By George Lythgoe, Local Democracy Reporting Service COUNCILLORS from Droylsden have blasted the state of their town while Tameside celebrates…
Droylsden councillors hit out after Tameside funding boost
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Carrbrook dry cleaners faces period of closure following fire
A STALYBRIDGE dry cleaning business faces being closed for weeks after a fire. An electrical fault is believed to have…
Carrbrook dry cleaners faces period of closure following fire
Stalybridge man gets longest sentence for DAPO breach
A STALYBRIDGE man has been hit with the longest sentence in the country for breaching a Domestic Abuse Protection Order…
Stalybridge man gets longest sentence for DAPO breach
Developer making its sporting mark in Hyde
HYDE’S sporting teams have benefitted from the controversial Godley Green Garden Village plan with sponsorship agreements with its master developer.…
Developer making its sporting mark in Hyde
Tameside councillor has resigned, but there won’t be a by-election to replace her.
By George Lythgoe – Local Democracy Reporter CLAIRE Reid recently made the decision to quit her role representing the Denton…
Tameside councillor has resigned, but there won’t be a by-election to replace her.
Warm front for Audenshaw’s Guide Bridge Theatre
AN AUDENSHAW theatre is looking forward to providing a warmer welcome thanks to a vital grant. Guide Bridge, on Audenshaw…
Warm front for Audenshaw’s Guide Bridge Theatre
Concerns over plan to use former Hyde Nursing Home as mental health unit
PEOPLE living in Hyde have raised concerns over plans to convert a now former nursing home into a centre where…
Concerns over plan to use former Hyde Nursing Home as mental health unit
Tameside counselling service receives prestigious King’s Award
A counselling organisation which supports Tameside residents has been honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Side by Side Counselling was one of 231…
Tameside counselling service receives prestigious King’s Award
MP visits Millbrook Care Home during UK Parliament Week
RESIDENTS and colleagues at Millbrook Care Home in Stalybridge welcomed local MP Jonathan Reynolds for a visit during UK Parliament…
MP visits Millbrook Care Home during UK Parliament Week
Nightclub boss fined for dumping waste in Stalybridge
THE OWNER of a Stalybridge nightclub has been ordered to pay £3840 after failing to dispose of business waste correctly.…
Nightclub boss fined for dumping waste in Stalybridge
Why You Can Expect to See Many Anglers Braving the Weather around Tameside this Autumn
Traditionally, you’d expect the waterways to be at their most popular among those with a rod, reel, and camping chair…
Why You Can Expect to See Many Anglers Braving the Weather around Tameside this Autumn
Audenshaw paedophile jailed for 10 years
A PAEDOPHILE from Audenshaw who used fake online profiles to groom and sexually assault teenage girls has been jailed for…
Audenshaw paedophile jailed for 10 years
Stalybridge primary school feeling far from chicken after community grant
PUPILS at a Stalybridge school will soon have feathered friends as a donation will go towards a chicken coop. Elizabeth…
Stalybridge primary school feeling far from chicken after community grant
Tameside councillor resigns – leaving council seat vacant
By George Lythgoe – Local Democracy Reporter A Tameside councillor embroiled in the ‘Trigger Me Timbers’ WhatsApp scandal has resigned. …
Tameside councillor resigns – leaving council seat vacant
Tameside Council’s community cabinet sessions praised as unused community centre set for revival
CABINET In the Community sessions have been hailed as a game changer for Tameside Council. Executive members hold events across…
Tameside Council’s community cabinet sessions praised as unused community centre set for revival
Audenshaw theatre now more accessible following ‘significant’ grant
THEATREGOERS in Audenshaw can now access performances much more easily after a grant funded accessible entrance doors. Guide Bridge Theatre,…
Audenshaw theatre now more accessible following ‘significant’ grant
Tameside’s former police chief barred over unsolicited photos
THE MAN formerly in charge of policing in Tameside has departed the force in shame after sending a female colleague…
Tameside’s former police chief barred over unsolicited photos
Tameside Council leader hits back at complaints over Neighbourhood Board make-up
TAMESIDE Council’s leader has hit back at complaints over the make-up of the board managing Ashton-under-Lyne’s future. Cllr Kaleel Khan…
Tameside Council leader hits back at complaints over Neighbourhood Board make-up
Huge Droylsden cannabis farm discovered
POLICE have uncovered a huge cannabis farm worth more than £2 million in Droylsden. Officers raided a property on Ash…
Huge Droylsden cannabis farm discovered
Historic Ashton shopping arcade under new ownership after HMO concerns
A HISTORIC shopping arcade in Ashton-under-Lyne is under new ownership – the ‘people of Tameside.’ And ideas are being sought…
Historic Ashton shopping arcade under new ownership after HMO concerns
Mossley role in Kevin Sinfield’s preparations for latest physical challenge
THE CONDITIONS were more suited to flippers than trainers. Just about everyone else would take one look out of the…
Mossley role in Kevin Sinfield’s preparations for latest physical challenge
Tameside Council says jobs and services will not be cut, despite need for savings
By George Lythgoe, Local Democracy Reporting Service TAMESIDE Council insists jobs and services will not be cut, despite still needing…
Tameside Council says jobs and services will not be cut, despite need for savings
Audenshaw care home spreads Christmas cheer and combats loneliness with December 25 meal
AN AUDENSHAW care home is spreading Christmas cheer around the area by opening its doors to those may spend December…
Audenshaw care home spreads Christmas cheer and combats loneliness with December 25 meal
Stalybridge beauty firm waxes lyrical about 30 years in business
A STALYBRIDGE beauty business is celebrating three decades of treating customers and being a mainstay of the high street. Not…
Stalybridge beauty firm waxes lyrical about 30 years in business
Friend of Ricky Hatton walking on for mental health charity
A FRIEND of the late, great Ricky Hatton is honouring his memory by walking to raise funds and awareness of…
Friend of Ricky Hatton walking on for mental health charity
Tameside’s Reform UK chair convicted of drink driving
By George Lythgoe – Local Democracy Reporter The chair of the Reform UK in Tameside has been banned from the…
Tameside’s Reform UK chair convicted of drink driving
Police tell of the impact of DAPOs in Tameside
A ‘GAME CHANGING’ police power has already helped dozens of domestic abuse victims in Tameside find solace, a high-ranking officer…
Police tell of the impact of DAPOs in Tameside
Stalybridge HMO owner out to tackle misconceptions
THE OWNER of a new Stalybridge house in multiple occupation (HMO) is ready to disprove neighbours’ fears. Many people see…
Stalybridge HMO owner out to tackle misconceptions
Dukinfield firm glimpses the future of its industry
A DUKINFIELD firm has been given a glimpse into the future of its industry as 3D printing is reshaping production…
Dukinfield firm glimpses the future of its industry
Denton man sees jail term for Hyde sexual attack increased
A DENTON man who raped and threatened to stab a woman he had been watching for six months had his jail sentence increased. Brandon Smith, of Larch…
Denton man sees jail term for Hyde sexual attack increased
Ashton/Oldham residents group demands traffic action
RESIDENTS in an area which straddles the border of Ashton-under-Lyne and Oldham have called for urgent action on “intolerable and…
Ashton/Oldham residents group demands traffic action
Man jailed following Denton crime spree
A MAN has been jailed for more than eight years after 14 attempted burglaries in Denton. Darren Townsend was described…
Man jailed following Denton crime spree