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Greater Manchester to mark Holocaust Memorial Day with virtual service

Greater Manchester's annual Holocaust Memorial Day service will take place on Thursday 27 January, bringing together faith and community leaders from across the city-region.
Chris Boardman to become government's lead active travel representative

Greater Manchester's Olympic cyclist and walking and cycling commissioner Chris Boardman is set to lead the Government's new cycling and walking body, Active Travel England.
Clean Air Zone funding to be paused as Greater Manchester asks for 'fundamental review'

Funding to upgrade taxis, vans, coaches and minibuses to cleaner models is set to be paused to allow for a 'fundamental review' of the Clean Air Zone.
Police issue warning about burglars who may trick their way into homes

Greater Manchester Police is warning residents of burglars who aren't breaking into homes, but tricking their way in by posing as tradespeople.
Covid-19 cases are declining across Greater Manchester

Covid-19 infections have dropped in all of Greater Manchester's 'blackspot' neighbourhoods as figures show the Omicron wave may have already peaked.

The latest Covid-19 data in the High Peak

With Covid-19 restrictions starting to ease, we have been looking at the latest figures for the borough.
Covid-19 cases fall in hundreds of Greater Manchester neighbourhoods

Coronavirus infections have fallen in hundreds of neighbourhoods across Greater Manchester, while there are just five local areas in the entire region where cases of Covid-19 rose in the last week.
Plan B Covid-19 measures to be lifted in England

The prime minister has confirmed that Plan B measures to control the spread of coronavirus will be eased in England next week.
Non-urgent surgery and hospital appointments set to restart

Non-urgent surgery and hospital appointments are set to restart this week.
Covid-19 cases are declining across Greater Manchester

Covid-19 infections have dropped in all of Greater Manchester's 'blackspot' neighbourhoods as figures show the Omicron wave may have already peaked.

MP describes HS2 plans to suspend Ashton tram link as 'disastrous'

An MP has described planned works to connect the HS2 rail network in Manchester which would partially suspend tram services to Ashton as 'disastrous for Tameside'.
Search continues for local health heroes

The search is on for the health heroes of 2022.
End of an era as family shop in Stalybridge closes

One of the bastions of retail businesses in Stalybridge has closed its doors after more than 100 years.
Two Tameside vicars to bid a fond farewell

The Vicar of Mossley will be saying farewell to his parishioners at a special service this Sunday (30 January).
Hyde town centre task force to be created

Plans have been approved to create a Hyde task force to oversee the regeneration of the town centre.

Search continues for local health heroes

The search is on for the health heroes of 2022.
Local policing at forefront of Derbyshire police budget

More police officers, a better response to rural crime and improved road safety - just some of the aims Derbyshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster says the force is expected to deliver.
Green hearts celebration in New Mills

Green hearts will be springing up in New Mills to mark Valentine's weekend.
Glossop father died after he stops breathing in dentist's chair

A dad from Glossop who died after he stopped breathing during a routine visit to the dentist has donated his organs to help others live.
Linguist Lucy offers new French and Spanish classes

Charlesworth mum Lucy Rock has teamed up with a local language school to offer new Beginners French and Spanish classes for adults at Glossopdale School in Hadfield.

Oldham knifeman who went on rampage in Piccadilly Gardens jailed

A knifeman from Oldham who attacked five homeless men during a rampage in Piccadilly Gardens has been given a 23-year sentence.
Suspected avian flu cases identified in Alexandra Park

Oldham Council has issued advice to the public after suspected cases of avian flu have been found in Alexandra Park.
GP practice in Failsworth plunged into special measures

Councillors have called on NHS bosses to intervene at an 'inadequate' GP practice which has been placed in special measures.
Review commissioned into death of five-year-old Dylan Scanlon

A review into the death of an Oldham boy on New Year's Eve has been commissioned by safeguarding chiefs.
Weekend of celebrations planned in Oldham for Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Street parties, live performances and a torchlit procession are among the weekend of activities being planned across Oldham to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

LISTEN: Phill Cooper explains reasons behind Denton Town departure

Phill Cooper has stepped down from his role as assistant-manager at Denton Town FC.
WATCH: Betfred Sports Talk - Will County achieve promotion and will Oldham survive the drop?

Stockport County are now favourites with Betfred to win the National League title.
Weekend Rugby Union Fixtures

With the weekend approaching, here are the rugby union fixtures taking place this weekend.
Weekend Football Fixtures

Subject to weather conditions and Covid-related issues, here are the football fixtures taking place this weekend.
Hyde United defender strides out for charity

Hyde United defender Matty Hughes is set to tackle the Bolton Ironman Triathlon in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Tameside net top result

Tameside Netball Club's North West Premier squad returned to winning ways at the weekend with a 44-38 victory at Dominoes.
Here come the girls

Glossop Rugby Club has enjoyed great success in recent years, with the male first team achieving promotion to the North One West.
Pupils stride out in support of local fundraiser

A fitness enthusiast is preparing to take on the biggest challenge of her life.
Shucks penalty gives Glossop the points

NWYA Game 10: Glossop 1-0 Bootle
LISTEN: Glossop Amazones are tackling the stigma of female rugby

Rugby union is often regarded as a high testosterone sport with rough tackles in a male-dominated environment.

End of an era as family shop in Stalybridge closes

One of the bastions of retail businesses in Stalybridge has closed its doors after more than 100 years.
Grand opening for new Dukinfield business

The pandemic has presented the hospitality industry with unprecedented challenges with many struggling simply to survive.
Mayor to be Mahdlo Business Breakfast guest speaker

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, will be the guest speaker at Mahdlo Youth Zone's next Business Breakfast.
Food bank serving record numbers of people gets boost from Bromleys

A food bank which is providing parcels for a record number of families has received a £1,000 boost from Tameside law firm Bromleys.
LH Homemade are going places

After almost three years based in Mossley, local business LH Homemade are relocating to bigger premises in the centre of Stalybridge.

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