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Objections to controversial building scheme grow
OBJECTIONS to a proposed housing development and community plan have grown to almost 300 formal protests. However, a Stalybridge community is being split between those…
Council takes on Ashton area after ‘failings’
TAMESIDE Council has been forced to take over the running of an area supposedly regenerated after its management company ‘failed’. The way Ashton’s St Petersfield…
‘Stabbing’ and gang attack at Carrbrook store
A TEENAGE boy found himself at the centre of an alleged stabbing incident that saw a shop staff member assaulted by a group. The victim…
Man in court over work on Denton listed building
A MAN will appear in court accused of making unlawful alterations to a listed Denton building. Thomas Armstrong is charged with removing a cast iron…
COLUMN: Andrew Gwynne, MP for Denton and Reddish, takes a look at how you can help this Christmas
By Andrew Gwynne MP IT is that time of year again. The lights have started to pop up around the country, parties are being organised…
Tameside is getting ready for a disaster
TAMESIDE Council has been told to get itself ready for a disaster. Not one that is coming but making sure its data systems are able…
COLUMN: Jonathan Reynolds, MP for Stalybridge and Hyde, on the subject of climate change
By Jonathan Reynolds MP THE COP26 international climate summit in Glasgow has now come to an end. The importance of this opportunity can’t be underestimated.…
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Schools host holiday camps
THERE was wall-to-wall netball locally during the half-term break. Saddleworth Netball Club held a week-long camp at two local schools. And the club ventured further…
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…
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Fight to keep field goes on – after 30 years of success
COMMUNITY members who helped save a vital ‘green lung’ from development for 30 years have toasted their achievements – but the battle goes on. The…
£1.7million to transform help for domestic abuse victims
MORE than £1.7million is being invested to transform support for victims of domestic abuse in Tameside. The funding comes as part of a five-year Domestic…
Training success for Princes Trust Tameside Talent Academy
THE new Tameside Talent Academy is celebrating success helping its first group of young people on their way into employment. In partnership with The Princes…
Quick-thinking nurse gets award for saving boy’s life
A TAMESIDE nurse has been presented with an award after her holiday turned into a life or death experience for one boy. Jennifer Crozier was…
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…
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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…