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Derbyshire council leader is cleared of alleged breach after withdrawing funding from new board
Watchdogs have found Derbyshire County Council Leader Barry Lewis had not breached any formal decision-making principles after he and the council’s Cabinet decided to withdraw funding and its host role in a new partnership board after the leader had not been selected as the chairperson.
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Summer Market in Tintwistle raises money for Glossop Cat Rescue
The event saw the Tinsle Summer Market collaborate with the Tintwistle Climate Emergency Campaign for the first time for their "Go Green" event.
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Rail chaos coming on Sunday
Northern Rail has warned passengers to expect delays and short notice cancellations on its trains around the North West this Sunday, July 28.
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Nominate your unsung Derbyshire heros to be celebrated in 20 portraits
Derbyshire libraries are hosting an artist who wants to find local heroes to immortalise in 20 portraits, for a project called "We Are All Derbyshire".
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Rotary club steps up to rebuild reading shed for tornado-hit school
Dukinfield and Stalybridge Rotary Club has helped a local school to rebuild and replace their beloved reading shed, which was "destroyed" in last year's tornado.
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Mum pays tribute to 'role model' son, 15, following death
The heartbroken mum of a "loveable and kind" 15-year-old who tragically took his own life has pleaded with others who are struggling with their mental health to seek help.
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Glossop boy discovers new sense of freedom though closed slope skiing
Eleven-year-old Jude Monton from Old Glossop first started skiing a year ago after being introduced to the sport by the coach of his local football team.
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Historic nunnery to be turned into charity hotel
A 153-year-old building in Oldham once home to nuns could given a new lease of life as a charity-owned hotel.
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Rail passengers from Manchester to London can expect a new Euston but it could be YEARS before transport chiefs plan it
Future train passengers heading to the capital from Manchester will arrive in London in a much-changed Euston Station — but it could be YEARS before transport chiefs plan what it will look like.
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Good Hope Mill to be converted into housing
The old mill in the centre of Ashton will now be transformed into 18 new apartments.
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New homes approved for land on Stalybridge Cricket Club
Four new homes will be built in the corner of land at Stalybridge Cricket Club, it has been decided.
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A Denton residential home will soon become care home for children
A two-storey semi-detached home in Denton will soon become a site for children in care.
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Denton hotel to be converted into apartments
The historic Old Rectory Hotel in Denton will be transformed into apartments, despite the plight from local residents.
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Masterplan for Oldham’s ‘new look’ city-centre revamp revealed
Long-awaited plans to transform Oldham town centre could soon become reality.
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Tameside housing provider launches sustainability strategy
Local housing provider Jigsaw Homes has launched its latest sustainability strategy, setting out the framework for how it will take action to reduce its impact on the environment.
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Gamesley hold charity football match to raise funds for football club
On Saturday, Gamesley held a charity football match to raise money to reignite Gamesley Football Club.
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Time capsule preserves children's hopes and dreams for new school
Childhood memories and artefacts have been preserved in a time capsule buried at the site of a new school in Tameside.
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Welcome to 'TrAshton' - town's roads and backstreets full of filth and rubbish
A gallery of pictures taken this week reveals how filthy some of Ashton's Streets are.
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Stalybridge educator wins national award for outstanding dedication
A High-Level Teaching Assistant from Silver Springs Primary Academy in Stalybridge has won the national ‘Teaching Support Staff of the Year’ award for her dedication, initiative, and impact on reading within her school.
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Plan for 440 new homes on green belt land in Hyde takes another step forward
A plan to build hundreds of new homes on green belt land does not require an environmental assessment, it has been decided.
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Holy Trinity event to help residents with rising cost of living
Residents impacted by the rising cost of living are encouraged to attend a Helping Hand event where they can receive support and advice from council services and local organisations.
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Woman charged and man arrested following spate of burglaries in Hyde
A 34-year-old woman from Hyde has been charged with burglary following an investigation by GMP's Neighbourhood Crime Team.
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Stalybridge craft group donate blankets to local care home
A Stalybridge arts and crafts group made and gifted blankets to a local care home earlier this month.
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Police appeal for information after man, 72, dies in Denton crash
Police were called to a serious road traffic collision on the M67, A57 at around 11pm on Tuesday, July 2.
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High Peak Mayor visits Reuben's Retreat during renovation
Reuben’s Retreat supports families after child loss and families whose children may face an uncertain future by providing a place to Relax, Recharge, Remember and Rebuild.
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Students at Cromwell Sixth Form enjoy the fun of a "Glastonbury style" festival
Cromwell Sixth Form, located on Yew Tree Lane, held its annual "Glastonbury style" festival for the second year running on Friday, July 12.
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Glossopdale Sixth Form is on the move
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form are gearing up for the opening of the new college building ahead of the new academic year.
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Ashton Sixth Form College celebrates Higher and Adult Education Evening
Higher and Adult Education students from Ashton Sixth Form College had their hard work recognised at the college's Annual Evening of Celebration last week.
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Local volunteers take on invasive plants
Friends of the Tame Valley, a group of local volunteers set up to protect and preserve the Tame Valley, have been out fighting the spread of Balsam, an invasive species that poses a threat to native plants.
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Metrolink strikes called off after Manchester workers secure new pay deal
Unite members working for Manchester’s Metrolink tram system are celebrating a new pay deal today, July 23, after accepting an improved offer from their employer.
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Audenshaw school given "glowing" SIAMS report after receiving 93.3% SATs pass rate
An Audenshaw primary school has received praise following a Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) inspection.
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The nursery deemed ‘good’ – just eight weeks after being judged ‘inadequate’
A nursery in Oldham has been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted two months after branded ‘inadequate’ in a damning report.
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Council asks Mayor to 'think again' and extend free travel for all young people in Derbyshire
Senior councillors at Derbyshire County Council have written to Mayor Ward at the East Midlands Combined County Authority asking her to think again on her plans to offer free travel to young people just from the High Peak who attend further education in Manchester.
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Puppy Nanny raises money for Glossop Mountain Rescue Team
Last weekend was the third annual fundraising walk for the Glossop Mountain Rescue Team organised by the Puppy Nanny, Nicola Davies.
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Summer timetable changes on busy Stagecoach bus routes
Stagecoach have introduced a temporary summer timetable for some of their major bus routes in Tameside.
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Council plans to bring thousands of homes to borough – buy how many are actually affordable?
Oldham council wants to fight its housing crisis with thousands of new homes to be built across the borough.
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Council plans to bring thousands of homes to borough – buy how many are actually affordable?
Oldham council wants to fight its housing crisis with thousands of new homes to be built across the borough.
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Trial date set for man accused of murdering woman whose body was never found
A date has been set for the trial of a man accused of the murder of a woman whose body has never been found.
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Oldham announced as location for Eton linked college
The exact location of a ‘transformative’ new college linked to Eton has been revealed for the first time.
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Murderer who was killed in prison was 'no angel' but had a 'massive heart' say family
The family of a convicted killer from Stalybridge who was stabbed to death at HMP Dovegate in Staffordshire have paid tribute to him.
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Air ambulance attends house after man suffers suspected heart attack in Woolley Bridge
A man is recovering in hospital after a medical episode led to the main road in Woolley Bridge being closed on Sunday afternoon.
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A former Ashton sofa store could be transformed into new homes
The former home of Sofa Superstore in Ashton could soon be turned into nine new one-bedroom apartments.
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BREAKING NEWS: Road closed & air ambulance lands in Woolley Bridge
Woolley Road is closed due to police incident.
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New grants available along rail line upgrade route
The Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation (GMCVO) are inviting applications for grants from community groups in Tameside.
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Ashton Market revamp to take 12 months
£10.8m works to redevelop Ashton’s outdoor market will begin in August, with Tameside Council expecting it to become a “vibrant, multi-use space”.
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Tameside Hospital chef is Learner of the Year
An assistant chef at Tameside Hospital has scooped a prize at the 2024 Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards.
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BREAKING: ‘Majority’ of cops criticised in Baird review still work for GMP, chief constable says
The ‘majority’ of police officers criticised in the review of Greater Manchester Police’s treatment of women and girls in custody are still employed by the force, the Chief Constable has said.
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Derbyshire Council to treat 63 roads across Derbyshire
Derbyshire County Council will use micro asphalt to treat 63 roads across Derbyshire, covering 92,000 square metres at a total cost of £1.1 million pounds.
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Top summer of success for local disabled riding group
Volunteers and competitors at a High Peak-based disabled riding charity are celebrating an outstanding summer of success – including the royal seal of approval for their service and expertise and top dressage results in a national competition.
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Food bank volunteers raise funds at summer 10K challenge
A dozen volunteers from Glossopdale Foodbank attended Run North West's Summer 10K run, helping more than 3,000 participants.
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Thieves steal charity collection tins when club is targeted by burglars for the second time in weeks
A Tameside club has been broken into for the second time in a few weeks with the culprits even stealing charity collection tins.
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BREAKING: Oldham man convicted of million pound drug supply operation
An Oldham man is among seven people found guilty of their part in a drug supply operation that saw more than £1m seized.
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Mossley arts group to provide the grand finale to Kendal Calling
A Mossley arts organisation aims to bring the spirit of carnival to one of the north's biggest music festivals.
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Housing scheme that left residents ‘extremely concerned’ rejected
A housing scheme that left Oldham residents ‘extremely concerned’ has been rejected.
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OLDHAM: ‘There isn’t anywhere else like this in the North West’
Greater Manchester will soon have an ‘urban forestry’ park and farm – the only one of its kind in the north west.
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Future of mill where famous Second World War bomber was built hangs in the balance
The future of a historic cotton mill in Oldham remains uncertain after the council deferred a decision over a major development proposal.
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Greater Manchester Police responds to findings of probe into strip searches and care of vulnerable people in custody
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) chiefs have apologised and accepted the recommendations of an inquiry into the treatment of people in custody that was commissioned following serious allegations in July 2023.
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Gwynne welcomes King's Speech after "years of Conservative chaos"
Andrew Gwynne, MP for Gorton & Denton, has welcomed the King's Speech, delivered by King Charles at yesterday's state opening of Parliament.
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£180m debt-ridden NHS Greater Manchester is ‘failing’ and now faces ‘enforcement’
Greater Manchester’s debt-laden top NHS body is ‘failing’ in several key areas and now faces ‘enforcement’ action.
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Derbyshire Council to keep Gamesley Community Centre open for longer
Gamesley Community Centre will stay open until the end of September, to give the local community more time to put together a plan to take the building over from Derbyshire County Council.
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BREAKING NEWS: Murderer Stephen Strutt stabbed to death in prison
A convicted killer from Stalybridge has been stabbed to death at HMP Dovegate in Staffordshire.
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Nursery with ‘pasta and oats all over floor’ blames ‘disgruntled ex-employee’ for damning Ofsted report
An Ashton nursery has been slammed by an education watchdog after finding ‘tripping hazards’, ‘safety risks’ and ‘poor hygiene practice’.
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Denton pub stripped of licence after fight between two 12-year-old girls happened just outside
A Denton pub has been told it can no longer serve booze after an alleged fight between two 12-year-old girls.
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Headteachers urged to help tackle 'persistent, calculated fare evasion' by students
Northern has issued a plea to headteachers to help tackle 'persistent, calculated fare evasion' by students.
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Chief Constable told she was ‘too small’ to be a police officer
Derbyshire police’s top boss has said she was once told by a cop not to consider being a police officer because she was “too small”.
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Hospice honoured to receive High Sheriff award
Willow Wood Hospice has received a Special Recognition Award from the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester in its 25th anniversary year.
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Power cuts after Whaley Bridge explosion
The centre of Whaley Bridge was closed to traffic yesterday (Monday, July 15) after an electricity substation exploded.
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A bypass 50 years in the making will finally see the light of day
A bypass that has been in the works for half a century is finally set to see building work start next year, it has been confirmed.
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Foam fest takes place at St Margaret’s Catholic Voluntary Academy
Hundreds of Glossop residents enjoyed a spectacular charity Foam Fest Fun Run and Family Day at St Margaret’s Catholic Voluntary Academy.
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Ashton MP Angela Rayner's jacket goes on display at museum
Visitors to Manchester's People’s History Museum (PHM) can see a piece of Tameside political history this summer.
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Have a brake, have a kit car
A record-breaking eight high schools entered this year’s electric kit car challenge at the Tameside Cycle Circuit.
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Day of action tackles waste and community safety concerns
Waste enforcement and community safety officers joined forces with local councillors on an Our Streets day of action in the Stalybridge North ward.
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Why Oldham’s Coliseum victory is a turning point for the borough
A 53-year-old woman peers from under a polka-dotted umbrella to look at a washed-out building on Fairbottom Street in Oldham. Above the stained white walls, faded letters spell out the theatre’s name, almost unreadable.
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Derbyshire council offers enhanced payments for hosts of Ukrainian refugees
Derbyshire council has agreed to offer enhanced monthly payments of £700 all-year round to residents and landlords in the county hosting Ukrainian refugees and to extend the free bus pass to those who have sought sanctuary in the area from the conflict in their country.
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Controversial housing plan for former Old Rectory Hotel in Haughton Green is back before council
Developers have made another bid to build apartments on the derelict site of the former Old Rectory Hotel in Haughton Green.
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Train operator Northern cracks down on abuse of staff
A train operator is asking members of the public to treat everyone working on the railway with respect as it cracks down on verbal and physical abuse.
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Former Tameside mayor becomes a hospice patron
Willow Wood have announced that Tafheen Sharif has agreed to become a patron of the Hospice.
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Derbyshire council introduces waste centre charges to dispose of tyres and asbsetos
Derbyshire County Council will soon be introducing charges for the disposal of tyres and asbestos at its nine household waste recycling centres as part of money-saving plans to help address an estimated budget deficit of around £40m for the 2024/25 financial year.
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Gwynne presents Citizens Award
Andrew Gwynne, MP for Gorton & Denton, has awarded his first Citizens Award since his election last week, to long time Denton trader Paz Chohan, alongside Denton North-East Cllr Allison Gwynne.
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Travel around the globe with the new exhibition at The Market Gallery
A Tameside resident is showcasing his impressive photography of lighthouses from around the world at The Market Gallery in Ashton-under-Lyne.
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Hadfield Bowling Club receives huge National Lottery funding grant
Hadfield Bowling Club are celebrating after being awarded almost £20,000 in National Lottery funding to support the completion of their clubhouse project.
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Derbyshire council approves nearly £5m for six schools to increase special needs places
Derbyshire council has given the go-ahead for nearly £5m of an £11m funding pot to be used by six schools to further expand facilities and resources so they can welcome more special needs pupils.
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Shopkeeper refused booze licence at Droylsden shop with history of selling illicit tobacco and illegal vapes
Just months after purchasing an off-licence accused of having a history of selling illicit tobacco and illegal vapes, the new shopkeeper has been refused permission to sell booze.
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BREAKING NEWS: Police use special powers after violence and vandalism in Audenshaw
Police are appealing for information following anti-social behaviour at a property on Droylsden Road in Audenshaw.
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Deputy Prime Minister is grilled by college students in Ashton
Ashton sixth formers' questions put new Deputy Prime Minister under the microscope
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BREAKING NEWS: Cocaine and cash seized and man arrested during raid on Stalybridge home
Police seized an estimated £66,000 of drugs and arrested a man in an early morning rid in Stalybridge.
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Tameside ghost train still on track
The rail line between Guide Bridge and Stockport could still receive investment as part of future transport schemes according to the latest report from the Greater Manchester Rapid Transit Strategy.
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Joy as Oldham Coliseum Theatre is saved
Hear our full interview with Julie Hesmondalgh, Ian Kershaw and Oldham Council Leader Arooj Shah - as heard on Tameside Radio
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Shetland Museum exhibits photographs, hidden away in a cupboard in the High Peak for more than 50 years
Lynne McPeake, a keen amateur photographer living in the High Peak, discovered photographs she took on a trip to Shetland in 1971 and scanned the black and white negatives during lockdown.
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More bus service enhancements and changes are coming across Derbyshire this summer
The changes are made up of improvements to existing services and the introduction of new services.
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Derbyshire council announce a range of free events this summer in Buxton
A summer programme of free events in different venues has been announced by Derbyshire County Council’s Buxton Museum and Art Gallery team.
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High Peak Singers raise £375 at charity concert
High Peak Singers, a community choir formed in 2022, raised £375 for charity at their summer concert on Saturday, July 6.
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Police confirm details of Tintwistle car collision
The incident happened on Monday evening on Manchester Road.
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Students transform storage container at scenic spot into a masterpiece
A rusting storage container has been transformed into a work of art that has brightened up a Tameside beauty spot.
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How hoax 999 calls can slow down police response to genuine emergencies
Derbyshire Police are reminding people that making a hoax phone call to an emergency service is a criminal offence and the penalties can be serious.
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Derbyshire council says adult and children’s care are still among its greatest financial challenges
Derbyshire council’s deputy leader has said that adult social care and children’s services still pose two of the council’s greatest financial challenges after the authority’s cost-saving measures have helped reduce an estimated £46.4m budget overspend forecast for the 2023-24 financial year by more than half.
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Have your say on Tameside's local plan for the future
Everyone who lives, works, and studies in Tameside is invited to have their say to help create the final piece of the local plan for the borough which will shape planning policy for the next 15 years.
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Metrolink strikes to bring Manchester to a summer standstill
Manchester is facing a summer of standstill as workers on the city’s tram system, Metrolink, are to strike following a woeful pay offer.
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PHOTO GALLERY: England in Euro 2024 final - fans pack Tameside pubs to cheer on Three Lions
Supporters filled Tameside pubs tonight to cheer in the Three Lions in the semi-finals of Euro 2024.
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BREAKING NEWS: Man charged with rape and sexual assault after woman was attacked in Hyde
A man has been charged with two counts of rape and three of sexual assault after a woman was attacked in Hyde at the weekend.
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Denton man charged with eight burglary offences
On July 9, Ali Azul, of Ruby Street, Denton, was charged with eight burglary-related offences.
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British-Pakistani exhibition moves to Ashton Library after successful run in Market Hall
Following a five-month run at Ashton Indoor Market, Modus Arts’ Tape Letters Exhibition is opening in Ashton Library on 20th July as part of South Asian Heritage Month.
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Ofsted have graded Copley Academy "Good" in every category
Ofsted inspectors visited Copley Academy, located on Huddersfield Road in Stalybridge, on June 11 and 12 before publishing their report today, July 10.
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Parents raise 'safeguarding concerns' over 'army camp' rules at an Audenshaw primary school
A headteacher has received severe criticism as parents compare new rules implemented at an Audenshaw primary school to those of an "army camp".
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Derbyshire council urges residents to take up consultation on future of learning disability centres
Derbyshire council has urged concerned residents to take part in two consultations as the authority is considering saving plans that could result in some support services and centres for adults with learning disabilities being discontinued and closed.
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Plans to expand Metrolink as far as Stockport revealed
Metrolink lines to Stockport, Middleton and Heywood are included in new plans outlining options to expand the network.
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Proposals to enhance homes for Ukraine support
Proposals to offer enhanced payments to residents and landlords hosting Ukrainian refugees and extend the free bus pass for Ukrainian guests are set to be considered by Derbyshire County Council Cabinet Members this week.
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Denton MP appointed Public Health Minister
Andrew Gwynne, MP for Gorton & Denton, has been appointed as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Public Health in the Department for Health & Social Care.
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Residents, businesses and students of Tintwistle come together with United Utilities
Residents, businesses, and school children in Tintwistle, near Glossop have been joining together to help prevent blockages and bursts in drains, pipes and sewers and the disruption that can occur when they need fixing.
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Carrbrook teen selected to perform with West End stars
Just a year after moving out of her family home at 16 to pursue her passion for performing arts, a Carrbrook teen was selected to perform alongside the "leading lady" of West End musicals.
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Derbyshire Dales and High Peak’s new Labour MPs enjoy ‘historic’ win and hope to improve region’s infrastructure
Two newly-elected Labour MPs in two rural former Conservative constituencies of Derbyshire have described victory in the Derbyshire Dales as ‘historic’ and that plans for the High Peak include improving public services and infrastructure.
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Tameside Rotary help fund zoo trip for Ashton children and families
On Sunday 7 July, Tameside Rotary assisted Ashton's 4C Community Centre in taking children and families to Chester Zoo.
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Oldham Coliseum dramatically saved
Oldham Coliseum has been dramatically saved, it has just been announced this evening.
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Mayor of Tameside celebrates Care Home Open Week in Dukinfield
The Mayor of Tameside visited a Dukinfield care home as they welcomed visitors and guests from the community to enjoy this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations.
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Denton high school awarded more than £700,000 for new football pitch
A high school in Denton is celebrating after winning a grant for a new artificial football pitch.
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Paralysed man from Rochdale prepares to take on 1000-mile challenge next month
A fundraiser is taking on the Land's End to John O'Groats (LOJOG) challenge using a specially adapted bike operated by his chin.
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Belfield pleads not guilty to brutal Mossley murder
A fugitive arrested in South America has pleaded not guilty to murder at Manchester Crown Court after a brutal killing in Mossley two years ago.
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Pre-season football round-up
Pre-season began for most of our local sides on Saturday, with Droylsden and New Mills both putting five past lower league opposition.
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Councillor praises firefighters for saving family from blaze
A senior Oldham Councillor, Shaid Mushtaq, publicly praised actions which saved lives of family members after fire broke out at a family gathering.
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Mossley AFC sign new striker
Mossley AFC have secured the services of striker Reece Webb-Foster, after he spent the second half of last season at Seel Park.
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Four people arrested and one man charged after burglaries in north Derbyshire
Officers have made further arrests and charged a man in connection with residential burglaries in the north of Derbyshire.
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Former GP staff member pleads guilty to stealing £22k from surgery
A former staff member of a GP surgery near Buxton has pleaded guilty to fraud after stealing more than £20,000.
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Man arrested as police investigate sex attack on woman in Hyde
Detectives investigating a sex attack on a woman in Hyde have made an arrest.
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High Sheriff tours Tameside homelessness charity
The High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, Dr Eamonn O'Neal DL, has visited homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley to meet the team and tour the 26-bedroom residential community.
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A fraudster with links to Droylsden has been jailed for conning a blind piano tuner out of £185,000
Window cleaner Mark Stanner, 42, bombarded his victim with demands for money over four years, claiming it was for unpaid invoices advertising his piano tuning services.
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CCTV images released of man police want to speak to after serious sexual assault in Hyde
Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to after a serious sexual assault in Hyde on Friday morning, July 5.
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Former High Peak and Derbyshire Dales Tory seats fell with Labour’s clean sweep of the county
Two key rural Derbyshire constituencies were among the Labour Party’s most-prized successes of the general election as they enjoyed a clean sweep across the county.
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Blythe House Hospice raises an incredible £46,000 at their 35th anniversary Gala Ball
On Friday 28th June 2024, at the Octagon, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, local businesses and supporters came together for a glamourous evening celebrating 35 years of Blythe House Hospice and the exceptional care and support they provide across North Derbyshire.
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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.