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Bomb disposal unit scrambled to Denton
A BOMB disposal unit was scrambled to a quiet Denton street today following reports of a grenade found in a property.Bomb disposal unit at the…
Mother and son attacked by a man with metal bar on canal walk in Tameside
OFFICERS are appealing to the public for information after a mother and son were attacked by a man with a metal bar in Tameside on…
Denton doorman jailed for assault
A DOORMAN from Denton who knocked his victim unconscious with one punch to the head after a fight broke out in a Manchester night club…
Career criminal from Stalybridge is jailed for raids on cash machines
THESE police mugshots span 10 years, but a string of prison stretches have failed to diminish Gavin Phythian’s defiant scowl. The career criminal, 31, from…
Extra Covid-19 testing sites set up in Ashton
COVID-19 testing will be available at three sites in Ashton over the next two weeks.If you believe you have any coronavirus symptoms it’s vitally important…
Coronavirus cases more than double in Tameside in one week
CASES of coronavirus in Tameside have more than doubled in a week, new figures have revealed. Statistics released by Public Health England (PHE) from July…
Residents in Tameside urged to follow rules on socialising ‘vigilantly’
TAMESIDE’S council leader has urged residents to follow the new rules stopping people socialising at each others homes ‘vigilantly’ after a rise of coronavirus cases…
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Match report: STALYBRIDGE CELTIC 2, MOSSLEY 1
A LATE penalty from substitute Kyle Hawley earned Stalybridge Celtic victory and local bragging rights with Mossley in their pre-season friendly at Bower Fold. Former…
Mossley boost firepower with familiar face at Seel Park
MOSSLEY have increased their firepower by signing striker Harry Pratt who is no stranger at Seel Park.Harry Pratt The 23-year-old had a short loan spell…
Keano Deacon re-signs for Stalybridge Celtic
STALYBRIDGE Celtic have brought back Keano Deacon back to Bower Fold. The 24-year-old forward, who has re-signed, had a previous spell with Celtic when Steve…
Match report: GLOSSOP NORTH END 0, STALYBRIDGE CELTIC 0
JONATHAN Ustabasi experienced an afternoon to forget as Stalybridge Celtic were held to a goalless draw in their friendly at Glossop North End. Eight minutes…
Denton West CC forced off the wicket because of Covid-19 scare
DENTON West cricket club has been forced to close for seven days because of a coronavirus scare. The Windsor Road side is one of three…
Tameside football rivals sympathise with Droylsden’s decision to resign
FOOTBALL clubs across the area have reacted with shock and sympathy after Droylsden decided to resign from next season. The Butcher’s Arms club will now…
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…
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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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Not quite last orders for Hyde pub Owd Joss
A HYDE pub that was closed after a man suffered brain trauma in a vicious assault and saw people drinking there until 7am during lockdown…
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…
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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…