Tameside Reporter
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Today we remember ‘The King’
Rest In Peace Denis Law
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CRIMEFILE: Burglaries and thefts in Tameside
Car owners have been warned to secure their vehicles after a spate of offences in the early hours of this morning (Friday January 17).
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The job with a £200k salary to lead ‘a place of contrasts’ through turbulent times
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.
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The town with ‘huge potential’ that’s being held back by one building
Droylsden is a town crying out for a change of fortune.
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Top Biscuit Boss Steps Down From Hill
The CEO of Hill Biscuits has resigned after 18 months at the helm of the confectionary giants.
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'Unpleasant and alien' housing estate development turned down
Planners have refused permission for developers to build 17 homes next to an industrial estate as they would be ‘unpleasant and alien’ for residents.
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Man charged with attempted murder following stab attack
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman in her 40s was hospitalised following a stabbing on Wednesday January 15.
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‘We’re spending too much on agency staff and out-of-borough schools’
Council bosses in Tameside say ‘things are changing for the better’ following years of understaffing in special needs childcare and education.
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Drive-by shooting leaves man in serious condition
A man is in hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after being hit in a drive-by shooting at lunchtime on Thursday January 16.
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Man arrested after woman was stabbed in the street
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was stabbed in the street.
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JONATHAN REYNOLDS COLUMN: 'Tories left NHS on its knees'
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.
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ANDREW GWYNNE'S COLUMN: 'Parents are struggling with school uniform costs'
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.
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ANGELA RAYNER'S COLUMN: 'Water companies are failing to deliver for their customers and the environment, and the public has rightly had enough
This week I would like to discuss water bills, water ownership and regulation of the water industry.
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Plans to close school's unit for children with autism is slammed
A plan to shut a unit for children with autism at a Denton primary school has been criticised.
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Average speed cameras will police new 30mph limits
New 30mph speed limits on Manchester’s main roads will be policed by average speed cameras, it has been confirmed.
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The wait goes on, on the street where you can’t get from one side to the other
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.
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Controversial plan for new homes behind an industrial warehouse branded ‘unsafe’
Plans for new homes at the back of an industrial warehouse have been rejected after being branded ‘unsafe’.
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Drugs seized as police discover cannabis farm at property
Five rooms full of cannabis plants at various stages of their growth cycle were discovered during a raid in Audenshaw.
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16-bed HMO plans for Victorian shopping arcade
Architects have submitted plans to convert part of a Victorian shopping arcade into a 16-bed HMO.
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Pub that housed a cannabis farm will not become a 10-bedroom HMO
A pub in Stalybridge where a cannabis farm was found will not be transformed into a house of multiple occupation (HMO).
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NHS Awards to celebrate the region's best
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.
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Winter Warm Hub returns to Age UK Tameside
Over-50s can enjoy a free two-course meal after Age UK Tameside launched their annual Winter Warm Hub last week.
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Make a donation and get a tour of Ray’s war room
Tameside resident Ray Fricker has spent years collecting hundreds of pieces of memorabilia from the First and Second World War. He’s created a ‘war room style museum’ in his family home in Droylsden with machine guns, gas masks, hats, uniforms, radio equipment and much more.
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Fugitive wanted on recall to prison
GMP have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a Tameside man who is on the run.
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131 Club helps combat social isolation
Age UK Tameside’s 131 Club is a great place to meet people, eat a home-cooked two-course meal, get involved in fun and interesting activities and it’s run by a great staff and volunteer team who really care about older people !
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Big ticket sale sees the cost of some Northern journeys reduced by half
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.
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Work on new bypass 50 years in planning could soon start
Work on a new bypass that has been in the works for half a century could soon finally start.
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Police hunt for wanted man
Police are appealing for help in tracking down a man they say is wanted in connection with 'serious offences'.
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Man charged with attempted murder after nurse was stabbed in hospital
A 37-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a knife after a nurse was stabbed.
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Cruise firm adopts charity as its partner for 2025
A cruise company has announced charity Reuben's Retreat will be its 2025 charity partner.
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Ashton-born star set to leave Coronation Street
Ashton born Corrie star Sue Devaney is preparing to film her final storyline as she leaves Britain's most famous street.
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Andy's Man Club arrives in Denton
Today (Monday) sees the opening of a brand new location in Denton for Andy's Man Club weekly meet.
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Nurse fighting for her life after hospital stabbing
A nurse is in critical condition after sustaining ‘life changing’ injuries following reports of a stabbing on Saturday night.
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Business targeted in early morning burglary on main road
GMP are hunting two suspects after a burglary at a business in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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Deniz continues climb with points win in Sheffield
Droylsden boxer Billy Deniz picked up the biggest win of his career after an engaging tussle with Billy Ellison in Sheffield last night.
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Road restriction warning as work continues on A57 link road
Residents have been warned of further restrictions as work continues on the A57 link road.
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Employability skills for young people in Tameside
Are you or someone you know aged 16 - 25, not in employment, education or training? The classroom just wasn't for you? Are you stuck at home and want to get out and meet people? Are you looking for employment but something just isn’t right?
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WANTED: GMP hunt man in connection with assaults and thefts
Police have appealed to the public for help in tracing a man wanted in connection to several thefts and assaults.
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Amnesty for return of kids' library books
Bookworms have been asked to search for overdue library books after Tameside Council launched the Big Friendly Book Return.
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Apartments plan for Denton
Plans have been tabled for a new apartment block on an old industrial site in Denton.
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Never Underestimate the Power of Determination: Sandra’s Slimming World Success Story
Meet Sandra Robertson, a hardworking woman who took control of her life and health, proving that determination can lead to incredible transformations.
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The jig's up for e-cig crooks
A petrol station shop owner and manager have been fined more than £11,000 after pleading guilty to selling illegal disposable vapes.
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Punk band offers youngsters a peek behind the scenes of the music industry
A Manchester punk band is giving fans a chance to sneak a peek behind the scenes of the music industry.
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Places where you can go to keep warm as temperatures plummet
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.
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'Those umbrellas might look good in Barcelona, but this is Hyde'
It was given a £1.2m revamp just over ten years ago. And now it’s being demolished.
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The town just nine miles away where people are desperate NOT to join Greater Manchester
It’s a town with a strong identity and no desire for change, but a major decision could soon shake up the status quo.
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Tameside homeless charity awarded £500 by Northern
A Tameside-based homeless charity has been awarded a £500 grant after being nominated by Northern Trains staff.
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Lurcher Sol's a real ray of sunshine but he needs a new home
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.
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Dark and cramped conditions derail new kids' care home plans
Plans for a new children’s care home have been refused after Tameside Council said it wouldn’t have “acceptable living conditions”.
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Burnham ‘not opposed’ to new national grooming inquiry
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.
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Transport boss warns of Bee Network disruption
The boss of Transport of Greater Manchester has asked commuters to be patient after freezing temperatures disrupted bus services in the region.
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National recognition for local girls football development
The Football Association has recognised the efforts of local Great Academy Ashton staff member, Emma Toone, and her work to engage more girls with football.
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More than 7,500 toys donated to Christmas appeal
More than 1,140 children received a Christmas gift thanks to the Tameside Toy Appeal.
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Parents slam ‘disgusting’ delays to school bus that’s been ‘horrifically late’ since Bee Network took over
Parents have slammed ‘absolutely disgusting’ delays to a school bus which has been ‘horrifically late’ since the Bee Network took over.
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Architects win £600,000 Stalybridge West design contract
Tameside Council have awarded a £600,000 contract to an architect firm for 'detailed design work’ on the redevelopment of the Stalybridge West scheme.
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MBE for Tameside SEND professional
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.
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Dispute over 'catastrophic' damage to famous drag racing car
A legendary drag racing car has received ‘catastrophic’ damage after a garage manager allegedly took it out for multiple joyrides.
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Hyde man charged with theft from car
A man has been charged with theft from a motor vehicle following a foot chase with police last month.
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Dogs Trust Manchester urges dog owners to avoid ice and flood water
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.
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'High value' cars being targeted in theft spike
Police have warned residents to be vigilant after a spate of thefts of number plates and high value cars.
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Burnham tells Council Tax payers they must dig deep so police continue to improve
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham wants to increase the police element of council tax bills – saying it’s ‘vital to maintain GMP’s improvement’.
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Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Services sees a rise in staff absences due to mental health
“Firefighters are being pushed beyond limits to keep the public safe,” says Fire Brigades Union.
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No plans for Clean Air Zone says government but no decision made yet
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.
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No elections have been cancelled due to government's 'fear of Reform'
There will be no elections held in Greater Manchester in 2025 and there were never any plans for any.
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Denton food hall plan could be a major boost for town
Business leaders hope a proposal for a food hall in Denton could spark a huge resurgence for the town.
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New operating theatre construction to close road until spring
A road closure will disrupt traffic around Tameside Hospital for the next few months, with disabled parking bays being relocated.
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New NHS dentist to open in Denton
NHS patients will have access to a new dentist when a clinic opens in Denton at the end of January.
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Travel chaos on roads and 'Do Not Travel' notice for trains
Wintry weather has forced the closure of several roads and disrupted public transport around the High Peak and Tameside.
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'Alternative' school ordered to improve following Ofsted inspection
A Hyde school which provides an 'alternative' approach to education has been ordered to improve.
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The town near Manchester that ‘belongs to no one’ which is set to change forever
It’s a huge decision to make, and one that would change the identity of its residents forever.
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Dukinfield boy who reached for the stars awarded CBE for work with NASA
A Tameside scientist who reached for the stars working for NASA has been honoured.
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Floods took authorities ‘by surprise’ as no ‘particular warning given’, Andy Burnham says
‘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’.
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Tameside wants your views on proposed Council Tax increase
Residents have been invited to have their say on council services after Tameside announced a rise in Council Tax this year.
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Police investigate stabbing of teenage boy in Ashton
Police are continuing to investigate after a teenager was stabbed in Tameside on New Year's Day.
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Back in time for the New Year
As the countdown continues to the new year a familiar landmark has made a timely return.
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Celebrating 105 Years of Marjorie’s Remarkable Life
Marjorie, who lives in Dukinfield, proudly showed us her birthday cards from King Charles III and the Royal Air Force.
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Royal Carols reward for Willow Wood duo
Two long-serving charity volunteers were invited to a “golden ticket” experience at the 'Royal Carols: Together at Christmas' service at Westminster Abbey.
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Anti fly-tipping pilot scheme 'a success'
An independent councillor has sung the praises of pilot scheme he helped set up to cut fly-tipping in his ward.
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New Year to start with double weather warning
Tameside and the High Peak will start the new year with a double yellow weather warning for wind and snow.
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Mountain rescue teams scramble to Christmas Day call-out
A hiker’s Christmas walk ended in a suspected broken ankle and a three-hour call-out by two local mountain rescue units.
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Local football in mourning over deaths of two former managers
Tributes have been paid to two former non-League football managers after their deaths over the festive period.
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Sunday train woes continue for Northern passengers
Passengers have been left stranded after yet more cancellations on the Buxton and Glossop railway lines into Manchester Piccadilly today.