AN unassuming charity shop purchase evolved into the global search for the long-lost family of a World War I soldier from Saddleworth. Lyn Griffin, whose…
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Author: Hayley Bromley
Pets Corner: Meet Patches
MEET the beautiful Patches, a six-year-old lovely lady who never fails to make grandma Hazel proud. Like any loyal pet, she is an expert guard…
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Pupils’ Reverse Advent Calendar helps feed people in need this Christmas
OUR Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton, is doing its part for the community this Christmas with a Reverse Advent Calendar. In place…
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Donate a Device to Bridge the Digital Divide
A SMALL local charity has joined forces with their local NHS to train up a network of digital champions to help vulnerable people. PCrefurb are…
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Pupils treated to a Winter Wonderland experience
BUCKTON Vale Primary School in Carrbrook, Stalybridge was visited by a very special person: Santa! And jolly old St Nick wasn’t alone. He brought with…
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Glowing report for local salon
WHEN the UK was plunged into lockdown, people banded together to express their gratitude and support for NHS staff and key workers – and the…
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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…
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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…
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Step out for GM Walking Festival to help walk 25,000 miles ‘around the world’
PEOPLE are being invited to step out for the very first virtual Greater Manchester Walking Festival this October and help reach 25,000 miles ‘around the…
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Jennifer puts best foot forward for charity
CORONAVIRUS continues to have a major impact on charities, with many understandably concerned that the events they rely upon so much to raise vital funds…
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