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Why local MP was a Westminster top dog?
MP Jonathan Reynolds was top dog after winning a parliamentary competition to promote World Book Day. And the prize was 600 free books which Mr…
Stalybridge man charged with 24 sex offences
A Stalybridge man has been charged with a series of sexual offences police have confirmed. The 54 year old has been released on bail with…
St Anne’s to get extra play area
A SCHOOL with one of the smallest playgrounds in Tameside is to get a much-needed extension – over a road that has not been used…
Mossley’s dream to become borough’s cultural capital
MOSSLEY has ambitions to become the Tameside’s cultural capital. Town councillor Pat Mullin believes that is feasible given the huge array of artistic talent that…
‘Implied zebra crossing’ pilot scheme goes ahead in Denton
TRANSPORT for Greater Manchester is trialling two ‘implied zebra crossings’, one of which is located on Peel Street, Denton, as part of a Government pilot…
Pub landlady Pauline Town receives MBE for serving up support for homeless across Tameside
PUB landlady Pauline Town has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for her tireless efforts to help the homeless across Tameside. The…
Community champion dedicates BEM to foodbank team who ‘worked so hard to make a difference’
A COMMUNITY champion who dedicated her time to helping others through Tameside East Foodbank says she is accepting her BEM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours on…
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Football walks back to normality
WALKING footballers may soon be back playing the conventional game they love as a revised, no contact version may end. And considering the pandemic, things…
Captain Tom stays with Tigers
DAVE McGurk believes Hyde United’s squad will be further on because of the two curtailed seasons they have been through. For unlike many years when…
Lane on the road to the top
PADDY Lane has been tipped to make it big in the English Football League (EFL) – and possibly even higher – after departing Hyde United.…
Gracie’s unlucky break puts football career on hold
MOSSLEY schoolgirl Gracie Naggs has suffered an unlucky break just as her football career was taking off. After recently signing for Stockport County and with…
Fish makes first summer signing
MOSSLEY have made Callum Charlton, pictured above, their first pre-season signing. The 24-year-old, a former professional at Huddersfield Town, who has been captured from North…
Mossley AFC welcomes new team
MOSSLEY AFC has formed a new DMH team (Disability/Mental Health) with the launch coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Week. Led by Mossley men Sean McCarron…
Bakkor back as Celtic sign twelve for new season
SIMON Haworth’s new-look Stalybridge Celtic squad for the 2021-22 season is taking shape. Celtic’s manager has made eight new signings, though Scott Bakkor and Grant…
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Cenotaph centenary celebrations hit by Covid
PLANS to mark the mark the centenary of the unveiling of the cenotaph on Werneth Low will, because of Covid-19, be decidedly low key. But…
Stalybridge: Centenary commemorated
THE Stalybridge and Dukinfield branch of the Royal British Legion marked the organisation’s centenary at Stalybridge War Memorial. At 9am on Saturday, May 15, Peter…
Royal British Legion marks 100 years
MEMBERS of the Royal British Legion braved the rain to mark its 100th anniversary. Ceremonies were held to commemorate the day in 1921 when four…
Library books another excellent fundraising event
A COMMUNITY library that is run entirely by volunteers is celebrating after hundreds of pounds were raised at its spring fair. MP Andrew Gwynne was…
Dedications flying in for butterfly memory release at Willow Wood
DEDICATIONS are flying into Willow Wood for the hospice’s butterfly memory release on Saturday, July 10. It is a heart-warming way to remember loved ones.…
Pat and Mandy make a difference with knitted donations
TWO community-spirited women have been keeping their knitting needles busy to donate hundreds of baby blankets and hats to Tameside General Hospital. Pat Meftah, from…
Abandoned rail relic brought back to life
WORK to transform an abandoned former railway turntable on the Trans Pennine Trail is almost nearing completion thanks to a £45,000 grant from the Heritage…
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Tameside Captured – looking through your lens
AS everyone knows, the weather cannot make its mind up – attempting to snow in May anyone? But one thing that will never be in…
Christmas comes to the Stamford Arms – in May!
Easing of coronavirus regulations meant customers could sit inside pubs that had waited since before Christmas to serve them. The Correspondent was the first to…
‘Painting the Town’ with art
A NEW art trail is being created in Mossley, featuring the work of celebrated local artist Chris Cyprus. ‘Painting the Town’ aims to develop an…
Busy year ahead as BGT winner Jon Courtenay prepares for return to stage
BRITAIN’S Got Talent winner Jon Courtenay is busy putting the final touches to a new show as he prepares for a return to the stage…
Festival of libraries set to host range of free events
TAMESIDE is taking part in the first Greater Manchester Festival of Libraries by hosting three of more than 80 free events that will take place…
Armed Forces day postponed
THE council and the armed services share a common priority – protection of the public. For that reason, the council has taken the difficult decision…
Mossley church spotlighted by local historians
TWO books on the history of St George’s Church, Mossley, and its graveyard are now available to view online. Additionally, there is also a complete…
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The importance of having Lasting Powers of Attorney
Bromleys Solicitors give a guide to LPAs (advertorial feature) A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is becoming increasingly important as almost all of us will…
Local eateries in line for kebab awards
RESTAURANTS across Tameside are cooking up a storm in the 2021 British Kebab Awards (BKA), with three local hotspots being shortlisted for this year’s semi-finals.…
My Property Club focuses on customer
THERE is a new player in Denton’s real-estate sector which is shaking up the property market to focus on customer care and experience above financial…
New live music venue ready to open
NEW Stalybridge live music venue Zeros is launching in May, lockdown restrictions permitting. Zeros’ doors open to the public on Friday, May 21 with a…
Smokies Park Hotel to open brand new Italian Restaurant as lockdown lifts
GET a flavour of the Little Italy in Oldham as Smokies Park Hotel opens its brand new restaurant, PerryZito, as the country comes out of…
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Pupils ‘inspect’ Micklehurst Primary to have a say in improvement plans
By Sarah Jarman, Deputy Head and Year 5 Teacher AT Micklehurst All Saints CE Primary, we continually endeavour to empower our pupils with a voice…
Same amazing college, new look at Oldham Sixth Form
OLDHAM Sixth Form College is launching a new brand that marks the college’s 28 year evolution into its current position as one of the country’s…
Something exciting is coming to Oldham Sixth Form College
AFTER almost 30 years of providing exceptional education to students, Oldham Sixth Form College is keeping its key purpose at heart as it undergoes a…
‘Reach High, Go Far’ with Russell Scott Nursery
‘REACH High, Go Far’ is the ethos at Russell Scott Primary School and Nursery in Denton and they would love your child to join their…
St George’s Day at St Joesph’s
BASKING in the afternoon sunshine, pupils at St joseph’s RC Primary School, Mossley, held a joint celebration for Queen Elizabeth’s birthday on April 21 and…
Micklehurst make more of learning thanks to iPads
By Emma Willcox, Year 2 teacher and ICT subject lead AT Micklehurst All Saints CE Primary School, iPads have been an integral part of classroom…
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…