A BLACKOUT affected more than 1,200 homes in Mossley after an electricity cable was severed by accident. The incident happened…
1,200 homes lose power after cable is severed
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Council tax to rise by 3.99% in Tameside
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter COUNCIL tax bills are set to rise by at least £39 in Tameside, as…
Council tax to rise by 3.99% in TamesideOver 300 knives off the streets thanks to ‘Forever Amnesty’
OVER 300 knives placed in bins across Greater Manchester. In February, GMP publicised its forever knife amnesty after new knife…
Over 300 knives off the streets thanks to ‘Forever Amnesty’Walking and cycling consultation in Tameside
A CONSULTATION has been launched to give residents their say on improvements to Tameside’s walking and cycling networks. A free…
Walking and cycling consultation in TamesideTree-mendous! 150+ mature trees to be planted in Haughton Green
OVER 150 mature trees are to be planted along Mancunian Road and Lancaster Road before March 2020 thanks to Team…
Tree-mendous! 150+ mature trees to be planted in Haughton GreenTameside Wellness Centre announces opening date
THE FLAGSHIP Tameside Wellness Centre – Denton will open its doors to the public ahead of schedule on March 2.Visitors…
Tameside Wellness Centre announces opening dateNew Denton West councillor inspired into politics as schoolboy by local MP
NEW Denton West councillor George Jones was inspired to get involved in local politics through Andrew Gwynne, MP for Denton…
New Denton West councillor inspired into politics as schoolboy by local MP
Five children killed in bombing of Syrian school run by Denton charity
FIVE children were killed in a New Year’s Day bombing of a school run by Denton-based charity Syria Relief.The youngsters,…
Five children killed in bombing of Syrian school run by Denton charity
Vandals target Denton bowling club – again
ANOTHER attack on Denton Park Social Bowling Club has reinforced members’ determination to improve security at their Victoria Park home.The…
Vandals target Denton bowling club – againTrio recognised in Queen’s New Year Honours
HEALTH and fitness is the common bond among the Tameside trio who were recognised in the 2020 Queen’s New Year…
Trio recognised in Queen’s New Year HonoursDenton firm triumphs in copyright lawsuit
DENTON firm Bridstock Gate Limited, a leading textile designer and distributor, has won a bitterly-fought 18-month copyright claim. Bridstock Gate,…
Denton firm triumphs in copyright lawsuitFury over Penny Farthing pub demolition plans
FURY remains over an application to demolish a now closed Denton pub and replace it with 10 homes. But claims…
Fury over Penny Farthing pub demolition plansBrother of serial rapist avoids jail after grooming a 15-year-old girl
By Sophie Wheeler THE younger brother of a serial rapist serving 10 life sentences in jail for terrorising a community…
Brother of serial rapist avoids jail after grooming a 15-year-old girl
Homeless shelter to be moved after complaints
A HOMELESS shelter that found itself at the centre of complaints over its proximity to a children’s playground is being…
Homeless shelter to be moved after complaintsRenfrew Chippy serves up best in UK – officially!
DENTON’S Renfrew’s Chippy is the plaice to be after being voted the best eaterie for fish and chips in the…
Renfrew Chippy serves up best in UK – officially!Motorcyclist who hit and killed pedestrian avoids jail
A DENTON motorcyclist who mowed down and killed a pedestrian has escaped jail after claiming he was unable to avoid…
Motorcyclist who hit and killed pedestrian avoids jailFifth term for MP Andrew Gwynne despite slashed majority
IT was a bitter-sweet night for Andrew Gwynne who was re-elected MP for Denton and Reddish. Mr Gwynne begins his…
Fifth term for MP Andrew Gwynne despite slashed majorityFestive season arrives in Denton
THE festive season was launched with a three-day Christmas event in Denton. Laurel and Hardy, from Sailors Beware in Hyde,…
Festive season arrives in Denton
Huge crowds enjoy winter carnival and lantern parade
HUGE crowds enjoyed an amazing atmosphere and community spirit at the Northern Lights Tameside Winter Carnival and Lantern Parade in…
Huge crowds enjoy winter carnival and lantern paradeFree parking in Tameside’s town centre car parks this Christmas
FREE parking will be made available in town centres across Tameside this festive season in a Christmas boost to traders…
Free parking in Tameside’s town centre car parks this ChristmasFormer Dane Bank housing site to be transformed by ‘ambitious’ proposals
‘AMBITIOUS’ plans to transform a treasured piece of green space in Denton have been unveiled to the public. Realising the…
Former Dane Bank housing site to be transformed by ‘ambitious’ proposals
Denton resident overcomes addiction to help others in their recovery
A DENTON woman has turned her life around after overcoming addiction and now supports others in their recovery. Natalie Brown,…
Denton resident overcomes addiction to help others in their recoveryHistorians disappointed by re-naming of oldest pub
LOCAL historians have hit out at the re-naming of Denton’s oldest pub.The Angel Hotel, reportedly first licenced in 1597, will…
Historians disappointed by re-naming of oldest pub
Hays Travel buy-out secures future of Thomas Cook branches and jobs
AT a time when closures are more prevalent than ever, there is cheerful retail news from the high streets in…
Hays Travel buy-out secures future of Thomas Cook branches and jobsControversy over plans to extend business park into Tame Valley
By Nick Statham, Local Democracy Reporter CONTROVERSIAL plans to massively expand a business park into the green belt, which will…
Controversy over plans to extend business park into Tame ValleyAndrew Gwynne MP reselected for Denton and Reddish
ANDREW Gwynne, MP for Denton and Reddish, has been reselected as the Labour candidate for the constituency at the next…
Andrew Gwynne MP reselected for Denton and Reddish
Learners’ cycle circuit to help get all ages on two wheels
FORMER Olympian Chris Boardman was the special guest at the opening of a new £70,000 learners’ cycle circuit in Tameside…
Learners’ cycle circuit to help get all ages on two wheels
Problems bar none for start-up
A WOMAN has found her dreams of setting up a bar on the site of a former Denton bank ruined.But…
Problems bar none for start-upLife sentence for murderer of Denton nurse
A MAN who murdered a trainee nurse in Denton has been jailed for life. Lala Kamara, 26, was murdered in…
Life sentence for murderer of Denton nurse
Celebrity treatment for the opening of CREATE centre
CORONATION Street came to Denton as actress Cherylee Houston performed the official opening of The CREATE Centre, where we CONNECT.It…
Celebrity treatment for the opening of CREATE centreDenton ‘PCSOs’ go national
A TEAM of Denton ‘PCSOs’ who clamp down on bad parking at school gates is hitting the screens. Russell Scott…
Denton ‘PCSOs’ go nationalDenton pupils make the grade in GCSEs
TEENAGERS in the Denton area are waking up with a feeling of contentment after scoring high grades in their GCSE…
Denton pupils make the grade in GCSEs