The award winning and fabulous food and music extravaganza that is Stalybridge Street Fest will return to Armentieres Square on Friday 12 May from 5pm-9pm. 

Plans for the first phase in the redevelopment of Ashton's Market Square and public realm have been given the go ahead to move forward to detailed design by Tameside Council Executive Cabinet, on 29 March.

Denton Community College pupils are helping to raise awareness of a domestic abuse campaign that highlights controlling and coercive behaviours. 

On 15 March the Government announced as part of the Budget 2023 that the Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities

A RIBBON cutting ceremony will launch Family Hubs in Tameside that bring an unprecedented level of support to children and parents.

STALYBRIDGE'S spectacular year at Greater Manchester Town of Culture 2022 has been captured in showreel of images highlighting some of the many events and activities that took place in celebration of the accolade.

A NEW podcast supported by Stalybridge Town of Culture funding has launched to explore local fruit trees and their roots in the area's food heritage.

BY WORKING together Ashton Pioneer Homes, Tameside Council, the Neighbourhood Police Team and the community have successfully launched a new Neighbourhood Watch Group on the West Park Estate, in Ashton-under-Lyne.

WORK to transform Hattersley station ticket office to improve facilities for Northern passengers is now complete.

Sala Futsal Club Girls u12s have been crowned FA Pokemon Youth Futsal Cup Regional Champions.

Despite a spirited performance Curzon Ashton went down 3 -1 to National League North leaders AFC Fyldes at Mill Farm

Droylsden FC are looking to make a comeback, having not kicked a ball since March 2020, after the financioal strain of Covid pandemic caused them to resign from the Northern Premier League.

Founded in 1892 with 130 years of football history, the club is plotting a return to the competition. Dave Pace, the clubs owner has met supporters to plan a possible future comeback for the club, with function room bookings providing a boost for the club's finances. In a statement issued today (January 16), a spokesperson for Droylsden FC said: "In response to a plea from concerned fans, Droylsden FC owner Dave Pace yesterday met with supporters to discuss the future of the club.

At a packed meeting he explained how the pandemic had financially devastaed the club. Recently private functions at the clubs social club have picked up enabling hope of the football returning. 

A further meeting will take place at 2.30pm on Sunday, January 29, to see how the club can return and carry on its history. 

Fans will be asked if they can offer practical support with any skills they have to resurrect the club, the first step will be to renew the Butcher Arms ground safety certificate. We wish the Blood's a speedy return!

Hyde United put six past Ashton United at the Hurst Cross Stadium.

The Hero Half Marathon race, part of the Tour of Tameside takes place on 17 June 2023 

WHEN Nathan Webb runs out at Ovenden Park next month to face home club Halifax Magpies he'll be following in the international footsteps of men like England grand-slam skipper Eric Evans.

The Tameside Cricket Development Group aims to develop cricket throughout Tameside at all levels with the help of senior representatives of all of Tameside’s cricket clubs

Over 1300 turned out at Bower Fold to see Stalybridge Celtic and Hyde United in a lively Tameside Derby. Hyde started the game the better side, applying the pressure to make for an exciting first half. There were 4 consecutive corners, which Celtics defence dealt with well. Despite missing a huge part of their team, their key players either having covid or injuries. 

PRE-MATCH warm-ups are about to take on an entirely new dimension for one football club, thanks to a winter-support grant acquired through Tameside Adult Services.

May marks the "Forget Me not Appeal" to help those affected by dementia organised by the Alzheimer's Society in asking everyone across Oldham to join together in

support of the Forget Me Not Appeal in order to raise awareness and money for everyone living with dementia.

A local business owner and football coach has donated gifts to cared-for children in Tameside through an appeal he organised with his football club, based at Tameside Stadium in Ashton.

Clayton Palmer, of Elite Soccer Skills Programme, organised donations from families of children he coaches, along with a GoFundMe to raise money to purchase additional gifts.

Clayton had the idea to start a collection when speaking to one of the parents of the children he coaches, Lauren Fox, who works for Tameside Council Fostering Service. Together with the Fostering Service, ESSP arranged to donate a large number of children's gifts which are now being distributed to local cared-for children in time for Christmas Day.

Speaking on behalf of ESSP, Clayton said: "When we started the collection we didn't realise how big it would get, we're really happy to have helped local cared-for children and I hope they enjoy their presents."

Councillor Bill Fairfoull, Deputy Executive Leader with responsibility for Children and Families, said: "I think it's fantastic that Clayton and ESSP have donated such a generous collection of gifts to our cared-for children, I'm sure there will be lots of smiles on Christmas morning and it's brilliant that there is something for all our children and young people, from little ones to teenagers.

"Thank you to Clayton and all families and individuals from ESSP who donated, you have really made a difference to local children and families this Christmas."

If you would like to know more about fostering a local child or young person, please get in touch today by calling 0161 324 2342 or complete the online form at tameside.gov.uk/fostering.

TAMESIDE Music Service (TMS) has been selected to be part of an innovative programme of inclusive music work with vulnerable young people.

TAMESIDE couple Serena and Lee Davison have shared the story of their journey in becoming hosts for fleeing refugees from the Ukraine as part of the national Homes for Ukraine scheme.

To combat digital exclusion 120 laptops have been donated by tech giant Huawei to support residents in Greater Manchester, including Tameside.

A Tameside charity, which cares for patients with life limiting illnesses, is to receive a donation of ten brand new hospital beds.

SCHOOLS, businesses and community groups in Tameside and Glossop are being invited to take part in this year's NHS Big Tea on 5 July to say thank you to NHS staff.

Local charity, Action Together is taking part in #MonthofCommunity in June to celebrate and thank everyone who has volunteered to strengthen Oldham, Rochdale, and Tameside throughout the pandemic.

Tameside residents on the hunt for a new job or in need of recruitment support or advice can drop in to the Spring Jobs Fair, which takes place on Thursday 27 April 2022 at Dukinfield Town Hall.

PEOPLE looking for a meaningful career where they can make a difference to people's lives every day are encouraged to visit an upcoming Adult Services recruitment event.

THE fantastic Tameside in Work support service which helps local residents in Tameside progress to better employment with support and training has been granted further funding to enable the team to continue supporting local residents.

Luke Shore, a young Autistic man from Tameside has a lot to be proud of and is successfully achieving some key milestones and confidence on his route to pursuing a career in the IT industry with the support of Tameside Council's Routes to Work Team.

Tameside Council has submitted a £1.89m bid to UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) for SME (Small to Medium-sized Enterprise with fewer than 500 employees) Workspace with the aim of providing additional business support as well as modern and sustainable growth space for emerging businesses across the borough.

Tameside's Hack, a free two-day digital event  for 11 to 18 year olds is making a comeback this October half term, and promises to be bigger and better than ever. With bespoke career opportunities on offer for the winning teams and even more spaces available for young people to join in and showcase their digital skills.

A LOCAL woman is celebrating securing a new job thanks to employment support service Tameside in Work.

YOUNG PEOPLE had the chance to get a taste of their future careers and speak to the experts at this year's Tameside Careers & Apprenticeships Fair.

The data centre in Ashton Old Baths has won a prestigious international award recognising the quality of its architecture.

DIGITAL technology has been utilised to enable decisions on planning applications in Tameside can continue as normal.

Offers for Home Movers This Spring as Pearson Expand their Ashton Team

House prices in Greater Manchester are up to nine times higher than the average salary according to Official data released by the Department for Communities and Local Government.

One in ten private landlords has no formal tenancy agreement in place with their tenants, new research shows.

Landlords, estate agents and solicitors were in a last-minute rush to complete property deals ahead of a stamp duty rise that takes effect to today.