Tameside news

• Four arrested over 'atrocious' illegal waste dump

  04-08-2026 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Four men are arrested for environmental, fraud and money laundering offences. at the former scrapyard site.
  
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• Lancashire beat Gloucestershire in One-Day Cup

  07-08-2026 23:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Somerset keep their hopes of qualifying for the latter stages of the One-Day Cup alive with a thumping victory over Surrey, thanks to a brilliant Tom Lammonby ton.
  
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• Leigh beat York despite Bennison hat-trick

  07-08-2026 23:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leigh score four tries to beat York and boost their Super League play-off hopes despite Joe Bennison’s hat-trick for the Knights.
  
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• How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters

  07-08-2026 18:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact.
  
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• Trains returning to normal after major disruption

  07-08-2026 14:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rail services were returning to normal after an outage in Manchester on Thursday caused major disruption.
  
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• Man City reject Barcelona's £38.5m bid for Rodri

  07-08-2026 14:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City are open to selling midfielder Rodri but would demand more than £60m for the Spain captain.
  
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• Sir Ian McKellen 'wishes' he could attend Wigan Pride

  07-08-2026 13:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The town's first Pride festival was inspired by the actor, who grew up in the town.
  
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• 'Our hearts are broken' say murder victim's family

  07-08-2026 12:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The family of Emma McGowan, says she was an "adored" mother of four young children.
  
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• Why church's listed status upgraded after 96 years

  07-08-2026 11:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Catholic church is given upgraded listed status for its "architectural and historic significance".
  
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• The National League returns - how can it live up to the drama of 2025-26?

  07-08-2026 09:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The National League kicks off on Saturday with a lot to live up to following the most dramatic end to the 2025-26 campaign.
  
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• Will there be Metrolink trams to Stockport and, if so, when?

  07-08-2026 07:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new mayor of Greater Manchester is asked about long-awaited plans to extend tram services.
  
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• Manchester Caribbean Carnival: All you need to know

  07-08-2026 07:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester Caribbean Carnival is free to attend on Saturday and Sunday in Moss Side's Alexandra Park.
  
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• Thousands of rail passengers hit by power failure disruption

  07-08-2026 00:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An outage in Manchester caused delays and cancellations, with services expected to be affected throughout the evening.
  
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• Wigan thrash Saints in opening Super Four game

  06-08-2026 20:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wigan Warriors kick off the new Super Four format of the Women's Super League with a thumping 44-6 win at St Helens.
  
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• Body found by motorway workers was a man in his 20s

  06-08-2026 19:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Workers found human remains close to a bridge on the M67 on Tameside on Monday.
  
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• Oldham sign Bolton centre-back Temple on loan

  06-08-2026 18:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Oldham Athletic agree a season-long loan deal for Bolton Wanderers' young Irishdefender Lewis Temple.
  
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• Acquitted husband did murder his wife, coroner says

  06-08-2026 18:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Donald McPherson, who lived with wife Paula Leeson in Sale, had taken out £3.5m life insurance shortly before her death.
  
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• Rochdale sign Derby County forward Brown

  06-08-2026 17:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rochdale sign Derby County forward Dajaune Brown on a season-long loan deal.
  
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• Suspended university boss sacked

  06-08-2026 15:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The University of Greater Manchester sacks George Holmes who was suspended in May 2025.
  
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• Lancashire bring in Pakistan spinner Noman

  06-08-2026 15:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire sign Pakistan spinner Noman Ali for the final six games of the County Championship season.
  
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• Bev Craig answers your questions in the Hot Seat

  06-08-2026 13:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The newly elected Mayor of Greater Manchester Bev Craig takes questions from the public.
  
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• Mark Hughes' son died of sudden adult death syndrome

  06-08-2026 13:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alex Hughes was found collapsed at his home in Macclesfield, Cheshire, on 19 June by his two sons.
  
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• Boys on suspected stolen moped in police car crash

  05-08-2026 08:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three teenage boys were hospitalised when their stolen moped collided head-on with a police car.
  
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• 'My brother doesn't know if he will ever leave prison'

  05-08-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thomas White was jailed 14 years ago on an indeterminate sentence after stealing a mobile phone.
  
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• Warehouse scheme will 'tower over our homes'

  05-08-2026 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Families say scaled back plans for homes and "giant" warehouses on farmland will "dwarf" the community.
  
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• Motorway workers find suspected human remains

  04-08-2026 21:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Workers found human remains close to a bridge on the M67 on Tameside on Monday night, police say.
  
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• 'Just joking' added to England World Cup win tattoo

  04-08-2026 20:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sean Carrington says he is more bothered about England not winning than about his tattoo.
  
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• Leigh full-back Hodgson to join Hull FC

  04-08-2026 19:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hull FC sign Leigh Leopards full-back Bailey Hodgson on a two-year deal for the 2027 season.
  
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• Man City lose forward Kerolin to Barcelona

  04-08-2026 17:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Barcelona sign Brazil forward Kerolin from Women's Super League champions Manchester City.
  
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• Man Utd admit ticket touting investigation error

  04-08-2026 17:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United admit making mistakes in the execution of their ticket touting investigation but insist the reasons for it are valid.
  
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