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‘Denton deserves better than this’ – Festive spirit dimmed by vandals
AN act of vandalism has put a dampener on the countdown to Christmas in one Tameside town. Denton South councillors say all six sets of…
Grand opening celebrates new ‘state-of-the-art’ SEND school
A NEW school, described as ‘state-of-the-art’ and ‘energy efficient’ by Tameside Council, is already making a difference. Its 246 pupils with Special Educational Needs and…
Tameside residents stuck in limbo: Frustration mounts over delays after Audenshaw train derailment
By George Lythgoe – Local democracy Reporter There is a street in Tameside where people can’t get from one side to the other. And people…
Tameside Council partners with Stockport in bid to improve children’s services
TAMESIDE Council will receive support from the neighbouring authority in Stockport as it bids to improve its ‘inadequate’ children’s services. Its new strategic partner will…
Man arrested after threatening police with knife
A MAN who threatened police officers with a knife after running from a business in Dukinfield has been arrested. Officers witnessed a man in all…
Plans submitted for McDonald’s Drive-Thru in Hyde:
By George Lythgoe – Local Democracy Reporter A NEW drive-thru McDonald’s could be built in to Hyde. Plans have been submitted to Tameside council. The…
Former Tameside Council leader calls for review of transport group
THE FORMER leader of Tameside Council has called for more balance on a panel that may influence the area’s public transport. Seven members of the…
Stalybridge site to be turned into new affordable apartments?
A NEW three-storey block containing 18 affordable apartments will be built in Stalybridge if planning permission is granted. Jigsaw Homes has applied to Tameside Council…
Love rules as Hyde stall celebrates 25 years of brilliant baked potatoes
A HYDE institution is celebrating 25 years of keeping the town fed – and shows no signs of stopping any time soon. Add up the…
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Funding strikes a chord for young Tameside musicians
YOUNG people across Tameside looking to learn music have been given a noteworthy boost. The council has scored a major win after receiving some fresh…
Eligible Tameside residents can apply for cost-of-living grants
ELIGIBLE Tameside residents can now apply for grants to help with the cost of living this winter. A new £300,000 scheme has opened to assist…
How to treat yourself this Christmas
THE end of the year seems to have come out of nowhere, with Christmas upon us once again. With lots to think about, including shopping…
Mossley author adds her talents to Manchester title
A MOSSLEY author has provided her talents to a book centred around the city she has adopted. And Sophie Parkes says living in Tameside gives…
First NHS brass band hits the right notes in Tameside
THE health service’s first staff brass band is setting the standard – and tempo – in Tameside. A group of local NHS workers are striking…
When Tameside bins will be emptied over Christmas and New Year
WITH the festive period potentially generating additional waste, it’s important to know when to put your bins out. In Tameside, the council has revealed its…
Rotarians support good causes at special dinner
TWO good causes have benefitted from the fundraising efforts of kind-hearted Tameside Rotary. The club’s volunteers recently celebrated its Ninth Charter Anniversary Dinner by presenting…
Put the fun back into Christmas cooking: Stress-free festive recipes
THE WEATHER turning cold and the white stuff lying on the floor can only mean one thing, Christmas is coming. Stress levels across the area…
Recycle your real Christmas tree to support hospice care
TAMESIDE residents are being encouraged to recycle their real Christmas trees with Willow Wood Hospice while supporting patient care in the community this festive season.…
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Top comedians bring Christmas laughter to Greenfield
FOUR top comedians will bring festive cheer and laughter to Greenfield this Christmas season. On Sunday, December 29, Mick Ferry, Daliso Chaponda, Eleanor Tiernan and…
Tractors to take to streets for fundraising Christmas Eve Parade
A FESTIVE array of tractors decked out with lights, tinsel and decorations will take to the streets of Saddleworth for their annual Christmas Eve Parade.…
Tree-Mendous festivities light up Mossley this Christmas
MOSSLEY is shining brighter than ever, thanks to the Christmas Tree Festival. Visitors explored the dazzling display of trees, enjoyed refreshments and soaked up the…
World’s oldest animation comes to Mossley with live soundtrack
THE world’s oldest animation is coming to Mossley for a Christmas matinee, complete with a live soundtrack experience. The Adventures of Prince Achmed is a…
Love in the time of tragedy: The true story behind ‘Come From Away’
Ian Cheeseman meets the cast and real-life inspirations behind Come From Away, the poignant musical about kindness, resilience, and an unlikely love story forged during…
How to create a shared holiday watchlist with Google TV
The holiday season often brings families and friends together, and what better way to bond than over festive movies and shows? Google TV offers a…
Iconic Coca-Cola Christmas truck visits Tameside
Holidays have arrived in Ashton-under-Lyne as hundreds of people have turned out to see Coca-Cola’s famous Christmas truck in town. With an emphasis on sharing…
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Game over as amateur football club bows out
THEY say all good things must come to an end but the memories remain forever. That’s proved to be the case for Dukinfield Athletic Amateur…
Droylsden Life Saving Club calls for community support
A VOLUNTARY club which provides essential life-saving training and education hopes to encourage more people to join its cause. Droylsden Life Saving Club is a…
Community football club nets timely funding boost
A COMMUNITY football club in Droylsden has scored a lottery win that means a great deal. Northside FC is the beneficiary of a timely funding…
New book chronicles lifelong passion of Stalybridge Celtic fan Eric Dyson
By Mike Pavasovic LIFELONG loves of local football and local newspapers have been combined in a new book. Bower Bulletin, which will be launched on…
Women’s football team scores sweet deal from biscuit firm
A FAMOUS Tameside brand has kicked off what it hopes will be a sweet partnership with a local women’s football team. Hill Biscuits says it…
New approach – on and off the field– helping Mossley AFC move up
THE POLICY behind Mossley’s charge up the league table is fairly simple – just plain happiness. A fine run of results has catapulted the Lilywhites…
Stalybridge rugby league starlet Tracy is now a super Saint
STALYBRIDGE is now home to a member of one of women’s rugby league’s top teams after her talents saw her signed up. Tracy Ojeaburu, who…
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Dukinfield manufacturer becomes employee owned
A Dukinfield-based uniform manufacturer which was established in a spare room 45 years ago has now become owned by its employees. Tibard Group designs and…
Stalybridge car dealer spreads Christmas cheer for 8th year running
STALYBRIDGE car salesman Steve Pearson is a man with a plan – to make as many people as possible see some Christmas cheer. The Acres…
Pub toilets loo-king good after award recognition
TWO pubs in Tameside have proved they are ‘toilet-ally the best’ after being recognised in this year’s Loo of the Year Awards. The establishments in…
Tameside venues helping to boost festive safety
IT’S a busy time of year, of course, for people enjoying the festivities out and about with family, friends and work colleagues. Hospitality venues are…
Businesses help transform Hospice’s Inpatient Lounge
THE Inpatient Lounge at Willow Wood Hospice has been transformed thanks to the generous support of local and national businesses. The room is a dedicated…
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Sixth form’s ‘game-changing’ partnership with Manchester City
A SIXTH-FORM college in Tameside has kicked off a partnership with a Premier League football club, thought to be the first of its kind in…
Scouts reflect on 50 years of adventures
LOCAL Scouts came together for an evening of reminiscing to continue their celebrations for a special birthday. North Tameside District Scouts was born on August…
Government advisors hear how poverty impacts area of Tameside
GOVERNMENT policy advisors have seen how one Ashton-under-Lyne group is helping tackle poverty. And the Smallshaw-Hurst Children’s Community (SSH CC) may help form strategic policies…
Youngsters at Droylsden school have a monstrous time
YOUNGSTERS at a Droylsden primary school have been celebrating friendship and learning about being inclusive. The Early Years children at St Stephen’s RC Primary had…
Dukinfield school supports community food bank in lead-up to Christmas
A LOCAL school in Dukinfield has strengthened its partnership with St John’s Church and the Community Food Bank by making a generous donation to support…
Creative pupils at Ashton school receive special accolade
A SCHOOL in Ashton-under-Lyne has received a special accolade after pupils created a beautiful sign for their prayer garden. The Civic Mayor of Tameside, Councillor…
High Sheriff begins search to celebrate young people’s achievements
THE High Sheriff of Greater Manchester is on the lookout for young people who have done something exceptional this year. Dr Eamonn O’Neal DL has…
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Stunning property in Midge Hill, Mossley, on the market
This stunning five-bedroom semi-detached property is a rare find, offering a blend of modern living and period charm. With living accommodation thoughtfully spread over four…
Property of the week: Spring Bank, Carrbrook
This enchanting two-bedroom mid-terrace property, tucked away in the serene and sought-after Carrbrook area, offers not only a comfortable home but also a gateway to…
New to the market: Kelvin Grove, Millbrook
This newly constructed, four-bedroom detached family home is a masterpiece of modern design, nestled in the picturesque and highly sought-after Millbrook village. With exceptional attention…
Property of the week : Tollemache Road, Mottram
Located in the highly desirable area of Mottram, this exceptional four-bedroom detached dormer bungalow offers a perfect combination of modern living and scenic tranquility, with…
Property of the week: Highfield Gardens, Hollingworth
Nestled in a sought-after development of Hollingworth village, this charming three-bedroom stone-built mid-mews property offers an ideal home for a growing family and is ready…
New to the market: Chapel Street, Dukinfield
Ideally located is this superb three bedroom mews property occupying a pleasant position in this popular residential location, offering family sized accommodation with gardens to…
On the market: Kings Road, Ashton-under-Lyne
Deceptively spacious is the best way to describe this ready to move into two bedroom end of terrace property located in a sought after location…
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M67 bridge team to give update at information event
AN UPDATE on the progress so far and next phase of the £23 million replacement of a motorway bridge in Denton will be given at…
Green gains mean Tameside target as Lib Dems hail campaign
THE CLOCK is ticking until Tameside has Green Party representatives in its council after its general election performance. That is the view of Robert Hodgetts-Haley,…
Tameside Conservatives can see positives from campaigns
TO DESCRIBE general election night as tough for the Conservative Party may be an understatement. But there are positives to take from it for Tameside…
Reform results signal further Tameside intentions
IT WAS difficult to avoid the story of Reform UK nationally, even though they just edged out the Green Party and Plaid Cymru in terms…
Workers Party feels the bite in Hyde
NO-ONE cannot accuse Audel Shirin of not putting his body on the line as he attempted to become MP for Stalybridge and Hyde. The marks…