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High Peak Borough Council’s Executive has outlined a proposed financial plan to balance its budget for the 2025-26 financial year with a planned 2.99per cent increase to its share of the council tax and a proposed 2.7per cent housing rent increase for its tenants.

Oldham council bosses approved £8m in cuts to balance the its books at a budget cabinet meeting on Monday.

A teenage boy who was seriously injured in a road traffic collision close to A672 Oldham Road, near Saddleworth has sadly died.

Protestors attempted to ‘storm’ Andy Burnham’s office on Monday to demand an audience with the mayor over child sexual exploitation cases in Greater Manchester.

Police investigating the tragic death of a baby girl in Chadderton have ruled out foul play.

Staff from the Northern Care Alliance have been recognised for the outstanding care they provide for patients and service users during a glittering awards ceremony.

A Royton Hospice has joined a groundbreaking TV campaign as Oldham’s aging population grows.

Police have recovered a staggering amount of firearms in the first two weeks of a national amnesty aimed at removing Turkish manufactured top venting blank firers from the streets.

The Tameside Council leader is facing a no confidence motion following a week of political chaos across the borough.

GMP have appealed for the public’s help in tracing a man wanted in connection with an assault.

Two High Peak gastropubs are celebrating their inclusion in this year's edition of the Michelin Guide.

The site of a former police station in Mottram could soon be transformed into new homes.

Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two people who may be able to help with their enquiries.

Another row in the Labour Party has erupted over the deselection of a sitting county councillor, who it accused of being embroiled in antisemitism.

After hinting about spending more time on her bike this year, Georgia Taylor-Brown did just that by taking part in the gruelling Santa Vall 2025.

An Emmerdale actor will run the London Marathon to raise money for pancreatic cancer research and fulfil his wife's final wishes.

Six people will be fined after dumping rubbish on the street in Droylsden, according to Tameside Council.

A rape victim has told her abuser 'you won't be able to harm anyone else' as a judge jailed him for 18 years.

The political landscape of Tameside has been rocked by scandal and in-party squabbles this week. But this is nothing new.

Another promising boxer has rolled off the Hatton family production line, with the latest youngster winning National Youth Championships gold.

Glossop North End boss Richard Brodie couldn’t hide his frustration after two of his players left for pastures new this week.

A crime charity has launched a new scheme in the North West to increase the number of reports about cannabis farms.

A charity will receive a £64,000 windfall after a former Coronation Street actor won the money on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.

The Heart to Heart Charity Ball is not just about raising funds, it’s about bringing people together, community, life, and making a real difference.

A “disgusted” Jonathan Reynolds has broken his silence almost a week into the Andrew Gwynne WhatsApp scandal.

Salon owners and apprentice hairdressers are being taught how to spot the signs of domestic abuse as part of a national campaign.

An apprentice with Tameside Council (TMBC) is celebrating after scooping two awards in the past week.

Officers are appealing for dashcam footage after a driver cut across oncoming traffic on a rush hour slip road.

Police in Tameside are investigating a spike in vehicle crime in the borough - including thefts such as tools from vans parked overnight.

Oldham Coliseum Theatre is staging a special performance and everyone is invited.

A 37-year-old man charged with the attempted murder of a nurse at Royal Oldham Hospital has appeared in court today (Friday).

A Lees primary school has continued to make strides to maintain the standards identified in its previous Ofsted report.

Andy Burnham ‘knows some people involved’ in the toxic ‘Trigger Me Timbers’ WhatsApp group where ‘inappropriate comments’ were reportedly made by Andrew Gwynne.

A street in Audenshaw is at risk of becoming like a ‘Victorian slum’ due to the number of houses of multiple occupation (HMO), a resident has claimed.

Claims on social media Labour ‘rigged’ an election after messages alleged to have come from the same WhatsApp group at the centre of a party scandal were posted have been rubbished. 

Police are searching for a pair of bicycle thieves who broke into a garage in the early hours of Wednesday February 12.

A shoplifter was caught red-handed after stealing around £1,000 worth of goods from Tesco Store in Greenfield.

Former Tameside council leader Ged Cooney has been suspended by the Labour Party amid the WhatsApp scandal, the Local Democracy Reporting Service understands.

“Waterhead Academy is ambitious for all pupils to succeed, including young people with special educational needs and those who are disadvantaged,” according to education watchdog Ofsted.

Oldham Council will demand a statutory public inquiry into ‘the scourge of child sexual exploitation both historic and current’, following an extraordinary meeting of the authority.

Andy Burnham will ‘reach out’ to ‘compromise’ with anti-Places for Everyone (PfE) councillors in Oldham after they decided to leave the housing plan.

Following months of fierce debates, Oldham council has voted to withdraw from a ‘controversial’ housing scheme at an extraordinary meeting held last night (February 12).

A motivational careers fair to encourage young people to take up a GCSE language has been hailed a huge success.

A Chadderton man in his 40s and a woman in her 20s who were arrested on suspicion of child neglect following the death of a baby have been bailed pending further investigation.

Two men and two boys were arrested by the Neighbourhood Policing Team in Dukinfield over the supply of Class A, B and C drugs in the town.

This weekend’s revelations about the inexcusable actions of local MP Andrew Gwynne have reinforced a growing and deeply concerning pattern—where our elected representatives say one thing in public and another in private.

A sign on Andrew Gwynne’s consituency office urged him and ward colleagues to ‘resign now’ amid the Labour WhatsApp scandal.

A huge construction company is relocating to Oldham, bringing a ‘massive boost and jobs and opportunities’ to the borough.

A former car park could soon become the first part of Oldham’s new town centre green space.

Oldhamers are being invited to come along and watch a special film as well as celebrating the end of a successful summer reading challenge this half-term.

Police are appealing for witnesses after an e-bike was stolen from outside a cafe in the centre of Uppermill.

Oldham Hulme Grammar School is all set to welcome its new head after Easter.

These are the 11 Greater Manchester councillors suspended amid the Labour WhatsApp scandal.

A cabinet reshuffle has started at Tameside Council following a spate of resignations in the wake of the Trigger Me Timbers WhatsApp group scandal.

A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with mobile phone fraud in Oldham.

Oldham RSPCA charity shop is appealing for more furniture donations to help it to continue to support animals in need.

Greater Manchester Police have recovered a large quantity of blank-firing weapons after approaching registered dealers and gun clubs.

Many may think of George Clooney when it comes to handsome George’s around Valentine’s Day, but the team at Dogs Trust Manchester only has eyes for one George, and it isn’t the famous film star. 

Police are concerned for the safety of a missing man from Glossop.

Children at a Royton primary school have been learning about the risks and dangers posed by online social media platforms.

More details have come to light on the so-called ‘Trigger Me Timbers’ WhatsApp group where MP Andrew Gwynne made comments which cost him his job.

A man has been charged with drugs offences and possession of criminal assets following a disturbance in Derker.

A former Tameside councillor turned Burnley MP has been suspended from the Labour Party over his membership of the Labour Trigger Me Timbers WhatsApp page.

Police have confirmed a 'non-crime hate incident' has been recorded following complaints about disgraced MP Andrew Gwynne's 'sexist and racist' messages on a Tameside Labour WhatsApp group.

A disgraced MP who accused a man of being 'too Jewish' on a 'sexist and racist' WhatsApp group was calling for more tolerance and an end of anti-semitism in Parliament at the same time.

A Tameside councillor married to disgraced MP Andrew Gwynne joked about youngsters swimming in human waste on the 'racist and sexist' Trigger Me Timbers WhatsApp group.

Police are investigating after the suspicious death of a baby girl in Chadderton.

Three Tameside councillors have stepped down from their executive roles after being named as members of the Trigger Me Timbers WhatsApp group used by disgraced MP Andrew Gwynne.

Dog walkers have been issued a stark warning by police to not let their pets run free after a sheep was killed in Saddleworth.

Glossop police are appealing for help in tracking down a suspected shoplifter.

St Martins Church in Droylsden hosted a pack of canines to support the work of a group which patrols the streets on the look out for crime.

Constituents of former Tameside councillor and now Burnley MP Oliver Ryan have called for his sacking.

Greater Manchester Police has welcomed eight new dog handlers and eight new police dogs after passing an intensive 13-week training course.

Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of theft of cars after officers in Oldham uncovered a ‘chop shop’.

A teenager has been charged with possession of a readily convertible firearm as part of a crackdown on Turkish manufactured Top Venting Blank Firers .

Angry voters have launched an online campaign calling for the resignation of disgraced MPs Andrew Gwynne and Oliver Ryan and the ousting of councillors who were members of the 'racist' and hate-filled Trigger Me Timbers WhatsApp group.

A Tameside councillor has lodged an official complaint with the police about Gorton and Denton MP Andrew Gwynne's offensive and racist online comments.

A former teenage Tameside councillor and Labour MP has apologised for comments he made in the WhatsApp group used by MP Andrew Gwynne and Denton Labour councillors.

Whitfield St James’ CE (VC) Nursery and Primary School in Glossop is celebrating after becoming the first school in Derbyshire to be recognised as a Little Wandle Champion School.

Grants of up to £4,000 have been made available for community groups and parish and town councils in the High Peak.

Tameside and Glossop have a new joint chief nurse after the appointment of Jacqui Burrow to the area’s Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (TGICFT).

The leader of Greater Manchester Police Federation (GMPF) says there is “increasing disrespect” towards officers after almost 2,000 cops were assaulted last year.

A woman must pay a £350 fine after a family friend dumped her household waste next to a litter bin.

Police investigating a burglary in Glossop are appealing for help from drivers who may have captured dashcam footage of the incident.

High Peak MP Jon Pearce met the King and Queen at a special Buckingham Palace reception for newly elected Members of Parliament.

An detective based in Ashton and Oldham who sexually assaulted a police officer and staff member has been jailed.

The mayoral element of council tax Greater Manchester will rise in the spring to subsidise the cost of the Bee Network, it’s been confirmed. 

A council leader has explained it has been possible to undertake a ‘significant regeneration project’ with its Glossop halls for future generations despite a councillor’s fears that the scheme’s costs have rocketed with on-going delays.

Officials in the Peak District have warned wild campers to seek the permission of land owners before they pitch their tents.

High Peak Green New Deal Co-ordinator Linda Walker took part in a special Westminster event demanding warm homes for all. 

Oldham keeps hitting national headlines. Outside the borough, the name has in many corners become synonymous with the heated debates on inquiries into historic child sexual exploitation.

A touch of the Emerald Isle is on its way Tameside for the Civic Mayor’s ball which takes place at Dukinfield Town Hall on Saturday, March 15.

A by-election for the Mossley Town Council Lancashire Ward will be held on March 27.

After receiving £5m more from the government than first expected, Oldham is in a better financial position than first thought.

A private day nursery in Oldham is celebrating after receiving a glowing Ofsted report.

A Glodwick man has been arrested on suspicion of offences relating to the supply of drugs and possession of a firearm during an early morning raid.

Police are hunting a vandal who has painted his tag all over Glossop and Hadfield.

Several years ago, a few local residents met to plan an event - a BookFest - that would support and promote authors and illustrators in the Glossopdale area.

Denton will soon get a new food hall, with developers aiming to make the town a place where people can ‘live, work and play’. 

Tameside residents could see a tax hike of 4.99 per cent if the budget gets approved at the beginning of next month.

Work on a bypass that has been on the cards since 1965 is getting closer to starting.

A retired social worker has been arrested on suspicion of indecent assault amid historic child sexual exploitation investigation and remains in police custody for questioning.

Curzon Ashton have announced the re-signing of midfielder Alex Curran, who has joined the club from Macclesfield for an undisclosed fee. 

Oldham library is all set to captivate the audience as it stages a one-of-a-kind comedy play.

A 20-year-old man has been charged with a spate of burglaries across Oldham and Manchester.

A tireless charity which aims to unite people with life-limiting or serious illnesses is hosting its next creative project.

An outspoken opposition councillor fears the cost of High Peak Borough Council’s Glossop Market Hall renovation scheme for the authority and the public purse has greatly increased during on-going delays.

A would-be record breaker believes he may have managed to set a new standard for the stacking of donuts.

Derbyshire County Council Leader Barry Lewis has stated it is ‘a worrying time for residents’ after the authority claims it is continuing to face external financial pressures beyond its control as it outlines another tough budget plan for the 2025-26 financial year.

If you’re a fan of Dolly Parton’s timeless hits and infectious charisma, Here You Come Again is an absolute must see.

Ridge Hill in Stalybridge was transformed into a vibrant hub of culture, connection, and community as The Power of Resilience CIC hosted its first ‘Day of Culture’. 

Oldham police are inviting residents to report any acts of hate crime or violence towards them at a local surgery.

Community groups came together to help kickstart a new chapter in tackling inequalities in Tameside.

Willow Wood Hospice has appealed for people to donate 8,000 Creme Eggs to children taking part in its annual Bunny Hop. 

Andy Burnham has admitted Bee Network bus services are ‘not where we want them to be’ but has made a key promise.

The family of a man unexpectedly struck down with a life-changing disability are appealing for help in raising vital funds to make his home more accessible.

Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe shines in this new production of Kinky Boots at the Palace Theatre in Manchester on Tuesday night. 

A man has been arrested on suspicion of a string of burglaries across Oldham and Manchester.

Schools in Oldham are set to benefit from a motivational careers fair to encourage students to continue studying languages and take a GCSE in a language.

Members of Tameside’s Indian community flew the flag for the nation’s Republic Day.

A Dukinfield-born scientist has been stripped of US government funding over experiments which experts believe may have sparked the Covid-19 pandemic.

The closure of a WH Smith branch in Oldham has sparked fears the town centre will permanently lose its only Post Office.

A teenager is fighting for his life in hospital after a road traffic accident in the early hours of this morning.

When Brooke Newcombe, 10, collapsed on the stairs at his family home in Oldham, his mother had no idea what was wrong. She rushed him to hospital, where he was diagnosed with the flu.

Youngsters at a local primary school are leading the way in stamping out anti-social behaviour - thanks to a mini police project.

Dozens of plot holders will need to fork out for repairs to gravestones after a survey found some to be in danger of toppling over.

A Stalybridge nightclub which welcomed revellers from far and wide could soon be throwing its doors open to hungry diners – as a brand-new food hall.

Olympic bronze medallist Anthony Harding began the diving season with a 3rd place finish at the Aquatics GB National Diving Winter Cup in Sheffield on Saturday.

An former NatWest bank in Stalybridge that has stood empty for years could become a hotspot for nightlife, food and drink.

Glossop mountain rescuers have taken delivery of a vital piece of achievement.

Fears are increasing that the infamous Snake Pass might be closed to traffic for good as the cost of maintaining the road continues to soar.

A man was stopped and arrested by police after being caught driving dangerously in Oldham.

More free parking is to be provided for shoppers and traders at Ashton Market while redevelopment work continues.

Police in Oldham stopped a driver and seized his vehicle after he was caught without valid insurance.

A pub's charity night raised more than £600 for Willow Wood Hospice.

A national amnesty for top-venting blank firing (TVBF) guns begins today with police saying nobody will be prosecuted for handing them in.

Alisha Palmowski powered through her debut weekend in the Formula Winter Series despite being beset by technical problems in Portugal.

Four public buildings in High Peak will benefit from a £1.2m scheme to bring gigabit broadband to rural parts of Derbyshire.

Plans to add an extra bedroom barely larger than a prison cell to a 6-bed HMO have been refused by Tameside Council.

Drivers have been warned not to park illegally in High Peak beauty spots after traffic woes once again clogged up the National Park’s roads.

Police in Tameside are searching for a burglar who stole high value gold jewellery from a house last week.

A prolific shoplifter has been banned from his local town centre for two years after a spate of thefts.

Curzon Ashton have announced that defender Devon Matthews has departed the club to join League Two side Accrington Stanley for an undisclosed fee. 

Andy Burnham is ‘extremely confident’ the £2 Bee Network bus fare cap will ‘remain in place’ for 2025.

On the edge of Greater Manchester sits a picturesque town with stunning views of the Pennines, but it has one major flaw.

The company behind the UK's cashpoint network has announced Glossop will get its own banking hub when the town's branch of Lloyds closes next year.

A motorcyclist faces a trial after pleading not guilty to three charges involving dangerous driving, driving without a licence and failing to provide a specimen. 

A would-be record breaker believes he may have managed to set a new standard for the stacking of donuts.

As regular readers of this column will know, the state of our water ways is of great concern to myself, this Labour Government Labour and, as my inbox attests, to constituents of Stalybridge and Hyde. 

‘On the 27th of January 1945, soldiers from the 322nd Rifle Division of the Soviet Red Army marched into a camp on the outskirts of Oświęcim in Nazi-occupied Poland. What they found there shocked even the hardened Soviet soldier.

Police in Tameside are appealing for help in tracking down two suspects.

The RSPCA has shared heartbreaking images of a bald and bleeding female puppy who is believed to have been deliberately abandoned on the Rochdale Canal in Oldham.

Places are being snapped up for Hyde Fundraisers Character Curry Night on Tuesday February 18 at Audenshaw’s Indian.

Glossop's indie pop favourites The Bodines are back under the spotlight as a record company prepares to re-release their most famous single.

This week, I would like to talk about dementia. 

A New Mills punk band's legendary first album is to be made available on vinyl once more.

A spectacular festival with dazzling lanterns, dancers and drummers are all set to light up Oldham town centre in the coming weeks.

A Glossop resident has posted a video from her Ring doorbell of a yob slashing her car tyre.

People are being asked to give their views on parking in Tameside.

Bee Network bosses have said they hope school bus ‘teething issues’ are ‘a thing of the past’ following a wave of complaints from Tameside parents.

Greater Manchester Police are urging anyone in possession of dangerous firearms to hand them in right now or face up to 10 years in prison.

Tameside is set to host a leg of the Baton of Hope, the UK’s largest suicide prevention initiative.

A family business has welcomed the launch of its latest cuddly toys thanks to inspiration from its team’s own children.

A Chadderton school has improved significantly according to its latest ungraded Ofsted inspection.

Old and young people in Tameside were involved in an art project to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day. 

The future is here and it has written this column (partly).    

A huge plan to make bin collections in Tameside more reliable includes four new wagons and staff. 

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.