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Tameside Council’s interim chief executive given new Government ‘envoy’ role
TAMESIDE Council’s interim chief executive has landed a Government role designed to boost struggling authorities. Harry Catherall was brought in from neighbouring Oldham as it…
Stalybridge regeneration drop-in event invites public feedback on town centre plans
RESIDENTS and businesses are being invited to an informal drop-in information session next week to review and feedback on proposed plans as part of the…
Tameside schools to get 133 more SEND places
THERE will be more school places available for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Tameside from the next academic year. The…
Ashton apartments development to bring greenspace and crossing improvements
AN ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE building that was once a co-operative centre, then a place of worship, will be turned into 20 apartments. And Manchester-based Mon Properties has…
Tameside Council appoints new permanent chief executive
TAMESIDE Council has a new permanent chief executive after Emma Alexander landed the role. The authority had been looking for a non-political head since the…
Mottram woman to pay hundreds of pounds after fly tip discovered
A MOTTRAM woman has been ordered to pay more than £600 after her household waste was found dumped in a rural lane. Multiple black bags…
Redrawn accessibility plans for Stalybridge’s library and art gallery put forward
PLANS to make Stalybridge’s library and art gallery accessible for all have been redrawn. Tameside Council put forward proposals for a new lift and ramped…
Denton MP vows repeated opposition to industrial estate plans on doorstep
DENTON’S MP believes giving the go ahead to extend an industrial estate on its doorstep would have dire consequences. New attempts are being made to…
Public invited to learn next steps for A57 Link Roads
MORE public information events are being held for local residents to find out more about the next phase of the A57 Link Roads in Tameside. …
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New team supporting people to live well in Tameside
A NEW team dedicated to keeping people living well in the place they call home has already connected over 2,000 Tameside residents to support. Tameside’s…
Win £1,000 and a host of top prizes in the Francis House summer raffle
FRANCIS House Children’s Hospice is offering a top prize of £1,000 to anyone who buys the winning ticket in its summer raffle. Tickets are on…
More groups secure support through council grants
LOCAL groups supporting young people, veterans and green spaces were among the beneficiaries after putting in successful pitches for funding. Nine organisations across Denton, Audenshaw…
Mental health charity wins support from shopping centre
A SHOPPING centre will host a year-long series of events to raise funds and awareness for a local mental health charity. Based in Ashton-under-Lyne, The…
Farmers Market to launch in Mossley
A NEW Farmers Market is set to launch in town on Sunday, July 27, bringing great local traders to the area. The Market will take…
Volunteer Circle of Friends provides vital support in Denton
IN September 2018, Volunteer Circle of Friends, in Denton, emerged as a beacon of support for those affected by dementia and social isolation in the…
The scheme helping young people thrive at Willow Wood
LOCAL young people are being supported by Willow Wood Hospice’s retail and volunteering teams through a scheme in collaboration with Tameside Council. The Youth Employment…
Mottram comedian’s Sahara trek to help the homeless
A PRODUCT manager and stand-up comedian from Mottram will be trekking across the largest hot desert in the world for a cause close to his…
Smoking in pregnancy at an all-time low in Tameside
THE number of women who smoke during pregnancy in Tameside has reached an all-time low, according to new data. Some 349 mums have successfully quit…
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Hyde Mela returns for fifth successive year
THE whole community is invited to a free family-event in Hyde which is returning for the fifth successive summer. There will be a party atmosphere…
Summer fun as Stalybridge Street Fest returns
THE popular Street Fest will be returning to Armentieres Square in Stalybridge this Friday (July 11). It will be the fourth instalment of the early-evening…
Agatha Christie thriller coming to Guide Bridge Theatre stage
TAMESIDE theatre-goers are in for a suspense-filled treat this summer as one of Agatha Christie’s most intriguing whodunnits takes centre stage. Iconic detective Miss Marple…
Summer fair at The Lock in Stalybridge
THE much-loved annual Summer Fair, hosted by Works4U is back at The Lock in Stalybridge. It promises an afternoon of fun for all the family…
The UK Amateur Premiere of LES MISERABLES : Let the People Sing
In a landmark moment for amateur theatre, Les Misérables stormed the Liverpool Empire stage with a performance so polished and powerful, it rivalled the West…
Tameside museum exhibition to honour VE and VJ Day anniversary
LOCAL people’s stories will feature in a special exhibition at a Tameside museum to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day and VJ Day. The…
Become part of the volunteer cast at Guide Bridge Theatre
GUIDE Bridge Theatre is looking for new people to join the team of volunteers that supports its productions. The Audenshaw-based theatre is holding two volunteering…
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Droylsden FC boosted by key player’s return
DROYLSDEN FC’S bid for promotion has received a huge boost with the rapid return of Caelan Kilheeney. The midfielder had departed for North West Counties…
Sala storm to more national futsal success
A TAMESIDE futsal club is celebrating yet more glory on the national stage. Sala Futsal Club’s Under-16s girls team has shown it was a cut…
Tameside rivals to face off in Willow Wood Hospice Cup clash
THE Willow Wood Hospice Cup will be up for grabs again when Mossley AFC face Droylsden FC in a pre-season friendly. The local Tameside rivals…
Stopper steps in to shore up Ashton United backline
ASHTON United have made a statement signing by securing the services of Jordan Eastham following his release from Blackburn Rovers. The 23-year-old goalkeeper had been…
Ashton United in the Community secures lottery grant
A CHARITY linked to a local football club has received a welcome boost to its coffers thanks to the National Lottery. The cash award will…
Denton dance school to take on world’s best in championships
A DENTON dance school will take in the world’s best as it represents England at a prestigious championships. AJ Studios, based on Town Lane, will…
How Tameside futsal coaches have become national champions
TWO Tameside futsal coaches have proved they’re just as sharp on the court as they are on the touchline. Oscar Lucas and Kai Lawless both…
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The new network helping local hospitality go green
LOCAL hospitality venues are being encouraged to join a new network designed to help them on the journey to net zero. The Green Hospitality Network…
Mossley funeral director making itself big part of its community
A MOSSLEY-BASED funeral director is taking pride in making itself a big part of the community it serves. Anthony Barton Independent Family Funeral Services offers…
Wiggett Homes site manager lands top award
A SITE manager from Ashton-under-Lyne is celebrating after winning a top housing industry award. Steve Jackson, who works for Wiggett Homes, has been recognised for…
Biscuit firm goes crackers with new savoury products
HILL Biscuits has broken with 170 years of tradition by launching its first ever savoury snack. The Ashton-under-Lyne institution has turned out millions of biscuits…
How Hypernode provides structured hosting for developers
Hosting a complex website or webshop requires more than just storage space and uptime guarantees. Developers need flexibility, control over the environment, and built-in tools…
The Drive to Build on Human Connection in an Ever-Growing Digital Environment
We live in a world dominated by screens, automation, and algorithms. While all these technological advancements have transformed our lives, they have also made it…
Café to close at Ashton’s 4C Community Centre
A POPULAR independent café in Ashton-under-Lyne is preparing to say a fond farewell this month, as Eclectic Avenue gets ready to serve its last brew…
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Bakery students were on a roll at national competition
TAMESIDE College bakery students proved they’re a batch above the rest after walking away with a haul of prizes at a prestigious national competition. Learners…
Denton pupils trade the classroom for Paris in Town Twinning exchange
MORE than 20 pupils from Tameside enjoyed a memorable trip to Montigny-le-Bretonneux, Denton’s twin town in France, as part of a long-running international school exchange.…
Tameside students set a new world record in nationwide cookery challenge
STUDENTS from Tameside are celebrating their achievement after participating in the world’s biggest ever cooking challenge. Attendees of Works4U in Stalybridge joined more than 700…
Droylsden pupils impress with inhaler innovation
AN IDEA to create an eco-friendly asthma inhaler has earned a group of innovative Year 9 pupils from Tameside national recognition. Fairfield High School for…
New course to give local students digital skills edge
YOUNG people across Greater Manchester will be among the first to access a prestigious new computing certificate. The course includes artificial intelligence (AI) and machine…
Audenshaw Primary pupils meet Deputy Prime Minister in Parliament
PUPILS at Audenshaw Primary School were able to chat to the Deputy Prime Minister on a visit to Parliament. Youngsters from the Ash Street school…
Local teens zoom to victory in Tameside’s greenpower kit car challenge
Have a brake, have a kit car… PUPILS from across the borough raced against each other during an electric kit car challenge at the Tameside…
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Property of the week: John Street, Heyrod
View this property via Home Estate Agents here An absolutely stunning and rare opportunity for horse lovers – this exceptional three bedroom detached cottage offers…
Property focus: Shire Croft, Mossley
This property is on the market with HOME Estate Agents. View online here A stunning and beautifully presented four bedroom detached family home, perfectly positioned…
Property focus: Warblin Way, Stalybridge
View this property on the market with Home Estate Agents here No Vendor Chain – Available to Purchase at 100% Ownership or 75% Shared Ownership…
Property focus: Mottram Road, Stalybridge
This property is on the market with Home Estate Agents – view online and arrange a viewing here Fantastic development opportunity is afforded by this…
Property focus: Fold Crescent, Carrbrook
View this property with HOME Estate Agents here Offered “For Sale” is this immaculately presented three double bedroom modern detached property offering impressive and family…
Property focus: Leech avenue, Ashton-under-Lyne
View this property with HOME Estate Agents here This well presented four-bedroom semi-detached home is offered for sale with no vendor chain, making it a…
Feature property: Andrew Street, Mossley
View this property online here This immaculately presented and deceptively spacious three-bedroom mid-terrace home offers stylish and versatile accommodation arranged over three generously sized floors,…
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Tameside MP admits ‘honest mistake’ over ‘fake photo’
A TAMESIDE MP has held his hands up to a ‘simple, honest mistake’ after being caught up in a row over using a doctored image.…
Tameside Conservatives to elect new deputy leader
TAMESIDE’S Conservative group of councillors will have a new deputy leader. And Ashton Hurst Cllr Dan Costello will not be standing at next year’s election.…
Why Tameside has no elections in May 2025
By George Lythgoe – Local Democracy Reporter NEXT month thousands of voters up and down the country will head to polling stations to vote on…
Reform gains first Tameside councillor on historic night
REFORM has comfortably gained its first councillor in Greater Manchester as Labour lost its safest seat in Tameside on a historic night. In a shock…
Meet the candidates standing in the Longdendale by-election
By George Lythgoe – Local Democracy Reporter FIVE people are battling to become Tameside’s newest councillor. The by-election for the Longdendale seat was sparked following…
Tameside Labour councillor quits party in protest at welfare cuts
EXCLUSIVE ANOTHER Tameside councillor has resigned from the Labour Party in protest at their welfare cut proposals. Gary Ferguson also believes the ‘toxic culture’ that…
Five-way battle for Tameside Council’s Longdendale seat
VOTERS in Longdendale face a five-way choice of who they want to be their next councillor at a by-election. As The Correspondent reported, the resignation…
Tameside Council leader defends Cannes trip after council tax rise
TAMESIDE Council’s leader has defended her trip to the south of France to a conference where tickets cost £2,750 – days after raising council tax.…
Tameside Council panel leader questioned over pension fund conflict of interest
COUNCILLORS from both sides of Tameside’s political spectrum believe a potential conflict of interest at the heart of its audit panel should be looked at.…