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Plans unveiled for community park and new homes in Stalybridge
A DEVELOPER has unveiled revised plans to create a new community park in Stalybridge. However, to fund Tame Valley Park on the site of Hartshead…
Jealous pool player used cue to launch attack
By Alec Whitaker A POOL player from Denton used his own cue to a batter a spectator senseless after he spotted his ex-girlfriend having a…
Stalybridge man handed a restraining order
A STALYBRIDGE man has been handed a suspended prison sentence for breaching a restraining order. Dennis Hellawell, 55, of Illingworth Avenue, who pleaded guilty to…
Military helps deliver rapid Covid tests at sites in Dukinfield and Stalybridge
REGULAR, rapid testing for key worker groups without coronavirus symptoms is now available in Tameside. The weekly rapid lateral flow tests – which give a…
Tameside Labour should stop selecting ‘spouses and relatives’ to stand for council, opponent says
TAMESIDE’S Labour group should stop selecting their ‘husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, mums and dads’ to stand for election if they want the town hall to…
GPs lead Tameside’s Covid-19 vaccine programme
COVID-19 vaccines for Tameside and Glossop are being delivered by GP-led hubs. There are five centres across the area delivering jabs locally – in Ashton,…
Residents warned to prepare for heavy rain and possible flooding
RESIDENTS are being warned to be prepared for heavy rainfall in Tameside and possible risks of flooding this week. The Met Office has issued an…
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Paul lands full-time job in football
DENTONIAN Paul Carter is living the dream after landing his first full-time job in football at the age of 58. The former sales rep, who…
Baxter’s loan move cut short
JACK Baxter’s two-month loan at Stalybridge Celtic has been cut short by Championship club Preston North End after only one appearance. But assistant manager Ian…
Festive football fixtures cancelled
CHRISTMAS is cancelled for Hyde United, Stalybridge Celtic and Mossley who have postponed their festive fixtures. It follows an about turn by the Northern Premier…
Stalybridge Celtic chairman warns of boycott threat as clubs oppose restart
ROB Gorski, Stalybridge Celtic chairman and majority shareholder, can see Northern Premier League clubs refusing to play after a ‘mandatory’ restart to the campaign has…
Shaq on the attack
SHAQUILLE Lewys hopes to get back to where he was before Denton Town’s season was halted just as he and they gained momentum. The Cheshire…
Mossley move for Woods after Mulvey returns to Rochdale
MOSSLEY have signed Ben Woods from local rivals Stalybridge Celtic where he was out of favour. Manager David Fish made the move to sign a…
Celtic chairman claims clubs have been ‘discarded’
ROB Gorski, Stalybridge Celtic chairman and majority shareholder, has hit out at the way non elite semi-professional clubs have been treated during Covid-19. “Clubs in…
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Health boss thanks residents for sticking to covid rules
TAMESIDE Council Director of Public Health Dr Jeanelle de Gruchy has shared a message of thanks to residents for their continued efforts to reduce the…
Nigel ‘humbled’ to receive BEM in New Year’s Honours
NIGEL Morgan described being “humbled” to receive a British Empire Medal in the New Year’s Honours. The citation for the 71-year-old from Stalybridge stated it…
Ali = OBE in Honours List
A LOCAL businessman and co-founder of a social enterprise has developed another skill after being made an OBE – keeping secrets. Anwar Ali received the…
Mossley GP urges women to have cancer screening despite coronavirus
A MOSSLEY GP is urging women to continue to book cervical screening tests, despite the pandemic. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, which begins on January 18,…
Mossley through the lens
KEEN amateur photographer Bob Hindley has just published his book at the age of 72. ‘Mossley’ is a collection of his works, both landscape and…
Local heroes of Covid-19 crisis are recognised for their efforts
DUKINFIELD and Stalybridge Rotary Club recently launched Local Community Hero Awards to publicly recognise those who have gone above and beyond to help people during…
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Exciting new music industry experience opportunity for young people
YOUNG people in Tameside and Oldham are being offered a unique training opportunity to join Bangdrum’s Vale Sounds initiative and gain valuable music industry experience.…
Global Grooves gets share of Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund
MOSSLEY’S Global Grooves has welcomed a near £250,000 grant from the Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund which will help transform its current home The Vale…
BGT winner Jon Courtenay performs live in Carrbrook
BRITAIN’S Got Talent winner Jon Courtenay played his first live audience since lockdown in Carrbook. It was a far cry from performing on stage at…
Beatrix House hits the high notes with virtual concert featuring international opera singer
JIGSAW Homes Group teamed up with Lockdown Presents, an organisation that works with musicians to bring live performances to people online, to put on a…
Santa brings Christmas cheer in Audenshaw
Santa has made a special visit to Audenshaw to bring Christmas cheer. Helped by his elves, he delivered presents to children from his sleigh on…
Royal Variety Show another showstopper for BGT winner Jon Courtenay
APPEARING on the bill at the Royal Variety Show capped a memorable and life-changing year for Mossley entertainer Jon Courtenay. It was part of Jon’s…
Let there be (more) light
CHRISTMAS celebrations are lighting up people’s lives after more illuminations were added. And one house may have scooped the prize for best display after being…
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First non-solicitor promoted to associate at Bromleys
LAW firm Bromleys has promoted a non-solicitor to associate level for the first time in its history. Shaun O’Carroll joined the Tameside practice 14 years…
Spot checks to increase across Tameside to ensure covid-19 rules are being followed
OFFICERS are increasing visits to supermarkets and essential businesses in Tameside to ensure that coronavirus rules are being followed to keep everyone safe. Environmental health…
Marvellous market trader supports customers through pandemic
A HYDE greengrocer has been going above and beyond the call of duty to support customers throughout the coronavirus pandemic. The team at S Wilde…
Global acclaim proves Sue is one step ahead
A SOLICITOR at Tameside law firm Bromleys has been recognised for her expertise by an elite global professional body. Sue Darlington has been admitted as…
More Tameside businesses now eligible to benefit from grants
MORE Tameside businesses may be eligible to apply for grant funding under new schemes, if they have been affected by local and national COVID-19 restrictions.…
Hyde nursery helps those in need this Christmas
KIND-HEARTED children and families at ABC Day Nursery Hyde have collected over 130 items for this year’s appeal. Christmas will be a very difficult time…
Something Brew-ing on the Brow
THE thought of opening a new business during a second national lockdown may have been enough to put many people off. But those behind Brew…
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Cancer Warriors bring festive cheer to children in hospital
CHILDREN at Tameside Hospital received a festive surprise when Cancer Warriors delivered chocolate selection boxes and reindeer dust. The gifts were donated by Dominic Bardsley…
Rock on with times tables
ASK most children and learning maths timetables is not one of the most popular lessons. At Buckton Vale Primary, however, they organised a rock stars…
Micklehurst embraces technology for 2021
By headteacher Laura Trelfa As we head towards the end of 2020, it seems a good time to reflect on the last 10 months and…
Pupils’ Reverse Advent Calendar helps feed people in need this Christmas
OUR Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton, is doing its part for the community this Christmas with a Reverse Advent Calendar. In place…
Lockdown does not stop Gorse Hall Primary putting on a show
CHRISTMAS is being celebrated remotely at Gorse Hall Primary, Stalybridge. Children put together a socially distanced ‘bubble’ Christmas service within school, including a nativity ‘The…
Millbrook’s winter wonderland
MILLBROOK Primary was transformed to create a winter wonderland experience. The children participated in a 12 days of Christmas scavenger hunt in the festively decorated…
Pupils treated to a Winter Wonderland experience
BUCKTON Vale Primary School in Carrbrook, Stalybridge was visited by a very special person: Santa! And jolly old St Nick wasn’t alone. He brought with…