Tameside Reporter
This week's edition (May 9th.) Click here for previous editions.
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Mossley dance school hosts annual showcase ahead of 50th anniversary
A Mossley dance school is set to hold its yearly showcase later this month, as it looks forward to commemorating its 50th anniversary next year.
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Hyde man jailed for oral rape and sexual assaults against two girls under 13
A Hyde man has been jailed for 24 years after being found guilty of an oral rape, an attempted rape and several sexual assaults against two girls under the age of 13.
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Dementia Action Week: Two Ashton events for carers and those living with dementia
Community fundraiser Angela Wild will mark Dementia Action Week (May 13 - 19) with two Ashton events.
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Ashton Paint Jam brings top street artists to town
Get ready for a burst of colour and creativity as Ashton prepares to host its first ever Street Art Festival, on Saturday 18 May.
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Andy Burnham gives strongest hint yet Stockport WILL get tram
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has given his strongest hint yet that the Metrolink network WILL go to Stockport.
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Strike disruption for Northern rail passengers
As a result of ASLEF strike action, there will be no Northern services today - Thursday, May 9.
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Even early summer temperatures can cause heat stroke, Dogs Trust Manchester warns owners
With sunshine finally arriving in many parts of the UK, Dogs Trust Manchester is warning dog owners that too much exercise in warm weather can cause severe health problems for our pets.
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Mossley Post Office set to re-open at new location this summer
Following the temporary closure of Mossley Post Office, the branch will be re-opening on July 24 in the Raja Brothers store on Manchester Road.
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Willow Wood to host dementia information day
Willow Wood Hospice is hosting an Information Day to start an informal conversation and offer guidance around dementia care provision in Tameside and Glossop.
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Ashton-born Sir Geoff Hurst reveals his sadness when he sees pictures of England's 1966 winners
Sir Geoff Hurst - the only surviving member of England's World Cup winning team - has revealed he feels 'extreme sadness' when he sees picture of his former team mates.
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Dukinfield girl's dreams come true in professional production of Swan Lake
A Dukinfield girl has been chosen to be part of the 80-strong cast of English Youth Ballet's (EYB's) production of Swan Lake.
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Dead body found on railway lines at Ashton station
A dead body was found on the railway line in Ashton-under-Lyne on Sunday night.
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More than £500k spent on painting buses yellow for Bee Network rebrand
More than £500,000 has been spent painting buses yellow for the Bee Network rebrand, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.
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Man, 29, charged in connection with fatal stabbing of Droylsden woman
Following an investigation by Greater Manchester Police’s (GMP) Major Incident Team (MIT), a man has been charged with murder in connection with the tragic death of Michelle Hodgkinson.
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Rogue builder receives suspended prison sentence and fined £25k for botched Ashton home conversions
A rogue builder has received suspended prison sentences and been fined £25,000 after carrying out botched work on two Tameside homes – one which was left with part of the roof missing.
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Tameside Rotarian prepares to celebrate his 100th birthday and 60 years of rotary service
World War Two veteran Jack Millin, originally from Waterloo in Ashton and now residing in Stalybridge, is getting ready to celebrate his upcoming 100th birthday on May 23, alongside 60 years of being a Rotarian.
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Two Tameside gangsters sentenced after cops find 1kg of cocaine in the kitchen
After an investigation that lasted more than four years, the remaining three members of an organised crime group have been sentenced for the part they played in supplying and dealing class A drugs.
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GREATER MANCHESTER: Andy Burnham wins third term
Andy Burnham has been re-elected as Greater Manchester mayor.
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One injured after gas explosion in Dukinfield
One person sustained minor injuries following a gas explosion on Glenmore Grove in Dukinfield earlier this evening, May 3.
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WATCH: Shocking hit and run outside Ashton polling station
This is the terrifying moment a car ploughs into a group of people outside a polling station in Ashton.
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ELECTION: Indy candidate who clinched long-held Labour seat says he will 'shake up the status quo'
An independent candidate who snatched the Ashton St Peter's ward from Labour has said he wants to "shake-up the status quo".
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ELECTION: The list of winners and losers
The first result of the night was the news Labour have held Denton North East.
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ELECTION: The turnout for each ward being contested in Tameside
All turnouts have now been confirmed, with an average of 29.3% – the highest being Hyde Werneth with 36.4% and the lowest being Dukinfield with 24%.
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ELECTION: 'Palestine could make the result tighter than we would like' - Labour
A Tameside Labour councillor has admitted the result in a couple of wards could be a close call.
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ELECTION: Independent says councillors did not do enough for Stalybridge after tornado
An independent candidate has criticised councillors for their reaction to the Stalybridge tornado earlier this year.
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ELECTION: Polls a 'good chance to give the government a kicking' says Tameside MP
A Tameside Labour MP has criticised the Tories for being unable to field a full set of candidates in the local elections.
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ELECTION: Labour leader confident but says Gaza backlash could cost votes
Tameside Council's Labour leader fears the backlash over Gaza could have cost the party votes in this year's local election.
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ELECTION: 'There might be a few surprises for Labour tonight'
A senior Conservative councillor has said he believes Labour might not have it all their own way tonight.
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ELECTION: Councillor fears turnout could be 'very disappointing' tonight as apathy rules on the doorstep
Dukinfield Labour councillor Jackie Lane fears tonight's turn out will be low.
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ELECTION: Tameside local election results expected by 3am
Verification in Tameside's local elections is underway with a results expected at 3am.
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Sacked paedophile cop 'not an officer but a child sex offender', says police chief
A Greater Manchester police officer who sexually assaulted a six-year-old girl while on duty has been sacked.
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£10K reward on offer as police and charity probe attack on protected peregrine falcon
A £10,000 bounty has been placed on the head of whoever shot a peregrine falcon at a nature reserve.
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Bus driver killed two women when his foot slipped onto accelerator
An Ashton bus driver who accidentally killed two women when his foot slipped onto the accelerator has been given a suspended jail sentence.
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Free cycling scheme launches for people with disabilities
A new free bike loan scheme has been launched in Greater Manchester for people with long-term health conditions and disabilities to get into cycling.
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Get Active this May for National Walking and Cycling Month
Residents are being encouraged to Think Green and get active this May to celebrate National Walking and Cycling Month.
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Willow Wood's new CEO maps out her first 100 days in post
The new CEO of Willow Wood says she wants to make sure the Hospice “continues to have a strong voice” within Greater Manchester and beyond.
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Haul of illicit cigarettes and pouches of tobacco found in abandoned Droylsden vehicle
As part of GMP's Operation Diamond, officers from Tameside's Prevention Hub team seized counterfeit goods from three Droylsden stores and an abandoned vehicle earlier today, April 30.
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Police concerns grow for missing teens last seen in Ashton Asda
The public are being urged to call 999 if they see three missing teenagers who are believed to be travelling together.
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2023 named worst year for homelessness caused by no-fault evictions
2023 saw the highest number of households facing homelessness as a result of Section 21 no-fault evictions since records began in 2018, according to new government figures for England.
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New bereavement cafe opens its doors in Stalybridge
A new drop-in Bereavement Cafe, offering hope to those struggling with the loss of a loved one, has opened its doors in Millbrook.
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Diners invited to May Mossley SOUP
Mossley SOUP will return for its second community crowdfunding dinner of 2024 on Thursday 9 May with all ages invited to attend.
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Boy, 5, left with life-threatening injuries following M67 crash
At around 2.45pm yesterday, April 29, police were called to reports of a serious road traffic collision on the M67 eastbound between two vehicles, a Vauxhall Astra and Heavy Goods Vehicle.
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‘You only see them come election time’ – Voters in Tameside have their say on local politics
This week voters in Tameside will be choosing their next councillors, but locals are claiming this is the only time of the year they can be found.
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Ashton park's "Keep Fit Path" to temporarily close for upgrade
The Friends of King George V Playing Fields' "Keep Fit Path" will be closing temporarily, as it receives an upgrade.
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Denton man, 40, jailed for 24 years for being part of biggest gun-running plot ever seen in UK
A Denton man has been jailed for 24 years for his role in an organised crime group (OCG) responsible for drugs and firearms trafficking which experts claim to be amongst the very highest levels ever encountered by UK law enforcement.
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People of all ages invited to get stuck in at Dukinfield allotment
A local charity who aspire to build happy and positive futures for families have created a dedicated community allotment in Dukinfield.
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Man, 41, arrested after cannabis farm in loft causes Denton house fire
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) have confirmed that the cause of the Denton fire on Saturday, April 27, was from a cannabis farm in the loft.
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The aftermath of Denton blaze which firefighters tackled for almost six hours
Firefighters spent five and a half hours tackling a house fire in Denton at the weekend, with the aftermath pictured below.
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Family pay tribute to ‘much-loved son, brother and uncle’ killed after being hit by car
The family of Shaun Davies, who died after being hit by a car on Stockport Road in Ashton-Under-Lyne last week have paid tribute to him.
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Road blocked after 'serious' incident
A Tameside road was blocked following a serious crash today.
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TAMESIDE: This road’s been talked about since 1965 – now it’s finally set to be built
A huge step has been taken towards the construction of Mottram Bypass in Tameside – having first being mooted in 1965.
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Two Porsche cars on the drive with cocaine in the boot found when police raided gangster's Denton home
The last member of the gang responsible for the UK’s biggest gun-running plot has been jailed.
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Plans for HMO on Ashton print shop site
A printing shop could be transformed into a 13-bed home.
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Man, 40, dies after being hit by car in Ashton
Serious collision investigators from Greater Manchester Police are carrying out enquiries after a vehicle hit a pedestrian on Stockport Road in Ashton at around 11:55pm on Wednesday, April 24.
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"I don't know what I'm going to face each day": Staff member speaks out after increase in knife crime at Ashton bus station
A Bee Network inspector has spoken out on the recent upsurge in violence at Ashton bus station and shared the unsettling experiences he encounters during his day-to-day work.
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Town hall bosses sign off on redevelopment of western Stalybridge
The regeneration of Stalybridge is set to continue after town hall bosses approved the latest development plan for the area.
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Adventure-loving Naimah wins top Rotary Club award
An adventure-loving 19-year old from Ashton-under-Lyne has been recognised for her charity fundraising by winning a Rotary Young Citizen Award 2024.
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Ken’s prize-winning daffodils showcased on national TV
A Tameside allotment holder is going to be showcased on BBC Gardeners’ World for his prize-winning daffodils.
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One of the teens charged after "traumatising" Ashton bus station robbery has been named
Police were called to reports of a robbery at Ashton-under-Lyne bus station where two young victims were robbed by a group of five older males.
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47 penalty notices issued and one arrest made on Ashton Metrolink in GMP crackdown
47 Metrolink passengers have received penalty notices for travelling without a valid ticket amid a police crackdown.
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Suspended sentence handed to violent Hyde stalker who turned his victim's life "upside down"
A 55-year-old Hyde man has been handed a suspended sentence after stalking a stranger for 14 months.
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Ambulance downgraded call out to man who suffered a fit and later died in Tameside Hospital
A man who died in Tameside hospital after suffering a fit may have received emergency help quicker if a different ambulance service had attended to him.
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Teenagers arrested on suspicion of robbery in Ashton
Police were called to reports of a robbery at Ashton-under-Lyne bus station where two young victims were robbed by a group of five older males.
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Secondhand music, books and media shop opens in Mossley
Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley has unveiled a brand-new music, books and media shop within its Secondhand Superstore.
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Stalybridge man runs marathon after having a cardiac arrest on the toilet
A man from Stalybridge put in a marathon effort to conquer the TCS 2024 London Marathon while raising funds for the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
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Magpie's Nest leads the way in Tameside's journey to net zero
A Stalybridge business has taken significant strides towards reducing its carbon footprint while promoting active travel and supporting local businesses.
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Award-winning Denton apprentice Billy is 'the embodiment of everything inclusion and disability service is about’
An apprentice with Active Tameside’s Everybody Can adult day service has been recognised by his training provider – the latest chapter in a journey that has seen him go from service user to provider.
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The Herbert Protocol continues to help save lives as GMP adopt online portal
GMP have now adopted the online portal and form for the Herbert Protocol.
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United fan banned for three years after gesturing towards Liverpool fans
A football fan has received a ban for mocking Liverpool fans at Old Trafford
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Ashton's Royal Mail delivery office to remain permanently closed
Ashton's Royal Mail Delivery Office will be remaining permanently closed, following previous plans for a temporary relocation.
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Tameside’s women in business celebrated in successful event by Bromleys Solicitors
Tameside Women in Business (TWIBs) made a triumphant return this week with their first event of 2024, celebrating women in enterprise from Tameside and beyond.
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Tameside volunteers sign up as ‘Stage Guardians’ for the GM Ringway
Three volunteers from Tameside have been recruited as ‘Stage Guardians’ for the GM Ringway, Greater Manchester’s walking trail.
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More than half of people with food allergies have had a reaction from mislabelled or unclear food packaging, new data finds
More than half of people with food allergies (56 per cent) have had an allergic reaction from mislabelled or unclear food packaging, with 23 per cent having suffered multiple reactions.
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Tameside Scouts mark St George's Day
More than 100 Scouts, from nine Scout groups, took part in Sunday's St George's Day parade through Ashton, alongside Ashton Brass Band.
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Mayor plants Ashton tree to be a living symbol of peace
On Wednesday, April 17, the Civic Mayor Tafheen Sharif planted a Peace Tree in the Memorial Gardens in Ashton-under-Lyne, on behalf of and in the presence of school children from six local schools.
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By George! A good time was had by all
Waterloo and Taunton Conservative Club, Ashton-under-Lyne, celebrated St Georges Day, England's patron saint, with entertainment from James Llwellyn Burke.
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PHOTOS: The abandoned Hyde farm set to be redeveloped
A Hyde farm, which was previously earmarked for Tameside's first solar farm, could soon house six new properties, if plans are approved.
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A farm that has become victim to fly-tipping touted for redevelopment
Dunkirk Farm in Hyde could soon be transformed into six new homes, if Tameside Council approves the plans.
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Stalybridge Spring Show: Full schedule for 2024 event
Members of the Stalybridge Festival Committee are in full swing, adding the final touches to their plans for the yearly Stalybridge Spring Show in Cheetham Park on Sunday, May 3.
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“They just don’t listen” - Denton resident rooted in battle with council over pavement problem
Ged Redman of Windsor Road Denton has spoken out against the council amidst new works going on in front of his house, which has caused further damage to a large tree.