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For 167 years, the Tameside Reporter has proudly served the people of Tameside… and we're not stopping any time soon! From local interest stories to local sports news and more, we're YOUR guide to all the latest developments that matter to you in the borough we call home. A community newspaper for local people, by local people.
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Frankie & Benny's helping to keep children fed this summer
A family friendly American Italian restaurant is doing its bit to help keep children fed during the school summer holidays.
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Denton town twinning to reach milestone
This September, Denton will be celebrating 30 years of town twinning.
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Elderly woman sustains broken leg after collision with cyclist
An elderly woman in her 80s sustained a broken leg after being involved in a collision with a cyclist on a busy road in Droylsden.
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Band in the Park returns to Ryecroft Hall
Families are being invited for a picnic day out in the park in Audenshaw later this month.
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WATCH: Inside the former Hyde Library building
Politicians toured the former Hyde Library building on Monday morning to see for themselves the current state of the structure.
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More in store at next Stalybridge Street Fest
Want something more than top-class street food to feast on when you attend "Stalybridge is the Word", the next Town of Culture Stalybridge Street Fest on Friday (12 August)?
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Balsam Bashing in the Tame Valley
Friends of the Tame Valley volunteer Steve Martin is running a Balsam Bashing session in the Upper Haughton and Whittles Meadows on Wednesday (10 August).
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A quarter of people in Greater Manchester have cut back on meals
One in four people in Greater Manchester have admitted that they are cutting back or skipping meals because of the cost of living crisis, new research has found.
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Entries open for horticultural show in Mossley
A blooming great event is planned for Mossley next month.
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Gwynne column: 'People in Tameside can't afford an AWOL Government'
In his latest Tameside Reporter column, Denton's Labour MP Andrew Gwynne urges the Government to step in amid bleak economic forecasts and soaring costs.
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How your council plans to keep you warm this winter
Households across Greater Manchester are bracing themselves for a long hard winter that it is feared could leave many choosing between heating and eating.
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Greater Manchester reaches Covid vaccine milestone
Greater Manchester's Covid-19 vaccination programme is celebrating this week.
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Special unit set up to beat modern slavery and human trafficking
The battle against modern slavery and human trafficking gangs in Greater Manchester has been boosted by a team of police officers dedicated to the fight.
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'Transformation' in how youth offenders are handled by police
A blueprint to reduce teenage offending across Greater Manchester by transforming the way they are handled by police has been unveiled.
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Tameside MPs urge Government to halt planned closure of Ashton Metrolink line
Tameside's three MPs have co-authored a petition calling on the Government to rethink its plans to suspend the Ashton Metrolink line for at least two years during construction of the Crewe-Manchester phase of HS2.
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'Remarkable improvement' could see GMP out of special measures by end of year
Greater Manchester Police is set to come out of special measures by the end of the year, according to the senior officer overseeing its "remarkable" transformation.
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Tameside man wanted for kidnap and robbery
Police are appealing for help from the public to trace a wanted man from Tameside.
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Man seriously injured in hit-and-run in Dukinfield
A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run in Dukinfield.
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'Rally' girl team celebrate raising over £16,000 for hospices
Four friends who 'rallied' across the continent to Spain have raised more than £16,000 for two local hospices, it can be revealed.
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Dane Bank Green Space has officially opened
Denton MP Andrew Gwynne did the honours as he cut a ribbon to declare Dane Bank Green Space 'officially' open.
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Teddies drop in to boost Mossley church funds
A group of brave teddies tackled a daring challenge after parachuting from Mossley's St George's Church tower.
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A fitting tribute to inspirational late GP Dr Kailash Chand OBE
More than 50 special guests including eminent members of the local health profession have attended a special memorial.
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Tameside Divers boost funds for RNLI
Tameside Divers stayed in the swim to help raise £1,600 for the Royal National Lifeboat Institute.
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Local businesses urged to accelerate net zero journey with university R&D programme
Glossop and Tameside businesses are being urged to sign up to a university R&D programme to accelerate their journey to net zero.
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Work starts on £5.1m development of former Stalybridge Police Station site
Work to demolish Stalybridge's former police station and replace it with a block of flats in a £5.1 million redevelopment has now begun.
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Sci-fi team drop into Hyde this weekend
Be prepared for some strange encounters at Hyde Artisan Market this Saturday (6 August).
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Making more room for foster children in Tameside
Foster families in Tameside have been able to provide new bedrooms in their homes thanks to funding from the Greater Manchester Room Makers scheme.
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Tameside's newly qualified social workers
Tameside now boasts six newly qualified social workers who received their degrees after three years of hard work.
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Alex B Cann at the movies: Films you can see in 90 minutes
Looking for a short film to watch? Our film guru has some ideas for you...
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Reynolds column: Incredible to see Lionesses' dreams come true
In his latest column, Stalybridge and Hyde MP Jonathan Reynolds embraces the joy that England's Lionesses have brought to the country following their European Championship success.
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A complementary boost for Willow Wood Hospice
Car dealers Arnold Clark have made a donation to support complementary therapies at Willow Wood Hospice.
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Dukinfield Baptist Church closes after 140 years of worship
Dukinfield Baptist Church, on the corner of Oxford Road and Birch Lane, has closed its doors for the final time after more than 140 years of worship.
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Alex B Cann column: Loyal penalty clause
The Tameside Radio presenter tells us how he spent his birthday this week and poses the question: when did loyalty stop being rewarded?
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Tameside's Civic Mayor takes on new scouting role
The Civic Mayor of Tameside, Councillor Mike Glover, has taken on a new role to support Tameside's scouting movement.
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End of era as Mossley shop closes
The end of a Mossley era has been marked with the closure of Ellison IT.
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Controversial Moravian land site sale is paused
Plans to sell off a precious area of open space at the picturesque Fairfield Moravian Settlement have been put on hold following strong objections from the local community.
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Music Therapy column: Emerging trend of Manc Noir
Novels are the theme of the latest column by Michael Taylor, who presents Music Therapy with Neil Summers on Tameside Radio on Sunday evenings.
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ROUND-UP: Who's appeared in court lately?
An Ashton woman who racially abused a police officer and a Droylsden driver given a three-year ban from the road are just two of the cases in our latest round-up from Tameside Magistrates' Court.
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Stalybridge in a spin over arrival of Cotton Carnival
A magical globally inspired carnival is coming to Stalybridge in September – and it's not too late to get involved.
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Dukinfield school's plans for new arts studio
Improvements in the pipeline for Dukinfield's Rayner Stephens High School have been revealed.
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Dave Sweetmore column: Matt Gough is making new music
The Tameside Radio presenter shines the spotlight on a well-respected businessman who is also one of Tameside's most loved and respected musicians.
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Rayner column: The major issue of child food poverty
In her latest column, Ashton-under-Lyne MP Angela Rayner talks about an issue which she says affects a large number of families in her constituency.
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Prince's Trust work is music to our ears
A group of young people have transformed the garden at TMBC's School Music and Library's Birch Lane Centre in Dukinfield to make it a better place for all its users.
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Ashton will light the Christmas way in Tameside
Tameside's flagship Christmas Lantern Parade will be held in Ashton this year as part of the council's programme of cultural events.
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Driver taken to hospital after Stalybridge collision
A driver was taken to hospital after a car collided with a pole in Stalybridge.
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Hallé Orchestra to perform at Stalybridge Civic Hall
As part of the ongoing Town of Culture programme, Tameside Council has arranged for the world-famous Hallé Orchestra to give two relaxed concerts at Stalybridge Civic Hall on Wednesday 28 September.
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MP's praise for NCS teenagers
MP Angela Rayner has met Tameside teenagers taking part in the NCS (National Citizen Service) Summer programme to thank them for their efforts.
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Students remember inspirational Stalybridge teen
Students have been remembering their inspirational school friend Liam Preece.
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Radiology student shines light on social prescribing
A Salford University student, on placement at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, has grabbed national attention for her work on social prescribing.
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Doubt over future of devolution despite positive meetings with ministers
Negotiations over giving Greater Manchester more powers are going well, but there is 'some doubt' about the future of devolution, Andy Burnham has said.
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Gwynne column: 'More government support needed as energy prices rise'
In his latest column, Denton MP Andrew Gwynne says more government support is needed to help people as energy prices continue to rise.
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Cheaper fares, electric buses and buying depots agreed by leaders
Plans to bring buses in Greater Manchester back under public control are progressing as leaders agree to buy new electric buses and bus depots.
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'Cost of living crisis is costing disabled people more'
Disabled people say the cost of living crisis is costing them more than most.
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WATCH: Celebrity chef tasked with creating dish to celebrate the history of Stalybridge
An internationally-renowned chef from Tameside has been tasked with creating a tasty dish to celebrate the history and culture of Stalybridge.
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Fond farewell after 50 years in education
A hard-working school governor is retiring after spending 50 years in education.
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Campaigners make a climate stand in Droylsden
Climate campaigners have lobbied members of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund Panel as they maintained their calls for the Fund to stop investing in fossil fuels.
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Nominations open as Martyn Hett Awards return
The annual Martyn Hett Awards return this year following a pause due to the pandemic.
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Willow Wood Hospice is appealing for more volunteers
It's widely acknowledged that Willow Wood Hospice, like many charities, could not continue its work without support from volunteers.
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Celebrity chef is looking for your Stalybridge dish ideas
What recipe reminds you most of home? Tune into Tameside Radio 103.6FM from 11am on Friday (29 July) and share your ideas with celebrity chef Adam Reid.
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Additional funding to enhance drug and alcohol support in Tameside
A drug and alcohol substance misuse support service has secured additional grant funding to continue to support drug and alcohol treatment and recovery in Tameside.
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Primary school where 'pupils do not feel safe' slammed by Ofsted
An academy has been slammed by the education watchdog after inspectors found staff and pupils were being 'physically hurt' and were 'worried' to come into school.
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Four days of summer fun in Denton
The hugely popular Denton's Got Talent and Party in the Park events return this weekend.
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Music Therapy column: A cosmic experience
Michael Taylor, who presents Music Therapy with Neil Summers on Tameside Radio on Sundays, has been to Bluedot - an intergalactic festival of music, art and discovery...
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Andy Burnham admits plans for cheaper bus fares by September still not signed off
Cheaper fares for buses in Greater Manchester which were set to start from September have still not been signed off, Andy Burnham has admitted.
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Fears frontline firefighters will strike at same time as support staff
Frontline firefighters could go on strike at the same time as support staff later this year, local fire chiefs have warned as talks over pay continue this summer.
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Reynolds column: Economy can't afford anything less
Stalybridge and Hyde MP Jonathan Reynolds believes the performance of the economy is the major issue facing the country, as he writes in his latest column.
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Plans for £13 million special school in Tameside submitted
Plans to build a £13 million school for more than 200 children with special needs have been lodged.
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Alex B Cann at the movies: Just the ticket
The Tameside Radio presenter and avid film fan has been to see three movies this week which can be linked by different modes of transport...
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Woman injured in unprovoked attack in Stalybridge town centre
A woman required hospital treatment after being subjected to a "serious unprovoked attack" in the early hours of the morning in Stalybridge town centre.
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Tameside is ready to rock at two-day festival
The borough will be rocking this weekend when the Tameside Rocks festival takes place in Hattersley.
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Alex B Cann column: Healthy drink debate
In his latest column, the Tameside Radio presenter talks about the Conservative Party leadership contest and being more mindful about drinking alcohol.
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Father and son treat brave Gran in 35-year battle with five cancers
A pensioner diagnosed with five different types of cancer in the past 40 years has paid tribute to the doctors and researchers who have given her hope, including father and son consultants Tony and Sasha Howell.
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Police hunt wanted man who fled prison
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for help from the public to trace wanted man Gavin Phythian.
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Dave Sweetmore column: North Fest fever
The Tameside Radio presenter writes about a festival in Oldham which is making a return after a successful debut last year.
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Firm loses appeal against Greater Manchester bus reforms
Andy Burnham has won a legal appeal over plans to bring Greater Manchester's buses under public control by next year.
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Gwynne thanks volunteers for clearing up the Tame Valley
Friends of the Tame Valley, the volunteering group caring for the Tame Valley and surrounding areas, held another successful Balsam Bash last week at Upper Haughton and Whittles Meadows.
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Tameside Music Service to inspire vulnerable children with pioneering programme
Tameside Music Service has been selected to be part of an innovative programme of inclusive music work with vulnerable young people.
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Gwynne column: 'Economic investment needs to be spread fairly'
In his latest Tameside Reporter column, Denton's Labour MP Andrew Gwynne writes about the cost of living crisis, and the urgent need to build a secure and fairer economic future.
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An enormous bridge between Oldham and Tameside could be built
Plans for a £5 million bridge between Oldham and Tameside which would stand higher than six double-decker buses have been lodged.
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Bids for £35m of levelling up funding to be submitted this week
Bids totalling nearly £36 million to 'level up' two Tameside towns will be submitted to the government this week.
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Two former pubs proposed to be turned into homes and restaurant
Two former pubs in Tameside could be turned into homes and a restaurant under proposals lodged with the town hall.
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Tameside Council wins legal action against housing developer
Developers have been warned that action will be taken against breaches of planning permission after Tameside Council won a recent legal case.
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A helping hand for Tameside residents struggling with the cost of living
Tameside Council is hosting a drop-in event to launch their new cost of Living support campaign, Helping Hand Tameside.
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Lung health checks move to Hyde
Lung health checks are now taking place in Hyde as part of a campaign targeting eligible residents who have ever smoked.
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Student artwork takes centre stage at refurbished Ashton train station
A photography project by students at Clarendon Sixth Form College has been unveiled at Ashton station by local MP Angela Rayner, as part of a makeover by train operator Northern.
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Alex B Cann at the movies: Looking ahead to exciting films
Tameside Radio presenter Alex B Cann looks ahead to some exciting cinema projects.
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Police are searching for a missing teenager from Tameside
Police are searching for a teenager from Mottram who has been missing for several days.
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Third suspect charged over death of Thomas Campbell in Mossley
Detectives investigating the death of Thomas Campbell in Tameside have charged a third suspect.
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Tameside brown bin collections back to weekly
Brown bins will go back to being collected weekly from Monday (25 July) after the completion of emergency repair works to the tipping station at Stalybridge's Bayley Street Recycling Centre.
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Hyde man charged after stealing a vehicle and setting it on fire
A man from Hyde has been charged with several offences including aggravated vehicle taking, arson and criminal damage.
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Motorists urged to avoid M60 as traffic builds
Commuters are being advised to avoid the M60 with journey times expected to be extended by an hour.
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Audenshaw athlete swims the English Channel raising thousands
Soldier, fundraiser and now English Channel swimmer, William Mahaffey has defied all odds after completing his biggest challenge yet.
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'Rate My Takeaway' Star Praises Mottram-Based Cafe
If you love a takeaway and subscribe to Youtube, then you've probably heard of Danny Malin.
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Tameside Rotary's canal boat challenge
Tameside Rotary is embarking on a canal boat challenge this weekend and is looking for business sponsors to support their effort.
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Photo competition depicting Tameside through the seasons
Residents are being urged to enter a 'Tameside Through The Seasons' photo competition.
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New app will help residents and visitors 'dscvr' Tameside
Tameside Council has partnered with a new app called 'dscvr' (pronounced 'discover') which showcases all that the borough has to offer.
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Warning over essential gas works around Mottram Moor
Local residents are being warned that further travel disruption is expected due to essential gas works on the A57 Mottram Moor.
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The litter picker cleaning up Dukinfield's streets
A caring Dukinfield mum is determined to make the area she lives in a cleaner place to live by taking to the streets and clearing them of rubbish.
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Festive highlight returns to Ashton
A much-loved feature of the festive season is coming to Ashton this weekend.
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Family who lost teenager to accidental drowning support water safety campaign
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.
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Competition for youngsters to design a future Tameside Hospital
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.
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It's good to be back at the Grafton Centre
At last the long wait is over after the official Grafton Centre Grand re-opening this week.
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How to access healthcare services over the bank holiday
Anyone feeling unwell over spring bank holiday can still access a variety of healthcare services when their GP practice is closed.
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Businesses feature in campaign urging people to stick to the rules
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.
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The essential retailers still open at Tameside's shopping centres
Tameside's main shopping centres remain open during the latest lockdown, but only for essential items, click and collect services or takeaways.
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Baby memorial service in Audenshaw
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.
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Ravensfield make the headlines
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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Crowds enjoy winter carnival and lantern parade
Huge crowds enjoyed an amazing atmosphere and community spirit at the Northern Lights Tameside Winter Carnival and Lantern Parade in Stalybridge last Saturday.
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Have your say on how buses are run
Bus passengers across Tameside are being encouraged to take part in a major consultation on how Greater Manchester's bus services should be run.
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Inspirational Dukinfield mum's incredible weight loss
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.
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Mothersdale totally at HOME to captivate as Richard III - review
Tom Mothersdale as Richard III
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For the love of the children - 8 years of GAP Kenya
The story of two Tamesider's who have spent much of the last 8 years changing the lives of street children in Kenya.