Tameside Reporter

Tributes have poured in for Tameside boxing icon Ricky Hatton, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 46. 

A consultant breast surgeon from Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has scaled new heights in support of local patients.

More than 1,000 people flocked to Holy Trinity Church and Community Centre in Ashton on Sunday for a day of family fun, food, and community spirit at the first-ever St Peter’s #CultureVibe! event.

William ‘Billy’ Mahaffey, dad of two has just celebrated the launch of Bringing Criminological Theory to Life: A Lived Experience Approach to Crime and Desistance, unveiled at Manchester Museum on Thursday 11th September.

The former world champion, Ricky Hatton, died at home in Hyde yesterday (Sunday 14th September) at the age of 46.

A small but mighty volunteer-led bookshop in Hyde has marked a remarkable milestone - receiving its 100,000th book donation in just 12 months.

A nine-year-old girl from Ashton has twirled her way into history after setting not one, but two world records for hula hooping.

The Tameside Jobs Fair is set to connect job seekers with exciting opportunities this autumn, promising a vital boost for the local employment scene.

Tameside and the wider sporting world are in mourning following the death of former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton at the age of 46.

Eight-year-old Ellie-May Pickett from Dukinfield can now enjoy PE lessons and after-school clubs – something that once felt impossible because of her asthma.

Bus passengers across Greater Manchester – including Tameside – are being urged to plan their journeys carefully as industrial action is set to bring widespread disruption to services next week.

A mother from Droylsden has spoken out about what she describes as a “harrowing and exhausting” experience seeking support for a vulnerable family member.

A Tameside homelessness charity is inviting the community to step into a world of pre-loved style this autumn with a fashion event designed to challenge the culture of fast fashion.

A consultant anaesthetist who left a patient mid-surgery to have sex with a nurse in a neighbouring operating theatre has admitted his behaviour was a “shameful” lapse in judgement.

Born and raised in Denton, Thomas Jackson is a writer, director and producer making waves in the world of independent film.

A major community celebration is coming to Ashton this Sunday as local councillor Kaleel Khan teams up with key partners to bring St Peter’s #CultureVibe! — a free family fun day designed to bring people together, celebrate the area’s rich diversity, and promote peace and unity in the heart of the community.

A newly refurbished crazy golf course has officially opened at Stamford Park, giving children, young people, and families the chance to have a “hole lot of fun” while enjoying one of Tameside’s best-loved green spaces.

It was ten years ago that Angela Rayner graced the front page of the Tameside Reporter, becoming Ashton's very first female MP.

Dozens of new homes for Tameside have been approved at the latest town hall meeting.

Mossley Heritage Centre, tucked away in the corner of the Emmaus building on Queen Street, will be opening its doors this month as part of the national Heritage Open Days festival.

Residents of Assheton House in Ashton are now living in safer, warmer, and more energy-efficient homes, following a £6 million transformation project by local housing provider Jigsaw Homes Tameside.

For more than 25 years, The Rubbish Removers in Ashton-under-Lyne have been helping households and businesses keep their properties clear and their communities cleaner.

As autumn arrives in full colour across Tameside’s parks and green spaces, local dog owners are being urged to stay vigilant during seasonal walks. Dogs Trust, the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, has issued a warning about the dangers of conkers and acorns to our four-legged friends.

This autumn, Stalybridge will shine a little brighter — not just with the soft flicker of candlelight, but with the rich, emotive sounds of live classical music.

Residents invited to new Cabinet in the Community meetings across the borough.

Emmaus Mossley launches new campaign to reduce waste disposal costs and support more people out of homelessness

Stayley Cricket Club have received a timely boost ahead of their biggest game in history, thanks to a generous donation from the Dukinfield and Stalybridge Rotary Club.

Active Tameside’s groundbreaking ‘Everybody Can’ inclusion and disability service has received national recognition for its work supporting autistic people, winning a prestigious Autism Specialist Award from the National Autistic Society.

It is Gas Safety Week this week (8th to 14th September), an annual campaign coordinated by Gas Safe Register to raise awareness of the steps you can take to keep you and your family safe.

A pensioner who abused and manipulated two boys in the 1980s and 90s in locations including Tameside has been jailed for 19 years following a police investigation.

On Saturday 6th September, the Haggerty family led more than 35 walkers on a moving 15-mile trek, uniting loved ones and supporters in memory of four siblings lost too soon.

Two bigger and improved mosques are among the most significant plans tabled with council across Greater Manchester this week.

Plans for two new train station upgrades in Greater Manchester have taken a step forward.

Locala is a not-for-profit community healthcare provider. As part of this, they deliver sexual health services across Greater Manchester, including Tameside. This service is commissioned and funded by Tameside Council.

Massive change is coming to Tameside town centres over the next decade thanks to a cash pot of almost £60m.

Twelve week course offers new skills and confidence building to Tameside residents who are out of work

A Tameside mum is calling on parents and teachers to make sure they understand how to use inhalers properly to manage their children’s asthma this September.

Local group, The Power Of Resilience has launched a new community food pantry  based at  The Sunflower Children’s Centre in Hyde.

Angela Rayner is set to resign as deputy prime minister and housing secretary.

A Tameside man has been jailed for seven counts of rape, assault, and controlling and coercive behaviour following investigations by detectives in the Criminal Investigation Department.

Serious disruption to bus services in Greater Manchester is expected this month as over 2,000 Unite members including bus drivers working for the city's 'Bee Network' walk out in a co-ordinated strike.

September marks the beginning of Heritage Month, and Tameside Local Studies and Archives Centre is proud to present a programme of events that celebrate our local history and the diverse stories that shape it.

Photographers from across Tameside and Glossop are being invited to take part in a heartwarming community project to support people living with dementia.

Tameside Council has been recognised with a rare and prestigious award for its innovative move to boost local town centres through the introduction of free parking.

Ashton will be the first town in Greater Manchester to combine bus, tram and train services at massive ‘hub’. 

Angela Rayner, MP for Ashton-under-Lyne and Deputy Prime Minister, has admitted she did not pay the correct amount of tax on a second home and revealed she considered resigning over the issue.

Greater Manchester Police have launched an appeal to identify a man who may be able to assist with an ongoing investigation into a sexual assault that occurred at Crownpoint Shopping Park in Denton.

The boxing communities of Tameside and Morecambe united in grief earlier this year following the heart-breaking death of 18-year-old Leo Mountain, a talented young boxer who tragically lost his life after being struck by a lorry in the early hours of Easter Sunday.

Last month, leading relationship support provider Talk Listen Change (TLC) held a powerful and insightful conference in Manchester, bringing together local councils and MPs from across Greater Manchester to discuss an increasingly pressing issue - harmful behaviours displayed by children and young people.

A Dukinfield woman who lost her brother to suicide as a teenager is determined to use her story to encourage others to open up about their struggles.

Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery in Dukinfield has introduced a new “active uniform” this September - a move welcomed by pupils, parents, and staff alike.

An Ashton woman has been left with a court bill of nearly £500 after a bag of her household waste was found dumped beside a litter bin on her street.

Ashton Old Baths opened its doors to the public on Saturday, 30 August, welcoming visitors for a lively afternoon of community celebration, creativity, and nostalgia.

Andy Burnham announced seven major changes to the Bee Network this afternoon — promising more frequent services, new night buses, and cheaper travel for tens of thousands.

It was a day for both solemnity and hope for Ukrainians across the globe on Sunday (24th August) as the country observed their 34th Independence Day - their third since the current Russian invasion was launched in 2022.

A Worsley man has been ordered to pay clean-up costs after waste traced back to him was found illegally dumped in a rural area of Ashton.

Ashton’s transformation continues to gather pace as Make Ashton Great Again has just unveiled a jam-packed programme of entertainment, events, and family fun for the rest of 2025.

Tameside Council is calling on residents, businesses, and future electric vehicle (EV) users to share their thoughts on a new Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) Strategy, as part of its ongoing commitment to reduce emissions and reach Net Zero by 2038.

A treasured set of war medals belonging to a Hyde-born World War One cavalryman has been proudly installed on display at the very care home where he spent the final three decades of his life.

The sun shone on Great Academy Ashton yesterday (31st August) as people gathered for the fifth annual Peter ‘Rusty’ Kennedy Memorial Car Show — an event that has become a highlight of Tameside’s fundraising calendar.

Mossley Market Ground was alive with colour, creativity, and community spirit yesterday (Sunday 31st August) as the town hosted its second Farmers Market — this time with a spectacular twist.

Mossley Market Ground will become a spectacular open air gallery as 100 hand painted silk flags take flight during the monthly farmers market today, Sunday.

Tram passengers are being warned to expect disruption in the city centre for the next two weekends, as one Metrolink line closes for two days.

A major programme of road resurfacing is now in full swing across Tameside, as the council begins a 12-week operation to improve road conditions, reduce long-term deterioration, and tackle the root causes of potholes.

A proud milestone is on the horizon for a local Scout group in Droylsden, as they prepare to mark 110 years of adventure, community, and outdoor fun in 2026.

The world-renowned Mexican-inspired fast food chain is set to open its doors in Ashton on Saturday 6th September 2025, marking another exciting addition to the area’s growing leisure and dining scene.

An iconic building in Stalybridge will get an extension as part of plans to make the building more accessible. 

A gentle giant with a heart full of love is patiently waiting for a second chance at happiness - and she might just be the perfect companion for someone right here in Tameside.

It’s an early August Friday night and the sun is out. Altrincham should be noisy with drinkers celebrating the start of the weekend.

The demolition of a shopping centre in the heart of Ashton could soon unlock the regeneration of the entire town centre. 

Local activity providers, exercise professionals, and community groups in Tameside are being encouraged to apply for funding of up to £3,000 as part of Parkinson’s UK’s Physical Activity Grants programme, now open for its fifth successive year.

A vibrant new wildlife mural has been unveiled at Clayton Vale Nature Reserve, celebrating the community’s vital involvement in the £1.2 million restoration of the Medlock Valley.

Droylsden Cricket Club’s new women’s side are celebrating a successful debut campaign. 

Dog lovers are being invited to enjoy coffee and cake while meeting some four-legged friends in need of a new home at Dogs Trust Manchester’s Coffee Morning on Sunday, 7 September.

An Ashton-under-Lyne law firm is teaming up with Francis House Children’s Hospice to help local people put their affairs in order – while raising vital funds for families facing the toughest of times.

Denton Festival Hall will close its doors this Friday (29 August) as part of ambitious plans to transform the much-loved venue into a space that blends residential and community uses.

Hyde will take centre stage in September as the community gathers for A Celebration of Hyde, a major civic event honouring the town’s history while looking ahead to its future.

The council is pushing ahead with its £1.5m plan to increase school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Tameside.

A group of women in Ashton’s Hurst Methodist Church has taken a powerful stand against period poverty, helping ensure that no local woman or girl is forced to choose between feeding her family and managing her period with dignity.

Age UK Tameside recently welcomed a special visit from the Mayoress of Tameside, Shibley Allam, accompanied by Mayor Consort Mr Mohammed Khairul Alam and Councillor Andrea Colbourne, offering them a firsthand insight into the vital services the charity provides for older residents in the borough.

Sunflower Day Nurseries have teamed up with The Power of Resilience CIC to launch a new community pantry in Hyde.

Ashton-under-Lyne was buzzing with life on Saturday, 23rd August, as Streetlife returned to the town centre for another unforgettable day of entertainment, food, and community celebration.

Teddy and Poppy – names you’ll likely hear echoing around the parks of Tameside and across the Northwest – have officially become the region’s most popular dog names, and fittingly, they often belong to the nation’s favourite breed: the Labrador Retriever.

Whether you enjoy a challenging hike or a casual stroll, the High Peak caters to a diverse range of preferences.