The very latest news
- 
                                
                     Local vet launches fireworks pet stress awareness campaign Local vet launches fireworks pet stress awareness campaignGourley Veterinary Surgeons Ashton-Under-Lyne has launched a new campaign to help local pet owners protect their animals from the stress caused by seasonal fireworks displays. 
- 
                                
                     Former hotel could be turned into HMO – but some neighbours aren’t happy Former hotel could be turned into HMO – but some neighbours aren’t happyA former hotel and wedding venue in a ‘peaceful’ village in Saddleworth may soon become home to a new HMO. 
- 
                                
                     Derbyshire County Council cabinet member reshuffle Derbyshire County Council cabinet member reshuffleReform UK has reshuffled its cabinet members for education following the resignation of one councillor for “personal reasons”. 
- 
                                
                     School fine petition rejected by Government School fine petition rejected by GovernmentA Derbyshire mum’s petition calling for children to be allowed 10 days off school during term time without being fined has been rejected by the Government. 
- 
                                
                     Outrage as unauthorised road closure brings Glossop to standstill Outrage as unauthorised road closure brings Glossop to standstillMotorists across Glossop were left fuming on Monday, October 27, after an unauthorised road closure at Back Moor caused widespread traffic chaos during the morning rush hour. 
- 
                                
                     Gaming for Good: Students turn play into positive action Gaming for Good: Students turn play into positive actionA new youth-led initiative from Adaptive Gaming Youth & Community CIC is empowering students at St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy. 
Tameside Reporter
- 
                                
                     Local vet launches fireworks pet stress awareness campaign Local vet launches fireworks pet stress awareness campaignGourley Veterinary Surgeons Ashton-Under-Lyne has launched a new campaign to help local pet owners protect their animals from the stress caused by seasonal fireworks displays. 
- 
                                
                     Tibard turns pink to support breast cancer awareness Tibard turns pink to support breast cancer awarenessStaff at Tibard swapped their usual uniforms for bold, bright outfits as they celebrated Wear It Pink Day on Thursday 23rd October, raising funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Now. 
- 
                                
                     Illegal goods seized from 21 Tameside businesses in major crackdown Illegal goods seized from 21 Tameside businesses in major crackdownThousands of illegal products, ranging from illicit vapes to counterfeit children’s toys and unlicensed cosmetic injectables, have been seized from 21 businesses across Tameside in a major multi-agency crackdown on organised crime. 
- 
                                
                     New GMP travel safe LiveChat service launches to keep passengers safe New GMP travel safe LiveChat service launches to keep passengers safePolice in partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched a new and improved digital reporting tool to help keep passengers and staff safe across the region’s public transport. 
- 
                                
                     “Don’t be scared to get checked” - New campaign dispels fears around breast cancer “Don’t be scared to get checked” - New campaign dispels fears around breast cancerA new campaign encouraging women from Black and South Asian communities to attend breast screening and see their GP if they notice potential symptoms of breast cancer has been launched in Greater Manchester. 
- 
                                
                     Ashton town hall to be brought into this century Ashton town hall to be brought into this centuryThe rejuvenation of Ashton Town Hall from rack and ruin will be complete by 2030, say council bosses. 
- 
                                
                     Massive housing plan approved following consultation Massive housing plan approved following consultationA bold vision to bring almost 10,000 homes, multiple town centre overhauls and two new train stations to Tameside has been given the final sign-off. 
- 
                                
                     Building site town centre starting to take shape Building site town centre starting to take shapeAshton town centre has been a building site in recent months, but now a huge redevelopment project is finally starting to take shape. 
Glossop Chronicle
- 
                                
                     Derbyshire County Council cabinet member reshuffle Derbyshire County Council cabinet member reshuffleReform UK has reshuffled its cabinet members for education following the resignation of one councillor for “personal reasons”. 
- 
                                
                     School fine petition rejected by Government School fine petition rejected by GovernmentA Derbyshire mum’s petition calling for children to be allowed 10 days off school during term time without being fined has been rejected by the Government. 
- 
                                
                     Outrage as unauthorised road closure brings Glossop to standstill Outrage as unauthorised road closure brings Glossop to standstillMotorists across Glossop were left fuming on Monday, October 27, after an unauthorised road closure at Back Moor caused widespread traffic chaos during the morning rush hour. 
- 
                                
                     Gaming for Good: Students turn play into positive action Gaming for Good: Students turn play into positive actionA new youth-led initiative from Adaptive Gaming Youth & Community CIC is empowering students at St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy. 
- 
                                
                     Glossop judo star prepares for emotional return Glossop judo star prepares for emotional returnGlossop-born British judoka Eric Ham will make his first competitive appearance in two years this weekend (1 November 2025) at the Gold Coast Oceania Open, marking his return from a life-threatening spinal injury that almost ended his elite judo career. 
- 
                                
                     Local volunteer scoops top award Local volunteer scoops top awardA Glossop resident has been recognised for her outstanding commitment to football at the Derbyshire County FA Grassroots Awards. 
- 
                                
                     Derbyshire council reports ‘vast improvement’ with finances despite criticism over promised efficiencies Derbyshire council reports ‘vast improvement’ with finances despite criticism over promised efficienciesDerbyshire County Council has argued that the authority is in a better place financially than it has been for several years since the new Reform UK administration was elected nearly six months ago 
- 
                                
                     Manchester Christmas market tram chaos as drivers balloted on strikes Manchester Christmas market tram chaos as drivers balloted on strikesCommuters could face major disruption which could interrupt festive travel in Greater Manchester next month as almost 320 tram drivers are being balloted over working conditions and fears around fatigue. 
Oldham Reporter
- 
                                
                     Former hotel could be turned into HMO – but some neighbours aren’t happy Former hotel could be turned into HMO – but some neighbours aren’t happyA former hotel and wedding venue in a ‘peaceful’ village in Saddleworth may soon become home to a new HMO. 
- 
                                
                     Tech leader returns to Oldham to help local businesses secure data Tech leader returns to Oldham to help local businesses secure dataAn entrepreneur who has built his career managing the intense demands of the data centre industry is returning to his roots in Oldham to share his passion for helping businesses protect and manage their data more effectively. 
- 
                                
                     New GMP travel safe LiveChat service launches to keep passengers safe New GMP travel safe LiveChat service launches to keep passengers safePolice in partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched a new and improved digital reporting tool to help keep passengers and staff safe across the region’s public transport. 
- 
                                
                     “Don’t be scared to get checked” - New campaign dispels fears around breast cancer “Don’t be scared to get checked” - New campaign dispels fears around breast cancerA new campaign encouraging women from Black and South Asian communities to attend breast screening and see their GP if they notice potential symptoms of breast cancer has been launched in Greater Manchester. 
- 
                                
                     Butchers shop could be turned into ‘student accommodation’ HMO Butchers shop could be turned into ‘student accommodation’ HMOA former butchers’ shop in Oldham could be turned into a ‘student accommodation’ HMO – but some neighbours are not convinced by the idea. 
- 
                                
                     TPE partners with Dragon’s Den backed recruitment platform ivee to support career returners TPE partners with Dragon’s Den backed recruitment platform ivee to support career returnersTransPennine Express (TPE) has partnered with ivee, the recruitment platform built for people returning to work after a career break. 
- 
                                
                     Former pub could be demolished by Colin the Caterpillar creators Former pub could be demolished by Colin the Caterpillar creatorsA former pub in Oldham could be demolished by the creators of Colin the Caterpillar. Park Cakes Bakery, which produces the bug-shaped sweet treat for M&S, plans to bulldoze the former Honeywell Arms in Medlock Vale. 
- 
                                
                     Business surveys unveil state of GM & Oldham economy Business surveys unveil state of GM & Oldham economyOldham’s economy continues to show signs of steady growth, according to two reports about businesses across Greater Manchester. 





 
                             
                             
                            