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Council set to decide on Mossley homes proposal
PLANS to build 17 new homes in an industrial area of Mossley have been recommended for refusal. An application has…
Council set to decide on Mossley homes proposal
Lane closures as work begins on A57 link roads
PREPARATIONS are being put in place ahead of the construction of the much-debated A57 link roads in Tameside. Motorists and…
Lane closures as work begins on A57 link roads
GGC Media sees readership figures rise in 2024
GGC MEDIA believes an increase in readership figures shows quality local journalism still has a place in an ever-changing landscape.…
GGC Media sees readership figures rise in 2024
There will be no local elections in Tameside in 2025
By Chris Gee – Local Democracy Reporter THERE will be no elections held across Greater Manchester in 2025, including Tameside.…
There will be no local elections in Tameside in 2025
Stalybridge mum publishes her first two books
A MUM-OF-TWO from Stalybridge has published her first two books, which were inspired by her children. Siobhan Stretton’s background is…
Stalybridge mum publishes her first two books
New body for families of Tameside children with SEND
FAMILIES of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Tameside are set to get a…
New body for families of Tameside children with SEND
How a programme has helped reduce Tameside school exclusions
A PROGRAMME led by a national charity has helped to reduce the number of pupils suspended or excluded from Tameside…
How a programme has helped reduce Tameside school exclusions
Dukinfield-raised scientist honoured with CBE for work with NASA
A DUKINFIELD native can be forgiven for feeling out of this world after being honoured with a CBE for his…
Dukinfield-raised scientist honoured with CBE for work with NASA
Tameside hit by flooding after New Year’s Eve downpour
HOMES face flooding once again after a New Year’s Eve downpour caused havoc across Tameside – nine years after being…
Tameside hit by flooding after New Year’s Eve downpour
Santa sleighs brings fundraising success across Tameside
THE FESTIVE spirit was alive and well as the Rotary Club’s annual Santa sleigh tours raised a staggering five-figure sum…
Santa sleighs brings fundraising success across Tameside
Tesco Express in Ashton-under-Lyne closed following alleged stabbing
A CORDON remains in place at Tesco Express on Oldham Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, after a serious incident on New Year’s Day. …
Tesco Express in Ashton-under-Lyne closed following alleged stabbing
One year on: Tameside tornado could be widest ever in the UK
THE TORNADO that devastated parts of Stalybridge is possibly the widest ever to hit this country, a report has found.…
One year on: Tameside tornado could be widest ever in the UK
Theft charge following Ashton Christmas Eve incident
A DUKINFIELD man has been charged in connection with the theft of a cash box in Ashton-under-Lyne on Christmas Eve.…
Theft charge following Ashton Christmas Eve incident
Hyde Councillor joins forces with Masonic Lodges to boost Tameside Toy Appeal
HYDE Godley Councillor Andrea Colborne has teamed up with local Masonic Lodges to support the Tameside Council Toy Appeal. The…
Hyde Councillor joins forces with Masonic Lodges to boost Tameside Toy Appeal
Santa Express brings festive joy to Tameside kids
MANY of us will have seen the 2004 film The Polar Express where children embark on a journey to visit…
Santa Express brings festive joy to Tameside kids
Tameside man charged with voyeurism and misconduct
A 39-YEAR-OLD man from Ashton-under-Lyne has been charged with voyeurism and misconduct crimes. Darren Farnell faces charges of voyeurism, misconduct…
Tameside man charged with voyeurism and misconduct
Property of the week: Mottram Old Road, Stalybridge
HOME ESTATE AGENTS are pleased to offer for sale this fabulous FIVE bedroom executive detached family home. Located in the…
Property of the week: Mottram Old Road, Stalybridge
Ambitious plans for Stalybridge’s Civic Hall revealed
STALYBRIDGE’S Civic Hall will become a multi-use space after almost £1 million of further improvement. The building, formerly known as…
Ambitious plans for Stalybridge’s Civic Hall revealed
‘Denton deserves better than this’ – Festive spirit dimmed by vandals
AN act of vandalism has put a dampener on the countdown to Christmas in one Tameside town. Denton South councillors…
‘Denton deserves better than this’ – Festive spirit dimmed by vandals
Man arrested after threatening police with knife
A MAN who threatened police officers with a knife after running from a business in Dukinfield has been arrested. Officers…
Man arrested after threatening police with knife
Plans submitted for McDonald’s Drive-Thru in Hyde:
By George Lythgoe – Local Democracy Reporter A NEW drive-thru McDonald’s could be built in to Hyde. Plans have been…
Plans submitted for McDonald’s Drive-Thru in Hyde:
Former Tameside Council leader calls for review of transport group
THE FORMER leader of Tameside Council has called for more balance on a panel that may influence the area’s public…
Former Tameside Council leader calls for review of transport group
New boss of Tameside Council’s ‘inadequate’ children’s services announced
TAMESIDE Council has appointed a known troubleshooter to lead its ‘inadequate’ children’s services department. Jill Colbert OBE will take the…
New boss of Tameside Council’s ‘inadequate’ children’s services announced
People’s Postcode Lottery win brings joy to Stalybridge
ONE AREA of Stalybridge is feeling flush after people won their share of £1 million – with one woman’s premonition…
People’s Postcode Lottery win brings joy to Stalybridge
Tameside to help those in need after funding boost
TAMESIDE Council will help local people in need as it bids to establish itself as a one ‘that cares.’ The…
Tameside to help those in need after funding boost
Ashton community group reaps rewards after emotional message
AN ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE community group is celebrating royal recognition after an emotional message from an elderly woman sparked action six years…
Ashton community group reaps rewards after emotional message
Tameside will have a new music festival in 2025
A FESTIVAL that organisers say will be “the talk of Tameside” is coming to Stalybridge next year. The local music…
Tameside will have a new music festival in 2025
New approach – on and off the field– helping Mossley AFC move up
THE POLICY behind Mossley’s charge up the league table is fairly simple – just plain happiness. A fine run of…
New approach – on and off the field– helping Mossley AFC move up
Youngsters at Droylsden school have a monstrous time
YOUNGSTERS at a Droylsden primary school have been celebrating friendship and learning about being inclusive. The Early Years children at…
Youngsters at Droylsden school have a monstrous time
Tameside councillor appears on BBC politics show
VIEWERS of the BBC’s regional Sunday morning politics show will have noticed a familiar face on last weekend’s programme. For…
Tameside councillor appears on BBC politics show
Delay in moving Ashton’s outdoor market traders
MOVING Ashton-under-Lyne’s market to a temporary site while a multi-million pound project is carried out is being delayed. Current stallholders…
Delay in moving Ashton’s outdoor market traders