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Tributes left to woman killed in Ashton-under-Lyne road collision
TRIBUTES have been left at the scene of a road crash in Ashton-under-Lyne in which a 27-year-old woman was tragically killed. A 28-year-old man remains…
£10,000 fine issued for mass gathering at Stalybridge house
THE ORGANISER of a mass gathering at a house in Stalybridge has been fined £10,000. Officers from Greater Manchester Police found 47 people in a…
Burnham calls on MPs to demand fair financial support for tier 3 areas
TOWNS and city centres in Tier 3 areas will be severely damaged by the loss of Christmas trade and the Government’s failure to provide a…
Woman killed and man fighting for his life after crash in Ashton-under-Lyne
A WOMAN has died and a man is fighting for his life following a collision in Ashton-under-Lyne. Shortly after 3.35am this morning (Saturday, November 28),…
Man arrested after burglary at Clarendon Mall in Hyde
A MAN has been arrested following a burglary in Hyde. Officers were called around 12.40am on Friday, November 27 to a report of a burglary…
MP intervenes to help tackle rat infestation
A PROGRAMME of work is underway to tackle an infestation of rats in Hattersley. And the situation became so serious that Jonathan Reynolds, MP for…
Local MPS claim tiers will cause tears
TAMESIDE’S three MPs have raised issues and are demanding answers from the Government after the borough was placed in Tier 3 with the most stringent…
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Former basketball player’s drink drive ban
A FORMER Oldham Celtics professional basketball player has been banned from the road for 20 months after being caught drink driving in Ashton. United States…
Covid reshuffles will be the norm, say managers
FOOTBALL managers are envisaging further Covid-19 enforced changes to their fixture lists after three clubs had positive cases. Mossley, Hyde United and Denton Town have…
Confidence high Town can still come good
PHILL Cooper insists he still believes things can come good at Denton Town, despite their ever-changing season, Positive coronavirus tests meant the Whittle’s Park club…
Paddy on the Lane to better things
PADDY Lane is ready to restart his bid to reach the professional football stage after Hyde United experienced their own Covid-19 shutdown. And the midfielder,…
Speedway rider’s push bike challenge to raise money for benevolent fund
STALYBRIDGE speedway rider Kyle Howarth is swapping his motorcycle for a push bike in a marathon charity challenge. The 26-year-old is undertaking the 156-mile bike…
Academy youngsters unbeaten
MOSSLEY’S youngsters have made an unbeaten start to their northern division campaign in the Education and Semi-Pro Football Academy League. The new-look Mossley academy team…
Mobley still Mossley history maker 40 years on
MOSSLEY’S defeat of Crewe Alexandra in the first round of the FA Cup in November 1980 remains etched in the history of the Seel Park…
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Can you help Angels deliver gifts at Christmas?
THE ANGELS have issued an appeal for the public to help others have a very merry Christmas. Sandwich Angels, that is. Lockdown and Covid-19 tiers…
“A family of four had to share a tin of custard for their tea” – heartbreaking stories from Tameside food banks
A FOOD bank has told how many Tameside families are desperately struggling during the current pandemic and how your donations can make all the difference.…
Advent calendar fundraiser
TAMESIDE Rotary Facebook page is having an Advent calendar fundraiser. Would you like to sponsor a day in December? As Rotary will be unable to…
Red Rose flag flying to celebrate Lancashire Day
ANDREW Gwynne is today marking Lancashire Day, the annual celebration of the historic County Palatine of Lancaster. The MP for Denton and Reddish has ensured…
Car Review: Giulia Quadrifoglio 2020 – An Alfa new miracle
By Steve Berry I remember the first time I clapped my eyes on the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio back in 2016 at an invite-only event…
PETS CORNER: Two’s company
THE team at the Tameside Correspondent have been talking for a while about a new column where we pay tribute to our favourite furry (or…
New project shares stories of lockdown life
TAMESIDE residents are being encouraged to share their experiences of lockdown life as part of a new social project to tackle isolation and anxiety. The…
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Francis House Children’s Hospice goes virtual for Glass Slipper Ball
FRANCIS House Children’s Hospice has teamed up with top North West talent for a virtual night of spectacular entertainment to raise money for children and…
Covid sidelines Santa
ALL four of Tameside’s Rotary clubs have been forced to cancel their traditional Santa’s sleigh visits to local neighbourhoods due to lockdown restrictions. The four…
Mossley’s Christmas celebrations set to go virtual
MOSSLEY has a virtual spectacular planned to replace the traditional Christmas lights switch on in the town centre and Micklehurst. This year the ‘Mossley Christmas…
Mossley remembers the fallen with new book
IN commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, a new book has been penned and released by three women from…
Show off your accent! Be part of the ‘Manchester Voices’ research project
DOES the pronunciation of the words ‘book’, ‘bus’ or ‘boat’ change if you are from Bolton or Bury? Or ‘two’ or ‘tyre’ if you live…
Emmaus Mossley announces annual Christmas sale plans
HOMELESSNESS charity Emmaus Mossley has announced plans for the annual Christmas sale at its secondhand superstore at Longlands Mill. To minimise risk and avoid attracting…
Fundraisers go online for Children In Need
HYDE fundraisers have been hit by Covid-19 with the restrictions making it virtually impossible to support BBC Children in Need and other charities. However, the…
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Additional bounce back loans now available for Tameside businesses
TAMESIDE businesses are being advised that additional bounce back loans are available and eligible firms should apply as soon as possible. Greater Manchester Combined Authority…
Support grants to be available to Tameside businesses
TAMESIDE businesses legally required to close as part of local or national coronavirus restrictions can apply for grant funding. Tameside Council has launched the government’s…
Red letter day for former post office
ONE of Denton’s iconic buildings has been transformed into a cocktail bar and restaurant. The Post Room has opened in the former Victorian post office…
Local business awards open for nominations
ANDREW Gwynne, MP for Denton and Reddish, has opened nominations for his 2020 Local Business Awards. Mr Gwynne is encouraging constituents to nominate their favourite…
Wilko stores remain open for essential shopping as lockdown begins
ALL wilko stores, including the one which is part of Tameside One in Ashton, will remain open throughout the UK’s second lockdown, which is currently…
New Ashton Independent Retail Awards celebrate local businesses
THE inaugural Ashton Independent Retail Awards, which were launched in September, were a celebration of local businesses. The awards, organised by Ashton Town Team and…
Home Estate Agents celebrates 10 years with record-breaking sales
LOOKING back, it is hard to believe Home Estate Agents started in a box bedroom in Dukinfield with five young children thrown into the mix.…
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Going green at Gorse Hall
YOUNGSTERS at Gorse Hall Primary, Stalybridge, took an active part in Clean Air Day. Year five pupils investigated the effects that poor air quality has…
Learning together again at Livingstone Primary
LIKE all schools across the country, at Livingstone Primary we have been delighted to welcome back all our pupils since September so the Livingstone family…
Helping cheer children in hospital
KIND-HEARTED students and staff from Denton Community College (DCC) have donated 120 pairs of pyjamas to a charity’s Christmas campaign. Children’s Hospital Pyjamas is a…
Buckton Vale pupils are busy back in the classroom
THE Friends of Buckton Vale have backed the primary school’s new-look Dojo Shop to the tune of £1,000. The money has enabled the school to…
How to choose the right primary school
By Graeme Jones, chair of governors and chair of finance at Micklehurst All Saints CE Primary School WHEN I was a lad, you went to…
Remembering through art
YOUNGSTERS at Gorse Hall Primary, Stalybridge, produced themed artwork for a display ‘Where the Poppies Grow’ as part of their Remembrance Day activities. To reinforce…
Powerful school sessions spread anti-knife crime message
HARD-HITTING workshops have been organised in schools and alternative provisions across Tameside to spread an anti-knife crime message. The sessions, organised by Tameside Council’s Community…