The latest news from Thursday, January 9th, 2025

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.