Tameside Correspondent

04/02/2025

An Ashton-under-Lyne based MMA camp is celebrating punching its weight after two of its teenagers won their bouts.

AN ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE based MMA camp is celebrating punching its weight after two of its teenagers won their bouts.

04/02/2025

Expect long delays on the M60 clockwise after J24 A57 (Denton Island) due to a four-vehicle accident.

Two out of three lanes are closed

03/02/2025

Plans to renovate Stalybridge’s former cinema revealed

The Palace, on Market Street, has stood empty since the nightclub contained within the building closed.

But Monopoly Events, headed by Andy Kleek, has lodged proposals with Tameside Council which would see it turned into a food hall, bar, restaurant and music/ entertainment establishment.

And if approved, it will have its former name sit proudly above its entrance.

03/02/2025

A van will be touring Tameside to help raise awareness about an important subject.

People will be able to get on board to learn more about bowel cancer screening and how to spot signs of bowel cancer.

People will be able to get on board to learn more about bowel cancer screening and how to spot signs of bowel cancer.

03/02/2025

Tameside Hippodrome remains on ‘At Risk’ register while Hyde venue removed

An Ashton-under-Lyne theatre has been named on a national at risk register for the 16th consecutive year.

But the threat surrounding the Tameside Hippodrome has been reduced to its lowest level.

And the group looking to revive it has told The Correspondent of its pride at seeing its score lowered.

Its rating of five is made up of two for community rating, two for star value and only one of risk factor, when three is the highest level.

03/02/2025

He has plied his trade at a number of local non-league clubs and is now about to fulfil a long-standing dream.

Devon Matthews has given up his daytime sales job to become a full-time professional footballer for the first time.

Devon Matthews has given up his daytime sales job to become a full-time professional footballer for the first time.

03/02/2025

A new multi-purpose room at an Audenshaw school has been named after an inspirational governor.

Arthur Pownell has been connected to St Anne’s Primary for decades, having started his own teaching career at the school.

Arthur Pownell has been connected to St Anne’s Primary for decades, having started his own teaching career at the school.

02/02/2025

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02/02/2025

Love will spread through Ashton’s market hall thanks to a new event.

Love In The Market will see live music, puppetry, performance and free family entertainment at the iconic venue on Saturday, February 8

02/02/2025

Willow Wood Hospice has warmly welcomed four new members to its Board of Trustees.

WILLOW Wood Hospice in Tameside has warmly welcomed four new members to its Board of Trustees.

02/02/2025

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02/02/2025

An Ashton-under-Lyne theatre has been named on a national at risk register for the 16th consecutive year.

But the threat surrounding the Tameside Hippodrome has been reduced to its lowest level.

AN ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE theatre in Tameside has been named on a national at risk register for the 16th consecutive year.

02/02/2025

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• Plans to renovate Stalybridge’s former cinema revealed: https://tinyurl.com/5n97mck2

• Hattersley home subject to HMO plan: https://tinyurl.com/yc2xuuwv

• Urgent appeal to keep Tameside canal boat afloat: https://tinyurl.com/5y77p68s

• Tameside Council urged to sort ‘disgraceful’ Stalybridge road repairs: https://tinyurl.com/ywdkub79

01/02/2025

The Break-a-leg column knows more than most the best theatre talent can be found on its doorstep.

Here, Ian Cheeseman speaks to local lad George Crawford, who has eyes on the big time after learning the ropes in the area.

- Break-a-Leg

Ian Cheeseman speaks to local lad George Crawford, who has eyes on the big time after learning the ropes in the area.

01/02/2025

Tameside Council is urging residents supported by its adult social care service to share their experiences.

The authority says some people who access long-term support may be chosen at random to fill out a national feedback survey.

TAMESIDE Council is urging residents supported by its adult social care service to share their experiences.

01/02/2025

Plans to bring Stalybridge’s former cinema back to life have finally been revealed.

The Palace, on Market Street, has stood empty since the nightclub contained within the building closed.

The Palace, on Market Street in Stalybridge, has stood empty since the nightclub contained within the building closed.

31/01/2025

Tameside Council has been urged to correct ‘disgraceful’ roadwork repairs that have left roads looking like a patchwork quilt.

Large areas of Tarmac now sit on Dean Street, at its junction with Trinity Street, and Melbourne Street where block paving once lay.

That original surface is all around them, leaving the areas looking unsightly and people wondering why they are not as they were.

And Stalybridge South Councillor Doreen Dickinson is in no doubt about how they have been left.

31/01/2025

An urgent appeal has been launched to help ensure the operator of a canal pleasure boat in Ashton-under-Lyne can stay afloat.

A crowdfunding campaign is under way to raise at least £5,000 in a bid to save the Tameside Canal Boat Trust.

A crowdfunding campaign is under way to raise at least £5,000 in a bid to save the Tameside Canal Boat Trust.