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 childrenCategory: News
New 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 – again
Changes to the TfGM concessionary travel pass
IF you have a TfGM-issued pension-age concessionary pass or a Women’s Concessionary Travel pass, things are changing from February 1.…
Changes to the TfGM concessionary travel pass
Police’s ‘None for the Road’ initiative not just for Christmas
GREATER Manchester Police arrested 372 people for drink and drug driving offences over December including the Christmas and New Year…
Police’s ‘None for the Road’ initiative not just for ChristmasTrio 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 HonoursPolice urge public to be vigilant after spate of armed robberies at scam car sales
POLICE are asking members of the public to remain vigilant after a number of armed robberies in Greater Manchester. A…
Police urge public to be vigilant after spate of armed robberies at scam car salesCommunity 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 bandstandGwynne’s Corner: Andrew Gwynne, MP for Denton and Reddish, looks back on a decade in politics and at opportunities ahead
EVERY new year is an opportunity for reflection and new resolutions, but this one is perhaps particularly special as January…
Gwynne’s Corner: Andrew Gwynne, MP for Denton and Reddish, looks back on a decade in politics and at opportunities ahead‘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 residentsThieves cause havoc to bin collections in Tameside
THIEVES have caused chaos to bin collections in the borough after 14 bin wagons were broken into over Christmas and…
Thieves cause havoc to bin collections in TamesideMP 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 administration
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 complaintsDenton man uses martial arts to stop mugging
A DENTON man, who used a Gracie Jiu Jitsu technique to prevent being mugged, is advocating the martial art for…
Denton man uses martial arts to stop muggingSyria Relief school suspended after being hit by bombardment
A SCHOOL operated by Denton-based Syria Relief, is currently in a state of suspension after it became a victim of…
Syria Relief school suspended after being hit by bombardment
£270,000 plan to restore Ashton Town Hall
WORK is set to start in the New Year on repairing Ashton Town Hall in preparation for plans to bring…
£270,000 plan to restore Ashton Town HallMotorcyclist 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 jailPoppy tin thief sought
A SNEAK thief has been condemned after stealing a Poppy Appeal collection tin from a doctors’ surgery in Denton. Staff…
Poppy tin thief soughtDenton man questioned in cyber crime investigation
A DENTON man has been arrested but not charged for offences contrary to the Computer Misuse Act.It followed the execution…
Denton man questioned in cyber crime investigation
New Homewatch group fights back to cut crime
PEOPLE determined to make sure the area in which they live does not become crime-ridden have taken action by establishing…
New Homewatch group fights back to cut crimeFifth 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 majority
Denton West By-Election: Who gets your vote?
THE Denton West by-election was brought about by the resignation of sitting councillor Dawson Lane, who cited “personal family circumstances”…
Denton West By-Election: Who gets your vote?
General Election 2019: Denton and Reddish candidates
Denton and Reddish, which also takes in Audenshaw and Reddish over the border in Stockport, sees a six way battle…
General Election 2019: Denton and Reddish candidatesPolice hunt wanted man with links to Tameside
POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man after being jailed in 2014 for burglary and…
Police hunt wanted man with links to TamesideOlympian 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 boroughVandals strike St Mary’s Church at Halloween
IT was Halloween horror at St Mary’s RC Church, Denton, after vandals struck. Stained glass windows at the listed church…
Vandals strike St Mary’s Church at Halloween