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Denton to see improvements after Levelling Up Fund win of almost £17 million
DENTON will finally receive much-needed improvements to some of its civic buildings after the Government awarded the town almost £17 million from its Levelling Up…
Elderly woman dies after being hit by car in Audenshaw
AN elderly woman who was taken to hospital after being hit by a car on a main road in Audenshaw has sadly died. The 82-year-old…
Troubled Hattersley Christmas tree to be replaced
A CHRISTMAS tree that has attracted derision over how it looks will be replaced in time for Hattersley’s lights switch-on. The ‘living’ showpiece, which stands…
Car park plan for Ashton’s soon-to-be demolished swimming pool
ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE’S now former swimming baths will be used as a car park once the building is demolished. The building, which shut its doors in September…
Tameside members of huge drugs gang jailed
MEMBERS of a drugs gang with close associations with Tameside, including two of its bases, have been jailed for almost 70 years. A flat on…
Stalybridge pair arrested after ‘3D-printed guns’ discovery
TWO PEOPLE from the Carrbrook area of Stalybridge remain under investigation after suspected 3D-printed guns and a quantity of ammunition was seized. Specialist police are…
Two ‘casualties’ treated after Stalybridge house fire
TWO PEOPLE have been treated by paramedics after a fire broke out at a Stalybridge home. Emergency services rushed to the property on Brushes Avenue…
Tameside to see White Ribbon action
GYMS, pubs and football clubs across Tameside are joining a campaign to call out violence and harassment against women and girls. White Ribbon Day on,…
Denton’s old swimming pool site sold
THE SITE of Denton’s old swimming pool has been sold for £650,000 to a firm that says it specialises in ‘house share.’ However, new owners…
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Champion boxer Charlie helping the new breed come through
A FORMER professional boxing champion is helping a new breed of amateur fighters prepare for their in-ring debuts. Droylsden’s Charlie Schofield hung up his gloves…
Ashton pupils get their Kicks swapping the classroom for the press box
PRIMARY school children from Ashton-under-Lyne got to put what they had learned in the classroom into practice as they reported on a live football match.…
Former Denton teacher stays card sharp – as a top football referee
A FORMER teacher at a Denton primary school is fulfilling his dream as full-time referee in the Football League. Matt Donohue, who oversaw Greswell’s sport…
Curzon Ashton to face Macclesfield in FA Trophy
CURZON Ashton have been rewarded with a home tie against Macclesfield FC in the third round of the FA Trophy. The game is scheduled to…
Former top flight referee says VAR stays – despite ‘piling additional pressure’ on officials
A FORMER top flight football referee has slammed the use of VAR and insists those in the middle should make final decisions, not those in…
Lessons learned as Droylsden CC chase promotion
DROYLSDEN Cricket Club captain Cameron Mapstone has vowed to learn from the mistakes of last season as its first team aims for promotion. Following a…
Denton footballer Zach makes big noise after Australia move
IT IS not often you would regard a professional footballer moving from England to Australia as a success story – but that is certainly the…
Tameside’s sporting excellence honoured at awards
THREE of the borough’s sports clubs have scooped prestigious honours at the Pride of Tameside Sports Awards. Organised by Active Tameside and supported by the…
Plenty of family fun on offer at Stalybridge Celtic
STALYBRIDGE Celtic hope to have Bower Fold bouncing after making their match against Nantwich Town a family fun day. Adults can get into the stadium…
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Festive fun for furry friends at Denton centre
DOGS and their owners will be welcomed at a Christmas Fair at a Denton-based rehoming centre this weekend. Dogs Trust Manchester will be throwing open…
Tree-mendous way to help the environment in Stalybridge
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help tend to trees in a Stalybridge community as part of a national celebration. City of Trees is holding a…
Property of the week: King Street, Dukinfield
Home Estate Agents are pleased to offer for sale this immaculately presented three bedroom end terrace property. This larger than average, stunning home is ideal…
Mayor joins Hindu celebrations at Ashton temple
THE Civic Mayor of Tameside joined hundreds of people from the local community to celebrate Diwali and the Hindu New Year at a temple in…
Ashton conservative club scores big for charity
A CLUB in Ashton-under-Lyne raised hundreds of pounds for a national charity by holding a special fundraiser. Football legend Bryan Robson signed Manchester United and…
Prestigious award for Tameside charity driven by volunteers
A TAMESIDE charity which aspires to build happy and positive futures for children and their families has received the highest accolade that a voluntary organisation…
Feature Property: Carrbrook Crescent, Stalybridge
Home Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this attractive four bedroom semi-detached property. Boasting accommodation spread gracefully over three floors and featuring a…
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Nowt to Fret about over new Stalybridge billboard
IT MAY look like a protest against the Government’s Levelling Up scheme, but a billboard in Stalybridge is certainly making an impression. It is in…
Mossley tradition to be reflected at special Christmas show
A BRASS band which has collaborated with household names such as Amy Winehouse, James Taylor and Madness will play a Christmas party special in Mossley.…
Horror’s Impact on Cinema
THE horror genre’s impact on cinema is more profound than what most people think. What was once considered silly movies with monsters in the lead…
TV series to be brought to life at a Tameside theatre
A HILARIOUS reimagining of a beloved TV series will be coming to Guide Bridge Theatre in the new year. The Audenshaw Road venue will stage…
Where and when Santa will be out and about in Ashton
TAMESIDE Rotary’s Santa will be taking to his sleigh and touring the streets of Ashton-under-Lyne in the run-up to Christmas. As we all know, the…
Christmas in the square – fun for the family in Ashton-under-Lyne
CHRISTMAS IN ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE Ashton Town Team is hosting a fun Christmas event for the whole family on Saturday, November 25 between 11am to 3pm.…
Father Christmas gears up to take to the streets of Stalybridge and Dukinfield
FATHER CHRISTMAS’ visits to communities around Tameside have been confirmed. And the man himself has another busy agenda before Christmas with three weeks of hectic…
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Pride of Tameside Business Awards to return
BUSINESS owners in Tameside have a new date to circle on their calendars as an awards ceremony is returning after a five-year break. The Pride…
Pop into the Age UK Stalybridge shop to pick up a festive bargain and help raise funds to support lonely older people this Christmas
WITH Christmas fast approaching, the Age UK shop in Stalybridge is encouraging locals to pop in and pick up a festive bargain. From presents, toys…
Stalybridge pub on platinum roll of honour in loo awards
A PUB in Tameside has proven that it’s among the ‘top of the plops’ after being recognised in this year’s Loo of the Year Awards.…
Royal approval after landmark pub’s refurbishment
A PUB on the border of Mossley and Greenfield is making a definitive statement about its quality after a £400,000 refurbishment. Many people still ask,…
Tameside businesses unite on the journey to net zero
BUSINESSES are uniting in Tameside on their journey to achieving net zero to protect the planet. The first Tameside Means Business Net Zero Festival will…
New lease of life for Denton’s Fletcher’s Arms
A DENTON pub has been given a new lease of life by a £500,000 refurbishment. The Fletcher’s Arms, on Stockport Road, closed for eight weeks…
National recognition for Tameside organisation helping to bridge digital divide
A LOCAL community interest company helping to bridge the digital divide in Tameside has reached the finals of a prestigious awards ceremony. Tameside Community Computers…
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Scouts cook up Chinese cuisine in competition
LOCAL Scouts competed against each other to cook up some delicious Chinese cuisine. Youngsters showcased their culinary prowess as North Tameside Scouts held their annual…
Dukinfield Teen takes on extraordinary challenge for charity
A TEENAGER from Dukinfield is swimming the equivalent of five marathons AND cycling 73 miles – all before the anniversary of her grandma’s death –…
Make it a Christmas to remember for Tameside’s care leavers
TAMESIDE residents are urged to make it a Christmas to remember for care leavers in the borough. Tameside Leaving Care Team have launched a festive…
Dukinfield school’s ‘delight’ at Ofsted report – but promises more work to improve
A DUKINFIELD high school insists it is ‘delighted’ at progress being recognised by Ofsted inspectors, even though is still ‘requires improvement.’ And Rayner Stephens, on…
Stalybridge school is having a Winter Fair
A STALYBRIDGE school is holding its own Winter Fair which will help raise money for two good local causes. West Hill School on Stamford Street…
No More Knives Tour is taking a trip to Tameside
FIVE high schools and colleges in Tameside will be paid a visit by the No More Knives tour to inform, equip and empower students to…
New project helping young people in Stalybridge to save lives
A PROJECT has been launched to help deliver essential defibrillator training across schools in Stalybridge. The initiative has been jointly organised by Stalybridge Fire Station…