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1998 was the year in which Britney Spears released her debut single 'Baby One More Time', Google was founded, Frank Sinatra died, the first ever MP3 player was available in the UK, France won the World Cup, if you wanted to watch a movie at home, you'd rent it on a video from Blockbuster as the DVD still hadn't been invented, and it was also the year the Spice Girls had the Christmas number one for the third year in a row.

It's just over two weeks until legendary singer songwriter Paul Young hits the road for a huge UK theatre tour lasting until mid-June. The tour, which is named 'From No Parlez To The Secret Of The Association' will look back at his incredible career during these intimate shows, that will combine conversation and acoustic versions of many of his hit songs.

Last Friday, February 28th, I launched my new monthly podcast 'ROOTS'.  The idea of me hosting a podcast is something I have been thinking about for a few years, but with the help, support and encouragement from others, it is finally up and running. The aim of the podcast isn't to do the obvious people in which i am lucky to work with on the Manchester Music Scene and who I am lucky to be connected with, and it isn't about getting the biggest household names in music on, it's about hearing the stories from people who have played an integral part of the music scene and have great stories to tel

It's just over two years since I became the permanent drivetime presenter on Tameside Radio, and tomorrow, Friday February 7th, will sadly be my last day on the show.

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.

Two Northern service train crew have been hailed ‘rail heroes’ after coming to the rescue of customers in separate situations.

High Peak Councillors have given the green light to a potential plan which will see the creation of two new unitary councils.

A Chadderton school is proudly showcasing the breathtaking work of one of its talented young students.

Hulme Grammar School Oldham is staging a prep careers fair designed to introduce young pupils to the world of work.

The last full weekend closure of the M67 as part of St Anne’s Road bridge replacement will be in April. National Highways will be installing eight steel beams on the newly re-built bridge supporting walls. Each pair of beams weighs 97 tonnes and must be carefully lowered into position.

Two Northern service train crew have been hailed ‘rail heroes’ after coming to the rescue of customers in separate situations.

An online fundraiser set up to help a young girl’s family after she was involved in a collision with a car has topped £2,000.

A puppy has died after she is believed to have been deliberately thrown into Ashton’s Portland Basin Marina.

With the cost of a first-class stamp set to rise to £1.70 in April, the sixth increase in the last three years. I'd suggest buying a book of stamps at the current price and stashing them away for a rainy day. Just call me Martin Lewis and be done with it.

There are some pretty decent offerings this week, beginning with the taut, twisty spy thriller Black Bag. Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett lead a strong cast in this tale of subterfuge, loyalty, double-crossing, and gameplaying. It's a neat entry into my 'decent films lasting no more than 90 minutes' list, as George Woodhouse (Fassbender) is tasked with finding a mole within their spy circle. Unfortunately for him, one of the possible suspects is his wife Kathryn (Blanchett). Will he put his job before his marriage?

1998 was the year in which Britney Spears released her debut single 'Baby One More Time', Google was founded, Frank Sinatra died, the first ever MP3 player was available in the UK, France won the World Cup, if you wanted to watch a movie at home, you'd rent it on a video from Blockbuster as the DVD still hadn't been invented, and it was also the year the Spice Girls had the Christmas number one for the third year in a row.

The money app Plum has published a list of questions most likely to elicit a negative response at a dinner party. Even though I am fairly unlikely to plan any such occasions any time soon, I thought it might be useful to take you through the list, to spare you any potential blushes, should the Come Dine With Me cameras be filming at your place. Incidentally, why do so many contestants on that show do steak as a main course? I guess it's seemingly straightforward to cook, yet everyone has very particular preferences about how well (or otherwise) it's done, so the potential for mishaps is great.

Marching Powder is a contender for the worst film of 2025 so far for me. Danny Dyer plays Jack Jones, an ageing, down-on-his-luck football hooligan whose marriage is on the rocks as his life spirals out of control. The biggest wonder is that Dani (Stephanie Leonidas) sticks around past the opening scenes. In my book, this is certainly not a film to rush to see on the big screen.

Two Northern service train crew have been hailed ‘rail heroes’ after coming to the rescue of customers in separate situations.

High Peak Councillors have given the green light to a potential plan which will see the creation of two new unitary councils.

Ten new trees have been planted at Tameside Hospital in a bid to create greener places and boost health and well-being.

Police have issued an alert regarding an incident in which a teenage girl was assaulted in Hadfield

A Chadderton school is proudly showcasing the breathtaking work of one of its talented young students.

Hulme Grammar School Oldham is staging a prep careers fair designed to introduce young pupils to the world of work.

Greater Manchester Police’s Operation Vulcan have launched a major crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour in Derker.

A brave mountaineer who was the first British Muslim to conquer Mount Everest in 2022 paid a special visit to a Chadderton school.

Ben Davies praised Craig Bellamy for being “Mr Calm” at half-time as Kazakhstan threatened to derail Wales’ World Cup adventure at the very first stop.

“Corridor care” in hospitals has become “the new normal” and must be eliminated by the end of this Parliament.

American boxing legend George Foreman has died at the age of 76, his family announced.

Flights have begun landing at Heathrow as it aims to return to normal operation after the airport was shut over a loss of power.

Ashton United have bolstered their attacking options with the arrival of Marcus Carver, who joins on loan from National League North side Southport. 

Ashton United FC have announced they will be holding a charity fundraising event in support of the Willow Wood Hospice on 29 March.   

It was a frustrating night for Curzon Ashton on Tuesday as they let a one goal lead slip late on to draw 1-1 with Radcliffe at the Tameside Stadium. 

This weekend sees the return of Non-League Day, which provides a platform for clubs to promote the importance of affordable volunteer-led community football.