Man dies in Stalybridge road collision
POLICE have confirmed one person died in a collision between two cars that saw a cordon close Stalybridge roads. The Greater Manchester force says at…
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Response to Census 2021 exceeds expectations as deadline approaches
THE response to Census 2021 has exceeded all expectations, with 97 per cent of households across England and Wales making sure they count. For those…
Man dies in Stalybridge road collision
POLICE have confirmed one person died in a collision between two cars that saw a cordon close Stalybridge roads. The Greater Manchester force says at…
ELECTIONS 2021: Shock as former mayor loses seat
THE Conservative Party’s one gain in the Tameside local election was a major scalp, Leigh Drennan who was civic mayor in 2019-20. He lost his…
Oldham man jailed after grooming and exploiting teenage girl in Hyde
AN Oldham man has been jailed after grooming and exploiting a teenage girl online and during meetings in Hyde. Thomas Johnstone, 23, of Walter Mills…
Audenshaw man charged with murder of woman in Oldham
A MAN has been charged with the murder of a woman in Oldham on Tuesday (4 May 2021). Stephen Booth (09/05/57) of Churchfields, Audenshaw has been…
Man wanted for Denton fraud
DO you recognise this male? Following a fraud in Denton against an 86-year-old female victim in September 2020, police are asking for assistance in identifying…
Cross lines! Medical Practice respond to ‘closure’ rumours as MP called up to end phone problems
A MEDICAL practice serving Saddleworth and Tameside residents has called in a local MP to try to resolve its four-month phone wrangle with BT. Pennine…
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Cycle club gives Louise an emotional send off
CYCLING was a great passion of Dukinfield’s Louise Harrott who was tragically killed in Oldham doing the thing she loved most. It was fitting therefore…
Neill-y a miracle – Denton cricketer back in action after breaking neck in three places
ANDREW Neill is back among the wickets – given where he was once, it is a wonder he is back up anywhere. For the Denton…
Striker Harry scores on golf course
PROFESSIONAL footballer Harry Bunn described it as “beginner’s luck” after scoring a hole-in-one at Stamford Golf Club. The Grotton-based former Manchester City striker scored his…
Football chairman slams ‘greed’ of the big clubs
LOCAL football club chairman Rob Gorski believed “greed” was the motivating factor behind the failed proposal for a European Super League. Mr Gorski, who is…
Stalybridge Celtic: A year in and out of lockdown
Stalybridge Celtic finance director Keith Smart chronicles how the club fared during the first 12 months of the Covid-19 pandemic. We have all heard the…
Hyde seeking success with next generation
THE focus at Hyde Cricket Club is very much on the future, even though some success in the present would be nice. And secretary John…
Micklehurst seeks ideas and support to fund works
MICKLEHURST Cricket Club is looking to increase its revenue streams to fund further improvements at its Richmond Hill ground. Club officials are to make a…
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Emmaus benefits from big supermarket sweep
HOMELESSNESS charity Emmaus Mossley has received five shopping trolleys filled with donations thanks to a grant from the Asda Foundation. Emmaus Mossley successfully applied to…
Car review: Together in electric dreams with family-sized Hyundai Ioniq Electric Premium SE
By Steve Berry The Hyundai Ioniq Electric is the larger of the Korean manufacture’s zero-emission, fully electric vehicles (EV) with the mid-sized Kona Electric being…
Work starts on first Bee Network schemes which includes links to Tameside Hospital
HOSPITAL staff, patients and visitors are among those who can benefit from the first Bee Network walking and cycling schemes in Tameside. Work is underway…
Available healthcare services for May bank holidays
ANYONE feeling unwell over the two May bank holidays can still access a variety of healthcare services when their GP practice is closed. Pharmacies are…
Town honoured as daffodil is named after Denton
IT’S bloomin’ great as Denton has made its mark in the horticultural world with a new daffodil named after the town. The bulb has been…
Grizzly past of the Strangler’s Arms
THE former Ashton carpet shop that was transformed into the pet shop ‘Hannibal’s Animals’ for the filming of the eight-episode series Netflix series Stay Close,…
Car review: Mini Countryman John Cooper Works brings iconic style and individuality
By Steve Berry If you’re after a sporty, small-to-medium-sized SUV that also provides four-wheel-drive then you’re a little spoilt for choice at the moment, with…
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Tameside Captured: looking through your lens
CAN we now say that winter has finally shifted, even though just when we thought it was safe to assume it is behind us, along…
Tears for Babs as ice cream van chimes sound again
IF a picture paints 1,000 words, the look on Barbara Evans’s face must have been worth a million when she heard the Blue Danube chimes…
Tameside libraries ready to welcome you back
TAMESIDE’S libraries are looking forward to welcoming back customers. Eight sites across the borough are preparing to reopen for browsing on Monday, April 12, and…
Virtual day out with the Manchester donkeys on Easter Sunday
This Easter Sunday (4 April), animal lovers will once again be able to catch up with the four-legged residents of The Donkey Sanctuary Manchester, as…
Stalybridge carnival cancelled
STALYBRIDGE Carnival has been cancelled for a second successive year because of Covid-19. Stalybridge Festival Committee has reluctantly abandoned this year’s event over the weekend…
Ashton: the perfect film location
A PROPERTY consultant has unwittingly helped Ashton become a magnet for television production companies. Stephen Gooderson, who works form WC Dawson Estate Agents, has become…
Rock The Foodbank goes virtual
LOCKDOWN has forced the third Rock The Foodbank fundraiser to become a virtual event. The online gig, organised by Councillor Sam Gosling, will be held…
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Forward thinking family business keeps taking home improvements to next level
A POPULAR third-generation family business is opening another door to success after taking over its first base on Uppermill high street. Forward-thinking AWC Windows and…
Spray Group brings expert transformation for a fraction of the price
IS your kitchen still structurally sound but looking a little tired and dated, and you don’t have the cash to splash out £15,000 on a…
MP ‘begs’ bank to reconsider closure plan
MP Jonathan Reynolds has written to Santander to urge the bank to reconsider its decision to close its Hyde branch in July. The bank informed…
Apex jumping for joy
APEX Cheer & Dance is jumping for joy after classes resumed at its newly refurbished studio in Denton marking another huge milestone in its short…
Starbucks opens in Denton
DENTON’S branch of Starbucks opened its doors for business on Friday, March 5 on the Crown Point Retail Park. Operated by Starbucks’ licensee 23.5 Degrees,…
Double boost at Bromleys law firm
Advertising feature by Bromleys LLP LAW firm Bromleys has enhanced its Court of Protection team with two appointments. Chris Brayshaw and Rebecca Calverley have joined…
Kebab kings? Tokies nominated for national accolade
A STALYBRIDGE fast-food restaurant hopes to serve up victory in the prestigious 2021 British Kebab Awards. Tokies on Mottram Road has been nominated in the…
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Protecting the planet is focus of Earth Day for Gorse Hall pupils
GORSE Hall Primary, Stalybridge, celebrated Earth Day with a variety of initiatives and activities inspiring us to act towards protecting the environment and focus on…
Learning the Victorian way at St George’s
CHILDREN at St George’s CE Primary, Mossley, were transported back to a bygone era for a ‘Victorian Day’. In Year 3, they had been studying…
Denton schoolchildren tell country about air quality
PUPILS at a Denton primary school are now messengers over the importance of air quality after being chosen to appear on a television clean air…
Easter fun in the forest at Millbrook Primary
PUPILS at Millbrook Primary enjoyed an ‘Easter Experience in the Forest’. The Forest School was given an Easter makeover and the children followed a trail…
Juniors clock up 540 miles during lockdown challenge
SIX weeks ago, Stalybridge Celtic Juniors’ players were set the task of completing their daily exercise and sending in the miles they covered either walking,…
Manchester United Foundation help inspire and reward local students
COPLEY Academy, Stalybridge, and Great Academy Ashton are two of Manchester United Foundation’s 63 partner schools and colleges to be given 4,500 pieces of kit…
Nursery steps up for hospital in memory of Captain Sir Tom
YOUNGSTERS at a Stalybridge nursery have been putting their best foot forward to raise £1,000 for the children’s ward at Tameside Hospital after being inspired…