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Daily Coronavirus Updates
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Some patients discharged back to care homes without Covid-19 tests
A dozen patients were discharged from Tameside Hospital into care homes after testing positive for coronavirus during the first wave of of the pandemic, it's been revealed.
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Police to visit Ikea and supermarkets to 'shame' people into wearing masks
Community police officers will be visiting Ashton-under-Lyne's Ikea and major supermarkets to 'shame' people into wearing face coverings.
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Calls for 'targeted' curfews at venues in high infection areas
Calls have been made for 'targeted' curfews to be imposed on bars, restaurants and supermarkets in parts of Greater Manchester with high coronavirus infection rates.
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Oldham sees highest daily new cases since start of pandemic
Oldham has recorded its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases since the pandemic began as infections in town centre hotspots shoot back up.
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244 new cases in Tameside as Covid-19 spike intensifies
More than 240 new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in Tameside as the virus tightens its grip on the borough.
Tameside Reporter
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Man involved in M60 collision dies
A man in his 60s, who was involved in a collision on the M60 motorway, has sadly passed away.
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Residents urged to respond to electoral registration requests
Tameside residents are being urged to respond to electoral registration forms promptly.
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Sports-mad youngster walks 500 miles for cancer charity
An active youngster who loves all things sport has completed an epic challenge of walking 500 miles over summer to help raise over £1,400 for a cancer charity.
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Animal charity aims to 'raise the roof'
A Tameside animal charity wants to 'raise the roof' and it's looking for help in doing it.
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Remembering two PCs killed in the line of duty
Friday (18 September) marks the eighth anniversary of the tragic loss of PCs Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone, who were killed by Dale Cregan in a gun and grenade ambush when responding to reports of a burglary in Mottram.
Glossop Chronicle
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Glossop Swimming Pool to reopen
Glossop Swimming Pool reopens on Monday (21 September) for the first time in six months, following the Covid-19 lockdown and extensive repairs to the pool lining.
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Taking to the greens for charity golf day
A High Peak charity's golf day was the 'best by par' raising more than £5,200 for local hospice care and services.
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Mobile library back on the road
Derbyshire's mobile library hits the road on Monday after it was halted due to Covid-19.
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Parish church gearing up for elections
Glossop Parish Church is preparing to hold elections that had been blocked by the Covid-19 lockdown.
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Cash boost for councils to help with pandemic
Derbyshire's district and borough councils - including High Peak - are receiving more financial support to help with the coronavirus pandemic.
Oldham Reporter
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Young foster carer encourages Oldhamers to consider fostering career
A young foster carer from Oldham is encouraging others to consider a career in fostering as under 25s in England face bleak employment prospects as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus features in history festival
Despite current restrictions, Gallery Oldham and Oldham Local Studies and Archives are continuing with the annual Oldham Histories Festival which runs until this Sunday (20 September).
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Hospice to hold Light Up a Life service virtually
Oldham residents are being invited to remember those who are in their thoughts during the festive period when Dr Kershaw's Hospice hold its annual Light Up a Life service - which will be a virtual event this year.
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Council looks into crossing point for village after serious incidents
Oldham Council is assessing the need for a crossing point for a major route through a Saddleworth village, amid increased calls from two parish councillors.
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Saddleworth charity plans socially-distanced autumn fundraiser
Saddleworth Palestine Women's Scholarship Fund are planning to hold a socially-distanced autumn fundraiser next month.
Sport
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LISTEN: Sports Podcast With BetFred
In today's chat with BetFred's Peter Spencer, we look ahead to the Super League Fixtures, Manchester United's opening Premier League game against Crystal Palace, and City's clash at Wolves on Monday night.
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LISTEN: Belle Vue plan live-streamed, behind closed doors action
Our reporter Lee Wild caught up with Belle Vue's CEO Adrian Smith and Director of Speedway Mark Lemon ahead of next week's groundbreaking meeting at the National Speedway Stadium.
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Abram signs one-year deal
Oldham RLFC have confirmed that Dan Abram, consistency personified in League One and Championship since leaving St Helens as a 19-year-old, has signed a new one-year contract to cement his stay at Oldham where his dad, Darren, was a free-scoring centre more than 20 years ago.
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Right Said Fred: Talking betting With BetFred Boss Fred Done
City, who are odds-on at Betfred to regain the Premier League title, are 4/11 to score the most league goals this season.
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Old Glossop celebrate double trophy triumph
Old Glossop 2nd XI are celebrating a double trophy triumph.
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WATCH: Tameside Stadium to host Army Masters fixture
We caught up with Curzon Ashton Football Club Military Veterans Development Officer, Isaac Keast to preview an event happening at the Tameside Stadium on Tuesday, November 10.
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WATCH: How school PE has changed amid Covid-19
Due to the ongoing nature of Covid-19, school sport and PE has changed across the country.
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WATCH: Avro lay the foundations for a promising future
We were at the Vestacare Stadium today, home of Avro Football Club, speaking to chairman Rob Fuller.
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Curzon curbed by County
National League outfit Stockport County proved too much for Curzon on Saturday, as the Nash were condemned to a 2-0 defeat Edgeley Park.
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Aces get set for all-star match
Live Premiership Speedway level team action returns to the National Speedway Stadium on Thursday, September 24 and supporters will have the opportunity to live stream the event from the comfort of home.
Business
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Old Glossop restaurant's Eat Out to Thank You offer
Indian restaurant and takeaway Queen Spice, in Old Glossop, are offering 50 per cent off your food bill as a thank you to customers that have helped them throughout the years - especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Hadfield business celebrates anniversary
Atlanta Hair Care of Hadfield is celebrating entering its 40th year of business today (Thursday).
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All eyes on Denton optometrists
A family-run practice in Denton, Cartwright Optometrists has been open on Manchester Road since 1961.
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Eat Out to Help Out proved a success in the High Peak
More than 68,000 meals were claimed in the High Peak under the government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme, according to latest statistics.
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Discovering business gold at the end of the Rainbow Nursery
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has brought a vacant day nursery in Dukinfield to market.
