The very latest news
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Tameside youngsters to shine in prestigious Ballet productionIn March, Holly Philburn, Margot Kennedy and Hope Warner, all from Tameside successfully earned places in the prestigious English Youth Ballet (EYB) production of Swan Lake, joining an elite cast of 97 dancers after highly competitive auditions.
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Planting the way to a greener TamesideGreenspace volunteers working alongside Tameside Council’s greenspace team contributed an amazing 2,258 days last year to helping to care for the borough’s natural environment.
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Tameside Council confirms Labour minority administrationTameside Council has confirmed it will be run by a Labour minority administration at its full council meeting on 26 May 2026.
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New Civic Mayor of Tameside announcedTameside Council are delighted to appoint their new civic mayor, Cllr Helen Bowden, for 2026/2027.
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Mossley to mark Whit Friday with celebration event & community lunchMossley will celebrate Whit Friday with a free community event and lunch at Seel Park this Friday, May 29th, from noon, bringing together heritage, music and family activities.
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Beware of the dangers of local waterwaysAs temperatures rise in the British summertime, you or your family may be tempted to cool off with a swim in a local river or lake, or in the sea. Make sure you know the dangers of swimming in open water.
Tameside Reporter
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Tameside youngsters to shine in prestigious Ballet productionIn March, Holly Philburn, Margot Kennedy and Hope Warner, all from Tameside successfully earned places in the prestigious English Youth Ballet (EYB) production of Swan Lake, joining an elite cast of 97 dancers after highly competitive auditions.
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Running 100 miles for The ChristieInspirational Tameside athlete Richard Bradbury recently tackled his toughest challenge yet.
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The Tour 2026 spotlight: The X-Trail 10kAhead of iconic local running event, The Tour 2026, we’re shining a light on all four individual races, starting with the curtain raiser – The X-Trail 10k.
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Review: Waitress - A slice of perfect theatre pie!For one week only, Waitress is bringing it’s 10-year anniversary tour to the Palace Theatre in Manchester. A show bringing sweet delights and a heartwarming success story that will keep smiling for weeks.
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Planting the way to a greener TamesideGreenspace volunteers working alongside Tameside Council’s greenspace team contributed an amazing 2,258 days last year to helping to care for the borough’s natural environment.
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Tameside Council confirms Labour minority administrationTameside Council has confirmed it will be run by a Labour minority administration at its full council meeting on 26 May 2026.
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New Civic Mayor of Tameside announcedTameside Council are delighted to appoint their new civic mayor, Cllr Helen Bowden, for 2026/2027.
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Mossley to mark Whit Friday with celebration event & community lunchMossley will celebrate Whit Friday with a free community event and lunch at Seel Park this Friday, May 29th, from noon, bringing together heritage, music and family activities.
Glossop Chronicle
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Pacy Palmowski seals double winGlossop motorsport star Alisha Palmowski soared to the top of the F1 Academy standings over the weekend with a duo of record-breaking wins in Montreal.
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Schools take part in national 'Operation Sceptre' initiativeYoung people across Glossop have taken part in a series of knife crime awareness sessions and community safety activities as part of the national campaign - Operation Sceptre, from 18th-24th May.
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Community Bookshelf launched to support local charitiesA new Community Bookshelf has been launched in Glossop to help raise money for local charities and community groups while encouraging people of all ages to share a love of reading.
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High Peak MP welcomes help for rural businessesNew government measures aimed at easing fuel and operating cost pressures on rural businesses have been welcomed by High Peak MP Jon Pearce.
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BANK Bar & Brasserie: In a place of its ownSince opening its doors in December 2025, BANK Bar & Brasserie has quickly established itself as one of the most talked about venues in Glossop town centre.
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Mottram takes centre stage in new British horror filmMottram-based indie Angry Lynx Productions begins a one-week shoot at the village Community Centre on Saturday 23rd May for its first feature.
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Planners reject caravan homeless initiative at Hargate HillDerbyshire planners have blocked a caravan site scheme at an equestrian centre which has been providing a base for tenants struggling to find homes.
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Community to lose popular newsagentsA long-running newsagents has reportedly entered liquidation, according to a notice displayed in the window on Tuesday 19th May.
Oldham Reporter
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Lord of the Rings wish comes true for Oldham womanA lucky woman from Oldham has seen a personal wish come true thanks to a special initiative introduced by Caremark . . . one of the UK’s leading home care providers.
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Mahdlo Youth Zone launches Scran Van to reach young people across OldhamOLDHAM-based charity Mahdlo Youth Zone has secured investment from the Better Youth Spaces Fund to expand its services and increase opportunities for young people across the borough.
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Couple share early-onset dementia diagnosis to encourage others to seek helpAn Oldham couple are sharing their experience of early-onset Alzheimer’s to help others recognise the signs and seek support sooner.
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Affordable legal services branch opens in OldhamA London-based agency of highly qualified legal eagles is offering affordable services in Oldham.
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Family Eid party extravaganza set for weekendFamilies are being invited to a vibrant Eid fun day packed with activities galore at the European Islamic Centre this weekend.
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Garland Day triumphCarried on a golden raft of sunshine, a unique new event captured the hearts of hundreds of visitors to Saddleworth Women’s and Clog first-ever Garland Day staged in Uppermill on Saturday.
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World Bee Day a success thanks to funding by FCHOCommunity groups across Oldham held events for World Bee Day following funding from First Choice Home Oldham (FCHO).
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Walker rescued after a fallOldham Mountain Rescue Team were called to support North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) with a report of a walker who had fallen in Birchen Clough, near Dove Stones.



