Ashton MP Angela Rayner has been sacked as the chair of the Labour Party.
It comes after a tough night for Labour across the UK in local and mayoral elections.
Locally, Tameside bucked the trend, but that was not a picture that was repeated nationally.
Rayner remains the deputy leader of the Labour Party, as that is an elected position. She also remains the MP for Ashton-Under-Lyne.
Fairfield Road’s Eco Warriors!
Braving driving rain, a crowd of determined young eco-champions gathered at Fairfield Road Primary School in Tameside for a mission with purpose to make a lasting difference to their local community and the natural world. On a day when most would have stayed indoors, Year 6 student Erin and her friends donned gloves and set off to plant trees and shrubs near the canal, their enthusiasm undimmed by the weather.
Market hall will be transformed in major project
The market hall in Ashton will soon be transformed to complement the regeneration work underway in the town centre.
Northern Lights Winter Parade lights up Stalybridge as festive season begins
Stalybridge shimmered with colour and creativity on Saturday as the much-loved Northern Lights Winter Parade returned on 15 November, officially launching Tameside’s festive celebrations.
Festive family fun at The Anthony Seddon Fund Christmas fair
The Anthony Seddon Fund is kicking off the festive season with its much-loved annual Christmas Fair, taking place on Saturday 29th November 2025, from 11am to 3pm at 12 George Street, Ashton-under-Lyne.
