Tameside Correspondent

People across Tameside are being urged to speak up on how more than £1.3 million should be spent in their communities. tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/03/19/hel…

Ashton town centre welcomed strong crowds today as the ‘Amazing Ashton’ event brought a mix of comedy, live music and independent traders to the heart of the town. Visitors were entertained by performances from the popular Dinnerladies characters Freda and Rita, while live music from Natalie Cuifo added to the lively atmosphere. The event, organised by volunteers from Ashton Town Team, aimed to boost footfall and showcase the town centre as a hub for community activity, shopping and entertainment.

Curzon Ashton Football Club has confirmed that Jim Newall has been appointed as its new chairman. It came a week after John Clayton stepped down from the role, after a 14-year involvement with the club, due to personal circumstances. Read more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/03/18/cur…

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Charity bike ride to thank Tameside neonatal team who cared for premature baby A group of cyclists will take on a 62-mile challenge to thank the hospital team in Tameside who helped save the life of a baby born nine weeks early. The ride, set to take place on April 10, will see family and friends of baby Herbie cycle from Barnsley Hospital to Tameside Hospital and back again. Read more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/03/18/cha…

Nearly nine out of 10 pupils in Tameside have secured their first-choice secondary school for September. That’s the highest figure recorded in the borough for a decade, the local authority has said. tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/03/17/fir…

Curzon Ashton Football Club has parted company with men’s head coach Mark Bradshaw following a poor run of form. The National League North club has confirmed that Bradshaw has been relieved of his duties, after less than a year in charge. Read more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/03/20/cur…

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An underused green space at Tameside Hospital will be transformed after an NHS charity was awarded a five-figure funding boost. The area will now become accessible, inclusive and biodiverse, with the aim of improving access to nature and creating a welcoming environment that supports relaxation, recovery and wellbeing. Read more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/03/17/fiv…

Romiley Operatic Society may have “Operatic” in its name, but for Carousel it feels entirely fitting. @IanCheeseman reviews ..... tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/03/20/rom…

Proposed development at Land Adjacent 11 Woodend View, Mossley, Tameside, OL5 0SN tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/03/20/pub…

Specialist sniffer dogs helped uncover thousands of illegal tobacco products during a major enforcement operation across Tameside. Dogs named Fred, Sky and Dora joined trading standards officers and Greater Manchester Police on coordinated spot checks in Hyde, Denton and Ashton on March 16 Read more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/03/18/sni…

A ‘dog's breakfast’ of a plan for Godley Green Garden Village has passed the next step towards becoming reality, after approval was compared to ‘environmental barbarism.’ But scrutiny from campaigners against the 2,150-home scheme will not drop, while a vote to approve outline planning permission was not unanimous. Read more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/03/19/god…

Plans for a weekend of dance in Hyde have been hit by disruption, but organisers are pressing ahead with a packed programme of free outdoor events. The evening elements of the two-day TRANSMISSION Dance Festival, scheduled for Friday (March 21) and Saturday (March 22) inside the town hall, have been cancelled after a fire forced the building’s closure. find out more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/03/18/org…

A Hyde man who smoked for around 25 years has successfully quit the habit with support from a local stop-smoking service. Keith Pearce, 55, decided to give up after contacting Be Well Tameside, which offers free advice and support to people looking to stop smoking. Read more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/03/17/loc…

Residents are being invited to have their say on plans to bring Ashton Town Hall back into use, as the next stage of the major restoration project gets underway. A drop-in session will take place on Tuesday, March 24 from 2pm to 6pm at Ashton Library, giving people the chance to view early design ideas and share their thoughts. Read more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/03/18/res…

A community fundraiser is being organised to support a young family after a mum’s devastating cancer diagnosis. The football and family fun day will take place on Sunday, April 26 at 4pm at Avro Football Club in Oldham, with kick-off scheduled for 4.30pm. The event is being held in support of Chloe Wilkinson from Ashton-under-Lyne, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in December 2025. Read more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/03/18/com…

A care home in Ashton-under-Lyne has been recognised as one of the best in the North West. Daisy Nook House received top ratings from residents and their families. The Bamburgh Drive establishment has been named among the top 20 recommended care homes in the region in the 2026 awards organised by Carehome.co.uk. Read more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/03/17/ash…

Revised plans for Godley Green Garden Village, delivering up to 2,150 new homes, have been approved by Tameside Council.

We're here at a packed meeting of Tamesode Council's Speaker's Panel (Planning) committee, where the latest Godley Green Garden Village application will be decided on.