The very latest news
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Bomb scare at Ashton school ends after ‘WW2-style device’ found to be empty flarePolice have confirmed that a device discovered at a secondary school in Ashton-under-Lyne was non-viable after specialist officers determined it was an empty illumination flare.
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Dr Kershaw’s’ “lifeline” Hospice at Home service celebrates 10 years of compassionate careDr Kershaw’s’ Hospice at Home service is celebrating 10 years of providing compassionate care within the Oldham community.
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Latics v Grimsby Town: This. Is. It.Latics require 1.8333 points per game from their remaining 12 fixtures to reach 71 points which, historically, is the average number of points needed to secure the final League Two play-off berth. As always, relying on stats to ascertain the truth of any given football situation is like divining the mechanics of the universe by looking at the night sky through a drinking straw.
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Oldham workers warned over rise in deadly silica dust diseaseWorkers across Oldham and Greater Manchester are being warned about the dangers of silica dust exposure, as concerns grow over the number of people developing a serious and irreversible lung disease known as silicosis.
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Tameside in Work helps Ryecroft Foods employees move into new jobs after redundanciesA team from Tameside Council has helped residents affected by redundancies at Ryecroft Foods find new employment, with two former employees already securing new jobs.
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Oldhamers invited to an Indian dance extravaganzaA Manchester based dance group is set to raise the roof with a host of performances and local people are invited.
Tameside Reporter
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Bomb scare at Ashton school ends after ‘WW2-style device’ found to be empty flarePolice have confirmed that a device discovered at a secondary school in Ashton-under-Lyne was non-viable after specialist officers determined it was an empty illumination flare.
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Tameside in Work helps Ryecroft Foods employees move into new jobs after redundanciesA team from Tameside Council has helped residents affected by redundancies at Ryecroft Foods find new employment, with two former employees already securing new jobs.
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Girlguiding Ashton Division appeals for volunteers to keep local units runningGirlguiding leaders in Ashton Division are appealing for more volunteers to step forward and help support local units, ensuring hundreds of girls across the area can continue to enjoy the opportunities the organisation provides.
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Free fruit and vegetable marketplace for families in Ashton-under-LyneFamilies across Tameside are being invited to attend a free community marketplace later this month, offering fresh fruit and vegetables along with activities and support for local residents.
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New estate could be built on farmland in Tameside townGiant new housing scheme planned for Mossley countryside.
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‘No one should feel alone’: Local group hosts Endometriosis Awareness MarchA local chronic illness community group is inviting residents to take part in an awareness march on the 28th of March to highlight the impact of endometriosis and other long-term health conditions.
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First choice secondary school offers reach ten-year high in TamesideThe number of pupils receiving their first-choice secondary school place in Tameside has reached its highest level in a decade, according to the local authority.
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Dance festival to celebrate Tameside’s rich culture and heritage comes to HydeResidents are being invited to step into the rhythm of Tameside’s past and present as a vibrant new dance festival arrives in Hyde later this month.
Glossop Chronicle
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Mayor delivers major funding boost to GamesleyGlossop’s Gamesley Community Centre is set for a major transformation after being awarded £191,570 from the East Midlands Community Development Fund, delivered by Mayor Claire Ward.
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Glossop speedster eyes top prizeGlossop motorsport star Alisha Palmowski is gearing up for her second season in F1 Academy, which gets underway this weekend in Shanghai.
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Tameside Hospital set for greener future with £24,900 wellbeing projectTameside & Glossop NHS Charity has been awarded £24,900 to transform an underused green space at Tameside Hospital into an accessible, biodiverse area designed to support the wellbeing of NHS staff, patients and visitors.
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New report highlights progress in Derbyshire SEND servicesA partnership between Derbyshire County Council and the NHS is continuing to strengthen its SEND services, according to a new report.
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‘Derbyshire Makes’ returns for 2026Residents across the county will be encouraged to get creative this spring with the return of Derbyshire Makes, Derbyshire County Council’s flagship festival celebrating making in all its forms.
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Plans underway for Glossop CarnivalPreparations are already in full swing for this year’s Glossop Carnival, with organisers promising a packed weekend of family fun in the heart of the town.
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High Peak Against Racism respond to criticismOver recent months, our coverage of the local campaign group High Peak Against Racism has prompted discussion and, in some cases, criticism.
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Council confirms new budget and tax increaseHigh Peak Borough Council have met to set its budget for the coming year at £16.6 million, to fund essential services for residents, businesses, and visitors.
Oldham Reporter
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Dr Kershaw’s’ “lifeline” Hospice at Home service celebrates 10 years of compassionate careDr Kershaw’s’ Hospice at Home service is celebrating 10 years of providing compassionate care within the Oldham community.
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Latics v Grimsby Town: This. Is. It.Latics require 1.8333 points per game from their remaining 12 fixtures to reach 71 points which, historically, is the average number of points needed to secure the final League Two play-off berth. As always, relying on stats to ascertain the truth of any given football situation is like divining the mechanics of the universe by looking at the night sky through a drinking straw.
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Oldham workers warned over rise in deadly silica dust diseaseWorkers across Oldham and Greater Manchester are being warned about the dangers of silica dust exposure, as concerns grow over the number of people developing a serious and irreversible lung disease known as silicosis.
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Oldhamers invited to an Indian dance extravaganzaA Manchester based dance group is set to raise the roof with a host of performances and local people are invited.
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School closed after fire in science labNewman College in Chadderton will remain shut after a fire broke out in one of its science classrooms.
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Inclusive football sessions helping local children build confidence through sportA local football coach is helping children across Oldham and Greater Manchester build confidence and enjoy sport through inclusive SEND friendly small-group football sessions.
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Six-bed HMO approved despite local angerA six-bed HMO in Royton has been given the greenlight by councillors, despite ‘anger and upset’ in the local community.
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Lost walkers saved by Oldham Mountain Rescue ServiceAs Oldham Mountain Rescue Team team were arriving at base for their weekly evening training, a call came in reporting walkers in the Dove Stone area who had lost the path and, as darkness fell, were unable to identify their location.



