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  • 2 weeks ago | tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk | Gary Carter

    A FIRM has been given the go ahead to convert a Stalybridge town centre building into an educational facility for up to 25 children with special educational needs (SEND). First Steps Together Care Services has been told to introduce staggered drop-off and pick-up times and encourage staff and parents/guardians to use parking already available in the area. It has also been urged to get staff and customers on public transport to reach the Melbourne Street site.

  • 2 weeks ago | saddind.co.uk | Gary Carter

    A SADDLEWORTH theatre may have people reaching for talcum powder and lino as its new season will see it reverberate to the sound of Northern Soul. Saddleworth Players revealed the five shows that will form its 2025/26 season at Delph’s Millgate at a preview event on Sunday, May 18. And one of the standouts is Once Upon A Time In Wigan, which will see people taken to Wigan Casino – the home of the popular music genre.

  • 2 weeks ago | tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk | Gary Carter

    MOSSLEY is becoming a centre of carnival culture thanks to what began as a dream for two music-obsessed teenagers. And its role in the movement – being home to one of only two centres in the country focused on it – will be celebrated by the arrival of two of Brazil’s legends. Think carnival and images of Rio de Janeiro and samba beats come flooding to many people’s minds. But Mossley, a Tameside town of 11,500 people more accustomed to mills and brass music, is one of the UK’s main hubs.

  • 3 weeks ago | tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk | Gary Carter

    HYDE’S MP Jonathan Reynolds has welcomed the decision to maintain the town’s Post Office at its current arrangements. The branch, on Market place, will soon be run by First Class Retail after the decision was made to franchise all Crown depots. Now Martin Edwards, Transformation Delivery Director at Post Office Limited, has revealed the switch, which should be completed by September, will result in no loss of services.

  • 3 weeks ago | tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk | Gary Carter

    A HYDE girl’s death was ‘contributed to by neglect’ after she was found hours after being sent home from hospital. Five-year-old Lila Marsland was found unresponsive in bed by her mum about eight hours after she was discharged. Now an inquest jury has determined the little girl’s death was ‘contributed to by neglect.’Lila had been sent home from Tameside Hospital with antibiotics and a throat spray for tonsillitis.

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Gary Carter 🏉
Gary Carter 🏉 @GaryCarter_1979
9 Jun 25

RT @OllieHolt22: As he walks into the lobby of a London hotel, Billy Boston, 90, carries himself with the dignity of a king of old. Column…

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Gary Carter 🏉 @GaryCarter_1979
9 Jun 25

Arise Sir Billy Boston - he is set to be knighted by King Charles and smash a barrier that has blighted rugby league for the 130 years it has existed - great story by @OllieHolt22

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As he walks into the lobby of a London hotel, Billy Boston, 90, carries himself with the dignity of a king of old. Column on the Rugby League legend who will smash one of sport's barriers tomorrow morning https://t.co/pOluBTzOdT

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9 Jun 25

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