SEND provision
A number of local parents have come forward regarding the lack of money being used for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) within Derbyshire County Council.
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£50,000 raised to help farmer accused of killing burglar
A fundraising campaign to help support the family of a farmer accused of shooting dead a suspected burglar has exceeded £50,000 in just a few days.
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How Gaza became an election issue in Oldham
After a dramatic election night, Labour lost its overall majority in Oldham Council for the first time in 13 years.
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Whaley Bridge: A town divided after fatal shooting of suspected teenage burglar
Whaley Bridge has been left divided following the fatal shooting of a suspected teenage burglar.
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Labour’s Claire Ward voted in as first-ever East Midlands Mayor
Labour’s Claire Ward has been voted in as the first-ever Mayor for the East Midlands.
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Burglary suspects bailed after Whaley Bridge farm shooting
Police are continuing to investigate the fatal shooting in Whaley Bridge.
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One injured after gas explosion in Dukinfield
One person sustained minor injuries following a gas explosion on Glenmore Grove in Dukinfield earlier this evening, May 3.
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Teenager killed in suspected burglary at Whaley Bridge farm named
Police have named a man who died at a farm in Whaley Bridge.
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Labour loses control of Oldham Council
Labour has lost control of Oldham Council. The party has lost four seats across the borough and only gained one.
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ELECTION: Indy candidate who clinched long-held Labour seat says he will 'shake up the status quo'
An independent candidate who snatched the Ashton St Peter's ward from Labour has said he wants to "shake-up the status quo".
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ELECTION: The list of winners and losers
The first result of the night was the news Labour have held Denton North East.
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ELECTION: The turnout for each ward being contested in Tameside
All turnouts have now been confirmed, with an average of 29.3% – the highest being Hyde Werneth with 36.4% and the lowest being Dukinfield with 24%.
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ELECTION: 'Palestine could make the result tighter than we would like' - Labour
A Tameside Labour councillor has admitted the result in a couple of wards could be a close call.
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ELECTION: Independent says councillors did not do enough for Stalybridge after tornado
An independent candidate has criticised councillors for their reaction to the Stalybridge tornado earlier this year.
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ELECTION: Polls a 'good chance to give the government a kicking' says Tameside MP
A Tameside Labour MP has criticised the Tories for being unable to field a full set of candidates in the local elections.
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ELECTION: Labour leader confident but says Gaza backlash could cost votes
Tameside Council's Labour leader fears the backlash over Gaza could have cost the party votes in this year's local election.
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ELECTION: 'There might be a few surprises for Labour tonight'
A senior Conservative councillor has said he believes Labour might not have it all their own way tonight.
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ELECTION: Councillor fears turnout could be 'very disappointing' tonight as apathy rules on the doorstep
Dukinfield Labour councillor Jackie Lane fears tonight's turn out will be low.
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ELECTION: Tameside local election results expected by 3am
Verification in Tameside's local elections is underway with a results expected at 3am.
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Women's morris dancing team turn heads on a sparkling debut
In an exciting debut appearance before large, appreciative crowds, Saddleworth Women's Morris & Clog took their first steps to stardom in Uppermill.
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Sacked paedophile cop 'not an officer but a child sex offender', says police chief
A Greater Manchester police officer who sexually assaulted a six-year-old girl while on duty has been sacked.
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Derbyshire voters go to the polls to elect a police commissioner and the first East Midlands Mayor
Derbyshire voters were going to the polling booths today as part of two local elections in the county to select their preferred candidate to become the first ever East Midlands Mayor, and their preferred candidate to become the latest Derbyshire and Police Crime Commissioner.
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£10K reward on offer as police and charity probe attack on protected peregrine falcon
A £10,000 bounty has been placed on the head of whoever shot a peregrine falcon at a nature reserve.
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Bus driver killed two women when his foot slipped onto accelerator
An Ashton bus driver who accidentally killed two women when his foot slipped onto the accelerator has been given a suspended jail sentence.
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Banner illustrates villagers' memories of Covid
A poignant, handcrafted banner revealing villagers' feelings during the 2020 Covid lockdown has gone on display at Saddleworth Museum.
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The primary school where pupils ‘take on leadership roles’ and teachers ‘are proud to work’
An Oldham school has had a glowing Ofsted report for its "family-orientated and nurturing" environment, and its "ambitious" programme for students.
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Police continue to investigate scene of Whaley Bridge shooting
Investigations are continuing into an incident in Whaley Bridge in which a man died.
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Free cycling scheme launches for people with disabilities
A new free bike loan scheme has been launched in Greater Manchester for people with long-term health conditions and disabilities to get into cycling.
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Warning as major bus stop relocated and drivers asked to ‘arrive as late as possible’
One of Oldham’s major town centre bus stops will be closed for a week between May 13 and 19.
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Police appeal for footage of shoplifting male in New Mills
Officers are dealing with a shoplifting reported at Sainsbury's supermarket on Torr Top Street, New Mills, which occurred on Friday, April 12.
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Three more arrested as police probe Glodwick gunshots
Officers in Oldham have arrested three more people in connection with a firearms discharge in Glodwick.
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Travel survey launched for those living in Glossop, Belper and Ilkeston
How do you get around town if you live in Belper, Glossop or Ilkeston? And what improvements do you think should be made to make walking, cycling and other forms of ‘active travel’ an easier option?
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Ska band Madame Claude to play Glossop gig
The band formed in October 2021 and consist of bass player Charlie Lawless, drummer Gabriel Preston, guitarist Henry Williamson, guitarist Mikey from Carrbrook and singer Frank Williams.
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Shaun Ryder and wife issue statement over missing dog
The Happy Mondays star and his wife Joanne have issued a statement regarding their dog Malcom who had gone missing in Glossop over the weekend. The much loved beagle has now been reunited with his owners.
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Derbyshire council gives go-ahead for consultations into possibly stopping £1m of grants for community groups
Derbyshire council has agreed to launch consultations into plans to end over £1m of funding for 50 community and voluntary groups as part of saving plans to balance an estimated overall budget deficit of over £39m for the 2024-25 financial year.
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Threatened squash court in New Mills to host its first under 11s tournament
New Mills Squash Club has organised a junior squash tournament for players aged under 11. Eight young people will battle it out on the squash court to win the gold medal in this ‘Copper’ Tournament. Prizes include medals, sweets donated by Swizzels and squash equipment.
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Get Active this May for National Walking and Cycling Month
Residents are being encouraged to Think Green and get active this May to celebrate National Walking and Cycling Month.
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Derbyshire council to close ten Children’s Centres as it targets possible care home closures
Protesters lined the steps of Derbyshire council’s headquarters calling for the authority not to close ten Children’s Centres and to rethink its plans to close up to 11 elderly care homes as part of strategies aimed at overcoming an estimated budget deficit of nearly £40m.
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New CEO proud to lead Willow Wood into the future
The new CEO of Willow Wood says she wants to make sure the Hospice “continues to have a strong voice” within Greater Manchester and beyond.
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Haul of illicit cigarettes and pouches of tobacco found in abandoned Droylsden vehicle
As part of GMP's Operation Diamond, officers from Tameside's Prevention Hub team seized counterfeit goods from three Droylsden stores and an abandoned vehicle earlier today, April 30.
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Shaun Ryder's dog goes missing in Glossop
The Happy Mondays star's dog has been missing since Sunday.
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Police concerns grow for missing teens last seen in Ashton Asda
The public are being urged to call 999 if they see three missing teenagers who are believed to be travelling together.
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Derbyshire council to close children centres and make more than 100 redundant
A cash-strapped Derbyshire council closing 10 children’s centres and making more than 100 people redundant, is paying education consultants hundreds of thousands of pounds.
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2023 named worst year for homelessness caused by no-fault evictions
2023 saw the highest number of households facing homelessness as a result of Section 21 no-fault evictions since records began in 2018, according to new government figures for England.
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New bereavement cafe opens its doors in Stalybridge
A new drop-in Bereavement Cafe, offering hope to those struggling with the loss of a loved one, has opened its doors in Millbrook.
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Diners invited to May Mossley SOUP
Mossley SOUP will return for its second community crowdfunding dinner of 2024 on Thursday 9 May with all ages invited to attend.
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Boy, 5, left with life-threatening injuries following M67 crash
At around 2.45pm yesterday, April 29, police were called to reports of a serious road traffic collision on the M67 eastbound between two vehicles, a Vauxhall Astra and Heavy Goods Vehicle.
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‘You only see them come election time’ – Voters in Tameside have their say on local politics
This week voters in Tameside will be choosing their next councillors, but locals are claiming this is the only time of the year they can be found.
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Another spring clean success in Buxton
Community volunteers descended on Buxton town centre on Saturday to stage their annual Big Spring Clean blitz.
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Ashton park's "Keep Fit Path" to temporarily close for upgrade
The Friends of King George V Playing Fields' "Keep Fit Path" will be closing temporarily, as it receives an upgrade.
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Denton man, 40, jailed for 24 years for being part of biggest gun-running plot ever seen in UK
A Denton man has been jailed for 24 years for his role in an organised crime group (OCG) responsible for drugs and firearms trafficking which experts claim to be amongst the very highest levels ever encountered by UK law enforcement.
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This road’s been talked about since 1965 – now it’s finally set to be built
A huge step has been taken towards the construction of Mottram Bypass in Tameside – having first being mooted in 1965.
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People of all ages invited to get stuck in at Dukinfield allotment
A local charity who aspire to build happy and positive futures for families have created a dedicated community allotment in Dukinfield.
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Man, 41, arrested after cannabis farm in loft causes Denton house fire
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) have confirmed that the cause of the Denton fire on Saturday, April 27, was from a cannabis farm in the loft.
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Glossop celebrates the life of two Chernobyl Children's Project pioneers
An evening of music and memories took place at Glossop Labour Club on Saturday to celebrate the lives of Mags and Ken Whiting.
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The aftermath of Denton blaze which firefighters tackled for almost six hours
Firefighters spent five and a half hours tackling a house fire in Denton at the weekend, with the aftermath pictured below.
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Family pay tribute to ‘much-loved son, brother and uncle’ killed after being hit by car
The family of Shaun Davies, who died after being hit by a car on Stockport Road in Ashton-Under-Lyne last week have paid tribute to him.
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Davis Blank Furniss announces new partner and grows Commercial Property team
Law firm Davis Blank Furniss has promoted Lauren Sever to partner in its Commercial, Corporate and Employment team.
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Road blocked after 'serious' incident
A Tameside road was blocked following a serious crash today.
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TAMESIDE: This road’s been talked about since 1965 – now it’s finally set to be built
A huge step has been taken towards the construction of Mottram Bypass in Tameside – having first being mooted in 1965.
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Glossop dad and daughter duo take to the sky to raise money for local dance school
Rosie and her dad Matthew will be taking part in the Pooleys Dawn to Dusk challenge this weekend. The aviation challenge was founded some 60 years ago by HRH Prince Philip.
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Two Porsche cars on the drive with cocaine in the boot found when police raided gangster's Denton home
The last member of the gang responsible for the UK’s biggest gun-running plot has been jailed.
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New headteacher appointed at St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy
A new headteacher has been appointed at St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy in Glossop.
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Man arrested after neighbours report hearing gunfire
Officers in Oldham have arrested a 28-year-old man following a shooting which damaged a chip shop window.
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Plans for HMO on Ashton print shop site
A printing shop could be transformed into a 13-bed home.
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How to avoid potholes and what to do if you hit one, according to experts
Encountering potholes in the road while driving is almost inevitable, especially after the cold winter months. Still, with a chance of severe damage being done to your car, it can be hard to know what to do if you find yourself hitting one.
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Glossop man assaults neighbour who asked to turn his music down
A Glossop man has been handed a community order after assaulting a neighbour who asked him to turn his music down.
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OLDHAM: Council issues update on disabled parking after complaints
Oldham Council has issued an update after members of the public raised concerns about disabled bays being relocated to a "steep and windy hill".
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Oldham Coliseum rescue ‘very much back on the table’
Artists and activists have celebrated a milestone in the Save the Oldham Coliseum campaign.
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School loses 'good' rating due to pupils' homophobic language a year after students suspended for Nazi salutes and racism
An Oldham school has lost its ‘good’ Ofsted rating due to its pupils’ "derogatory and homophobic" language – less than 12 months after two students were suspended for performing Nazi salutes and using racist slurs.
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Man, 40, dies after being hit by car in Ashton
Serious collision investigators from Greater Manchester Police are carrying out enquiries after a vehicle hit a pedestrian on Stockport Road in Ashton at around 11:55pm on Wednesday, April 24.
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Vigil for Gaza takes place in Glossop town centre
Members of High Peak Stand Up to Racism and Glossop Peace Group took part in a vigil for Gaza on the High Street on Wednesday for the 25th consecutive week.
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Mottram Bypass to be built after 50 years of waiting
More than half a century since it was first proposed, the Mottram Bypass is finally going to be built after a High Court ruling.
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"I don't know what I'm going to face each day": Staff member speaks out after increase in knife crime at Ashton bus station
A Bee Network inspector has spoken out on the recent upsurge in violence at Ashton bus station and shared the unsettling experiences he encounters during his day-to-day work.
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Temporary road closure in Glossop
On May 13 between 7pm-11pm, a section of a road in Glossop will be closed.
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Town hall bosses sign off on redevelopment of western Stalybridge
The regeneration of Stalybridge is set to continue after town hall bosses approved the latest development plan for the area.
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Adventure-loving Naimah wins top Rotary Club award
An adventure-loving 19-year old from Ashton-under-Lyne has been recognised for her charity fundraising by winning a Rotary Young Citizen Award 2024.
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Attack filmed and posted on Snapchat of shop worker results in jail sentence for one of those involved
GMP detectives have successfully convicted a group of young men for their assault on a shop worker at a garage on Wellington Road South in Stockport.
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Local MP invites residents to join him at Severn Trent River Rangers
Robert Largan, MP for High Peak, is inviting High Peak residents to join him at a special event with the Severn Trent River Rangers this Friday, April 26.
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Glossop Carnival back this summer in Manor Park
The carnival will take place on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July where there will be a range of entertainment, stalls and fun for all the family.
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Ken’s prize-winning daffodils showcased on national TV
A Tameside allotment holder is going to be showcased on BBC Gardeners’ World for his prize-winning daffodils.
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One of the teens charged after "traumatising" Ashton bus station robbery has been named
Police were called to reports of a robbery at Ashton-under-Lyne bus station where two young victims were robbed by a group of five older males.
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Derbyshire County Council face Parliament finance debate
A Government minister says Derbyshire County Council’s financial woes have not put it on any “red list or radar flashing screen”, despite being dubbed “dysfunctional” and “disgraceful”.
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Glossop girl raises money for Kenya trip
Thea Best from Glossop is trying to raise £1635 in order to go on a school expedition to Kenya this October.
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47 penalty notices issued and one arrest made on Ashton Metrolink in GMP crackdown
47 Metrolink passengers have received penalty notices for travelling without a valid ticket amid a police crackdown.
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Suspended sentence handed to violent Hyde stalker who turned his victim's life "upside down"
A 55-year-old Hyde man has been handed a suspended sentence after stalking a stranger for 14 months.
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Ambulance downgraded call out to man who suffered a fit and later died in Tameside Hospital
A man who died in Tameside hospital after suffering a fit may have received emergency help quicker if a different ambulance service had attended to him.
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OLDHAM: Changes to polling districts
It’s just over a week until residents of Oldham will be called to the polling stations to choose a candidate to represent them at council. But where will you be voting?
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Teenagers arrested on suspicion of robbery in Ashton
Police were called to reports of a robbery at Ashton-under-Lyne bus station where two young victims were robbed by a group of five older males.
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Secondhand music, books and media shop opens in Mossley
Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley has unveiled a brand-new music, books and media shop within its Secondhand Superstore.
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Decision to close down community preschool would ‘massively impact’ working parents
The decision to close a town’s only community preschool would leave working parents in a “difficult position”, a number of “devastated” families say.
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The new social enterprise making an impact across the High Peak
The Tent People, a social enterprise based in Hayfield, High Peak, is excited to announce the launch of their Tent People on Tour events for 2024.
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Glossop Arts Project celebrates 10 years
The celebration was an acknowledgement of all that the place has achieved throughout the last decade.
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Glossopdale Foodbank experiences unexpected financial blow
At this month's council meeting, it was confirmed that Derbyshire County Council would eventually be charging rent for the lockup that Glossopdale Foodbank use.
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Stalybridge man runs marathon after having a cardiac arrest on the toilet
A man from Stalybridge put in a marathon effort to conquer the TCS 2024 London Marathon while raising funds for the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
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Magpie's Nest leads the way in Tameside's journey to net zero
A Stalybridge business has taken significant strides towards reducing its carbon footprint while promoting active travel and supporting local businesses.
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Award-winning Denton apprentice Billy is 'the embodiment of everything inclusion and disability service is about’
An apprentice with Active Tameside’s Everybody Can adult day service has been recognised by his training provider – the latest chapter in a journey that has seen him go from service user to provider.
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Derbyshire councillor blames financial pressures as ten Children’s Centres face possible closure
Derbyshire County Council’s children services chief has blamed financial pressures and rising costs for the proposed closure of ten Children’s Centres across the region with potentially 132 job cuts to help the authority meet a £3.9m savings target.
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The Herbert Protocol continues to help save lives as GMP adopt online portal
GMP have now adopted the online portal and form for the Herbert Protocol.
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Derbyshire council considers stopping grants for community and voluntary groups
Derbyshire County Council is considering ceasing discretionary funding – which currently stands at over £1m – for 50 community and voluntary groups as part of wider saving plans to balance a previously estimated overall budget deficit of over £39m for the 2024-25 financial year.
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Hadfield St Andrew’s deliver fixture booklets to 5,000 local homes ahead of new season
Members of Hadfield St Andrew’s Cricket Club have been out in force in recent weeks delivering thousands of the Club’s 2024 Fixture Booklets to households in Hadfield, Padfield and across the Glossop area.
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United fan banned for three years after gesturing towards Liverpool fans
A football fan has received a ban for mocking Liverpool fans at Old Trafford
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Ashton's Royal Mail delivery office to remain permanently closed
Ashton's Royal Mail Delivery Office will be remaining permanently closed, following previous plans for a temporary relocation.
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Three men wanted following attempted robbery on Oldham tram
Officers are appealing for information following reports of an attempted robbery after an incident on a tram in Shaw.
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Care home closures causes strong reaction from councillors
A Conservative councillor strongly opposes vote to close a care home, among 11 which could be shut by his party’s administration.
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Tameside’s women in business celebrated in successful event by Bromleys Solicitors
Tameside Women in Business (TWIBs) made a triumphant return this week with their first event of 2024, celebrating women in enterprise from Tameside and beyond.
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Tameside volunteers sign up as ‘Stage Guardians’ for the GM Ringway
Three volunteers from Tameside have been recruited as ‘Stage Guardians’ for the GM Ringway, Greater Manchester’s walking trail.
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Council to close 11 care homes to help plug funding gap
A Derbyshire council is looking to close up to 11 care homes in order to bridge its £40 million funding gap.
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More than half of people with food allergies have had a reaction from mislabelled or unclear food packaging, new data finds
More than half of people with food allergies (56 per cent) have had an allergic reaction from mislabelled or unclear food packaging, with 23 per cent having suffered multiple reactions.
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Tameside Scouts mark St George's Day
More than 100 Scouts, from nine Scout groups, took part in Sunday's St George's Day parade through Ashton, alongside Ashton Brass Band.
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Mayor plants Ashton tree to be a living symbol of peace
On Wednesday, April 17, the Civic Mayor Tafheen Sharif planted a Peace Tree in the Memorial Gardens in Ashton-under-Lyne, on behalf of and in the presence of school children from six local schools.
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No smoking or drinking: 100-year-old Joan's secret to a long life
A centenarian at HC-One’s Stamford Court care home in Stalybridge celebrated her 100th birthday in style this April, and shared her secret to a long life.
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Oldham drug dealer jailed after contacting police on phone he used for dealing
A bungling drug dealer has been jailed for three years after he called police from the mobile phone he had been using to set up deals.
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Plans for Oldham Coliseum’s pop-up theatre spark fears about disabled parking
Plans to build a temporary ‘bubble-like’ theatre venue for the Oldham Coliseum group could pose problems for disabled parking, residents say.
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Volunteers pay tribute to Ken - their oldest supporter
Volunteers at the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph are mourning the loss of their oldest and longest standing supporter Ken Wright MBE who died recently, aged 93.
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Unsung locals make sure church is still flying the flag for St George
A brand new St George’s Day flag flies proudly over a community’s parish church… thanks to the kindness of unsung locals.
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By George! A good time was had by all
Waterloo and Taunton Conservative Club, Ashton-under-Lyne, celebrated St Georges Day, England's patron saint, with entertainment from James Llwellyn Burke.
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Music of the mountains as brass band takes on Snowdon challenge
A dedicated Saddleworth brass band took their talents to new heights when they completed a groundbreaking charity walk 3,560 ft to the top of Mount Snowdon.
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PHOTOS: The abandoned Hyde farm set to be redeveloped
A Hyde farm, which was previously earmarked for Tameside's first solar farm, could soon house six new properties, if plans are approved.
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A farm that has become victim to fly-tipping touted for redevelopment
Dunkirk Farm in Hyde could soon be transformed into six new homes, if Tameside Council approves the plans.
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Stalybridge Spring Show: Full schedule for 2024 event
Members of the Stalybridge Festival Committee are in full swing, adding the final touches to their plans for the yearly Stalybridge Spring Show in Cheetham Park on Sunday, May 3.
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After All Festival
This Saturday, April 20th, the hugely popular music event the After All Festival returns to Manchester city centre.
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Football and visit to Venice were highlights of Italy trip for Glossop pupils
Playing football in Italy and visiting Venice were highlights of a memorable trip for pupils from St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary in Glossop.
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Ashton restaurant threatens to expose dine and dashers after they scarper leaving £159 bill for food and cocktails
An Ashton restaurant has appealed for two suspected dine and dashers to do the decent thing and return to pay their bill.
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High Peak business owner delighted by police crackdown on anti-social behaviour
A High Peak business owner has congratulated police for tackling anti-social behaviour in the area.
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Police appeal after motorcyclist is killed in crash on A54
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash near Buxton.
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Sound of music at The Vale as venue announces new gigs
The Vale has announced its new season, with three gigs specially selected to put a spring in your step.
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Spectacular event steams back into Saddleworth
A popular family event which captured a community’s hearts is to steam into town again this year.
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'Needs improvement' school headed in 'right direction' says headteacher
An Oldham secondary school headteacher has said he has “absolute confidence his school is headed in the right direction” despite a ‘Requires Improvement’ rating from Ofsted inspectors.
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132 new "future-proof" homes will be built in Derker, Oldham
Plans for hundreds of new energy efficient houses, including some affordable homes, have been approved in Derker, in Oldham, in a disused part of the town.
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Oldham: Taxi rank to close as ‘major works’ take place in town centre
A taxi rank in Oldham will be shut down as ‘major works’ take place in the town centre, the council announced this week.
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Mooch and natter in Mossley this May with the 2024 GM Walking Festival
Explore Micklehurst and Midge Hill with a free photography walk this May as Mossley celebrates National Walking Month and the GM Walking Festival.
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Man charged with four thefts from shops in Glossop
A man has been charged in connection with a number of thefts from shops in Glossop.
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Community group aims to take over running of axe-threatened Gamesley Community and Youth Centre
A community working group has been formed with the intention of taking over the running of Gamesley Community and Youth Centre.
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Hyde theatre receives £20K funding boost from the People's Postcode Lottery
Hyde Festival Theatre has been awarded a significant grant of £20,000 from the People’s Postcode Lottery.
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East Mids Mayoral candidates outline their hopes on the election campaign trail
Mayoral candidates for the newly formed East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) are working hard on the campaign trail and with just two weeks to go before the inaugural May 2 election, they have been outlining their hopes and concerns for the region.
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Scarecrow Trail raises more than £4,000 for village school
Despite tough mixed weather, Diggle’s popular Scarecrow Trail raised a staggering £4,300 for children at Diggle School.
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TAMESIDE: What each political party in Tameside is offering to voters at the local elections this year
Voters across Tameside will head to the polls to decide who their new councillors will be for the next four years come May 2.
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Plea to keep dogs on leads during walks near bird breeding grounds
Dog owners and walkers are being asked to keep pets on short leads until July 31 to protect ground nesting birds.
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We asked every Greater Manchester mayoral candidate the same questions – this is what they said
Greater Manchester residents will head to the polls in a fortnight — to not only decide who should run their councils, but also to select a mayor.
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Oldham parents fined thousands for keeping children out of school
Oldham Council fined parents thousands of pounds for their kids’ "unauthorised absences" from school in the last academic year, despite some headteachers calling it a "blunt instrument" to deal with absent pupils.
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The four Tameside planning proposals approved today, including an Aldi and Costa
A new Aldi and drive-thru Costa will be built just off Hattersley town centre now plans have been given the green light.
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Gala ball for Blythe House Hospice's 35th anniversary
A fundraising gala ball in Buxton is set to celebrate 35 years of a local hospice charity, and tables are now available to book.
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Walks to do this spring in the High Peak that cater for everybody
Whether you enjoy a challenging hike or a casual stroll, the High Peak caters to a diverse range of preferences.
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Smash hit musical, Rock Of Ages, comes to New Mills this April
Stockport based NK Theatre Arts head to New Mills Art Theatre for the very first time with their production of Rock Of Ages.
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“They just don’t listen” - Denton resident rooted in battle with council over pavement problem
Ged Redman of Windsor Road Denton has spoken out against the council amidst new works going on in front of his house, which has caused further damage to a large tree.