Tameside Reporter
This week's edition (March 14th). Click here for previous editions.
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Think Green and join The Great British Spring Clean
Residents are being encouraged to get involved with The Great British Spring Clean and make the pledge to keep their communities tidy. From 15 March until 31 March, everyone who is involved with The Great British Spring Clean is aiming to eliminate litter, end waste and improve places.
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Pots of Happiness are Kind Way to Celebrate Stalybridge
If you find a small, colourful, ceramic pot while you’re out and about in Staybridge town centre, take a look inside.
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Tameside Rotary offers grants aiming for big community impact
Tameside Rotary has named its community cash awards scheme ‘Small Grants, Big Difference’. This scheme offers small grants of up to £500 to local groups, charities, clubs, societies, and other organisations supporting community life in Tameside.
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GMP joins other forces nationwide to combat spiking in the region’s pubs and clubs
During Spiking Intensification Week, 18 – 24 March 2024, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) will be continuing work to combat spiking during the night-time economy (NTE) and to protect victims.
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Greater Manchester: Which councils are the best and worst recyclers?
There are huge disparities between what different councils will collect for recycling from people’s homes . How planet-friendly your waste separation is can be a complete postcode lottery, new data from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) reveals.
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Ashton School without outdoor space for PE or changing facilities slammed by Ofsted
An independent school in Ashton has been criticised by Ofsted after inspectors discovered there were no changing facilities or outdoor space for PE – and a ‘narrow curriculum’.
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TAMESIDE: Controversial children’s home, hotel expansion and a new apartment block… everything to be decided by Tameside planners
Plans for a home that have sparked outrage in Hyde are set to be approved next week.
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'Human error' banned for passengers being fined on Metrolink
‘Human error’ has been blamed for Metrolink passengers being fined — even though they had paid for a ticket.
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GMP continues to support moorland PSPO ahead of warmer months
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have joined multiple partner agencies in renewing awareness and support for a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) designed to prevent moorland blazes.
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Stalybridge Fire Station to host charity car wash event
The fire station will be hosting an event this Sunday from 10am onwards to raise money for charity.
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GMP make 85 arrests and seize £70K worth of drugs during County Lines Intensification Week
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) continue to disrupt and dismantle drug lines across the city-region, as part of the national County Lines week of intensification last week (4-10 March 2024).
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School in Ashton hosts football tournament as part of the #LetGirlsPlay campaign
On International Women’s Day, 75 primary school children from Tameside made the trip down to Great Academy Ashton as part of the #LetGirlsPlay initiative.
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Ian Cheeseman: Break-a-Leg
Do you do what I do? First thing I do after I wake up is reach for my phone and go through emails and social media.
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Be Well Tameside helps Kurt quit smoking for good
A Tameside resident who successfully stopped smoking after suffering a heart attack and other health conditions is urging others to also quit the habit.
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Hyde Parkrun host special women's event
Following on from International Women’s Day, Hyde Parkrun held a special event on Saturday, March 9 to celebrate and encourage local women to run, jog, walk, and volunteer at Parkrun.
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GMP back Crimestoppers' Police Anti-Corruption and Abuse Reporting Service
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is backing the Police Anti-Corruption and Abuse Reporting Service that has been launched today (March 14) by the independent charity Crimestoppers.
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Man charged with murder following the disappearance of Ashton woman
In February 2022, a 24-year-old woman, later named as Alisha Apostoloff-Boyarin from Ashton-Under-Lyne, was reported missing by her family and an investigation was launched to locate her.
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The Anthony Seddon Fund Celebrates a Significant Grant to Boost Mental Health Support in Tameside
The Anthony Seddon Fund, an important mental health peer support charity in Tameside, is thrilled to announce the receipt of a transformative grant of £408,345 from The National Lottery Community Fund.
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‘This crisis could have been prevented’: 100 years since Nellie Kershaw’s death
Asbestos was finally banned in the UK in 1999, with people exposed to asbestos dust typically fall ill decades later. Asbestos diseases still kill over 5,000 people in the UK every year.
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GMP speak with 100s of children to raise awareness of exploitation and grooming
Last week, children from local primary schools were invited to take part in an engaging workshop to increase their understanding and awareness of exploitation.
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Victorious Academies Trust celebrates World Book Day
A Tameside multi-academy trust participated in World Book Day activities to share their love for reading.
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Challenger: A decade of tackling organised crime together
Programme Challenger was launched in 2014 as the multi-agency response to groups involved in serious crime across the city-region; including those who run drug lines, exploit people for financial gain, buy and use firearms, and launder the money they make from their criminality.
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Ascot charity afternoon proves a winner
Cllr Tafheen Sharif, the Civic Mayor of Tameside, certainly backed a winner when she hosted an Ascot-themed charity afternoon to mark International Women’s Day.
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New Tameside museum exhibition lets the music play
Music has been an integral feature of the Tameside area many years – from brass bands and dance halls, through to rock ‘n’ roll, the beat boom, the folk scene and more.
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Exclusive: “Delighted to visit India", says Ashton MP Angela Rayner
The Shadow Deputy Prime Minister recently visited India along with Tameside Cllr Vimal Choksi and Stockport MP Navendu Mishra to strengthen community and business ties.
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New business in Denton improves on high street heritage
A new launderette in Denton has recently opened up on a site that has in previous years been host to another well-loved launderette.
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Letters To Heaven box to be installed in Mossley
Anthony Barton Independent Family Funeral Services has launched a new initiative to help people that want to send a letter to somebody that passed.
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Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner praises “nationally leading” Chester Zoo
Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner has hailed “nationally leading” Chester Zoo following a formal visit to learn more about its pioneering conservation work.
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Millions in Greater Manchester not claiming the benefits to which they are entitled
Benefits worth millions are not being claimed in Greater Manchester, a charity has said.
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New boss announced for Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Greater Manchester is set to get a new top public official — as the mayor’s office has named its preferred choice for a new chief executive.
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Woman taken to hospital following dog attack in Ashton
A woman was taken to hospital yesterday afternoon, March 10, after a dog attack in Hurst Cemetery.
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Fathers of murdered police officers Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone win medal campaign
The fathers of murdered Tameside Police Constables Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone’s have successfully campaigned for a special award for emergency services workers killed in the line of duty.
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Hadfield neonatal nurse transforms family room at Tameside Hospital
A nurse from Hadfield went "above and beyond" raising funds to renovate Tameside Hospital's neonatal family room.
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Positive steps forward for Ashton Market works
Spring is the traditional time for revitalisation, and work behind the scenes is ongoing to prepare for the start of works on Ashton’s outdoor Market.
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Take off for Ashton Mayoral Development Zone
This week saw the first meeting of Ashton Mayoral Development Zone (AMDZ) which will help create jobs, homes, and improve spaces helping to make Ashton a better place to live.
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Suspect charged with murder of man found dead in his Mossley home
A man has been charged with the murder of a man who was found dead at his Mossley home.
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Friends of teen battling rare cancer raise almost £10,000 in one day
In a remarkable display of compassion, the friends of a teenager battling a rare bone cancer have come together to raise an astounding sum of almost £10,000 in just one day.
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Nearly 100 victims of domestic abuse in Tameside are over 55
Nearly 100 older people a year in Tameside seek support for domestic abuse but it’s thought that many more may need help.
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Here are the latest scores on the doors food hygiene ratings for Tameside
Here are the latest food hygiene ratings issued to shops, restaurants, cafes and bars in Tameside.
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All the key developments planned for Greater Manchester this week
The potential regeneration of Heaton Park’s ‘jewel’ is the plan that will capture the imagination of many this week.
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Poet creates collection of verse to raise cash for Willow Wood hospice
An author has penned a treasury of poems to help raise funds for Willow Wood Hospice, which she describes as “a very special place”.
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Greater Manchester's fire service now ‘best prepared in UK’ to deal with terror attack
Seven years on from Greater Manchester’s darkest hour, the city’s fire service is ‘the best prepared in the UK’ for a terrorist attack.
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GREATER MANCHESTER: Mayor pledges ‘right to property check’ after Awaab Ishak scandal
Greater Manchester residents will have ‘the right to request a home safety check’ following the Awaab Ishak scandal, the Mayor has said.
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Tameside Council rakes in £300K in fines from drivers using bus lanes
More than £300,000 has been raked in by Tameside Council in the last three years from bus lane fines alone.
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The vision to ‘breathe new life’ into Ashton has been kickstarted
The mayor of Greater Manchester stood outside Ashton Old Baths alongside Tameside’s council bosses to mark the start of a rebirth for the town.
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Improvement plan for failing children’s services aims to be ‘brilliant at the basics’ again
After children’s services were put into special measures last month, Tameside Council has published an improvement plan to change things.
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Old Dukinfield Baptist Church could be converted into housing and commercial unit
An old Baptist church in Dukinfield could be transformed into houses and a commercial unit, if permission is granted.
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Tram line blocked following crash near Ashton Moss
No trams are currently running between Ashton and Droylsden due to a crash on the Metrolink Line this morning, March 7, near the Snipe retail park.
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Heartfelt "thank you" to Local Studies volunteers
Hard-working Local Studies volunteers received a personal thank you from the Civic Mayor of Tameside, Cllr Tafheen Sharif, at a celebratory event held at the Archives Centre on Cotton Street, Ashton.
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Tameside libraries prepare for World Book Day events
Tameside libraries will be hosting a number of events celebrating World Book Day on March 7. We headed to Ashton Library to find out more.
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Police issue warning after spate of burglaries in four areas of Tameside
Police are providing extra patrols in four areas of Tameside following a recent increase in the number of burglaries.
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Holocaust survivor featured in recent blockbuster visits Ashton Sixth Form College
Ashton Sixth Form College was honoured to welcome 94-year-old Holocaust survivor Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines as their speaker of the month.
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Woman taken to hospital after "smacking into" stationary cars in Ashton
A woman has been taken to hospital following a collision involving three vehicles in the Hurst Cross area of Ashton last night, March 5.
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Tameside tackles funding cuts to deliver balanced budget
Tameside Council has approved a Council Tax rise to help enable the authority to meet statutory financial obligations and deliver a balanced budget.
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Warning following potential police impersonation scams in Denton
A Denton resident took to Facebook earlier this week warning others to be vigilant of potential bogus police officers in the area.
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Droylsden-based GM Pension Fund continues funding the climate crisis say protesters
Unison members, pensioners and other campaigners will be in Droylsden on March 8 to lobby members of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) Panel.
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"You never imagine your own child would turn on you": Tameside couple tell how they were abused by daughter who wanted their money
A Tameside couple have told the shocking story of how they were abused by their own daughter as she tried to gain control of their finances.
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Man rescued from house fire in Hurst Cross area of Ashton
A man was rescued from a burning house in the Hurst Cross area of Ashton last night, March 4.
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Man injured amid violent Hattersley pub brawl
A man has been left with injuries after a violent pub brawl in Hattersley.
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Ashton-Under-Lyne shopping centre seeks community champion as charity partner
Ladysmith Shopping Centre, in Ashton-under-Lyne, is searching for its next Charity of the Year.
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George Galloway says his party will have candidates in many north western constituencies
After being sworn in as the new MP for Rochdale on Thursday, February 29, George Galloway has said his party will have candidates in many north western constituencies.
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You've been burgled ...what now?
GMP have provided information to the public for what to do in the event that your home is burgled.
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Community Assistance Programme launches funding to support charities and not-for-profit organisations in Mossley
A Funeral Directors has launched a funding initiative to support local projects and build long-lasting relationships.
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Oldham-based care company Visiting Angels eyes National Award
A care company working within the Oldham, Tameside, Rochdale, Saddleworth and East Manchester that encourages its staff to treat clients “as families” is in line to receive the Great British Care Awards at the Birmingham International Convention Centre.
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New life-saving devices planned for Ashton
There have been six applications relating to defibrillators in Ashton.
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Music legends Liam Gallagher and John Squire to voice Metrolink announcements on Manchester derby day
City versus United. Red versus blue. The Citizens versus the Red Devils. Pep versus Erik. Erling versus Bruno.
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Police celebrate graduation of 'little sisters' from Ashton after year of mentoring
GMP officers have recently taken part in a ceremony celebrating the graduation of their ‘Little Sisters’ from the Girls Out Loud: Big Sister mentoring programme, after dedicating 12 months with the young girls from Tameside.
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Operation Vulcan traces suspected thief to Mossley in morning raids following incident in Piccadilly Gardens
This morning (Friday 1 March), police followed a trail from Piccadilly Gardens to a suspect following an incident where a member of the public was robbed and assaulted.
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Free childcare extended to help more families
Parents in Tameside are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for free childcare as part of the government’s Working Parent Entitlement.
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Ready to rumble – Ashton bar to be host to a roster of wrestlers
Famous wrestlers will be gracing Trafford Park this weekend and are heading to Tameside afterwards to enjoy a well deserved drink.
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Mossley Ukelele Group says there's more to the instrument than George Formby
A group of ukulele players hopes to put an end to the snobbery that surrounds their favourite four-stringed instrument.
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Tameside Council day of action brings light to flytipping problem
Members of Tameside Council took to Ashtons' streets on the 28th to combat flytipping hotspots.
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Man City kits ‘kick off’ record-breaking day for Hyde charity shop
Donated Man City football kits saw shoppers queue outside the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Hyde shop for up to an hour, on what was the shop’s busiest day in history.
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Dr Jekyll meets Mr Hyde ... in Hyde!
A musical version of the gothic novella, ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ is coming to Hyde Festival Theatre.
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Childhood trauma survivor chronicles his journey in a heart-touching narrative
“With a glimmer of hope, survival is possible, even against all odds” - First-time author Terence Flanagan chronicles his journey through a difficult childhood, living with disability and homelessness and beyond in his memoir, Footprints I Leave Behind – Walking Away From The Past.
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Hospice needs creme eggs for cracking Easter fundraiser
Willow Wood Hospice is appealing for donations of Creme Eggs to reward local children taking part in its Bunny Hop Easter fundraiser.
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Only 35 households sign up for scheme to cut home energy bills
Just 35 households in Tameside have had insulation measures installed under a government scheme to help them save money on energy bills.
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Denton McDonald's drive-thru to be expanded to avoid queuing traffic
The McDonald’s drive-thru at Crown Point North Shopping Park in Denton will expand and be reconfigured following plan approval.
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Ashton Sixth Form spearhead LGBT education during LGBT history month
The college library has had a display of prominent LGBT writers since the month began, and we went along to find out more about how ASFC educates their students both during and after the month.
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The missed bin collection that has caused a stink… literally
Bins were left full in the Ridge Hill area of Stalybridge last week, but the council caused a stink when they told residents it would take THREE WEEKS to sort.
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Have your say on Vision Zero strategy to end road death and life-changing injury on roads by 2040
People in Greater Manchester can now have their say on new plans to eliminate all deaths and life-changing injuries on the city-region’s roads by 2040.
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VIDEO: Mystery solved as substation equipment failure causes 'flashing lights'
Stalybridge residents took to social media early yesterday morning, February 26, when they spotted bright 'flashing' lights casting an unusual glow in the sky.
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Rent is unaffordable for a range of key workers new research finds
Renting in Greater Manchester is unaffordable for a range of key workers, with the median rent in the metropolitan area worth 44% of a teaching assistant’s salary, new research from Generation Rent reveals today.
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Mossley Town Team invite local volunteer groups to their event
Mossley Town Team are inviting those who are part of a voluntary group for a charity, club or community project to register for a table at their event.
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Rise in anti-social behaviour on Greater Manchester's public transport
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) rose slightly on Greater Manchester’s public transport network, a new report has revealed.
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Hyde police warn of 'scruffy' woman knocking on doors and demanding cash
Police have warned residents in Hyde not to answer their door to a 'scruffy' woman who is knocking on doors and demanding money.
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Tameside police hunt motorbike thieves
Police are hunting these offenders who are wanted for stealing cars and motorbikes across Tameside.
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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.