The latest news from Tuesday, April 15th, 2025

Plans to build an energy storage facility in Oldham have sparked dismay among locals who fear it will ‘destroy’ their lakeside haven.

On Saturday April 12, both Houses of Parliament were recalled, passing the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act. Jon Pearce, MP for High Peak, attended to support the Government with its plans to save British Steel.

Everyone who lives, works and studies in Tameside is invited to take part and help create the final Local Plan for the borough.

Operation Vulcan executed two warrants at addresses, believed to be stash houses for local crime groups on Vulcan Street and Spring Street in Derker.

Northern customers can now try out new walking and cycling routes which start and end at stations along two of the most scenic routes in the North of England.

Oldham Neighbourhood Policing Team made several arrests, recovered a stolen bike and a car following a police chase during a multi-agency operation in the town to combat crime.

Stalybridge Buffet Bar and beer house based next to Stalybridge train station came third in the telegraphs ranking for Britain’s best railway pubs.

Two local charities are £2,000 better off between them thanks to the sponsors and supporters of the Oldham Business Awards.

A flat in Chadderton has been locked down after a ‘nightmare neighbour’ caused ‘years’ of misery for those living nearby.

A ‘landmark’ building in Oldham could be transformed into a hotel.

Residents could face a ‘break in service’ while urgent works to secure a new town centre Post Office in Oldham are ongoing.

On Friday 11th April Stagecoach and Tesco came together to donate easter eggs to children at Tameside Hospital Children’s Ward.

Customers planning to use services in Greater Manchester over the Easter weekend have been warned to check before they travel as there will be some disruption.

A new apartment block and a row of terraced houses is the largest scheme tabled with the council’s planning team.