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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.

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

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

The CEO of Hill Biscuits has resigned after 18 months at the helm of the confectionary giants.

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.

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

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman in her 40s was hospitalised following a stabbing on Wednesday January 15.

Council bosses in Tameside say ‘things are changing for the better’ following years of understaffing in special needs childcare and education.

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.

The team will be climbing the Yorkshire three peaks, starting on 1st March.

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.

A popular footpath washed away by the recent storms has been replaced by a new wooden bridge.

A man is in hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after being hit in a drive-by shooting at lunchtime on Thursday January 16.

The leader of Derbyshire County Council says “the cupboards are quite bare” as he outlined £19 million in further cuts in order to keep the authority in control of its own finances.

Oldham council leader Arooj Shah has welcomed a government announcement that it will support a new inquiry into child sexual exploitation (CSE) in the borough.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was stabbed in the street.

The NHS is the best of Britain, but, as my inbox attests, the Conservatives have left it on its knees. Our beloved health service is in an absolute state and people in Stalybridge and Hyde are suffering for it. 

It’s been a busy start to the year, and last week in Parliament, I was delighted to vote in support of the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill. 

This week I would like to discuss water bills, water ownership and regulation of the water industry.  

A plan to shut a unit for children with autism at a Denton primary school has been criticised.

Derbyshire residents could face a maximum council tax increase to fund a “stark” £8.5 million police force budget gap, which has skyrocketed due to recent Government decisions.

Green’s dry cleaners has been a staple on the high street for 25 years but now due to retirement, Diane, David and Lisa have decided to close the doors for good on Friday 31st January. 

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

New 30mph speed limits on Manchester’s main roads will be policed by average speed cameras, it has been confirmed.

Residents living on a street where they are unable to get from one side to the other have been told they will have to wait until summer for a safe crossing.

Plans for new homes at the back of an industrial warehouse have been rejected after being branded ‘unsafe’.

Five rooms full of cannabis plants at various stages of their growth cycle were discovered during a raid in Audenshaw.

To coincide with National Pothole Day on January 15, Derbyshire County Council (DCC) has announced an extension to a pothole repair trial.

Curzon Ashton made it through to the semi-final of the Manchester Premier Cup on Tuesday at the second attempt, after a shootout win over local rivals Stalybridge Celtic. 

Architects have submitted plans to convert part of a Victorian shopping arcade into a 16-bed HMO.

A pub in Stalybridge where a cannabis farm was found will not be transformed into a house of multiple occupation (HMO).

Nominations are open for the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards, with members of the public able to vote for their own People’s Champion.

Over-50s can enjoy a free two-course meal after Age UK Tameside launched their annual Winter Warm Hub last week.

A High Peak police officer has been presented with an apprenticeship award by the University of Derby.

Illegally parked cars delayed emergency workers reaching a man who had slipped while out hiking on Kinder.

GMP have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a Tameside man who is on the run.

Back in November, children from across Tameside were chosen to be mascots for the Vitality Roses, England’s national netball team.

Half a million tickets for train journeys across the North of England are up for grabs with 50 per cent off the cost, Northern has announced.

Work on a new bypass that has been in the works for half a century could soon finally start.

Police are appealing for help in tracking down a man they say is wanted in connection with 'serious offences'.

A 37-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a knife after a nurse was stabbed.

Within the first week of January, Glossop Mountain Rescue Team have been called out to six different emergencies across Derbyshire. 

A cruise company has announced charity Reuben's Retreat will be its 2025 charity partner.

Ashton born Corrie star Sue Devaney is preparing to film her final storyline as she leaves Britain's most famous street.

High Peak MP Jon Pearce has written an open letter condemning plans to cancel local council elections in the county.

The annual Montane Winter Spine Races started in bright and chilly conditions with the 46-mile ‘sprint’ race from Edale to Hebden Bridge on Saturday.

Collections of green-lidded bins have been suspended in High Peak until Monday January 20 due to the wintry weather conditions.

Part of a footpath in the Goyt Valley has been closed due to the riverbank becoming ‘seriously eroded’ during the recent wintry weather.

A nurse is in critical condition after sustaining ‘life changing’ injuries following reports of a stabbing on Saturday night.

GMP are hunting two suspects after a burglary at a business in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Police have told sightseers to ‘find an alternative place to visit’ after double-parked cars forced them into closing the road for the day.

Droylsden boxer Billy Deniz picked up the biggest win of his career after an engaging tussle with Billy Ellison in Sheffield last night.

More than 20 drivers face prosecution after parking illegally and causing ‘chaos’ at the top of Winnats Pass on Saturday.

Residents have been warned of further restrictions as work continues on the A57 link road.

A prolific High Peak thief has been banned from his local town centre for almost three years.

Police have appealed to the public for help in tracing a man wanted in connection to several thefts and assaults.

Meet Sandra Robertson, a hardworking woman who took control of her life and health, proving that determination can lead to incredible transformations.

Bookworms have been asked to search for overdue library books after Tameside Council launched the Big Friendly Book Return.

Plans have been tabled for a new apartment block on an old industrial site in Denton.

A petrol station shop owner and manager have been fined more than £11,000 after pleading guilty to selling illegal disposable vapes.

A Manchester punk band is giving fans a chance to sneak a peek behind the scenes of the music industry.

Autistic adults in the High Peak are invited to attend information sessions about a new support group due to start in February.

Councils, voluntary organisations and businesses across Tameside are opening their doors to people who need to keep warm as temperatures plummet amid the current cold snap.

It was given a £1.2m revamp just over ten years ago. And now it’s being demolished.

A trans woman has been jailed for violent sexual and physical abuse.

It’s a town with a strong identity and no desire for change, but a major decision could soon shake up the status quo.

A Tameside-based homeless charity has been awarded a £500 grant after being nominated by Northern Trains staff.

Despite the freezing weather, rehearsals for Dick Whittington, New Mills Art Theatre’s Pantomime, are on the right track.

Stalybridge Celtic have given clarity following reports their forward Joe Duckworth could be facing an extended period out of action after suffering an injury while playing for Midland League side Northwich Victoria on Tuesday night.

A team of young dancers are crowdfunding to achieve their dream of representing Team England at the upcoming Dance World Cup in Spain.

Sunshine may be in short supply at the moment, but one dog in particular waiting for a new family at Dogs Trust Manchester could certainly bring warmth and happiness into someone’s home. 

Plans for a new children’s care home have been refused after Tameside Council said it wouldn’t have “acceptable living conditions”.

Police in Glossop are appealing for the owner of. handbag found in the town to come forward.

Andy Burnham ‘would not be opposed’ to a new national inquiry into grooming gangs the day after a Conservative bid to set one up failed.

The boss of Transport of Greater Manchester has asked commuters to be patient after freezing temperatures disrupted bus services in the region.

The upcoming Derbyshire County Council elections in May look set to be postponed for a year to discuss local Government reorganisation which could involve eight councils being scrapped.

More than 1,140 children received a Christmas gift thanks to the Tameside Toy Appeal.

Cruise line Virgin Voyages’ UK sales team has announced that Reuben’s Retreat will be its chosen charity partner for 2025.

Parents have slammed ‘absolutely disgusting’ delays to a school bus which has been ‘horrifically late’ since the Bee Network took over.

Tameside Council have awarded a £600,000 contract to an architect firm for 'detailed design work’ on the redevelopment of the Stalybridge West scheme.

The founder of a specialist college has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list for a lifetime of work alongside youngsters with special educational needs.

A legendary drag racing car has received ‘catastrophic’ damage after a garage manager allegedly took it out for multiple joyrides.

A pervert has been jailed after being caught with his trousers around his shins in a High Peak library.

A man has been charged with theft from a motor vehicle following a foot chase with police last month.

The Glossop Mountain Rescue Team joined forces yesterday with the Kinder and Edale Mountain Rescue Team to rescue a casualty who had gotten into difficulty in the snow. 

Ashton United have extended the loan of high-rated goalkeeper Jordan Eastham until the end of the season.

​​​​​​​With the country facing a number of weather and flood warnings, Dogs Trust has issued its own warning, and is advising owners to keep their dogs away from floods and ice. 

Glossop Manchester City OSC (Official Supporters Club) are hosting the four in a row trophy tour tonight (January 7) at Glossop Cricket Club.

Police have warned residents to be vigilant after a spate of thefts of number plates and high value cars.

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham wants to increase the police element of council tax bills – saying it’s ‘vital to maintain GMP’s improvement’.

Stalybridge Celtic have added some extra fire power to their attack with the signing of former England Under-17 international Benni Smales-Braithwaite.

National palliative care and bereavement charity, Sue Ryder, is urging anyone with a New Year’s resolution to give something back, to come on board and help make their local Sue Ryder shop a vibrant and successful part of their community’s shopping scene in 2025.

December’s Manchester Premier Cup quarter-final tie between Stalybridge Celtic and Curzon Ashton will be replayed after a rule breach, Manchester FA have confirmed.

Glossop has been hit with severe flooding again after high water levels on New Years Eve shook the town.

“Firefighters are being pushed beyond limits to keep the public safe,” says Fire Brigades Union. 

There are ‘no plans whatsoever to enforce a paid-for clean air zone in Greater Manchester’, according to the transport secretary – but a ‘formal’ decision STILL hasn’t been made.

Derbyshire’s highways chief has accused the Labour Government’s funding announcement of nearly £76m for the county and Nottinghamshire’s road and pothole repairs as ‘smoke and mirrors’ – claiming most of the money simply reflects a usual maintenance grant.

There will be no elections held in Greater Manchester in 2025 and there were never any plans for any.

Business leaders hope a proposal for a food hall in Denton could spark a huge resurgence for the town.

Billy Deniz will face Mickey Ellison in Sheffield on Saturday night as he looks to extend his unbeaten start to life as a pro boxer.

An art trail of festive dogs inspired by Raymond Briggs’s The Snowman book and films has raised more than £60,000 for Blythe House Hospice.

A newsagent has been denied retrospective planning permission for a second time after installing an “incongruous” shop front on a busy high street.

A road closure will disrupt traffic around Tameside Hospital for the next few months, with disabled parking bays being relocated.

NHS patients will have access to a new dentist when a clinic opens in Denton at the end of January.

Wintry weather has forced the closure of several roads and disrupted public transport around the High Peak and Tameside.

A Hyde school which provides an 'alternative' approach to education has been ordered to improve.

It’s a huge decision to make, and one that would change the identity of its residents forever.

Glossop police have warned owners of Nissan Navara pick-up trucks that thieves have their vehicles in their sights.

A Tameside scientist who reached for the stars working for NASA has been honoured.

Labour has rejected calls from Oldham council for a government inquiry into historic child abuse.

Flooding in isolated areas of Glossop on New Year’s Day 2025 caused significant disruption, particularly in the Brookfield area along the A57.

Thirteen new wholetime firefighters including two in Glossop, have celebrated the end of their initial training at a pass out ceremony hosted by Derbyshire’s Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive, Gavin Tomlinson. 

East Midlands mayor Claire Ward has admitted progress to start transforming the region has been difficult due to recruitment challenges – but promised “we are just getting started”.

Due to heavy rainfall on New Year’s Eve, Glossop and surrounding areas including Stockport and Tameside were hit by severe flooding in the early hours of New Year's Day. 

‘There has to be accountability’ over Greater Manchester’s response to New Year’s Day flooding, according to the mayor, who admitted authorities ‘were taken by surprise’.

Residents have been invited to have their say on council services after Tameside announced a rise in Council Tax this year.

Police are continuing to investigate after a teenager was stabbed in Tameside on New Year's Day.

Glossop's fell running community turned out in force on Tuesday (Dec 31) for the annual Wormstones Fell Race.

As the countdown continues to the new year a familiar landmark has made a timely return.

The sleds will help the team's ability to perform rescues in deep, soft snow.

Marjorie, who lives in Dukinfield, proudly showed us her birthday cards from King Charles III and the Royal Air Force.

Two long-serving charity volunteers were invited to a “golden ticket” experience at the 'Royal Carols: Together at Christmas' service at Westminster Abbey.

An independent councillor has sung the praises of pilot scheme he helped set up to cut fly-tipping in his ward.

Tameside and the High Peak will start the new year with a double yellow weather warning for wind and snow.

A hiker’s Christmas walk ended in a suspected broken ankle and a three-hour call-out by two local mountain rescue units.

Police are appealing for information after hotel staff were abused and water fountains damaged during an anti-social behaviour spree.

Passengers have been left stranded after yet more cancellations on the Buxton and Glossop railway lines into Manchester Piccadilly today.

Tribute to Peter Wragg: A True Football Legend

Fell Runners Are Old School....That Never Die

On December 27, 2023, the communities of Millbrook and Carrbrook in Stalybridge faced an unprecedented natural disaster

Residents of the High Peak are being urged to stay vigilant following a troubling rise in thefts of Nissan Navara vehicles across the area.

A fundraising gala ball in Buxton is set to celebrate 35 years of a local hospice charity, and tables are now available to book.

Whether you enjoy a challenging hike or a casual stroll, the High Peak caters to a diverse range of preferences.

Stockport based NK Theatre Arts head to New Mills Art Theatre for the very first time with their production of Rock Of Ages.