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‘Amazing’painting of legendary boxer Ricky Hatton to raise funds for charityA painting of boxing legend Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton captured in his victorious scream is to be auctioned off to raise money for the fighter’s charitable foundation.
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Perfect ten for Glossop North EndA rampant Glossop North End put on a clinical display at beleaguered City of Liverpool on Saturday to run out 10-0 winners, condemning the hosts to their heaviest defeat of the campaign.
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Police appeal for the whereabouts of Matthew HodgkinsonGreater Manchester Police are appealing for any information on the whereabouts of Matthew Hodgkinson (24/02/1983), who is wanted for breach of court order.
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Weekend football round-up: Barton on target as Nash end winless streakCurzon Ashton ended their 10-match winless run on Saturday with a narrow 1-0 victory at Chorley, to move them six points clear of the National League North relegation zone.
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MP welcomes employment and cost-of-living changesJon Pearce MP has welcomed a range of new government measures which he says will support working families and help with the cost of living.
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Eco Streets project continues to transform neighbourhoodsResidents were invited to a series of pop‑up activities to share their ideas and help shape the designs, which improved and developed an alleyway in Ashton‑under‑Lyne.
Tameside Reporter
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‘Amazing’painting of legendary boxer Ricky Hatton to raise funds for charityA painting of boxing legend Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton captured in his victorious scream is to be auctioned off to raise money for the fighter’s charitable foundation.
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Police appeal for the whereabouts of Matthew HodgkinsonGreater Manchester Police are appealing for any information on the whereabouts of Matthew Hodgkinson (24/02/1983), who is wanted for breach of court order.
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Eco Streets project continues to transform neighbourhoodsResidents were invited to a series of pop‑up activities to share their ideas and help shape the designs, which improved and developed an alleyway in Ashton‑under‑Lyne.
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Mark Llewellin begins new chapter as High Sheriff of Greater ManchesterMark Llewellin DL has officially taken on the role of High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, with the ceremony marking his appointment held at Dukinfield Town Hall on Saturday, April 11th.
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Bloom into spring at Willow Wood Hospice’s Flower Festival morningIf you’re looking for something to do this weekend, head along to Willow Wood Hospice on Saturday 18th April 2026 for a relaxed and friendly morning in support of this year’s Flower Festival.
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Residents share their thoughts on Godley GreenA gigantic housing scheme on the edge of Greater Manchester is creeping closer to becoming a reality. But not everyone is keen on the idea of 2,150 new homes on former green belt land.
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Party in the Park to bring family fun to Victoria ParkLocal families are set for a weekend of entertainment, music and activities as Party in the Park returns to Victoria Park, Denton next month.
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Full list of candidates announced for Tameside local electionsResidents across Tameside are preparing to head to the polls on Thursday 7 May, as the full list of candidates standing in this year’s local elections has now been confirmed.
Glossop Chronicle
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MP welcomes employment and cost-of-living changesJon Pearce MP has welcomed a range of new government measures which he says will support working families and help with the cost of living.
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Two cases, two outcomes: Family’s fight for justice after sister’s deathA grieving brother has spoken out about what he describes as a “critical gap” in the UK justice system, as he continues campaigning for a change in the law following the death of his sister.
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Consultation launched over potential closure of Glossop tipDerbyshire County Council held a Cabinet meeting on Thursday 9th April to decide the next steps in the potential closure of Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre.
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Fire Tintwistle Low MoorDerbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is currently dealing with a wildfire at Tintwistle Low Moor.
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Tintwistle Bowling Club community open dayResidents are invited along and join the fun at Tintwistle Bowling Club’s Open Day on Saturday 2 May, from 11am to 5pm
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Glossop joining the Together Alliance march in LondonLast week a coach departed Glossop heading to London to take part in the massive March for Love and Unity against Hate under the banner of “Together We Stand, Divided We Fall” organised by the Glossopdale Together Alliance.
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Mini literary festival brings top authors to townDark Peak Books & Gifts and George Street Community bookshop are bringing some great authors to Glossop over the next four weeks in what is almost a mini-literature festival for the town!
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High Peak Council Housing Team on walkaboutsThe High Peak Borough Council Housing Team, in partnership with a range of local agencies, will be undertaking estate walkabouts to engage with tenants and discuss any matters of concern.
Oldham Reporter
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Oldham Mountain Rescue Team's third call out of the weekOldham Mountain Rescue Team’s third call out of the week came on Thursday in the early evening, when Greater Manchester Police requested assistance with three walkers at Dove Stone as one member of the group was unable to continue.
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Local walkers set for epic 100-mile Camino pilgrimage to raise fundsAn award-winning walking group is gearing up for a breathtaking 100-mile pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago next month . . . all to raise funds for special causes.
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Three walkers lost in the dark rescued by OMRTEighteen Oldham Mountain Rescue Team (OMRT) members conducting their monthly team meeting in Greenfield were urgently called by police to reports of three walkers in Birchen Clough unable to find the path in the dark.
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Shrewsbury Town 1 – 0 Latics: Latics run out of luck and out of puffNew Meadow is one of the many grounds where Micky Mellon gets a generous round of applause as the opposition manager…where once he was the home favourite, the man who led the club to that promotion back in the day.
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Full candidates list for Oldham 2026 electionResidents will head to the polls on Thursday, May 7, to vote in new representatives for their areas across Oldham.
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“For goats not drugs” – six sentenced to over 60 years in prison for conspiracy to import drugs totalling over £1mSix people including a woman from Oldham have been sentenced for their role in a conspiracy to import class A and class B drugs into the UK.
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Match preview: Shrewsbury Town v LaticsAnd so it continues deep into the month of April – the season that was all but done in early February is absolutely not done. Latics’ bid for a second consecutive promotion retains an air of realism rather than blind optimism.
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Queen Elizabeth Hall final date confirmedThe Queen Elizabeth Hall in Oldham will soon open its doors for the last time before it permanently closes to the public and is prepared for demolition.



