Tameside Correspondent

A FINAL-YEAR undergraduate student is pushing his physical and mental limits this summer in an inspiring fundraising challenge for Willow Wood Hospice. Travis Taylor, 21, who is studying English and Creative Writing at the University of Leeds and has ambitions to become an English Professor, is preparing to run seven marathons in seven consecutive days as part of his self-created ‘Week at the Knees’ challenge. Starting on July 1, Travis will take on the remarkable feat of running a total of 295 kilometres across the week, all in aid of the hospice based in Ashton-under-Lyne. Supporters can follow his journey as he shares his training and documents the entire challenge on Instagram via @trav.tayl. Read more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/05/25/stu…

WITH just weeks to go until Stalybridge Carnival returns, this year’s milestone celebration is shaping up to be one of the biggest in the event’s history. It rolls back into town on Sunday, June 28, marking the 50th occasion of the much-loved tradition. Preparations are now in full swing behind the scenes to make sure the golden anniversary is one to remember. Residents can expect a packed day of entertainment across the town, with the famous parade once again taking centre stage as it winds through Stalybridge from 1pm after setting off from Bayley Street. Read more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/05/23/cou…

A COMMUNITY centre in Tameside is about to become the setting for a terrifying new British horror comedy. Filming began at weekend in Mottram on an ambitious independent feature, shot almost entirely in the village. From Saturday, May 23, Mottram Community Centre will swap toddler groups and coffee mornings for cameras, lighting rigs and a cast of familiar television faces as production starts on Highly Recommended. Read more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/05/23/how…

STALYBRIDGE is preparing to get the last laugh this summer as the Comedy Weekender returns with a bill packed full of TV stars, award winners and stand-up heavyweights. After selling out audiences in its debut year, the two-night comedy event is making a comeback at Victoria Market Hall in the town centre on July 17 and 18. Organisers Tameside Council are promising even bigger laughs this time around (that’s not a joke!) Find out more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/05/23/com…

NEWLY elected Denton MP Hannah Spencer called for alcohol to be banned for MPs in Westminster during her first exchange at Prime Minister’s Questions. The Green Party MP, who won February’s Denton and Gorton by-election, challenged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer over MPs drinking cheaper alcohol before votes in Parliament. Opening her question on Wednesday (May 20), she told the House of Commons: “In Gorton and Denton, we have to pay full price for a pint. But here, for some reason, it's cheaper. Read more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/05/23/how…

ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE is home to a new community hub in an attempt to build stronger relationships. The Ashton Central facility has opened its doors at Jigsaw Homes’ Cavendish Mill development. New Tameside Councillor Atta Ul-Rasool was joined by Independent St Peter’s ward colleague Cllr Kaleel Khan as it immediately showed how it can bring people together. Read more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/05/19/new…

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Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is increasing its actions around sustainable water management. It's joined a water stewardship programme delivered through new collaborative action. Interactive workshops, peer to peer learning and assignments to help with the development of a Water Stewardship Charter, were all parts of the programme. Read more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/05/23/wat…

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A MYSTERIOUS “lost” folk album, supposedly recorded during the scorching summer of 1976, is set to come back to life in Audenshaw. Guide Bridge Theatre will host Dust in the Sun on Friday, June 5 – an atmospheric live performance blending music and storytelling, inspired by the fictional discovery of a long-forgotten Welsh folk record. Read more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/05/19/los…

Moston’s North West Theatre Arts Company delivers a deeply moving, beautifully unified production of the much‑loved 9/11 musical, capturing its message of compassion, connection and shared humanity with remarkable sincerity. Ian Cheeseman reviews... tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/05/23/nwt…

Parents looking ahead to future school places are being invited to visit St Raphael’s Catholic Primary School in Stalybridge as admissions open for Nursery and Reception pupils. The school has confirmed that places are available for children starting in Nursery in 2026 and Reception in 2027, with families encouraged to arrange a visit to see the school and meet staff. St Raphael’s, which was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in July 2024, says pupils “make strong progress through the curriculum” and “enjoy school.” Find out more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/05/17/sta… AD

Final preparations are underway for this weekend’s Party in the Park at Victoria Park, Denton, with organisers promising a packed programme of family entertainment. 🎉 The event runs on May 23, 24 and 25 from 12 noon, featuring the Kids Adventure Kingdom inflatable world, live entertainment and “Dentons Got Talent” on Monday. Entertainer Vince Hughes will also appear on Monday between 2pm and 4pm. The family fun weekend is being held in association with Denton Community Hub, Denise Ward and Kids Adventure Kingdom.

FAMILIES across Tameside will have plenty to keep children entertained this half-term. Everything from messy play and outdoor art to scavenger hunts and ocean-themed library events are planned across the borough. Portland Basin Museum in Ashton-under-Lyne will once again become one of the main hubs of activity during the May and June school break, hosting a mixture of low-cost and free creative sessions for youngsters. Find out more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/05/21/wha…

A NEW exhibition at Portland Basin Museum is giving visitors the chance to step back in time and explore how healthcare in Tameside has evolved over the years. tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/05/19/new…

Burger King has officially opened its doors at Ashton Moss Leisure Park, bringing the fast-food giant’s only restaurant in Tameside to eager customers. The long-awaited arrival adds another major name to the growing food and leisure destination, with diners now able to enjoy the chain’s famous Whoppers, burgers and drive-thru service closer to home. The new restaurant sits alongside Taco Bell at Ashton Moss and is expected to become a popular addition for visitors to the area.

A MAN has been arrested after police uncovered a large cannabis farm hidden inside a house in Ashton-under-Lyne. Officers carried out a warrant at a property on Broadoak Road in the Ashton Hurst area on Thursday morning (May 21), where they discovered what was described as a “fully operational” grow. Inside, police found between 100 and 150 cannabis plants, along with a quantity of cultivated cannabis believed to be ready for distribution. Read more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/05/21/pol…