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Travel updates following new Government coronavirus restrictions in Greater Manchester
DUE to increased rates of coronavirus infection in Greater Manchester, the government and its 10 local authorities have acted together to introduce new local restrictions to…
Social media expert from Stalybridge exploited app to ‘prey on young girls’
By Timothy Gallagher A SOCIAL media marketing expert from Stalybridge exploited a Chinese music and dance app which merged to became TikTok to prey on…
Residents left to clean up after illegal gathering
A SIZEABLE group of young people, who gathered twice on successive nights at Cowbury Green, Carrbrook, has been criticised for leaving the green space strewn…
Police offer £50,000 reward to help solve murder of Denton man 23 years ago
POLICE investigating the brutal murder of a man in Denton are offering a £50,000 reward for catching his killer. The life-changing sum of money is…
Council bosses seeking to recover costs of repairing two historic Tameside landmarks from the driver who crashed into them
COUNCIL bosses are seeking to recover all the costs of repairing two historic Tameside landmarks from the driver who crashed into them. The Grade II…
Police presence increased at Audenshaw reservoir after reports of planned illegal gathering
POLICE patrols have been stepped up on a reservoir after intelligence a large gathering had been organised. Officers from the Greater Manchester force will be…
Councillors clash over government handling of coronavirus
COUNCILLORS have clashed over the government’s handling of coronavirus with a top Tory insisting they have done ‘a bloody good job’ while Tameside’s leader claimed…
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Transatlantic lift for Denton Town
BRENDEN Johns hopes a bit of transatlantic experience can boost Denton Town’s promotion ambitions – just without the near-death experience! The Dukinfield native has arrived…
United in help: Tigers get support from Old Trafford
HYDE United have received a helping hand as volunteers literally paint the town red – from Manchester United. A dedicated band of people has turned…
10 more in the Fish tank
DAVID Fish has made 10 further signings, including new and familiar faces, as Mossley’s squad continues to shape up for the 2020-21 Northern Premier League…
Green light for non-league return to play
LOCAL non-league clubs have welcomed news that the new season has been given the green light to return. Clubs in steps three and four, which…
Six more sign up for Celtic
STALYBRIDGE Celtic have made six further summer signings, including Albanian midfielder Krisel Prifti. The 25-year-old, who has played in Albania’s top division, is now living…
Celtic’s first black player was trailblazer
ALFRED Charles, the first black player to appear for Stalybridge Celtic, was something of a trailblazer back in the 1930s. Indeed, it must have been…
Ambitious Mottram ready for new challenge
MOTTRAM make their Covid-19 delayed start to their debut campaign in the Greater Manchester Cricket League on Saturday, July 25. The ambitious team plays hosts…
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New nature experiment to investigate link between the outdoors and wellbeing
THOUSANDS of volunteers from across the UK are needed to take part in a new nature experiment to investigate the link between the outdoors and wellbeing. ‘Nature up close and personal:…
Special recognition from the High Sheriff for community champion
COMMUNITY champion Steven Barton has been rewarded for his charity work. The 50-year-old from Stalybridge has been given an award by the High Sheriff of…
Special recognition from the High Sheriff for Carrbrook store
A SHOP that went above and beyond the call of duty has been recognised by one of the area’s top people. High Sheriff of Greater…
Mossley AFC on board to achieve Egmont Street Playing Fields transformation goals
PLANS to regenerate Egmont Street Playing Fields and create ‘a legacy’ for Mossley are taking a leap forward thanks to Mossley AFC. The football club,…
Fallen remembered at ceremony for centenary of Godley war memorial
THE fallen from Godley were remembered at a ceremony to mark the centenary of the village’s war memorial. And the event, which was led by…
Dukinfield Crematorium remembrance room reopens to the public
THE Dukinfield Crematorium Book of Remembrance Room has reopened with new measures in place to help protect visitors and staff. The room, which holds the…
Ton of love – could you raise just £100?
COULD you raise just £100 to help your local hospice continue to care for patients and their families? Take until the end of the year…
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Hannah’s scarecrow fun at Dane Bank
A HASTILY organised Dane Bank Scarecrow Festival provided fun during lockdown. Forty-five entries were received which was far beyond what was expected by Hannah Thornton…
Global Grooves seeks history enthusiasts for new project
HISTORY enthusiasts are being invited to join Mossley-based carnival arts company Global Grooves in a new Heritage Lottery Fund project entitled Cotton Culture. As the…
Gee Cross keeps well tradition going
LOCKDOWN may have meant it could not be done as it had been but a tradition was kept alive in Gee Cross. Since the year…
Dane Bank artisan market set to launch this weekend
INTEREST in a new artisan market, which launches in Dane Bank on Sunday (July 26) has taken organiser Jen Carter by surprise. When Jen, who…
Stalybridge musician is shaking hands with Nashville
LIVE entertainment group Handshake Ltd is screening a documentary featuring Stalybridge musician Dominic Halpin’s remarkable journey from wedding singer to the West End stage via…
Town crier still in fine voice after 20 years in Blackpool
TOWN crier Barry McQueen remains in fine voice aged 74. Stalybridge-raised Barry has just celebrated 20 years of making public announcements at Blackpool where he…
Rock station tackles mental health head on
A NEW show by Greater Manchester Rock Radio is helping provide some light at the end of the tunnel for those who have mental health…
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Tameside Markets team shortlisted for top award
THE Tameside Markets Team’s ability to adapt to an ever-changing retail environment has won new recognition. Following on from the success of being named Market…
More businesses can now apply for the discretionary small business grants
IF you missed out previously you can now check Tameside Council’s criteria to see if you are eligible to apply for funding to support any…
William hopes new floorings shop proves to be a knockout
PROFESSIONAL boxer William O’Reilly has reopened his business which has survived an earlier knockout punch. The 31-year-old has new premises for his carpet firm Prince…
Tameside pubs reopen: Open for business in Mossley
IT appears the ‘new normal’ in Mossley looks just like the old one as pubs still welcomed customers through the doors. And if the reaction…
Denton made smarter through technology
TWO Denton businesses are among 25 Greater Manchester firms which have signed up for support through Made Smarter, an initiative to encourage and promote digital…
Tameside pubs re-open: No Hyde-ing from queues
IF absence makes the heart grow fonder, regulars of Hyde pub The Albion must have been positively head over heels. For more than half a…
Last orders for Owd Joss?
A HYDE pub which was the scene of a serious assault has had its licence suspended – and it may close completely. A 25-year-old man…
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Water way to raise money for charity
STUDENTS and staff from Works4U spent a morning kayaking to raise money for charitable causes. Four groups of six took to the water at Stamford…
Get active with the Longdendale summer challenge
THE recently formed Longdendale Covid-19 Mutual Support Group has devised an exercise challenge for children. They want them to complete The Virtual Longdendale Boundary, a…
Scout groups get creative for lockdown challenges
SCOUT groups have been forced to improvise during lockdown as they have been holding virtual meetings on Zoom.And 1st Dane Bank Cub Scouts have been…
MP is special guest for online assembly at Millbrook Primary
JONATHAN Reynolds, MP for Stalybridge and Hyde, made a guest appearance at special Millbrook Primary School online assembly. With school still shut at the time,…
Pioneering a new style of transition to high school
AT Micklehurst All Saints, summer term is a particularly busy and extremely important one for our Year 6 children, writes Joanne Harding. Usually they have…
Headmaster’s threat to parents
A DENTON headteacher has been applauded for his threat to withdraw places to keyworkers’ children if they continue to break lockdown rules. Steve Marsland, head…
Fields Farm Road in Hattersley to get state-of-the-art playground
A NEW playground featuring state-of-the-art equipment for adults as well as children is being created in Hattersley. A planning application has been submitted for the…