Gemma Carter

1 week ago | tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk | Gemma Carter

ALLOTMENT holders have quite literally laid the groundwork for their annual fundraising sale. Volunteers and committee members at Mottram Road Allotments Association in Stalybridge are currently busy cultivating more than 16,000 plants in preparation for their big event, which takes place on Saturday 17 and Sunday, May 18. All proceeds from the sale will go towards maintaining the peaceful oasis, tucked away beside one of the town’s busiest roads.

1 week ago | saddind.co.uk | Gemma Carter

For small businesses across the UK, building a strong online presence isn’t just a bonus, it’s essential. Whether you’re a local café in Cornwall, a boutique in Birmingham, or a tradesperson in Leeds, your website is often the first impression you make. And when it comes to creating and managing that site, WordPress is the platform of choice for millions of businesses worldwide. But choosing WordPress is only half the equation. The other half?

1 week ago | tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk | Gemma Carter

FIRE crews have been in attendance at a blaze in StalybridgeThe fire broke out at the Hargreaves industrial unit on Knowl Street on Thursday, April 17. The site, which is known for manufacturing paper from recycled materials, was reported to be alight shortly before 12.30pm. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said:“At just before 12.30 today (Thursday 17 April) crews were called to a fire at a commercial building on Knowl Street in Stalybridge.

1 week ago | tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk | Gemma Carter

THE STALYBRIDGE Celtic Supporters Association will be putting its best foot forward as members take on the town’s Three Peaks to raise funds for a community defibrillator. In the inaugural challenge, an 11-mile circular walk on Saturday, April 26, dedicated fans will scale Hough Hill, Wild Bank and Harridge Pike. And after setting off from Celtic’s Bower Fold stadium at 8.30am, everyone should be back in time for their team’s home clash against City of Liverpool.

1 week ago | saddind.co.uk | Gemma Carter

Plus size fashion is clothing and fashion designed to fit those who are traditionally larger than the standard or typical clothing sizes within the industry. This change in adapting to larger sizes is a massive step in the fashion industry, which typically focused on wraith-thin women, who were essentially clothes hangers for fashion. For years, plus sized women struggled to find anything stylish or well-fitting within regular stores.