The very latest news
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FCHO distributes Easter Eggs to families in need on Good FridayEaster eggs were distributed to families in need by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) on Good Friday.
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Local charity presents ‘A Night at The Movies’ extravaganzaAn Oldham-based disability charity is planning a spectacular performance of the year, with a gripping production combining the nostalgia of the silver screen and famous pop culture moments.
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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.
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Music, fashion and fundraising bring joy to Mottram residentsA heartwarming afternoon of music, fashion and community spirit brought smiles to residents at Lowry Court in Mottram, thanks to a special collaboration with a local Ashton business.
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Young singers invited to join Oldham Parish Children's ChoirBudding singers are being encouraged to join the Oldham Parish Children’s Choir.
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Upturn on the right track to solving joblessnessOldham community cause Upturn is hitting the road in a bid to connect with the most disadvantaged youngsters in the borough – after a survey revealed a worrying lack of trust in the police, the civil service, and other public institutions.
Tameside Reporter
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Music, fashion and fundraising bring joy to Mottram residentsA heartwarming afternoon of music, fashion and community spirit brought smiles to residents at Lowry Court in Mottram, thanks to a special collaboration with a local Ashton business.
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Droylsden Scouts launch annual bedding plant fundraiser as hut improvements take root250th Droylsden Scout group is once again inviting the community to support its much-loved annual bedding plant fundraiser, an event that has been running for more than four decades.
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Emmaus Mossley volunteers lend a helping hand across the community on Solidarity DayCommunity members from Emmaus Mossley have joined forces with local groups across Mossley to deliver a day of volunteering as part of the charity’s annual Solidarity Day.
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Easter cheer delivered to young patients at Tameside HospitalYoung patients at Tameside Hospital were given a welcome boost this Easter, as Stagecoach Oldham partnered with Tesco to deliver hundreds of Easter eggs - accompanied by a special visit from the Easter Bunny.
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Battle of the Bands to rock Manchester in aid of mental health charityAn exciting night of live music and community spirit is set to take over Manchester this April, as The Anthony Seddon Fund hosts a special charity Battle of the Bands at the iconic Co-op Live BACKSTAGE CLUB.
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Community unites in yellow for powerful endometriosis awareness walkResidents across Tameside came together in a moving show of solidarity last month as a local chronic illness support group hosted an awareness walk to highlight the realities of endometriosis and other long-term health conditions.
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Community spirit meets global flavour as halal Chinese restaurant opens in AshtonA new addition to the dining scene in Ashton-under-Lyne is turning heads - not just for its food, but for its mission to give back.
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Free rides take centre stage at Spring Family FestivalFamilies across Tameside are being invited to enjoy a packed programme of free entertainment as the borough’s Spring Family Festival returns this April, complete with classic fairground rides at no cost.
Glossop Chronicle
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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.
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Volunteers needed as demand for free food support growsThe Second Helpings Project CIC is calling for volunteer drivers and cooks as it continues to expand its community food support service.
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Rebecca takes on Trek ChallengeRebecca Harvey from Glossop is taking on the Alzheimer’s Society’s Trek26 in the Peak District with her dad and the rest of her family in a fundraiser that carries deep personal meaning
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From heartbreak to hope: local family supporting others through pet lossA Glossop family is working to transform the way people say goodbye to their pets, offering a more personal, transparent and compassionate alternative to traditional cremation services and end of life services.
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Growth continues as Jack Badger takes complete ownership of Hope Street buildingJack Badger Ltd, the renowned traditional joinery company based in Old Glossop, has taken another significant step in its ongoing growth by securing full ownership of the Hawkshead building on Hope Street.
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Derbsyhire Constabulary rural crime team - Operation RecallFarm worker tells of heartache over dog shooting as part of campaign to crackdown on livestock worrying:
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Step back in time with GLAS !The Glossop and Longdendale Archaeological Society (GLAS) are inviting people to a fascinating talk on the 1648 Battle of Winwick, the last battle of the Second English Civil War.
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Waste Recycling Centre – potential closure consultation proposalCabinet members will be asked to give the go-ahead to a public consultation about the future of Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre at a meeting next Thursday, 9th April 2026.
Oldham Reporter
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FCHO distributes Easter Eggs to families in need on Good FridayEaster eggs were distributed to families in need by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) on Good Friday.
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Local charity presents ‘A Night at The Movies’ extravaganzaAn Oldham-based disability charity is planning a spectacular performance of the year, with a gripping production combining the nostalgia of the silver screen and famous pop culture moments.
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Young singers invited to join Oldham Parish Children's ChoirBudding singers are being encouraged to join the Oldham Parish Children’s Choir.
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Upturn on the right track to solving joblessnessOldham community cause Upturn is hitting the road in a bid to connect with the most disadvantaged youngsters in the borough – after a survey revealed a worrying lack of trust in the police, the civil service, and other public institutions.
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Concerns raised over wildlife threatened by indiscriminate blazesThis picture taken by Saddleworth wildlife champion Greg Barrett shows the concerns over wildlife threatened by indiscriminate blazes.
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Strictly-themed dance competition raises over £66K for Dr Kershaw’s HospiceLoyal supporters helped Dr Kershaw’s Hospice raise an impressive £66,174 - with monies still coming in - at its annual dance competition.
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FCHO shortlisted in three categories at the prestigious Northern Housing AwardsFirst Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has been shortlisted in three categories at the prestigious Northern Housing Awards taking place next month in Manchester.
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Beavers and cub scouts from Oldham go interstellar in National Space Centre discovery dayBeavers and Cub Scouts from Shaw - together with more than 500 others from across the UK - blasted off on an out of this world mission at the National Space Centre.



