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Manchester Academy’s now legendary ‘A Tribute To Manchester’ annual Christmas bash will this year celebrate its 10th anniversary, with The Clone Roses once again headlining the main Academy One stage. 

When Tameside Radio and the Not Really Here Group launched the hugely successful ‘Local Music Spotlight’ feature back in January 2023, Craig Lee and The Humblebees were one of the very first acts to feature. Fast forward two years and the band have finally released their long-awaited debut album ‘Come What May’. 

In February I launched my new podcast ‘Roots’ on Spotify, with the aim of hearing life stories from music’s real roots, by iconic people who don’t always get to tell the story of their journeys in music.

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.

This Volunteers’ Week (2–6 June), Dogs Trust is celebrating the incredible contributions of its 3,800 volunteers across 22 rehoming centres. 

Reform has refused to pledge to install sprinklers in all Derbyshire schools, as new figures show there are nine in the county without them.

Mottram Community Centre is facing an uncertain future, as a shortage of trustees and regular users threatens to close its doors for good.

The inquest into five year-old Lila Marsland’s death was concluded just after 1pm on Thursday the 5th of June.

This Volunteers’ Week (2–6 June), Dogs Trust is celebrating the incredible contributions of its 3,800 volunteers across 22 rehoming centres. 

The inquest into five year-old Lila Marsland’s death was concluded just after 1pm on Thursday the 5th of June.

This premier musical is an absolute multicultural phenomenon. Manchester’s Opera House is currently home to the brand new DDJL musical ‘Come Fall in Love’, bringing vibrant culture to every punter.

Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley marks Volunteers’ Week 2025 with a special community meal to thank their local volunteers.

This premier musical is an absolute multicultural phenomenon. Manchester’s Opera House is currently home to the brand new DDJL musical ‘Come Fall in Love’, bringing vibrant culture to every punter.

I watched a compelling chat earlier this week with Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey, hosted by Rachel Sylvester, political editor at The Observer. 

There’s been an awful lot of hype about the new Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning, and I was a little surprised last week to read that Disney’s live action remake of Lilo & Stitch made around £1 million more than the latest Tom Cruise action juggernaut in its opening weekend.

Manchester Academy’s now legendary ‘A Tribute To Manchester’ annual Christmas bash will this year celebrate its 10th anniversary, with The Clone Roses once again headlining the main Academy One stage. 

When Tameside Radio and the Not Really Here Group launched the hugely successful ‘Local Music Spotlight’ feature back in January 2023, Craig Lee and The Humblebees were one of the very first acts to feature. Fast forward two years and the band have finally released their long-awaited debut album ‘Come What May’. 

Reform has refused to pledge to install sprinklers in all Derbyshire schools, as new figures show there are nine in the county without them.

Mottram Community Centre is facing an uncertain future, as a shortage of trustees and regular users threatens to close its doors for good.

The two hours free parking in Tameside Council run car parks will start on Monday 9th June.

A Hadfield man living with advanced Stage 4 prostate cancer has launched a remarkable campaign to raise awareness, funds, and hope - one dog walk at a time. 

Oldham is looking for a whole new slate of council department bosses worth almost £1m per year – just months after completing a round of voluntary redundancies.

The Oldham Coliseum Theatre won’t be reopening for Panto Season 2025, the council has confirmed.

A national task force is expected to reopen 287 closed cases relating to child sexual abuse.

Greater Manchester Police officers investigating the death of a man in Oldham have secured a further three arrests as their work continues.

A huge demonstration will be held on Saturday to “send a message” to the Government over spending cuts and welfare reform.

Badenoch ‘increasingly’ supportive of leaving ECHR, as she launches exit probe

Hundreds of thousands fewer patients will face long A and E waits, the Government has pledged, as it also set out plans to try and end “corridor care”.

The SNP were second with Reform UK in third

Stalybridge Celtic have made their first signing of the summer, bringing in talented striker Ruben Jerome. 

Curzon Ashton have announced the signing of defender Jack Stafford following his departure from fellow National League North side Southport. 

An athlete from Tameside is preparing for his biggest challenge yet. 

Glossop-based darts star Nathan Aspinall added another piece of silverware to his collection over the weekend, picking up the European Darts Open trophy in Leverkusen.