Tameside Reporter
This week's edition (May 2nd.) Click here for previous editions.
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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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No smoking or drinking: 100-year-old Joan's secret to a long life
A centenarian at HC-One’s Stamford Court care home in Stalybridge celebrated her 100th birthday in style this April, and shared her secret to a long life.
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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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Ashton restaurant threatens to expose dine and dashers after they scarper leaving £159 bill for food and cocktails
An Ashton restaurant has appealed for two suspected dine and dashers to do the decent thing and return to pay their bill.
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Sound of music at The Vale as venue announces new gigs
The Vale has announced its new season, with three gigs specially selected to put a spring in your step.
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Mooch and natter in Mossley this May with the 2024 GM Walking Festival
Explore Micklehurst and Midge Hill with a free photography walk this May as Mossley celebrates National Walking Month and the GM Walking Festival.
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Hyde theatre receives £20K funding boost from the People's Postcode Lottery
Hyde Festival Theatre has been awarded a significant grant of £20,000 from the People’s Postcode Lottery.
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TAMESIDE: What each political party in Tameside is offering to voters at the local elections this year
Voters across Tameside will head to the polls to decide who their new councillors will be for the next four years come May 2.
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We asked every Greater Manchester mayoral candidate the same questions – this is what they said
Greater Manchester residents will head to the polls in a fortnight — to not only decide who should run their councils, but also to select a mayor.
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"The pandemic changed my outlook on life": The Denton mum who started a business from her bathroom
Megan Montgomery found a new lease for life after starting Happy Houndz (Doggy Daycare & Dog Groomers) with her partner Nick Murray.
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The four Tameside planning proposals approved today, including an Aldi and Costa
A new Aldi and drive-thru Costa will be built just off Hattersley town centre now plans have been given the green light.
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Ashton woman takes on London Marathon to raise vital funds for women with ovarian cancer
Daisy Dixon, from Ashton, is fundraising for Target Ovarian Cancer in memory of her childhood best friend Johannah.
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"You've got your babies in the car": Women brawl in Denton rush hour row
Two women were spotted brawling at 8:15am this morning, April 17, in Denton.
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"A dream come true": Ashton under-10s dance team crowned British Champions
After putting their best foot forward at the British Open Championships in Blackpool Winter Gardens, an Ashton-based team of under-10s have earned the title of British Champions.
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New football pitch and cricket nets to be built inside Mossley factory
A new sports facility containing a football pitch and cricket nets will be built inside a glass manufacturing factory in Mossley.
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Dukinfield Care Home rated in top 20 in the North West for fourth year running
HC-One’s The Beeches in Dukinfield are celebrating success after residents and relatives voted them as one of the Top 20 recommended care homes in the North West in the Carehome.co.uk Awards 2024.
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Tameside mum takes on Manchester Marathon challenge to raise funds for cancer unit
A remarkable mum is celebrating this week after taking on the Manchester Marathon to raise money for Tameside Hospital’s Breast Unit, which she says saved her life following a cancer battle.
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Young people are cooking up a treat at Care Leavers Teatime Club
A new weekly club is offering care leavers the chance to learn cooking skills and enjoy a hot meal together.
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Stalybridge Street Fest is back for another year
Stalybridge Street Fest is back for another year with a whopping eight food and family fun events set to bring a menu of tasty treats from April to November for 2024.
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Stalybridge woman "embracing a whole new life" after she used to dread leaving the house
Just over a year ago Sarah Speight was 25 stone, dreaded leaving the house and hated the thought of exercise.
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Charity event celebrating "All Things Women" heads to Stalybridge this month
Mark your calendars for "All Things Women" on Friday, April 26, at Industry in Stalybridge.
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Mother and daughter from Hyde banned from keeping animals after RSPCA prosecution
A mother and daughter from Hyde have received bans on keeping animals following an RSPCA prosecution after neglected horses, lame goats and sick pets were found at an animal rescue centre.
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Woman's terrified 999 call after car thief kidnapped her 89-year-old mother
Police have released the terrified emergency ca.ll made by a daughter after a thief stole her car while her mother was sitting in the passenger seat
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Thief sentenced to eight years for kidnap after stealing car with woman, 89, in passenger seat
A man has been jailed for stealing a car while an elderly woman was sitting in the passenger seat
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UPDATE: Fire fighters tackle huge moorland blaze
Fire fighters from Glossop were tonight battling a huge moorland fire.
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BREAKING NEWS: Huge fire spotted near Snake Pass
A huge bank of flames has been spotted by drivers on the Snake Pass.
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Everything due to go before the planning panel in Tameside next week
A new Aldi superstore and a Costa drive-thru are set to get the go-ahead in Hattersley, if the planning panel approve it.
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PEER-ing ahead to better support
People with a learning disability in Tameside will soon benefit from improved support, thanks to the introduction of Greater Manchester’s first learning disability peer support workers.
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206 per cent surge in refugee minors in Tameside in just a year
The latest available figures reveal a 206 per cent surge in the number of refugees, asylum seekers and immigration applicants under 18 residing in Tameside, within just a year.
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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.