Tameside Reporter
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Conservative Club hosts Mother's Day fundraiser for Willow Wood
Waterloo and Taunton Conservative Club in Ashton-under-Lyne, dug deep on Mothering Sunday to raise money for Willow Wood Hospice.
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Audi Approved Hyde closes its doors after 10 years.
The site on Stockport Road closed its doors for the final time yesterday.
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Eight more stations on the Northern network become ‘mobility scooter-friendly’
People who use mobility scooters can now travel to and from another eight stations on the Northern network.
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Review: Evita - High Flying, Adored!
Romiley Operatic Society take Centre Stage at Stockport Plaza
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“I’m a policeman and I endured years of domestic abuse”
A Tameside police officer has spoken out about his experience with domestic abuse in the hope of encouraging other male victims to seek help.
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Charity Head Shave
This weekend will see Mark Neal taking part in a complete head & beard shave all in support of charity.
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Final M67 weekend closure for next phase in £23m bridge replacement works
Four pairs of huge steel beams with a combined weight of more than 250 tonnes will be installed in the next major phase of a £23 million National Highways project to replace a motorway bridge in Greater Manchester.
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Tameside's tips now using summer hours
Tips across Tameside switched to their summer opening times after the clocks went forward this weekend.
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Thieves targeting sheds across Tameside
Shed owners across Tameside have been asked to step up security on their outbuildings following a spate of break-ins.
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Great British Spring Clean volunteers remove tonnes of rubbish from Tameside
Litter pickers across Tameside joined forces this week for the latest Great British Spring Clean.
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Man wanted in connection with theft
Police are appealing for the public’s help to find Neculai Todirenchi, who is wanted in connection with theft.
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The five candidates in Longdendale by-election
Five people are battling to become Tameside’s newest councillor.
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Extra SEND places could be created
An extra 143 school places could soon be created for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Tameside.
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Tameside MPs weigh in on children’s services failures
Two Tameside MPs have said things ‘must and will get better’ following another scathing report into the council’s children’s services department.
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Social on the Square: A Youth-Led Celebration of Enterprise, Creativity & Community
Social on the Square is more than just an event; it is a platform for young talent, a showcase for local businesses, and a celebration of Hyde’s rich cultural landscape. Organised by HYPE, the event will provide networking opportunities, business exposure, and a lively atmosphere, all while contributing to the economic and social vibrancy of the town centre.
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HMO proposal turned down for 'fostering isolation'
Plans to convert an empty shop into a 4-bed HMO have hit the skids after officials condemned the scheme for creating ‘an institutionalised environment’.
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Teachers Take the Leap for Charity: Headteacher and Colleague to Skydive for Sam's Gift
Two teachers from Audenshaw School will be doing a sponsored skydive to raise money for charity.
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GMP Cadet Units take part in child exploitation awareness sessions to promote conversation
GMP’s Volunteer Police Cadet units have been taking part in a series of sessions raising awareness of child exploitation as part of a tailored programme to promote open discussion.
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Andy Burnham: Stalybridge and Glossop to have first Bee Network trains
Tameside will soon have one of the best public transport networks in the country according to the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham.
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Council to sell £1m plot after stalled development
A £1m canalside plot is being sold by Tameside Council (TMBC) after developers failed to build anything on the land.
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Three sought over pensioner purse theft
Police are hunting three people in connection with the theft of a pensioner’s purse just before Christmas.
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Tameside town basks in Sunday Times glow
The Sunday Times has named a Tameside town as one of the Best Places to Live in England for 2025.
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Future secured for 'iconic' mill chimney
An ‘iconic’ part of the Tameside skyline will have a facelift after officials approved plans for its repair.
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Weekend football round-up: Droylsden cement play-off place
Droylsden secured their place in the North West Counties (NWCFL) Division One North play-offs with a comprehensive 4-0 thrashing of Ashton Athletic on Saturday afternoon.
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Final weekend M67 closure approaching
The last full weekend closure of the M67 as part of St Anne’s Road bridge replacement will be in April. National Highways will be installing eight steel beams on the newly re-built bridge supporting walls. Each pair of beams weighs 97 tonnes and must be carefully lowered into position.
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Duo hailed ‘rail heroes’
Two Northern service train crew have been hailed ‘rail heroes’ after coming to the rescue of customers in separate situations.
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Online fundraiser and petition gain support for Bella
An online fundraiser set up to help a young girl’s family after she was involved in a collision with a car has topped £2,000.
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Who could be so cruel?
A puppy has died after she is believed to have been deliberately thrown into Ashton’s Portland Basin Marina.
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‘Tree-mendous’ improvement to hospital
Ten new trees have been planted at Tameside Hospital in a bid to create greener places and boost health and well-being.
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Hospice Leaders urge MP's to support funding reform on Parliament visit
Willow Wood Hospice representatives have visited Parliament this week to urge MPs to support reforming the funding model for hospices.
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Ashton United to host 'Willow Wood Day'
Ashton United FC have announced they will be holding a charity fundraising event in support of the Willow Wood Hospice on 29 March.
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Local sides to run ticket offers this weekend
This weekend sees the return of Non-League Day, which provides a platform for clubs to promote the importance of affordable volunteer-led community football.
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Discover all things dog at Dogs Trust Manchester
Staff at Dogs Trust Manchester are inviting dog lovers to a Discovery Day to showcase the many different aspects of their work and shine a spotlight on some of their Underdogs.
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Stalybridge Street Fest announces 2025 return
Stalybridge Street Fest has announced it will be returning for its 4th year in early April.
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Hyde fundraiser marks 40th Anniversary
A local charity group is continuing to celebrate its 40th anniversary – this time with a visit to Ashton from Davros.
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Fly Tipping IS a crime!
New research has revealed nearly a quarter of Brits do not know that fly tipping is a crime.
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World's best visit Broadbottom
Last weekend saw the inaugural ‘Champion of Champions’ event take place at the Etherow Indoor Bowling Centre in Broadbottom, which saw 32 of the world's best short mat bowling players fight it out for the ultimate prize.
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Donate IT Oldham campaign given huge boost
Oldham Council has donated 400 devices to a local charity as it continues to make the town one of the most digitally inclusive in the UK.
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Willow Wood Enterprise Challenge Raises Over £12K
Willow Wood’s inaugural Enterprise Challenge initiative has helped to raise over £12,000 for the hospice.
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Planning approval to convert old pub into three shops
Plans to convert a former pub into three shops and an office have been given the green light by Tameside Council.
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Motorcyclist in hospital after Crown Point crash
A motorcyclist is in hospital with ‘suspected serious injuries’ following a crash in Denton this afternoon.
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Man who sued prison wanted in connection with theft
Police are hunting a career criminal who once sued prison authorities over an infestation of bedbugs.
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Six men arrested in crime crackdown
Police from Operation Venture have been cracking down on crime force-wide by patrolling areas most impacted by serious violence.
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GMP and TravelSafe partners double visibility across GM’s transport network
Police are continuing to work shoulder to shoulder with its partners Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to ensure the safety of rail passengers.
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Tameside Beer Festival returns to Stalybridge Civic Hall
Tameside Rotary, organisers of the Tameside Beer Festival, are putting the final touches in place as the countdown to the 13th Tameside Beer Festival begins.
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Nursery rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted over safeguarding receives a 'good' report
An Ashton nursery which was branded 'inadequate' by Ofsted inspectors has now been rated as 'Good' in all categories in a follow-up visit.
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Illegal vapes, tobacco, cigarettes and laughing gas seized in raids
Illegal cigarettes, tobacco, vapes and cannisters of laughing gas were seized in raids on six shops in Tameside.
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Vandals target cars near Ashton Sixth Form College
Police in Tameside are investigating a rise in vandalism around Ashton Sixth Form College.
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Three towns to get major overhaul
Three towns in Tameside are destined for major change, and work has already started.
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The barbers shop that has just turned 50
For many strolling down the high street it’s just another barber’s shop – but for those in the know, it is a Dukinfield institution.
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Special Constables: Bridging the gap between community and police
Greater Manchester Police has highlighted the tireless work of supporting officers and how it is pivotal force wide.
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A decade of dogged devotion
Denton dog lover Mo Bowes is celebrating ten years of volunteering at Dogs Trust Manchester - and being one of the longest-serving of the rehoming centre’s army of volunteers.
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Missing appeal
Have you seen Lacey from Tameside?
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Local businesses encouraged to 'set up shop' on rail stations
A rail network is asking local business owners across the North of England to consider ‘setting up shop’ on stations.
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The Tameside 5K festival returns
Last Saturday saw the second edition of the highly anticipated Tameside 5K Festival take place at the Tameside Cycle Circuit in Ashton, which was organised jointly by the Local Runners Podcast and Active Tameside.
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Man wanted for dodging court appearance
Police are appealing for help in tracking down a man who is wanted for failing to appear in court.
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Man arrested and weapons and drugs seized in police raid
One man was arrested and weapons and drugs seized during a police raid in Newton.
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Review: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Truly Scrumptious Entertainment!
One of the all-time musical films has found it’s way to the Palace Theatre for one week only! ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ opened the curtains on what can only be described as the perfect show for all the family.
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Travel agents’ 50’s night with Elvis tribute brings in £1,000 for charity
A group of travel agents have raised £1,000 for charity by organising a 50’s night, complete with Elvis tribute act.
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Take a walk on the wild side in the high Peak this Spring
Whether you enjoy a challenging hike or a casual stroll, the High Peak caters to a diverse range of preferences.