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Daily Coronavirus Updates

• More Oldham businesses to benefit from cash grants

  Oldham Council is launching new business grant schemes to support businesses affected local and national coronavirus restrictions.

• Leaders hope mass testing can help Derbyshire get out of Tier 3

  Derbyshire's leaders are hoping to come out of Tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions in the next two weeks.

• Leaders suggest Greater Manchester could be split up under tiering review

  Greater Manchester should move out of the toughest coronavirus restrictions 'as one' but the mayor has not ruled out supporting different arrangements between northern and southern boroughs.

• Update on using public transport under Tier 3 restrictions

  Transport bosses have issued guidance to people using public transport now that Tier 3 restrictions are in place across Greater Manchester. 

• How your MP voted on the Covid tier restrictions

  The new tougher tier system of coronavirus restrictions have now come into force after they passed through Parliament following a vote by MPs.

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Tameside Reporter

• Giant cactus finds new home after Reporter appeal

  A rare cactus that needed rehoming has found a new place to live following a Tameside Reporter appeal.

• Woman stabbed in Droylsden robbery

  A woman was taken to hospital after being stabbed in the leg during a robbery in Droylsden last night.

• Denton MP honours local 'unsung heroes'

  Denton MP Andrew Gwynne held a virtual ceremony to present more than 40 of his Citizen's Awards last weekend.

• Reindeer and donkeys prove an inspirational Christmas hit in school visit

  Christmas came early for children at Inspire Academy in Ashton when they enjoyed a visit from some real reindeer. 

• Council responds to reports of rat infestation in Hattersley

  Tameside Council says it is working hard to eradicate a problem with reported rat infestations around parts of Hattersley.

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Glossop Chronicle

• Digger stolen from Glossop Cemetery

  Police are appealing for information after an excavator was stolen from a cemetery in Glossop.

• Glossop launches online Christmas market

  Glossop has launched its own online Christmas market.

• Chair of governors scoops top award

  The chair of governors at two Glossop primary schools was among the winners at the first ever St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust virtual awards night.

• Fundraising musicians sing you a song with a little help from their friends

  Milltown Studios in the High Peak is raising money for charity.

• Fond farewell to charity champion

  Glossopdale Furniture Project has said farewell to a charity champ.

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Oldham Reporter

• Controversial 200 homes plan in Oldham withdrawn

  Controversial plans to build up to 200 homes on a former quarry site and protected green space in Oldham have been withdrawn by the developer.

• Digital curtain goes up on Oldham theatre's Advent Plays

  Oldham Coliseum Theatre is now airing a short play responding to a festive theme each day on its social media channels, entitled The Advent Plays.

• Three men arrested after early-morning raids

  Three men have been arrested after early-morning raids at a number of properties, including in Oldham. 

• Youth workers given Metrolink passes to pursue young troublemakers

  A team of youth workers in Oldham have been given passes for the Metrolink system so they can pursue young troublemakers without needing to wait to buy a ticket on the platform.

• Oldham hospital has a festive look in thank you to NHS staff

  An NHS charity has teamed up with a window artist to create colourful festive scenes at the entrance to four Greater Manchester hospitals - including The Royal Oldham Hospital - as a thank you to all NHS staff and patients.

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Sport

• WATCH: BetFred Sports Talk

  In this week's Sports Talk with Betfred's Peter Spencer, we look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixtures between Manchester City and Fulham, and West Ham and Manchester United.

• Northern Premier League postponed until further notice

  All Northern Premier League league matches scheduled for the 5th and 8th December have been postponed.

• Back in the swim

  Glossop Amateur Swimming Club couldn’t wait to be back at Glossop Pool yesterday (Wednesday).   

• Mottram bowl over the competition

  Batting through their first season in the Greater Manchester Cricket League, Mottram Cricket Club have impressed fans across the borough.

• The wait is over

  Sport returned to the borough on Wednesday as lockdown restrictions were lifted.

• Oldham RLFC laud the work of ORSA

  Following Oldham RL Club's acknowledgement of the part played by a fans' Club Strengthener scheme in the creation of a 27-man squad for 2021, Roughyeds have taken their appreciation a step further by placing the fans' group (ORSA) on a pedestal for their financial assistance during nine months of lockdown.

• Women In Sport with Katie Catherall

  Rugby is no longer a ‘testosterone driven sport’ with women making a positive impact both on and off the pitch. 

• Forever Blue With Ian Cheeseman

  In “normal” circumstances I would have spent much of this week in Portugal watching Manchester City at Porto.

• Red Alert With Steve Shanyaski

  A couple of weeks ago, I said in this column, “A few back-to-back wins from United could quite quickly put us back in the mixer”.

• Aldwinians' fundraising plea

  Aldwinians Rugby Club is appealing to the community to help raise funds towards life saving treatment for one of their own members.

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Business

• Ashton Town Team urges shoppers to 'think small' this Christmas

  Ashton Town Team is encouraging shoppers to 'think small' this Christmas and support local traders - on Small Business Saturday and every day. 

• Shoppers urged to support local traders on Small Business Saturday

  Tameside shoppers are being urged to do their bit and shop locally in the lead-up to Christmas this year, as well as support Small Business Saturday on 5 December.

• Tameside law firm solicitor recognised by global body

  A solicitor at Tameside law firm Bromleys has been recognised for her expertise by an elite global professional body.

• Funding opens window of opportunity for Glossop glass processor

  Glossop-based specialist glass processor Esquire Glass has secured a £300,000 funding package from NatWest to invest in the growth of the business and navigate further disruption by Covid-19.

• Arcades Ashton is staying open during lockdown

  Arcades Shopping Centre is staying open during the new national lockdown for customers to shop at essential retailers, for click and collect from non-essential retailers and for takeaway food order collection.

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Radio News Hub

• Regulator defends speed of UK vaccine approval as first batch arrives

• PM acknowledges immense logistical challenges of vaccine rollout

• List of NHS vaccine hubs in England

• Care home residents top the list for newly approved Covid 19 jab

• Covid 19 vaccine priority list set out

• Covid 19 vaccine Who will get it when and how

• New commemorative 50p coin celebrates The Snowman

• Commons backs Johnsons Covid tiers despite threat of rebellion from Tory MPs

• Debenhams future in doubt as JD Sports pulls out of rescue talks

• Debenhams future in doubt as JD Sports pulls out of rescue talks

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Gyms Re-opening

• WATCH: Olympic Gym invests in new equipment ahead of reopening

  In the final video of our gym series, we spoke to Olympic Sports Gym manager, Steven Clegg about the excitement surrounding tomorrow's reopening, the investment in new pieces of equipment and a cleaning machine, plus his gratitude towards members for continuing their memberships during a financially difficult period.

• WATCH: Lazarus fitness is rising from the dead

  In the latest of our gym videos, we went to Lazarus Fitness in Hyde and spoke to owner, Gavin Fyne-Maguire.

• WATCH: Training in a different way

  Here's the latest video in our gym reopening series. We spoke to Martin Bowman, who owns MBPTStudio in Stalybridge.

• WATCH: Crossfit's on the rise in Tameside

  Tired of your normal gym routine and need a new challenge? If so, crossfit might just be the sport for you.

• WATCH: Mark is making health and fitness his top priority

  We went to Astley Sports Village and spoke to director, Mark Storie about the plans to reopen the gym on Wednesday.

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