A man has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place after reports of a someone wielding a machete on yesterday.
Gareth Weston, 33, of Lines Road in Droylsden, was arrested by armed police after a manhunt in Medlock Vale on Sunday evening.
He will appear before Tameside Magistrates’ Court on Thursday June 19, although a spokesperson for GMP couldn’t confirm whether Weston had been bailed or remanded.
Kath's a 'top notch' cleaner at 80!
Ashton Sixth Form College are celebrating a remarkable milestone for one of their most cherished team members. Kathleen, a cleaner at the college since 2002, has just turned 80 years old – and she continues to work with the energy and enthusiasm of someone half her age.
Tameside man charged with slapping Jack Grealish
A man who allegedly slapped Jack Grealish at the end of Sunday’s Manchester derby has been charged with assault.
Housing trust to build new homes in Tameside
A housing trust will expand into Tameside as it aims to take its property portfolio to 10,000 homes over the next five years.
Mosque celebrate with Family Fun Day
Sunday April 6th Ashton Central Mosque hosted its popular family fun day at the site on Hillgate Street,
