14+ hour, 37+ min ago   (472+ words) A national children’s charity is calling on people in Ashton-under-Lyne and surrounding areas to volunteer their time to help children develop their reading skills. Coram Beanstalk, which has more than 50 years’ experience supporting children to become confident and independent readers,…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (633+ words) A Tameside mum whose baby son needed lifesaving surgery after weeks of being repeatedly sick says his experience has helped drive changes to children’s care at Tameside Hospital. Abby’s son Kingsley was just a baby when she became increasingly concerned…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (332+ words) YOUNG book lovers from across Tameside have come together to celebrate a shared love of reading as part of the borough’s first Young Readers Award. The pilot initiative brought together pupils from 10 secondary schools, with each school selecting a team…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (313+ words) A TAMESIDE College student has been recognised as one of the UK’s most promising young bakers after being selected to take part in a prestigious national event alongside some of the industry’s biggest names. Held from June 30 to July 2, the…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (457+ words) A CHARITY that helps children develop essential reading skills is calling for more volunteers across Tameside as local schools seek additional support for pupils. Schoolreaders, a national group that matches volunteers with primaries, is looking for people who can spare…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (253+ words) A Dukinfield mum, registered nurse, and entrepreneur is using her own lived experience to help women and children prioritise their mental wellbeing through creativity and self-care. Lola Olajide, founder of Ruthy Michaels, launched her Tameside-based wellness brand after a deeply…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (538+ words) A BUSINESSWOMAN who turned to adoption after an unsuccessful IVF journey has spoken about how the experience has shown her that “families come in all shapes and sizes”. Jessica, whose name has been changed to protect her identity, began the…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (161+ words) St Joseph’s RC Primary School has announced that it is now welcoming enquiries from families with children due to start school, as the popular Mossley primary prepares for its 2026/2027 intake. The school is encouraging parents and carers to arrange a…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (653+ words) A DUKINFIELD mother who works full-time and lives alone is encouraging others to consider fostering after discovering that being single was no barrier to opening her home to local children. Emma Collins, 53, who works as a Business Support Manager for…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (135+ words) A child was taken to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest at a swimming pool in Hyde. Emergency services were called to Hyde Leisure Pool on Walker Lane on May 3, with multiple crews responding to the incident. North West Ambulance…...