Tameside Reporter

Tameside residents are being urged to stay Covid cautious, with the borough's infection rate reaching its highest level since the pandemic began. 

A special ceremony has been held to mark the 100th anniversary of the official unveiling of the Denton Cenotaph in Victoria Park. 

The long-awaited expansion of Hyde's swimming pool has been unveiled and will be open to the public for the first time this weekend.

A pop-up vaccination clinic will be in Stalybridge on Saturday (24 July) for first and second doses of Pfizer and AstraZeneca.

A former Victorian warehouse in a conservation area within Ashton-under-Lyne is to be converted into apartments.

Denton South councillors are urging local residents to join them on ‘The Big Walk’, a 10 or five mile fundraising challenge in aid of Forever Green’s Defibrillator Fundraiser.

Droylsden Library is set to turn a new page as it prepares to move - but not very far.

Sunday 18 July marked the 40th anniversary of the closure of the electrified Manchester to Sheffield 'Woodhead' railway line.

Bus passengers are being warned of forthcoming timetable changes on some local services run by Stagecoach Manchester.

Three Glossop men and one from Ashton have tackled a cycle ride from Land's End to John O'Groats.

It might be a long way to Tipperary - but it most certainly isn't to the exciting Foodie Friday in Stalybridge!

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Members of a family who lost a teenager to accidental drowning in Tameside five years ago are once again supporting a campaign to prevent such tragic incidents from occurring. 

Plans to build a new housing estate next to a waste centre have been refused by councillors over concerns that the houses would 'prejudice' the facility.

Tune in from 9pm every Sunday on Tameside Radio 103.6FM to catch up with Michael Taylor and Neil Summers. In the meantime, read their latest column here...

A fundraiser has been launched to allow a father-of-three to receive vital life-saving treatment.

Businesses in Tameside have until Monday (26 July) to sign up for the second cohort of an online programme which will help them to cut their carbon footprint and reduce costs.

In his latest column, Denton MP Andrew Gwynne speaks on the centenary of Denton War Memorial and encourages residents to consider the sacrifices that people took before them.

A performance academy in Ashton is putting on a show to raise money for the support and encouragement of children in the creative arts.

Tameside Youth Drama and Show Stoppers ‘took’ to the stage at the Hyde Festival Theatre over these last two weekends with their cinematic musical productions.

The Tameside Radio presenter pays tribute to the late singer and reflects on her career on the 10th anniversary of her death.

Mossley residents will be turning out to remember a young boy who recently lost his life.

Two tiny kittens have been rescued after being found abandoned inside a plastic bag in the heatwave.

The extreme heat, a trip to a Manchester hotel bar and gratitude for key workers all feature in the Tameside Radio presenter's latest unique take on life...

A Droylsden school paid tribute to their long-serving dinner lady as she retired after three decades in the job.

Our regular young columnist, Daisy Dewsnap sheds a light on her feelings after the racist outbursts directed towards members of the England squad after the Euro 2020 final.

Countless cases of drink driving charges, abuse carried out at the Manchester City ground and fines for possession of cocaine have been among the recent cases heard at Tameside Magistrates' Court.

To Beer or not to Beer? That was the question faced by Tameside Rotary for this coming September.

Reverend David Warner, the Vicar of Mossley, speaks on the journey of students through school in his latest Reporter column.

A new Ashton councillor has made good on one of his election promises by beginning to tackle speeding in the Hurst area.

A father from Dukinfield will tackle some of the UK’s harshest terrain when he takes on a 50-mile mountain run in the Lake District.

Two injured men required hospital treatment following a serious collision between a car and a motorbike in Dukinfield. 

Covid infection rates in Greater Manchester are now higher than in the second or third waves of the pandemic just as military support at vaccination centres is being withdrawn.

A Tory councillor stripped off in the council chamber to reveal a t-shirt bearing the words ‘Brenda the Bulldozer’ in a dig at Tameside’s council leader.

You chose Noah's ART as our new nominated charity to support through sales of the Reporter in the coming months - but how much do you know about what they do?

With temperatures continuing to soar and more people venturing to local beauty spots, the discussion around danger of open water has increased.

The Holy Trinity Church in the centre of Stalybridge is reopening its doors as covid restrictions ease.

A Stalybridge chemical company welcomed some interesting characters last week when a group of Blake 7 troopers took over the site.

Residents living in Stalybridge, Dukinfield and Mossley aged 65 and over are being invited to attend a Living Well, Ageing Well Clinic.

A Glossop charity has stepped in to help a Dukinfield-based brass band get digitally connected again, after they were the victims of a burglary last year. 

Mossley Community Centre is hosting a day of music and magic for children where they can sing-along and dance to Disney hits with their favourite characters.

Families are being invited for a picnic day out in the park in Audenshaw this weekend. 

This weekend sees the return of the Artisan Market to Armentieres Square in Stalybridge. 

Talks have been held about the possibility of extending the Tame Valley.

Hard-working volunteers are seeing the fruits of their labours after toiling away in Mossley.

Supporters of Willow Wood Hospice are dusting off their pink Stetsons and feather boas as the Midnight Wander draws near. 

Hyde's hottest music and food venue is back in business and inviting everyone to pop in and see the changes they've made.

An Audenshaw man who murdered his ex-wife with an axe after finding out the sale of their family home would soon be completed has been jailed for life, with a minimum of 22-and-a-half years.

A Tameside-born entrepreneur has chosen Dukinfield as the place to launch his next business venture.

Residents are being invited to a public meeting as part of the ongoing campaign to save the greenhouse in Stamford Park in Stalybridge from demolition. 

In the aftermath of a tragic collision, a petition calling for speed cameras on the A6017 in Denton has been created by heartbroken residents.

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United Utilities has issued a warning to visitors to its reservoir sites ahead of the summer holidays about the dangers of swimming in open water and wildfires. 

The CREATE centre in Denton is hosting a free musical extravaganza, featuring actress and singer Sue Devaney.

Changes to coronavirus measures have been made to public services and buildings across Tameside following the easing of national restrictions.

Greater Manchester Police will have extra resources in place as more people return to town centres following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

Campaigners have failed to save the Hyde branch of Santander bank after it closes its doors for good.  

A Stalybridge church has secured nearly £20,000 in funding to undertake science-based outreach activities in the local community and churches. 

Dukinfield residents come together to create a greener and safer environment in their local area.

Services to support children and families in Tameside are to receive additional funding of nearly £1 million.

Ashton-under-Lyne MP Angela Rayner has spent time meeting frontline staff and patients at two mental health wards run by Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust at Tameside Hospital.

Tameside College’s health and social care cadet scheme has gone from strength to strength in a year during a global pandemic that has tested the resilience of the country’s healthcare network.

Police in Hyde will be running a week of action to tackle anti-social behaviour. 

Detectives are appealing for information after three guns were found in a rucksack which was pulled out of a canal in Hyde.

Police investigating reports of a 'suspicious' man on a canal towpath in Audenshaw, who persistently asked a woman for her phone number, are warning the public to be vigilant. 

The number of people claiming Universal Credit has increased again across all 10 Greater Manchester boroughs.

Greater Manchester's directors of public health have joined forces to call for serious caution ahead of all remaining Covid restrictions being lifted on 19 July.

The RSPCA has dealt with 68 incidents of guinea pigs either being abandoned or 'neglected' in Greater Manchester so far this year, the charity has revealed. 

Dukinfield councillor John Taylor has praised residents and local groups for playing their part in helping to make Dukinfield a better place to live for everyone.

A group of 12 young people, aged between 16 and 25, have recently supported a community project at the Hattersley Big Garden Project on Union Close. 

A Covid vaccination pop-up clinic will be in Ashton town centre on Saturday (17 July). 

Despite one of the toughest years in the health and social care sector, pioneering work to support patients and children has resulted in Tameside and Glossop IC NHS FT being shortlisted for four national awards. 

A man has been arrested as part of a police crackdown on drug dealing around Hyde town centre. 

Three people were taken to hospital as a precaution, after a shop floor ceiling at an Asda store in Ashton partially collapsed. 

Denton MP Andrew Gwynne is aiming to help raise more funds for Tameside youngster Florence Croce.

Football mad seven-year-old Scarlett Gill from Stalybridge was heartbroken when the national team lost to Italy in the Euro final last weekend.

Coronavirus restrictions and measures will remain in place at Tameside Hospital and across community sites beyond 19 July. 

Residents have a month to get their green fingers growing to enter the Carrbrook Garden Competition.

Tameside Radio presenter Dave Sweetmore speaks in his latest column about his excitement for the future of Oceans On Mars, speaking highly of their progress - which you will be able to hear for yourself on his next show...

Dogs Trust Manchester in Denton is offering families the chance to take part in free classes to help children learn how to stay safe around dogs.     

Tune in from 9pm every Sunday on Tameside Radio 103.6FM to catch up with Michael Taylor and Neil Summers. In the meantime, read their latest column here...

In 1970, Long distance runner Dr Ron Hill kept his promise to open the summer fete at Ashton’s West End School - flying into Manchester less than 24 hours after running in a Great Britain-East Germany international match at London’s White City.

The Clone Roses will be leading the celebrations at The Witchwood on July 19 with a special ‘Freedom From Lockdown’ gig.

Ashton-based Willow Wood Hospice has announced that TV legend Julie Goodyear MBE is to become one of their patrons.  

The memories came flooding back for two former pupils of Stalybridge Central School for Girls.

An ultra-fit teacher has taken on a gruelling uphill challenge to fundraise for the Tameside and Glossop CT Scanner Appeal.

A man who has been charged with the murder of a Stalybridge woman, a cannabis farm that has been found at an Audenshaw pub and various cases of drink driving have been among the recent cases heard by Tameside Magistrates' Court.

The 4C Community Centre in Waterloo, Ashton, has opened its doors once again.

Tameside Rotary has a new president. Taking up the reins is Angela Robbins.

Our regular columnist, student Daisy Dewsnap, recommends her must watch TV series.

Reverend David Warner, the Vicar of Mossley, reflects on England's Euro 2020 journey and the symbolism of the English flag in his latest column for us.

In his latest column, Denton MP Andrew Gwynne condemns racist abuse and expresses pride in the England football team.

Friends of the Tame Valley – the community group that looks after the Tame Valley – have come up with a novel way of exploring the local area.  

The Mossley charity word & acoustic festival sees a line-up of poets and artists take to the stage to raise money for a local mental health service.

Are CDs and DVDs a thing of the past? Tameside Radio's Breakfast presenter Alex B Cann discusses how accessing music and films has changed over the years.

Methodist churches in Glossopdale and Tameside held 'Climate Sunday' services last weekend, in recognition of the climate and environmental emergency facing the earth. 

Metrolink passengers will still be required to wear face coverings after the government lifts restrictions on 19 July - but they won't be mandatory on buses and trains in Greater Manchester. 

Two men have been arrested after over £200,000 worth of drugs were discovered during a raid of a house in Stalybridge. 

The grieving family of a grandmother who died in a collision on a main road in Denton have paid a heartfelt tribute to a woman who had a "brilliant sense of humour" and will be "missed enormously". 

Residents in Glossopdale and Tameside can now drop in to the local Covid vaccine hubs to get their jabs.

Andy Burnham has been urged to follow London's lead by making mask wearing on Greater Manchester public transport mandatory after Covid measures end.

Fancy getting involved in the upkeep of your local railway station? A day to learn more is being held this Saturday.

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Four Year 10 pupils from Glossopdale School joined Quest Media Network for their work experience week.

A voluntary community group which helps to feed the homeless and hungry of Tameside and beyond is again urgently appealing for help.

A newly-opened community centre in the Waterloo area of Ashton will be holding a 'uniform swap shop' over the summer. 

A man has been arrested on suspicion of a range of driving offences after a 49-year-old woman died following a collision in Denton.

Hattersley Community Big Garden Project is planning to bring the 'carnival feeling' back to Hattersley with a three-day Artisan Market event of its own. 

A Stalybridge councillor says she's excited for the boost that Foodie Friday will bring the town.

Ashton Hurst councillor Dan Costello has organised some more summer litter picks to help keep the community clean. 

Curzon Ashton Football Club came to the rescue to ensure that a local choir could sing together in person for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began. 

A Droylsden woman beat lockdown blues by starting her own baking business.

Back in 1984, Haughton Green's St John Fisher Primary School said a fond farewell to long-serving head Miss Hampson.

A much-delayed masterplan for building new homes and creating more jobs in Greater Manchester will go out to public consultation next month.

Denton MP Andrew Gwynne has recognised a Haughton Green grandad-granddaughter duo for their fundraising heroics during the pandemic.

A Stalybridge primary school have been learning to nurture themselves and the environment surrounding them whilst working to strengthen their gardening knowledge.

A Dukinfield/Stalybridge councillor has urged those who haven’t yet done so to get their Covid vaccination.

Business leaders in the Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism and Digital, Creative & Tech industries in Tameside have the opportunity to join an online network to aid their pandemic recovery and boost growth.

Police are appealing for information from the public after a collision between a car and pedestrian in Denton.

A driver has had a remarkable escape after crashing into a motorway barrier between Hyde and Denton.

A man from Hyde has been charged with the murder of 43-year-old mother-of-two Tamara Padi in Stalybridge. 

Plans for a new late night bar which prompted concerns about a return to 'Staly Vegas' nightlife have been approved after it was restricted to operating as a restaurant.

The CEO of the trust that operates Rayner Stephens High School has welcomed news that £1.3 million will be invested in new facilities.

Manchester International Festival is back with an eclectic programme of home-grown talent and artists from over 20 countries.

A Hyde resident has told of her terror after witnessing aggressive anti-social behaviour in the town centre on Monday evening.

Do you know an individual, group of people, charity or organisation who deserves recognition for the great things they do to make the Ashton community amazing? Ladysmith Shopping Centre wants to hear from you!

Gee Cross residents are celebrating the restoration of another well-loved landmark in their village.

The winners have been announced for Ashton's Independent Business Awards 2021.

Tune in from 9pm every Sunday on Tameside Radio 103.6FM to catch up with Michael Taylor and Neil Summers. In the meantime, read their latest column here...

Police were called to Castle Street, Stalybridge at 10.30pm on Thursday 8 July after a man was reported to have collapsed.  

Laurel Bank Residential Care Home in Gee Cross held an extra special birthday party when resident Bill McNaul celebrated his 100th birthday.

Environment Agency Area Director Lesley Worswick pens her latest column all about the quality of the water we paddle or swim in and why a staycation boom means knowing is more important than ever.

Three people who played leading roles in the creation and growth of homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley have been awarded special medals to recognise their voluntary contributions.

Little Felix Frater celebrated his first birthday on Monday with his family and friends blissfully unaware that he shares his special day with the NHS.

This month marks 100 years since the Denton War Memorial in Victoria Park was dedicated.

Tributes have been paid to a “happy soul” who died in Stalybridge earlier this week.

Our regular columnist, student Daisy Dewsnap, talks about the benefits of listening to podcasts.

Reverend David Warner, the Vicar of Mossley, speaks on the way celebration has changed in the country and the brighter future ahead.

Tameside Radio presenter Dave Sweetmore previews his fascinating chat with 'Bez' - best known for being part of the Happy Mondays - which you'll be able to hear during his next show...

The funeral of former Mayor of Tameside and Stalybridge stalwart councillor Charlie Meredith MBE will take place on Friday (9 July).

People planning on travelling by train on the Hadfield-Manchester Piccadilly line on Sunday (11 July) are being warned that a reduced timetable will be in operation.

More low cost food hubs are opening in Tameside to help make life more affordable for local families in need.

Students at Stalybridge-based Works4U College have raised £400 for the Anthony Seddon Fund charity.

The opening of a new charity shop in Droylsden is just the start of owner Jon's charitable ambitions.

Hard-working and green-thumbed volunteers have joined forces to work on a new community project in Dukinfield.

Campaigners opposing plans to build Godley Green Garden Village are continuing to ramp up their protests against the proposals.

For Tameside residents in danger of being exploited by unauthorised traders, the council has provided guidance on where to find trusted tradespeople in the borough.

From a man assaulting three police officers to another carrying a deadly weapon, we round up some of the recent cases put before Tameside magistrates.

Plans are being made for Mottram Show to return bigger and better than ever in 2022, after uncertainty around Covid forced organisers to cancel this year's event. 

Tameside Youth Drama Group take to the stage again for the first time after a long time due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Children across Tameside who receive free school meals during term time will get vouchers to support them over the summer holidays.

In his latest column, Denton MP Andrew Gwynne says social and health inequality must be addressed as we recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

The vaccine van will be in Stalybridge on Saturday [10 July] for first and second doses of Pfizer and second doses of AstraZeneca.

An Audenshaw pub where police uncovered a cannabis farm during a raid has had its licence suspended.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was fatally stabbed in the Ridge Hill area of Stalybridge. 

Chiefs in Tameside say they could follow in the footsteps of Stockport and enter into a major regeneration partnership with the Greater Manchester Mayor.

A team of ladies from Fairfield High School for Girls have come up with an idea app that could transform the lives of those suffering from Alzheimer's and their families.

After the government's announcement on easing lockdown restrictions, wearing face coverings is the hot topic of discussion in Tameside Radio Breakfast presenter Alex B Cann's latest column for us.

A 23-year-old man has been found dead in a block of flats in Stalybridge, police have confirmed.

Children's access to illegal tobacco is increasing across Greater Manchester.

A building programme to expand schools in Tameside will provide new classrooms for scores of children from September.

People travelling on buses, trains and trams in Greater Manchester are being 'strongly encouraged' to continue wearing face coverings after 19 July despite the end of Covid restrictions.

Councillors were left in 'shock' after it was revealed that works to repair Stalybridge's civic hall roof are to cost an eye watering £1 million more than originally planned.

A rise in crime in Greater Manchester can be linked to fans watching England's football matches at Euro 2020, according to Andy Burnham.

Wondering what fun things your kids can do this summer holiday? Tameside Libraries and Culture has a packed programme of exciting activities for your little ones.

Mossley's new Willow Wood Hospice shop is appealing for volunteers.

A Dukinfield company is throwing their full support behind an employee who’s braving the shave to raise money for Macmillan.

A student from Ashton Sixth Form will be studying with one of the biggest football clubs in the world after securing a full degree scholarship.

Tameside’s Covid Vaccination Van will make its next stop in Ashton this Friday [9 July].

Don’t miss out on the free creative children’s camp coming to Tameside this summer.

A Tameside man has been served a jail sentence after police discovered drugs disguised in pizza boxes.

A free Kids’ Cookery Club is firing up for its return to Ashton Market.

Guide Bridge Theatre has received an official safety seal as part of a national industry scheme to revive live performances.

Tameside Hospital marked the first NHS Social Care and Frontline Workers Day with the raising of a flag this morning [5 July].

The bid to build a fairer and better future for Britain is being backed by Denton’s MP.

An Ashton letting agency was awarded gold for the second year running in the prestigious British Property Awards.

Time is running out for primary school children in Tameside and Glossopdale to submit their competition entries to imagine what the Tameside Hospital of the future will look like.

At last the long wait is over after the official Grafton Centre Grand re-opening this week.

Anyone feeling unwell over spring bank holiday can still access a variety of healthcare services when their GP practice is closed.

Businesses are at the heart of a new council campaign to encourage residents in Tameside to stick to the coronavirus rules, with the borough's Covid infection rate still high. 

Tameside's main shopping centres remain open during the latest lockdown, but only for essential items, click and collect services or takeaways.

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.