Tameside Correspondent

Six people have been slapped with fines after waste was found dumped on streets in Hyde. The litter and fly-tipping was discovered during a day of action in the town, organised by Tameside Council .tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2025/07/25/six…

A chapter of Tameside’s retail history has been closed with the announcement that Edward Meeks Limited is no longer trading in Ashton-under-Lyne. Administrators were appointed to the company on June 23, 2025, confirming the end of operations at the Ladysmith Shopping Centre.…

A summer initiative designed to help ease the financial burden on parents ahead of the next academic year is back in Ashton-under-Lyne. Ladysmith Shopping Centre is holding its School Uniform Exchange for the second successive year. tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2025/07/22/sch…

A company must pay over £9,000 in costs after illegal disposable e-cigarettes were seized from two of its shops. VIP Bury Ltd is based on Jubilee Road in Middleton but the illicit tobacco was discovered in shops it owns in Hyde and Ashton-under-Lyne. The business pleaded guilty…

A site manager from Ashton-under-Lyne has been recognised for the quality of his work with a coveted national award. Lee Lister, who works for Bellway, secured a Quality Award in the National House Building Council’s (NHBC) annual Pride in the Job competition. Read more:…

A new Farmers Market has launched in town bringing great local traders to the area. The Market is taking place on Mossley Market Ground today - Sunday, July 27 and then on the last Sunday of each month until October, with a special Christmas celebration edition planned for…

Emergency services, including crews from Fire and Rescue and Greater Manchester Police, are at the scene of a house fire in Stalybridge. The incident, which occurred on West Hill Close, is now under control. Three fire engines remain at the scene.

Local families are being invited to get together at the start of the holidays to enjoy a teddy bears’ picnic. With schools out for the summer, a picnic-themed Big Lunch will help cele-bear-ate the third birthday of a local charity’s mascot called Bear. It will take place on…

Plans to turn employment land that has been empty for 85 years into housing have been rejected – even though the area was described as ‘a waste of space.’ tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2025/07/24/hom…

We all love a cheesy musical, right? Well, look no further than Guide Bridge Theatre’s upcoming show that they promise will be absolutely great (or grate, even). The Audenshaw-based theatre will be bringing a musical comedy about a high school’s food technology class to the…

Tameside is now covered by a police scheme as it looks to end domestic violence – and the results have been fast. For four Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs) were secured in the first week of being part of the pilot. tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2025/07/22/tam…

A Stalybridge pharmacy will relocate across a main road if planning permission is granted. tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2025/07/22/sta…

A singer-songwriter from Dukinfield who has recently returned from performing at Glastonbury and in the United States is embarking on a tour of the UK. Acclaimed folk-Americana artist Chloe Jones has also just released some new music to stir the soul. Among her tour dates, the…

From West End wonders to CGI concerts and drone-filled cruise ship spectacles, @IanCheeseman explores how purpose-built venues and boundary-pushing tech are transforming the way we experience live performance. tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2025/07/25/imm…

Three teams of local nurses have been named as finalists in four categories at this year’s Nursing Times Awards. The awards bring together the nursing community to shine a light on the brightest talent in the profession. tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2025/07/21/tam…

A contemporary jazz legend will be putting on a special one-off performance to kickstart the autumn season at a Mossley arts venue. tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2025/07/18/mos…

Denton Artistic Swimming Club have made a splash on the national stage with two triumphs in quick succession. The club’s Masters team dived into gold with a stunning victory in the technical team event at the sport’s UK championships. Riding the wave of success from their…

The man determined to revive Ashton-under-Lyne has announced his latest scheme. For Andy Kleek, of Monopoly Properties and who reopened Chute Bar, hopes to transform the former Shubar site into one and two-bedroomed apartments, plus commercial space. tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2025/07/18/lat…

Plans to turn employment land that has been empty for 85 years into housing have been rejected – even though the area was described as ‘a waste of space.’ Bridgewater Land and Developments, acting for Jigsaw Homes which would have managed it, wanted to construct 36 one-bedroomed…

A Hattersley church is flying high after receiving Manchester Airport funding to help power up its energy savings. St Barnabas Church has been awarded a cash boost to support green energy lighting. tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2025/07/22/hat…