Not Really Here Group

​​​​​​​On Sunday 28th June, fifty enthusiastic walkers set off on a sponsored walk that turned into a truly memorable community celebration.

Dozens of staff at train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) are learning sign language to help make rail journeys easier for hearing-impaired customers.

Tameside’s own Molly Edwards earns a First Class Degree whilst balancing the running of her small business, The Magic Burrow.

Tameside Trading Standards and Environmental Health officers joined Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and Immigration Officers in a week of action tackling organised immigration crime and criminality on local high streets. 

Residents are invited to get hands-on with technology this July, with a free festival designed to boost people’s digital skills.

Mossley Monday Club for disabled adults delivered the winning presentation at the latest Mossley SOUP event.

A major milestone has been reached for Hattersley with the appointment of Laura Nicholas as Chair of the new Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board.

Tameside council has put a halt on selling off a community asset following a campaign from a scout group.

A former NHS nurse from Glossop says she has been left sleeping in a tent after being told she was not a priority for emergency housing.

An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Full Council took on Thursday 3rd July to debate the future of the Carelink service following the council's decision to close it in September. 

Derbyshire County Council has ended the financial year more than £2 million better off than expected after introducing tighter spending controls across its services.

A new community initiative exploring menopause support and education has got off to a wonderful start with around 60 people attending the first ‘Just Pause...’ taster session at the Old Town Hall function room.

Peter and Christina Harris recently welcomed more than 140 visitors to their Simmondley garden, as they once again opened it in support of the National Garden Scheme raising vital funds for charity. 

A Christmas raffle held by the Patient Participation Group (PPG) at Simmondley Medical Practice has raised £210 for Glossop Cat Rescue, with the charity receiving its cheque at a presentation held recently.

Veterans are being encouraged to join this year's annual Drumhead Service at Manor Park, as the Royal British Legion prepares to honour those who have served their country.

Hadfield Cricket Club is celebrating the successful opening of its brand-new net facility, marking a major milestone for grassroots sport in the area.

Oldham councillors have been warned the local authority could soon be breaking the law, as a top boss issues a warning. Elected members have been told they have two weeks to come up with someone to lead them or things could get much worse.

Roadworks are taking place on key A and B roads in nearly every area across Greater Manchester. Temporary traffic lights on Wilmslow Road could last until January 2027.

GM4Women2028 is bringing its annual Dialogue, Deeds & Determination event to Rochdale tomorrow (Sat, July 4) uniting women, girls and male allies from Greater Manchester for a day of discussion, collaboration and action focused on advancing gender equality.

Oldham’s Parent-Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) was recently visited by Diane Hawkins JP LLB, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester.

Dozens of staff at train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) are learning sign language to help make rail journeys easier for hearing-impaired customers.

More than a century on these casualties have finally been honoured with Commonwealth War Grave headstones.

Another hugely successful Co-op Congress concluded recently at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham, bringing together co-operative leaders, innovators, policymakers, campaigners and community organisations from across the UK and beyond for two days of debate, collaboration and action.

Hundreds of people are fighting against plans to renovate a Grade II listed church in Shaw that has partially collapsed. The chapel was abandoned in 1975 and is now dangerous but could have a new future under plans put forward.