Tameside Reporter
This week's edition (May 16th.) Click here for previous editions.
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Pentecost in the Park: Stalybridge churches celebrate this Sunday
Five Stalybridge churches will be coming together this Sunday, May 19, to celebrate Pentecost, a Christian holiday which takes place on the 50th day after Easter Sunday.
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Illegal vapes worth £30k seized in multi-agency crackdown
Illegal vapes with a street value of nearly £30,000 were seized during a multi-agency operation to tackle the illegal sale of age-restricted products.
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Dukinfield ex-cop jailed for sexual assault of young girls as they slept
An ex-police officer from Tameside has been jailed for three years and nine months after sexually assaulting two young girls as they slept.
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WATCH: Police chase prolific burglar through Denton farmer's field
A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and dangerous driving, after a chase through a Denton farmer's field yesterday, Monday 13 May.
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Stalybridge butchers reopens 14 weeks after car "ploughs into" premises
A Stalybridge butchers will be reopening this weekend after a car ploughed into the premises in February of this year.
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Flower Festival blooms funds for Ashton hospice care
Hundreds of people enjoyed Willow Wood’s popular Flower Festival last weekend, which raised more than £6,000 in support of patient care at the Hospice.
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Ashton girl, 11, raises almost £3,000 for people of Yemen
An 11-year-old from Ashton raised almost £3,000 for the people of Yemen to have access to a meal and new clothes during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.
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Police arrest pair suspected of dealing nitazenes after super strength drug was found in Hyde raid
Two people were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply controlled drugs, during Greater Manchester Police's first warrant linked with the supply of newly recognised Class A drug, nitazenes.
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Councils hit back after The Times release list ranking ‘worst local authorities in the country’
A number of Greater Manchester councils have hit back following a list ranking each local authority in the country.
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Angela Rayner opens affordable housing scheme in Droylsden
A new housing development providing more affordable homes for people in Tameside has officially been launched by Ashton MP Angela Rayner.
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Andy Burnham defends spending £500k on repainting Bee Network buses
The mayor of Greater Manchester has defended the plus £500,000 fee spent on the rebranding of buses as part of the new Bee Network system.
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Bio-chemist urges runners to take part in Race for Life and help beat cancer
A PhD student is urging people to back life-saving research and sign up for Race for Life.
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Hospital bids farewell to Carol after 33 years service
It was a bitter sweet moment at Tameside Hospital when Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist, Carol Cunningham, retired after 33 years of service.
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Ashton independent school told to improve by education watchdog
An independent school in Ashton has been told to improve by the education watchdog following an inspection.
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Cost of living crisis leaves thousands living in the red
Mum-of-three Gemma has been skipping meals so her youngest son can keep going to football training every week. It costs £5.
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Tour of Britain women’s race route revealed as world’s best come to Greater Manchester
The final route for the 2024 Tour of Britain Women’s cycle race has been revealed as Greater Manchester gears up to host stage four of the major international stage race on Sunday June 9.
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Police are appealing for information following Droylsden crash between car and motorcycle
Investigators are appealing for information following a crash between a car and motorcycle in Droylsden.
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Cannabis plants seized as police called to concern for safety
Multiple cannabis plants were seized from a property in Mossley yesterday, May 12.
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Denton family share their favourite fostering moments
A Tameside family have shared their favourite fostering moments making a difference to the lives of local children.
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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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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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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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“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.