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Daily Coronavirus Updates
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Services 'coming under strain' as Tameside Covid-19 cases reach record high
Tameside residents are being urged to stay Covid cautious, with the borough's infection rate reaching its highest level since the pandemic began.
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Vaccine clinic visits Stalybridge
A pop-up vaccination clinic will be in Stalybridge on Saturday (24 July) for first and second doses of Pfizer and AstraZeneca.
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'Major concern' as Covid cases in Oldham hit all-time high
Coronavirus cases in Oldham have reached record levels, with health bosses describing the figures as "a major concern".
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Infection rates increasing, military support ending and Covid hospital patients rising
Covid infection rates in Greater Manchester are now higher than in the second or third waves of the pandemic just as military support at vaccination centres is being withdrawn.
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GP practices in Glossopdale to encourage greater Covid vaccine uptake
Hundreds of eligible Glossopdale residents who have not yet had a Covid-19 vaccine will be contacted by their GP practices to encourage greater uptake.
Tameside Reporter
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Man's body found in farmland in Denton
Police have confirmed that the body of a man has been discovered in an area of farmland in Denton.
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Services 'coming under strain' as Tameside Covid-19 cases reach record high
Tameside residents are being urged to stay Covid cautious, with the borough's infection rate reaching its highest level since the pandemic began.
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Ceremony marks Cenotaph centenary in Denton
A special ceremony has been held to mark the 100th anniversary of the official unveiling of the Denton Cenotaph in Victoria Park.
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Hyde pool expansion years in the making officially opens
The long-awaited expansion of Hyde's swimming pool has been unveiled and will be open to the public for the first time this weekend.
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Vaccine clinic visits Stalybridge
A pop-up vaccination clinic will be in Stalybridge on Saturday (24 July) for first and second doses of Pfizer and AstraZeneca.
Glossop Chronicle
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Man's body recovered from Torside Reservoir
Police have confirmed that the body of a man has been recovered from Torside Reservoir near Tintwistle.
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Glossop to come under Derbyshire Integrated Care System
Glossop is to become part of the Derbyshire Integrated Care System, despite concerns and opposition to the move.
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Six arrested after drugs raid in High Peak
Six people have been arrested after a drugs raid at a house in the Fairfield area of Buxton.
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Hope Valley Explorer seasonal bus returns to Peak District
The Hope Valley Explorer summer bus service has returned to the Peak District this year.
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Memorial trees damaged in Chapel park
Vandals have damaged trees at Chapel-en-le-Frith Memorial Park planted in memory of loved ones.
Oldham Reporter
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Body found in search for missing man
Police looking for a missing man who had last been seen at The Royal Oldham Hospital have confirmed they have found a body.
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Plans to transform Royton Town Hall into multi-use building
Work to transform Royton Town Hall into a "welcoming, family-friendly, multi-use building" is set to begin later this year, the council has said.
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Oldham hospice announced as finalist for nursing awards
An Oldham hospice has been announced as a finalist for the National 2021 Nursing Times Award.
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Councillors in row over Northern Roots project
Councillors have clashed over the Northern Roots project which would see a huge 160 acre eco park created in Oldham.
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New grant to support certain businesses in Oldham
Oldham Council has launched a new business grant to support certain businesses being impacted by the ongoing restrictions for international travel, leisure, events and the night-time economy.
Sport
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WATCH: Betfred Sports Talk
In today's Sports Talk, Mark Philip and Betfred's Peter Spencer have the latest odds ahead of this evening's Super League fixtures, and they also take a look at various markets in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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How you can take part in a free family 'Bee in the Park' event
Local people are being invited to be 'active, healthy and happy' at a 'Bee in the Park' event on Saturday 31 July.
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Excitement builds ahead of The Hundred
Excitement is building ahead of the opening fixture in a new cricket competition.
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Women in Sport with Katie Catherall
The number of women and girls playing football in England has reached 3.4 million, making it the biggest women’s team sport in the country.
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Northern Premier League Fixtures Revealed
Fixtures for the forthcoming Pitching In Northern Premier League have been revealed.
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Pre-Season Football Review
A number of our sides were in pre-season action on Tuesday night.
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Charity efforts end in style at Ashton
Kath Watson was the Lady Captain of Ashton-under-Lyne Golf Club in 2020 and her chosen charity was the Disabled Golfers Association during her year in office.
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Charnock and Owen chase milestones
Oldham RL stand-off Lewis Charnock and hooker Gareth Owen have special reasons for wanting to produce five-star performances in the big game at Whitehaven on Sunday.
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Bashir bowls over the competition
Stalybridge Cricket Club's Madussar Bashir was expecting a long day in the field when his side were forced to bowl first against Hollingworth on a sizzling day at Gorse Hall Road.
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2020 Tokyo Olympics: A look at past and current athletes
Following the huge disappointment and heartache of last year’s cancellation at the height of Covid-19 pandemic, excitement is now building ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics Games, which officially starts on Friday with the opening ceremony at the Japan National Stadium.
Business
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Last call for Tameside businesses to apply for net zero programme
Businesses in Tameside have until Monday (26 July) to sign up for the second cohort of an online programme which will help them to cut their carbon footprint and reduce costs.
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It's almost time for the first Stalybridge Foodie Friday
It might be a long way to Tipperary - but it most certainly isn't to the exciting Foodie Friday in Stalybridge!
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New grant to support certain businesses in Oldham
Oldham Council has launched a new business grant to support certain businesses being impacted by the ongoing restrictions for international travel, leisure, events and the night-time economy.
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Glossop law firm appoints new solicitor in Family team
Glossop-based law firm Davis Blank Furniss has expanded its Family team with the appointment of Danielle Cobb as a solicitor.
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You're invited to the Stalybridge Artisan Market
This weekend sees the return of the Artisan Market to Armentieres Square in Stalybridge.
International Women's Day
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International Women's Day: Let's all choose to challenge
International Women's Day is a global celebration of women's achievements, but the day also brings much-needed attention to gender inequality and women's rights around the world.
Radio News Hub
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Sajid Javid criticised for suggesting people have cowered from Covid 19
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Starmer completes Labour top team reshuffle following by election losses
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Residents return home after Second World War bomb safely detonated
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Unexploded bomb found in Goole
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Airports and airlines expect busiest weekend of the year as summer takes off
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Ellen White on target again as Team GB battle past Japan to reach quarter finals
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New documentary sees Amy Winehouses parents criticise 2015 feature Amy
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Two Scots named as everyday ambassadors for environment ahead of Cop26 summit
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Discontent grows over pingdemic
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GMP Statement public appeal to help find missing 11 year old Fatuma Kadir
