Tameside Reporter

Officers have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with two burglaries targeting elderly and vulnerable people in Tameside this week.

Supporters of Willow Wood Hospice could raise a glass once again at the charity’s dinner dance nights.

Willow Wood's Garden of Lights is now open for everyone to enjoy.

A man who spat at officers, a prison threat for offences and a knifeman jailed have been among the recent cases heard by Tameside Magistrates' Court.

Saying ‘cheese’ for the Reporter photographer in more ways than one... Mary Wall munched her way through half a pound of dairy product in a brewery quest to find the region’s champion cheese eater.

Droylsden's official Christmas lights switch-on takes place on Saturday (27 November).

In their latest column, Tameside Radio presenters Michael Taylor and Neil Summers chat about their altered mindset after the pandemic.

Towns across Tameside are gearing up to get ready for the holiday season.

In his latest column, the Tameside Radio presenter looks back on his chat about Alias Kidd and the influence on Manchester music.

Tap dancers took to the stage at Hyde Festival Theatre on Sunday to participate in Tapathon 2021.

David Banks, manager of the Tameside Macmillan Unit, has been honoured with a Macmillan Professional award at a gala event in Manchester, hosted by actor and Hollyoaks star, Richard Blackwood.

After more than 18 months of virtual fundraising, the Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund welcomed supporters to a Middle Eastern themed afternoon tea at Friezland Church Hall.

Willow Wood Hospice has launched a new gift card scheme to use in its local charity shops.

The festival runs between Tuesday, November 30, and Thursday, December 16, and will allow readers to indulge in a wide range of free activities designed to help pass time on these grey and chilly days.

The winners of this year’s Amazing Ashton Awards 2021 were announced at a glittering ceremony at the Village Hotel on Thursday 18 November.

One of the world’s largest and most significant collections of fabric and wallpaper samples is now available to view for the first time at The Monastery in Gorton.

A former travel and tourism student has headed back to Tameside College to talk about her career success and the world of work.

The Tameside Radio's breakfast presenter talks about the BRIT awards and music legends.

Principal actress in Droylsden Little Theatre’s latest production is going to step on stage just hours after returning from the European Space Agency.  

A young girl spent her childhood wondering if Father Christmas knew to take her presents to the hospital and now works miracles for children in the same position.

‘Red herrings’, fraudulent signature claims and a feud over the running of a newsagents have led councillors to strip it of its licence.

Four men have been sent to prison for their part in a huge drug farm in Droylsden.

Tameside Radio's Ian Cheeseman has switched his usual football vlogs for something a bit more theatrical.

A family from Audenshaw have thrown themselves into the festive spirit and decorated their house to raise funds for charity.

A development at a former Methodist Church in Denton is at the centre of a row over the movement of gravestones.

Yesterday (November 23), Ashton St. Michael’s Neighbourhood Police Officers searched King George’s Playing Fields in a Knife Sweep.

You can now apply for a free permit to take vehicles to recycling centres across Greater Manchester.

An extra-special letterbox has appeared at Dukinfield Town Hall, just in time for the festive period.

Literally thousands of people lined the streets of Hyde on Saturday for the Tameside Council Winter Lantern Parade.

Throughout December you can see Santa in his grotto and experience all kinds of festive treats at the Hattersley Projects on Union Close.  

Ashton students have kicked off their fundraising efforts ahead of the Christmas season.

Students at Ashton Sixth Form College created a piece of evocative art to commemorate remembrance.  

Readers, pack your bags for another adventure into the fictional town of Windmore.  

The streets of Stalybridge will be a sight to behold for the Christmas Light Switch On.

A plaque has been unveiled at the Tameside Wellness Centre in Denton in memory of a fallen firefighter, after a fellow firefighter uncovered details of his life nearly 50 years after he passed away. 

A Dukinfield resident and his wife, who had their world turned upside down following a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, are trying to raise awareness of the disease so people can get their symptoms checked out as early as possible.

Mottram Parish Church is holding its first Christmas Tree Festival, featuring a host of trees decorated by different local organisations, schools, and the church. 

A giant lantern in the colours of the aurora borealis, the famous northern lights, will lead the way through Hyde when Tameside Council's winter lantern parade takes place on Saturday.

A Covid-19 memorial service is being held at St Lawrence Church in Denton this Sunday (21 November) at 10.30am.  

A woman has been arrested after a loaded pistol was found next to a rabbit hutch during a raid of a house in Ashton. 

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of two burglaries and stealing from a vehicle in Tameside. 

Passengers who travel on three Stagecoach bus routes in Tameside are being warned about timetable changes which come into effect next week.

Three men and a woman have been sentenced after being rumbled by detectives in Tameside investigating a drugs line that profited around £80,000 from the criminal exploitation of teenage boys.

Denton Methodist Church will be holding a Christmas Fair next month. 

If you recognise one of the 36 men, the police want to speak to you.

Rogue retailers in Tameside who sell illegal tobacco are being watched as part of a regional campaign to reduce its supply and demand.

A powerful poster by schoolgirl Poppy Gallimore has been declared the winning design in a veterans’ arts competition.

Denton MP Andrew Gwynne has branded the government's Integrated Rail Plan a 'total betrayal' for communities across the North of England.

A Stalybridge man has been jailed after a 'violent' and 'abhorrent' assault on a Metrolink staff member who had asked him to provide proof of a ticket. 

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The Hallé Orchestra have recorded and shared a new piece celebrating the work of Greater Manchester and Tameside's care workers, and the thousands of people they support and care for. 

Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind is holding a recruitment open evening on Monday 29 November. 

Police have released an E-fit image of a man in connection with the attempted rape of a young woman in woodland in Droylsden last weekend. 

Two men, from Glossop and Hyde respectively, have been charged by detectives investigating the supply of drugs and firearms across the North West region.

Thornley House in Hyde will host a special event this week as part of a project to encourage people to reduce their alcohol intake.

The different ways we stay connected, changes in socialising and an unusual Christmas dinner choice all feature in the Tameside Radio presenter's latest words of wisdom.

Tameside has been getting behind a national campaign to raise awareness of road safety this week. 

Russell Scott Primary School, Denton, launched a new project this morning to highlight the importance of planning for a cleaner future.

A sparkling Christmas event is being held next month in Hyde to raise funds for a good cause.

The North of England is united and will hold the government to long-standing promises of a new railway line connecting the region, Andy Burnham has said.

Lots of plans are in the pipeline at St Mark's Church in Dukinfield during the countdown to Christmas.

On The Move Property Boutique in Hyde has been independently identified as one of the top estate agents in the country and now features in the Best Estate Agent Guide.

Police have carried out dawn raids at addresses in Hyde and Glossop as part of an investigation into the use of an encrypted network by serious and organised crime groups. 

The Village Hotel in Ashton-under-Lyne is the drop-off point for Our Kids Eyes Christmas toy appeal.  

Remember loved ones by leaving a message for them in the Willow Wood Hospice ‘Lights of Love’ book.  

Denton MP Andrew Gwynne presented two Citizen's Awards over the weekend to two local residents who have gone above and beyond in the local community.  

The former funeral manager of Kenworthy Funeral Directors in Ashton has been jailed for two years and one month after defrauding her grieving victims out of over £15,500.

People are being invited to join midwives and chaplains for Tameside Hospital maternity unit's annual baby memorial service.

Her passion for helping others to lose weight has seen Lynda Leadbetter recognised with a British Empire Medal.  

Manchester's famous Christmas Markets are back, with a host of festive treats available for everyone. Transport for Greater Manchester has issued some travel advice for those planning a trip.

Plans for an eye-catching £5 million bridge above a beauty spot between Tameside and Oldham have been unveiled. 

A Tameside nurse has received a special award for saving a child's life while on holiday.

Police are investigating after an 18-year-old woman was attacked by a man in woodland in Droylsden, in an attempted serious sexual assault.

An increase in anti-social behaviour and crime on the Metrolink, including knife crime and assaults, has led to renewed calls for cops on the transport network.

A 'PlayStation buyer' with a knife threatened to stab a baby and threw an 'unknown liquid' in a man's face in a terrifying robbery in Dukinfield.

An industry expert and social media star has visited media makeup students at Tameside College to give a masterclass.

Carers have branded the 'no jab no job' policy a 'slap in the face'.

Asda’s Ashton store has awarded community groups with £900 of funding from the Asda Foundation.

Coronation Street star Julie Goodyear MBE has stepped in to help Willow Wood Hospice to raise much-needed funds to help their local community.

Mossley SOUP has made a successful return with the 11th community crowdfunding event raising £1,326 for the winning project George’s Den.

In his latest column, the Tameside Radio presenter chats about the influence of The Jam on the music industry.

Motocross rider Tony Shackleton has helped rev up the funds for Denton’s Barnado’s branch.

Canadian artist Deb Mack has unlocked a World War One mystery about a young fallen Ashton soldier all the way from her hometown of Hamilton, Ontario.

Police investigating the violent assault of a Metrolink staff member at Audenshaw tram stop have released an image of a man they would like to speak to. 

Denton’s time travelling Ted won a devoted online following during the long months of lockdown.

A former travel and tourism student has headed back to Tameside College to talk about her career success and the world of work.

Pupils at Yew Tree Primary School in Dukinfield enjoyed a visit from Jonathan Reynolds MP and Tameside councillor Leanne Feeley.

Fundraising stalwart Angie Wild plans to celebrate her 60th birthday later this month by raising more money for a good cause.

Droylsden’s Laurus Ryecroft has won the prestigious title of ‘Food, Farming and Natural Environment School of the Year 2021.’

Dukinfield and Stalybridge Rotary Club is once again collecting toys this Christmas for children most in need.

A reckless driver who killed a beloved mother, a suspended sentence for a series of serious offences and possession of cannabis have been among the latest cases heard by Tameside Magistrates' Court.

Three Tameside and Glossop NHS community nurses have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Nurses Award.

Tune in to Tameside Radio on Sunday evenings from 9pm for Music Therapy to unwind with Michael Taylor and Neil Summers. In the meantime, have a read of their latest words for the Tameside Reporter...

Crowds gathered outside a Tameside slaughterhouse to stage a religious festival hosted by Manchester Pig Save.

Pupils at an Ashton primary school have been engaging in many different activities surrounding the theme of Remembrance to mark Armistice Day. 

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Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner met inspirational veterans when she visited a factory that helps former servicemen and women adapt to civilian life in Richmond.

A 20-year-old drug dealer from Dukinfield, who was found in possession of controlled drugs on three separate occasions, has been jailed for three-and-a-half years.

Students at Denton Community College have been hard at work during their technology lessons, making poppies to adorn the school.

Andy Burnham has insisted lower bus fares remain a 'burning priority' – but admits the scope of Greater Manchester's new London-style transport network could hinge on the subsidy from central government.

Those looking to travel on Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday are being asked to plan ahead.

Two men have been charged with further offences following a high-speed police chase in Ashton.

In his latest column for us, Denton MP Andrew Gwynne reflects on the events in Parliament surrounding now former MP Owen Paterson over the past week and gives his take on what should happen next.

What's your main irritation when it comes to other cinemagoers? The Tameside Radio presenter talks about this and gives us a contender for his Film of the Year that he's been to see this week...

New homes developments in Greater Manchester are remembering fallen heroes on Armistice Day with their latest installation.

Families in Hyde are being reminded that they can seek advice and support at The Healthy Hub Club. 

A Tameside charity is inviting the public to a series of Christmas cafe and craft fairs. 

Denton MP Andrew Gwynne has thanked Year 7 students at St Thomas More RC College in Denton for writing to him about COP26 and for their work urging politicians to address the issue of climate change.  

Stagecoach is offering free travel on its buses to military personnel and veterans on Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday this week. 

A domestic abuse awareness campaign is being taken right into the heart of Tameside communities to get local people talking about it.

Local charities, volunteer organisations and community groups in Stalybridge and Hyde are being invited to a free virtual funding workshop with the People's Postcode Lottery. 

The beauty of Tameside is really something to behold in the winter months and with so many routes to explore, now is the time to lace up your shoes and venture out.

The Great British Bake Off is nearing its end on Channel 4 but fear not as Hollingworth is having its very own baking competition. 

Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner spent the day with local school children to celebrate the finale of UK Parliament Week.

A vegetarian restaurant in Ashton was given the ultimate honour after being asked to cater for the Palace of Westminster.

A much-loved feature of the festive season is coming to Ashton. 

Motorists are being warned about lane closures on Park Parade in Ashton over the next month. 

Tickets are on sale now for Droylsden Little Theatre's next production '84 Charing Cross Road'. 

Mossley Food Bank has made an appeal for extra supplies over the festive period.

Stalybridge will be looking very festive this weekend for the town's Christmas Market. 

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Action Together's Toy Appeal, supported by your Tameside Reporter and Tameside Radio, has now officially launched and you can start donating gifts at drop-off points across the borough.

Action Together's Toy Appeal, supported by your Tameside Reporter and Tameside Radio, is returning this year and volunteers are needed to help make it possible. 

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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. 

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.