The very latest news
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Mossley pupils win University of Manchester science photo competitionChildren at Livingstone Primary School took first place for a microscopic photograph of a computer memory chip, with the prizes handed over by a Manchester cancer researcher who grew up in the town.
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Oasis Academy Leesbrook students wow audiences with magical production of The Wizard of OzOasis Academy Leesbrook captivated audiences as students staged a spectacular production of The Wizard of Oz . . . delivering what has been hailed as the academy's best production yet.
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Pride in Place funding boost for 12 community projectsTwelve groups across Tameside are celebrating after securing funding to improve their local neighbourhoods.
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Giving Tameside’s pre-term babies the best start in life with ‘liquid gold’ first breast milkAlmost all pre-term babies born at Tameside Hospital now receive colostrum – the first breast milk mothers produce – within two days of birth, thanks to an acclaimed improvement project led by Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Integrated Infant Feeding team.
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Volunteers wanted to help capture the impact of community food supportMulti-award-winning community organisation The Power of Resilience CIC is inviting local people to help shape the future of community food support by taking part in a research project with The University of Manchester.
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Professor Brian Cox launches new partnership to inspire next generation of scientists in OldhamChadderton-born physicist Professor Brian Cox returned to his hometown for the launch of a partnership between Oldham Athletic Community Trust and Pharmaceutical Company AstraZeneca, which will help bring science to life for hundreds of primary school pupils in the borough.
Tameside Reporter
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Mossley pupils win University of Manchester science photo competitionChildren at Livingstone Primary School took first place for a microscopic photograph of a computer memory chip, with the prizes handed over by a Manchester cancer researcher who grew up in the town.
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Pride in Place funding boost for 12 community projectsTwelve groups across Tameside are celebrating after securing funding to improve their local neighbourhoods.
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Giving Tameside’s pre-term babies the best start in life with ‘liquid gold’ first breast milkAlmost all pre-term babies born at Tameside Hospital now receive colostrum – the first breast milk mothers produce – within two days of birth, thanks to an acclaimed improvement project led by Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Integrated Infant Feeding team.
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Volunteers wanted to help capture the impact of community food supportMulti-award-winning community organisation The Power of Resilience CIC is inviting local people to help shape the future of community food support by taking part in a research project with The University of Manchester.
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Songs, support and smiles at St George’s Church Dementia CafeA church hall filled with music, conversation and shared understanding has become a vital source of comfort for people living with dementia and the carers who support them.
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Schoolchildren and Mothers’ Union mark milestone with Hospital donationChildren from St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Droylsden, have joined forces with the Mothers’ Union to create and donate 150 hygiene care packs for patients at Tameside Hospital.
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Free water refills across TamesideResidents can stay hydrated for free while helping to reduce single-use plastic bottles thanks to a network of 40 water refill stations across the borough.
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Ashton swimmers celebrate stellar seasonAshton under Lyne Swimming Club capped off their excellent season in style last month by winning the coveted Celebration Gala at the Manchester Aquatics Centre.
Glossop Chronicle
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Hoops with Heart: The basketball club where every child belongsGlossopdale Hoops Basketball Club is proud of its growing success on the court, but ask anyone involved what matters most and they'll tell you it's creating a place where every child can belong, build confidence and fall in love with the game.
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Palmowski celebrates Silverstone successGlossop motorsport sensation Alisha Palmowski extended her lead at the top of the F1 Academy standings over the weekend with a home race win at Silverstone.
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102-mile challenge for childrenTwo fundraisers have set off from Glossop on a 102-mile walking challenge to raise money for the Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre, one of the Mayor of High Peak's chosen charities.
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Town centre evacuationResidents were forced to leave their homes for almost four hours after a suspected Second World War ordnance was discovered in a garden in Glossop town centre on Sunday evening.
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Norris Floristry: capturing your story in flowersFew shopfronts on Glossop High Street stop people in their tracks quite like Norris Floristry.
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Former nurse says she was left homeless after seeking council helpA 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.
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Councillors hear calls to rethink Carelink closureAn 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.
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Derbyshire County Council reports £2 million budget underspendDerbyshire County Council has ended the financial year more than £2 million better off than expected after introducing tighter spending controls across its services.
Oldham Reporter
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Oasis Academy Leesbrook students wow audiences with magical production of The Wizard of OzOasis Academy Leesbrook captivated audiences as students staged a spectacular production of The Wizard of Oz . . . delivering what has been hailed as the academy's best production yet.
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Professor Brian Cox launches new partnership to inspire next generation of scientists in OldhamChadderton-born physicist Professor Brian Cox returned to his hometown for the launch of a partnership between Oldham Athletic Community Trust and Pharmaceutical Company AstraZeneca, which will help bring science to life for hundreds of primary school pupils in the borough.
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Oldham StoryFest returns with a celebration of books, creativity and family funOldham StoryFest is returning with another exciting programme of author talks, illustration workshops and family activities designed to inspire a love of reading.
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Thousands of council workers including Oldham to ballot for strike action over payThousands of Unite members working with local authorities including Oldham are balloting for strike action after rejecting this year’s pay offer.
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Police to step up patrols in Shaw after reports of man behaving suspiciouslyThere will be an increased police presence in Shaw following reports of a man behaving suspiciously in the area last Friday (July 3, 2026).
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Murder investigation launched after man dies following assault in FailsworthA murder investigation is underway following the death of a man after a serious assault in Failsworth.
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Oldham Pride set to return to the town centreOldham Pride returns for another fun day of celebration in a borough that continues to show love, support and solidarity for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Oldham’s grass-roots arts festival is backDare to Know Theatre returns with the second Dare to Create Festival, bringing together artists, communities and audiences for five days of music, dance, poetry, visual arts and creative workshops across Oldham.



