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Travellers move on after police step in
Families on a Glossop estate threw up a makeshift barrier to stop travellers descending on nearby fields. Neighbours on Woodcock Grove sprang into action around 8pm on Sunday when cars and caravans...
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Villagers are trying to protect a piece of land which soldiers worked on when they returned home from the First World War. They say servicemen planted a line of poplar trees at the top of the playing...
View ArticleMarathon trek for charity cash
Former top cop David Coleman will visit the scene of a savage crime as part of his long distance walk. Derbyshire’s ex-chief constable and now the county’s High Sheriff is hiking 220 miles to raise...
View ArticleBanking on extra help in Tintwistle
Glossopdale’s food bank is extending its services into Tintwistle as part of a desire to feed as many people as possible. Bare Necessities has been given a set up grant by Derbyshire County Council and...
View ArticleMake a ‘rail’ difference says MP
High Peak MP Andrew Bingham is encouraging people to make a ‘rail’ difference and take part in a train service consultation. Train services in the High Peak are supplied by Northern trains (Buxton and...
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A-mazing A-Levels
A record number of students have been accepted onto University courses as this year’s Tameside and Glossopdale A-Level results came in today. In Tameside A-Level results have been collected at Ashton...
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MPs stand united in their drive to solve congestion nightmare
A solution to the traffic chaos that is strangling Longdendale and Glossop is still on the cards. TOGETHER WE STAND: Labour MP Jonathan Reynolds and Conservative MP Andrew Bingham stand outside...
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Ketchup with this rare Lowry
Two of famous Mottram artist LS Lowry’s pictures, showing views of The Thames at Greenwich – held in a private collection since the 1970s – are going on display at The Lowry in Salford, minus their...
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Brazil-liant first trip for Jo
Brazil has proved to be a popular destination for many sport fans over recent months, but for one budding star, the country will hold some very special memories. Jo in action during the trip to Brazil...
View ArticleRemembrance record
Remembrance Sunday has been hailed a Remembrance record as more people than ever attended services and ceremonies across Tameside and Glossop. This, the 100th anniversary year of the start of the...
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Walking football is on the rise
Football has become a massive part of the Tameside community in recent years and the borough currently boasts a number of reputable clubs. Bill Murney amongst his walking football colleagues. Ranging...
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Glossop North End Annual review
2014 proved to be memorable year for regular faces at Surrey Street, as Glossop North End enjoyed a successful league campaign and embarked on a mammoth unbeaten run. Glossop North End Having taken...
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What life is like in the middle – Part 2
The trials and tribulations that accompanied Pete’s official role were both intriguing and compelling, but the second part of his interview contains a fusion of humour and sorrow in equal measures....
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Hillmen celebrate top accolade
Glossop North End’s exertions on the pitch were awarded with the club of the month award on Tuesday. A picturesque Surrey Street. January was a fantastic period for the Hillmen which saw them pick up...
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Building on a rich footballing past
For a man that has received an MBE off the Queen, Alan Bradbury couldn’t be any more modest. Alan (middle) with delegates from around the world who took part in a level 1 coaching course As one of the...
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Building work begins to create Reuben’s Retreat.
Building work to create the facility which will become Reuben’s Retreat began this week after two years of fundraising. The extensive property, situated in 1.63 acres in Glossopdale, is being...
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OUR REPORTER MAX WIELAND IS SHAVING HIS BEARD FOR CHARITY
At long last, more than six months in fact, our reporter Max Wieland has decided to shave off his beard for charity. FUNDRAISING: To help seven local charities. It comes after the Mayor of Tameside...
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Fred puts his money where his mouth is
One of the biggest names in the betting industry will be putting his money where his mouth is next month at the Tour of Tameside. Fred Done (left) with marathon legend, Ron Hill MBE And it’s all...
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Tour of Tameside
The historic Tour of Tameside returns to the region after more than a decade this June. The three day running challenge takes place from Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21 with participants covering...
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Cuts force police station closure
Glossop police station will soon be shutting its doors permanently to the people it serves. Government cuts have forced Derbyshire Constabulary to slash its 16 enquiry offices county-wide to four....
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