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Teenager in hospital after Stalybridge assault
A TEENAGER remains in hospital after sustaining serious injuries in an assault in Stalybridge town centre. Police set up a cordon on Market Street…
Man and woman charged with firearm and drug offences in Ashton-Under-Lyne
A MAN and woman have been charged with firearm and drug offences. Daniel Goddard, 30, of Bishop Close, Ashton-Under-Lyne has been charged with; possession of…
Police issue CCTV appeal after burglaries targeting elderly and vulnerable in Tameside
POLICE have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with two burglaries targeting elderly and vulnerable people…
Man charged with endangering an aircraft in Tameside
A MAN has charged by Greater Manchester Police for endangering an aircraft in Ashton-under-Lyne Officers from GMP’s Ashton-under-Lyne Neighbourhood Team were called to Katherine Street…
Town centre declared ‘not fit for purpose’
ASHTON’S town centre has been declared ‘no longer fit for purpose’ – by the council whose headquarters are located in it. And the admission by…
Store stripped of licence after ‘dishonest’ transfer
AN ASHTON shop has had its alcohol licence revoked after claims it was transferred into another person’s name in a ‘dishonest’ move. And the consultant…
Land sale fetches sky high sum
AN AREA of land could be developed after it was sold for £50,000 – five times its original asking price. The site, which measures just…
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Adam Thomas is Curzon Ashton hero with late winner in FA Trophy tie against Chester FC
Report by David Jones CURZON ASHTON 2, CHESTER FC 1 CURZON Ashton came from behind to beat Chester FC at the Tameside Stadium and book…
High fives as Bromleys renews Curzon Ashton sponsorship
LAW firm Bromleys has agreed a deal to sponsor high-flying Curzon Ashton for the fifth season in a row. The club, is currently sixth in…
Mossley players form core of successful futsal team
SIX footballers from Mossley Hollins High School provide the nucleus of the successful Under-15/16 team from the Ashton-based Sala Futsal Club. Year 10 and Year…
Karter Neo bids to make a name on the world stage
WITH Hamilton as his middle name in tribute to multiple world champion Lewis, perhaps it was inevitable Hyde lad Neo Clarke should become a racer.…
Luke the goalscoring goalkeeper is Oldham Athletic’s cup hero
GOALKEEPER Luke Southerington scored a last-minute equaliser and saved two penalties for Oldham Athletic in their epic win at Carlisle United in the first round…
Hyde sign Ciaran Summers after the Scot lands dream job working with the stars
NEW Hyde United signing Ciaran Summers works with some of the Premier League’s biggest stars in his daytime job. The 26-year-old Scot, who has just…
Oscar winning performance
OSCAR McFie has just won his first big Olympic weightlifting competition at the age of 11. The Mossley Hollins High School Year 7 student, who…
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Veterans to dig in once again
MILITARY veterans are digging once again in the hope of victory that can help map out people’s futures. And their efforts will be documented in…
Football ground develops green tinge
MOSSLEY’S football ground found itself the centre of all kinds of green activities with a host environmentally-friendly crafts. Local artist Gordon Banks showed visitors to…
Mossley can walk tall after ‘cultural change’
MOSSLEY can lead the way by becoming the destination for walkers in the area – with hopes a plan can be put together. Tameside Council…
Christmas is all around as Dovestone WI markets return
IT’S beginning to look a lot like Christmas… so Dovestone Women’s Institute is getting ready to welcome everyone back to their popular Family Christmas Markets.…
Emmaus Mossley launches second-hand Christmas sale
HOMELESSNESS charity, Emmaus Mossley, has launched its annual Christmas sale of second-hand decorations, trees, gifts and stocking fillers. The charity is encouraging supporters to shop…
Bar shows its charitable side
A STALYBRIDGE bar has showed its willingness to help its local community by donating hundreds of pounds towards helping the homeless. Bosses at Zeros on…
Older Persons enjoy their day
PEOPLE living at a Stalybridge care home played a full part in marking the International Day of Older Persons. Millbrook Care Home was the centre…
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Santa’s here, there and everywhere!
SANTA Claus really is having his busiest time of the year as he sees communities all over the area in the run-up to Christmas. You…
Denton Christmas celebrations step up
CHRISTMAS is about to arrive in Denton with the return of a popular annual event and the re-emergence of a direct line to Santa Claus.…
Santa is coming to town
SANTA Claus’ visits to communities around Tameside have been confirmed. And the man himself has another busy agenda before Christmas with three weeks of hectic…
Tameside Captured: looking through your lens
DESPITE one final blast of heat, it is fair to say that summer has given way to Autumn. But while the temperatures may be cooling,…
Theatre to stage comeback shows
PERFORMERS will be treading the boards at Hyde Festival Theatre once again after its panto was announced. And death was in the air at the…
Tameside libraries winter festival
BETWEEN Tuesday, November 30, and Thursday, December 16, Tameside Library’s Winter Festival will allow you to indulge in a wide range of free activities designed…
The Snowman™ and The Snowdog are coming to Ashton
A MUCH loved feature of the festive season is coming to Ashton. On Saturday, December 4, The Snowman™ will be in the town centre, and…
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Giving the gift of peace of mind
CHRISTMAS is fast approaching and many of us will be looking to the festive season to provide some joy and cheer after a hard past…
Straight talking legal advice from O’Donnell Solicitors
OVER the last five years, O’Donnell Solicitors has flourished into a bustling firm offering straight talking legal advice for both businesses and individuals. The firm,…
Proud Steve credits dad for print company success
A CREDIT card has pride of place in the offices of a Denton company going from strength-to-strength despite the challenges brought about by lockdown and…
Happy Ever After in their new Droylsden showroom
EVER After Flooring can never be accused of sleeping on the job, even though it will soon add beds to its products. And the opening…
Candles prove light of hope during illness
A FORMER nursing home cleaner says contracting Covid-19 pushed her into following her dreams and creating a Stalybridge candle shop. Carol Hill is now busy…
Broadcaster Gloria helps give voice to customers around new funerals rules
BROADCASTER Gloria Hunniford is helping customers understand their rights around new rules for funeral prices and products. Following its in-depth market investigation, the Competition and…
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Young fundraisers tackle walk/bike ride to raise wheelchair money
TWO determined young children tackled a sponsored walk/bike ride in a bid to raise funds for a new powered wheelchair. Layla Kinder, 5, has cerebral…
Listening to young people to build a better future
MENTAL wellbeing, confronting sexism and homophobia, disruption to education, and improving public transport were some of the subjects discussed by young people at the first…
College turns Remembrance into art
STUDENTS at Ashton Sixth Form College used their artistic flair as they remembered the fallen by creating a giant poppy sculpture. The centre’s art and…
Primary School pays homage to its fallen
A CARRBROOK primary school held its own service to pay tribute to military servicemen. And Buckton Vale had more reason than most to remember as…
School particularly remembers one of its own
MOSSLEY Hollins High School had a special reason to remember with its own service on November 11 – one of its former pupils. Current head…
Fundraising for Florence has added zip
THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised by an intrepid group of volunteers in the latest effort to help a child with a rare genetic condition.…
School lends a hand to charity with its feet
KIND-HEARTED school pupils have boosted a local charity by trampling the competition with a sponsored walk. Year Eight children at Mossley Hollins High School trekked…