Tameside Reporter

Anti-social behaviour on a golf course, a hotspot for 'racing' drivers and a spate of crimes in one area were among the issues raised by Hyde residents in the latest Q&A chat with police.

Police in Tameside are appealing for the community to let them know about the sale of any illegal fireworks as they clamp down on anti-social behaviour.    

A former speedway star has been jailed for seven and a half years after robbing vulnerable people in Droylsden.

Ashton MP Angela Rayner has urged the government to continue to support over 8,000 children in Tameside from losing free school meals over the holidays.

Willow Wood Hospice has announced that its Firework fundraising event has now been postponed.

Three Tameside nursing professionals have won a Royal College of Nursing award to mark their "outstanding contribution to the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda and the experience of BAME service users and staff across the health and social care sector". 

Guide Bridge Theatre have finally received their Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, four months on from being awarded it.

Back in 1982, Murder On Arrival - Mossley Operatic and Dramatic Society's latest production at George Lawton Hall - had the audience guessing 'Who Dunnit?' right to the end.

It's time to get ready for some spooky goings-on and Mossley Community Centre is planning a new way of enjoying Halloween this year.

Donald Trump or Joe Biden? Who's your money on? Betfred's Peter Spencer talks us through the latest odds ahead of the election, scheduled for November 3.

Two children were treated by paramedics after a fire involving two vehicles in Ashton.

Tamesiders have the opportunity to boost their digital skills this week with a council led campaign.

Denton Community College (DCC) has received £1,000 from Kellogg's to celebrate 20 years of school breakfast clubs.

A food distribution charity is calling for Tameside community groups and charities to get in touch to receive free food from supermarkets.

Police are encouraging people to report any ongoing suspicious activity around vehicles immediately, after yet more catalytic converter thefts recently. 

An elderly man has sadly died in hospital after being hit by a van close to a pub car park in Hattersley.

Seven illuminated 'swans a swimming' on the canal will be one of the many highlights of Tameside Council's Christmas celebrations this year.

A conman from Hyde who extracted nearly £700,000 from five people through fraud has been jailed for three years. 

Digitised pictures from the files of the Tameside Reporter, which have not seen the light of day for decades, are now appearing regularly online.

In her latest column, Tameside Council leader Cllr Brenda Warrington explains more about the region's Clean Air Plan and recommends that anyone who thinks they will be affected to take part in the current consultation.

Willow Wood Hospice is appealing for more volunteers to help as the coronavirus continues to hit charities and good causes hardest of all.

A writer hailing from Hyde has completed his latest project by setting poetry to music which focusses on where he grew up. 

In 1982, Ashton Round Table fundraisers were left disappointed when a charity festival at Broadoak Recreation Centre failed to attract anywhere near the expected turn-out.

With a different Christmas ahead for most, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) is asking residents to shop differently this year by buying at least one pre-loved gift from a charity shop.  

Lynn Moon has been presented with a long service award for no less than 15 years of support to Willow Wood Hospice.

People living in Greater Manchester are being encouraged to fill out a simple survey about their mental wellbeing and, in doing so, you can enter a prize draw. 

Parishioners at Stalybridge's St George's Church are invited to take part in a special service to commemorate All Souls Day.

Droylsden's Kathryn Davies has received an MBE in the Queen's Royal Birthday Honours List, specifically for her efforts to the Covid-19 response.

Green-fingered residents have transformed a patch of land in Mossley.

The Healthy Hyde Team are celebrating after scooping a prestigious British Medical Journal Award.

From a man being found in possession of cannabis to a number of drivers being banned from the road for drink drive offences, we round up some of the recent cases heard by Tameside magistrates.

Now the cold weather is starting to set in, Lisa has a tasty stew that you can make to help warm you up...

There might be less on at the big screen but the little screen has some great offerings, as secondary school student Daisy Dewsnap discovers...

A blaze-hit Bredbury firm is moving to Dukinfield this month in a £5m investment, safeguarding 75 jobs.

In his latest column for us, the Vicar of Mossley, Reverend David Warner, says people need to support each other and know support is there for them whatever the Covid rules and restrictions are.

It's been a busy week for Tameside Radio Breakfast presenter Alex B Cann, whom we welcome to the Tameside Reporter columns with his unique take on life. This week, he talks about the sad demise of the cinema amid the Covid crisis.

Droylsden Academy headteacher Philip Wilson has written to parents on behalf of Tameside Council to appeal for them to ensure they and students abide by Covid-19 restrictions.

One of Hyde's best known characters Lyndon Boot has spoken about his appearance in the latest Shipman TV documentary.

Work has started on the construction of new homes at the former Hartshead High Secondary School site in Ashton.

Police are urging people to take extra care following reports of opportunist thieves trying car doors along residential streets in the Hyde area. 

Last Saturday (10 October) was World Mental Health Day and was marked in a special way at the Anthony Seddon Fund in Ashton with a stream of online events.

Foodbank founder and Stalybridge community hero Steven Barton has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. 

Asda store manager Simon Lea said he thought it was a wind-up when he was told he had been honoured with a British Empire Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

Stagecoach is urging its passengers to nominate their local community heroes to receive some deserved recognition, as part of the bus operator's 40th anniversary celebrations.

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A free PureStretch class is being offered to local people to help with their physical and mental wellbeing. 

Major plans to clean up Greater Manchester's air have been put forward – and people can now have their say on them.

A Dukinfield man who deliberately drove his car at a couple of strangers and caused serious injuries after they declined his offer of drugs has been jailed for three years and six months.

Staff from Tameside Hospital's Maternity Department have been marking this year's Baby Loss Awareness Week online.

Portland Basin Museum in Ashton and The Astley Cheetham Art Gallery in Stalybridge have safely welcomed back visitors for the first time in months.

People in Glossop and Tameside are being encouraged to only order or buy medicines they need and only get them delivered if required, to help pharmacies meet supply demands this winter. 

An iconic guitar that belonged to post-punk band Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis – which an accomplished musician from Tameside was instrumental in authenticating – has been auctioned for over £160,000.

Flats are to be built in a 209-year-old former Methodist chapel which has fallen into a state of disrepair and was damaged in a fire during lockdown.

Tameside Local Studies and Archives Centre in Ashton has reopened its doors for the first time since lockdown. 

Help is available for residents in Tameside facing redundancy because of coronavirus to access support, training and guidance. 

The Dane Bank community is set to be served with a bus service again by the end of the month, which has been welcomed by politicians in Denton.

Residents in the Newton area of Hyde are being invited to ask questions of their community policing team. 

Mossley's Jon Courtenay said winning Britain's Got Talent has changed the lives of him and his family after being crowned the ITV show's first ever Golden Buzzer winner. 

Fire crews spent several hours tackling a fire at a commercial property in Ashton last weekend. 

Town hall chiefs have given a £100k grant to a charity that helps families access good quality food at a fraction of the price.

Motorists are set to be affected by a number of road closures across Tameside over the next few days.

A motorcyclist has been arrested on suspicion of several offences, but another teenager made off from police after being stopped in Denton. 

Denton-based charity Syria Relief have declared a Covid-19 emergency in Syria.

Two Greater Manchester Police officers have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. 

With firework season set to whizz-pop into our lives again with the approach of Halloween, Diwali and Bonfire Night, Denton-based Dogs Trust is issuing advice to dog owners whose pets are scared of fireworks.

The charity Children's Hospital Pyjamas is launching an appeal next week for donations.

Trains will return to Fairfield Station in Audenshaw from 26 October, it has been confirmed.

Stalybridge-based commercial and industrial lighting specialists E Taylor & Son are hoping to shine bright for a good cause in the countdown to Christmas.

Tina Schofield receives a congratulatory kiss from her husband Manchester City star Mike Summerbee - and his best man United legend George Best. 

Local mental health charity Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind will be raising awareness of this year's World Mental Health Day on Saturday (10 October).

If you're looking for something to get your children interested in baking, look no further than this versatile treat. Over to Lisa...

Caring residents blitzed Mossley to make the town look spick and span.

A man who kicked and swung a punch at a police officer and a driver who drove into triple trouble are among the recent cases heard by Tameside magistrates.

This week, secondary school student Daisy provides everyone with the books you really must read at least once in your lifetime!

This Saturday (10 October) is World Mental Health Day and the Anthony Seddon Fund in Ashton aims to play its part by raising awareness about the day and providing support for those who need it most.

In his latest column, the Vicar of Mossley, Reverend David Warner, writes about Baby Loss Awareness Week - which is taking place this week.

Carnival arts organisation Global Grooves has appointed a preferred bidder for its project to transform its home of Vale Mill to a new, state-of-the-art, multi-purpose community cultural hub.

Three people in Denton are celebrating after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.

As he stepped out onto the London Palladium stage, Jon Courtenay fulfilled a lifelong ambition to play the hallowed hall - the same one where he used to watch acts with his father.

Denton MP Andrew Gwynne has reacted with delight after it was announced that people suffering from long-term symptoms after Covid-19 will be offered specialist help at clinics across England.

Dedicated Willow Wood volunteer Marjorie McEvoy has been helping out at the hospice for exactly ten years.

In her latest column, Tameside Council leader Cllr Brenda Warrington explains the importance of downloading the Covid-19 app and getting a free flu vaccination if you're able to.

A closed Stalybridge care home where former staff once staged a sit-in during a dispute over pay could be converted into 'high quality one-bedroom apartments'.

In his latest column, Denton MP Andrew Gwynne says the regeneration of Tameside should be a priority in the wake of Covid but everyone needs to "work together to make sure we get it right".

People who oppose the region's development masterplan should think 'long and hard' about how much more of the green belt could be built on without it, Mayor Andy Burnham has warned.

A man was helped to safety after a candle sparked a blaze in his home.

Help is available for Tameside and Glossop residents over the age of 65 who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition.

Almost 10,000 employees in Tameside are currently placed on the furlough scheme.

Back in 1968, garage forecourts were filled with anxious motorists who heard on the radio that an unofficial strike by tanker drivers was set to go ahead. 

Two residential areas in Tameside have become Active Neighbourhoods, with the aim of making them nicer, healthier and safer places for people to live, travel and play in. 

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A father-of-four from Hyde is contemplating how to rebuild his business again after being left devastated by what he believes to be an arson attack.

The charity edition of your Tameside Reporter and Glossop Chronicle is presently raising money for the charity Finding Rainbows.

Emmaus Mossley have updated their list of donations they are able to accept at their store in Longlands Mill.

An Audenshaw-based manufacturer's sweet gesture in giving away free large bags of popcorn has certainly gone down well with Tameside residents.

Plans to build a detached house and associated landscaping and parking on land adjacent to 26 Foxhill Drive, Stalybridge, have been refused by Tameside Council.

The founder of Blood Bikes Manchester, Paul Redfern, was the recipient of the Pride of Manchester 'TSB Community Spirit' Award last week.

Three people in Ashton are celebrating after winning £1,000 each over the weekend thanks to their lucky postcode. 

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"The most exhilarating feeling ever" - that's how local MP Andrew Gwynne described plummeting to Earth at 151mph from three miles up as he braved a charity skydive on behalf of Dukinfield youngster Florence Croce.

A £1m project to expand a Tameside primary school has been signed off by town hall chiefs.

A nails and beauty therapist from Hyde has set up a new support group for mothers in Tameside who are apart from their children.

An amateur artist from Hyde who is offering to create 'free' artwork – in return for donations to Macmillan Cancer Support – has so far raised £584 for the charity.

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Inspire Academy in Ashton is a place where staff work together with the children and their families to ensure they get off to the very best start in life and meet their potential in every sense. 

Cineworld's cinema at Ashton Leisure Park will close temporarily due to the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the industry.

Our latest round-up of cases heard by Tameside magistrates includes a woman spitting at a shop worker and a driver banned from the road for over three years...

Two people were arrested and a dog was seized after two men were injured during what police have described as 'an assault with weapons' in Ashton. 

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Steve Marsland, Headteacher at Denton's Russell Scott Primary School, has appealed for everyone in the community to take Covid regulations seriously and help all local schools to stay open.

Portland Basin Museum in Ashton and The Astley Cheetham Art Gallery in Stalybridge will be welcoming back visitors this month. 

Thousands of people are waiting months for cancer treatment in Greater Manchester – more than anywhere else in the country, it has been revealed.

Tameside's four remaining libraries and the local studies centre are all set to reopen their doors to visitors.

One of Ashton-based Willow Wood Hospice's most popular events is poised to return to the great outdoors later this month.

This month would have seen the annual Autumn Fair being staged at Old Chapel in Dukinfield.

There 'ain't no mountain high enough' for super slimmer Katie Sharples, who aims to complete her Three Peaks Challenge next year when she climbs Ben Nevis.

The refreshments are flowing for volunteers and users of the Anthony Seddon Fund in Ashton, thanks to the town's Asda store.

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Great Academy Ashton has suffered a number of isolated outbreaks of Covid-19, prompting an appeal this week from Principal Jenny Langley on behalf of all Tameside schools.

Tameside's famous comedy folk group Fivepenny Piece were going from strength to strength in 1976. 

A man from Stalybridge has been charged with a serious assault after a fight in a pub.

An 'asbestos infested' pool in Tameside which is due to be demolished has seen assaults on security staff paid to guard it.

'Digital Words' is the fitting title for the 2020 Tameside Libraries Readers and Writers' Festival.

This week, secondary school student Daisy reviews the movie Searching - which you can catch on Netflix now...

In her latest column for us, Tameside Council leader Cllr Brenda Warrington says the absence of further protection from evictions has "very real public health consequences" and discusses the council's plans to prevent homelessness locally.

St George's Church in Stalybridge is reaching out to members of the public who may need additional support.

The Vicar of Mossley, Reverend David Warner, discusses Harvest and how you can support those struggling to feed their loved ones locally in his column for us this week.

St Michael's Church in Mottram has welcomed its new vicar, the Rev Cait Walker.

Back in 1976, a group with the name Bad Luck aimed to bring luck of a much better kind to Denton in the world of rock and pop.

As the weather turns chillier, Lisa has a delicious, warm and healthy meal for you to make - which all the family can enjoy.

A worker for Denton-based Syria Relief is clocking up the miles for charities both at home and abroad.

The RSPCA rescued a cat from a canal overflow drain in Audenshaw after the intrepid explorer had been missing for six weeks.

A new community-led shop has finally opened its doors after being hit by the coronavirus lockdown.

An inspirational lady from Droylsden celebrated her 106th birthday last week.

The Pride of Manchester Awards will be honouring unsung heroes tonight (Thursday) - including Hyde's very own Paul Redfern.

Buildings and land – including the iconic Tameside Hippodrome – have been deemed 'surplus to requirements' and could be sold off by the town hall.

Audenshaw School will be hosting a virtual tour online from today (Thursday) to show parents considering sending their son to the establishment. 

In his latest column for us, Denton MP Andrew Gwynne says businesses need more support than the Winter Economy Plan announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak to replace the furlough scheme.

Residents in Tameside are being asked to stay away from war memorials and remember from home this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Performer Jon Courtenay is going for glory as he looks to win Britain’s Got Talent in two weeks.

Furious politicians in Denton are demanding a meeting with Stockport Council's leader in the Tame Valley over what they describe as "devastating" plans to extend Bredbury Industrial Estate.

A special memorial service is being held in Audenshaw this weekend for parents and relatives who have experienced miscarriage, death of a baby or the loss of an infant.

A team of budding young reporters got plenty of hands-on experience last week during a visit to the Tameside Reporter and Radio offices!

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Huge crowds enjoyed an amazing atmosphere and community spirit at the Northern Lights Tameside Winter Carnival and Lantern Parade in Stalybridge last Saturday.

Bus passengers across Tameside are being encouraged to take part in a major consultation on how Greater Manchester's bus services should be run. 

A mother-of-one from Dukinfield is excited for a happier and healthier future after changing her habits to shed more than five-and-a-half stone. 

Tom Mothersdale as Richard III

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The story of two Tamesider's who have spent much of the last 8 years changing the lives of street children in Kenya.