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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ashton-under-Lyne Rugby Club pays tribute to much-loved Matthew
TRIBUTES have poured in for a much-loved rugby union player who has tragically passed away at the age of 29. Matthew Lofthouse, otherwise known as…
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Big hopes for Tameside boxing club’s star
A TAMESIDE boxing club has tipped one of its star pupils for a knockout future as he looks to return from title disappointment. Droylsden product…
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Demand through cost of living crisis forces Ashton service to extend hours
THE CHIEF executive of an Ashton-based support service has told of her concerns about the increase in people seeking help amid the cost of living…
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