MORE than £2.5million is set to be spent on ambitious plans to regenerate Stalybridge town centre.Historic England’s High Street Heritage…
Ambitious plans for Stalybridge centre regeneration revealed
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1,200 homes lose power after cable is severed
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
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 Tameside
Lifesaving boost for Audenshaw
A NEW Home Watch group designed to make sure an estate is as safe as possible has been handed the…
Lifesaving boost for AudenshawWalking 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 dateThe history of Windmill Lane
Words by Frank Brown THIS is one of our oldest lanes, but it must also be grouped with, what we…
The history of Windmill LaneShamed social worker quits after sharing confidential information on troubled children
By Sophie Wheeler A SHAMED social worker has quit after he was caught illegally sharing confidential and highly sensitive information…
Shamed social worker quits after sharing confidential information on troubled childrenNew 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 – againDenton 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 lawsuitCommunity rallies to stop vandalism after latest fire at Victoria Park bandstand
VANDALS are continuing to target Denton’s Victoria Park, sparking moves to increase security. The latest incident on Monday, January 20…
Community rallies to stop vandalism after latest fire at Victoria Park bandstand
Clubs pay respects to cricket favourite Fred
TRIBUTES have been paid to local cricket legend Fred Bonsall who died on December 31. During his career Fred served…
Clubs pay respects to cricket favourite Fred‘Overly optimistic’ car park plans raised just £7,000 for council
By Charlotte Green – Local Democracy Reporter A CAR parking scheme at Tameside Hospital that was predicted to make more…
‘Overly optimistic’ car park plans raised just £7,000 for councilRecycling centre changes made to improve services for residents
RESIDENTS of Hyde and Denton are to have visits to recycling centres restricted. Changes to household waste recycling centres are…
Recycling centre changes made to improve services for residentsMP Andrew Gwynne joins Better Buses for Greater Manchester march
ANDREW Gwynne, MP for Denton and Reddish, joined the Better Buses for Greater Manchester march from Stagecoach Manchester’s Hyde Road…
MP Andrew Gwynne joins Better Buses for Greater Manchester marchFury 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
Jobs blow as Bardsley Construction goes into administration
ADMINISTRATORS are looking to find a buyer for Dukinfield-based Bardsley Construction which went into administration days before Christmas when more…
Jobs blow as Bardsley Construction goes into administrationLynda weighs in at top spot
A NEW weight-loss support group from Denton has been named overall winner of the Andrew Gwynne Local Business Awards. BEEWEIGHED,…
Lynda weighs in at top spotUncovering the history of iconic building
THE Angel Hotel, recently renamed Old Peg, is one of Denton’s most historic and iconic buildings, was reportedly first licensed…
Uncovering the history of iconic building
Delighted Denton duo celebrate People’s Postcode Lottery win at Christmas
TWO people in Denton are celebrating after getting a late Christmas present – scooping a £1,000 cash prize each thanks…
Delighted Denton duo celebrate People’s Postcode Lottery win at Christmas
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 complaintsLuke wows down under
A FORMER Denton cricketer is showing the Australians a thing or two on the wicket as his star rises.The scenery…
Luke wows down underRenfrew 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!
Paws for thought before buying a dog this Christmas
ANIMAL charity Dogs Trust is appealing to the public to refrain from buying or giving dogs as Christmas presents after…
Paws for thought before buying a dog this ChristmasMotorcyclist 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 DentonOlympian Ron Hill gets freedom of the borough
LEGENDARY marathon runner Ron Hill MBE has been granted the freedom of the borough in Tameside. At an extraordinary meeting…
Olympian Ron Hill gets freedom of the borough