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With 2025 already in the history books as the year Oasis make their long-awaited reunion, it's fitting that the first ever theatre show telling the story of the rise of the legendary Manchester band through their songs also debuted three days into the New Year.

After the massive success of last year's huge 40th anniversary tour,  legendary soul band Stax Of Soul will be rolling back into Uppermill in November as part of this year's series of tour dates.

Pauline Town MBE is a Tameside hero and a legend. As landlady of The Station Hotel in Ashton, she has made the respected British pub much more than that, it's also a hub for the homeless, victims of domestic abuse, families in need, and those facing poverty in this area.

Its three years since Stereophonics last toured, and last week the band announced their biggest ever UK and Ireland stadium tour which will take place in 2025.

When we started our Local music Spotlight feature on Tameside Radio and across the Not Really Here Group media outlets back in January 2023, I knew what an important feature it would be for local bands and artists, but I don't think anybody could have predicted just how successful it has been.

Rest In Peace Denis Law

Car owners have been warned to secure their vehicles after a spate of offences in the early hours of this morning (Friday January 17).

The gruelling Montane Winter Spine Race has reached its conclusion, with British ultrarunner Kim Collison claiming the overall win. 

Oldham has started its search for a new permanent chief executive. It comes following the departure of Harry Catherall to Tameside Council at the end of last year.

Rest In Peace Denis Law

Car owners have been warned to secure their vehicles after a spate of offences in the early hours of this morning (Friday January 17).

Oldham has started its search for a new permanent chief executive. It comes following the departure of Harry Catherall to Tameside Council at the end of last year.

Droylsden is a town crying out for a change of fortune.

A trio of treats this week

Is it me, or does Christmas seem light years ago?

With 2025 already in the history books as the year Oasis make their long-awaited reunion, it's fitting that the first ever theatre show telling the story of the rise of the legendary Manchester band through their songs also debuted three days into the New Year.

A mix this week of stuff that I watched over the festive season and a couple from this week, to start another year of movie watching!

It was tempting to write something this week about the digital darts being fired from the keyboard of the world's richest man, and how it might be better if we just switched social media off for a bit, but for the sake of my blood pressure, I thought I'd share the first part of a musical Top 10 with you.

Rest In Peace Denis Law

The gruelling Montane Winter Spine Race has reached its conclusion, with British ultrarunner Kim Collison claiming the overall win. 

Police are asking for the public's help in tracing a High Peak teenager who has gone missing.

It is just six short months since I had the honour of my life being sworn in as the MP for High Peak. It has flown by. But in other ways it feels like a lifetime ago. Despite having never stood for parliament before I thought I knew what I was letting myself in for. I did not.

Oldham has started its search for a new permanent chief executive. It comes following the departure of Harry Catherall to Tameside Council at the end of last year.

Planners have refused permission for developers to build 17 homes next to an industrial estate as they would be ‘unpleasant and alien’ for residents.

Concerns have been raised about ‘smart’ bins installed in Oldham town centre following after reports several ‘are jammed shut’ – leading to ‘piles of rubbish’ in the street.

After almost 240 years shoppers will soon bid farewell to the beloved Tommyfield market hall, after plans to bulldoze the current building were approved by Oldham Council last week.

Manchester United led the tributes to club great Denis Law following his death at the age of 84.

Denis Law has been described as “one of football’s giants” as tributes poured in for the former Manchester United and Scotland great following his death at the age of 84.

British content creators have called the potential ban on TikTok in the United States “deeply unfair” and said it could impact people’s incomes.

The Prince of Wales will meet young people experiencing homelessness during a visit to a charity centre in London.

Curzon Ashton lost ground in the National League North title race on Saturday after a second half sucker punch from visitors Brackley Town saw them run out as 1-0 winners.

The gruelling Montane Winter Spine Race has reached its conclusion, with British ultrarunner Kim Collison claiming the overall win. 

Local football historian Dr Gary James has recently published his latest book, titled ‘Manchester Corinthians: The Authorised History’. 

The ups and downs continued for Manchester City over the festive period, but there seemed to be some momentum building after wins against Leicester and West Ham, who ended up sacking their manager straight after the win!