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Evening crash shuts busy M60 stretch near Ashton under Lyne causing long traffic queues

J23 The carriageway closest to the camera is Clockwise

A section of the M60 in Tameside was closed today, Sunday 3rd May, following a crash, with long queues forming between Denton Island and Ashton under Lyne.

Date Published 03/05/2026

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You can score free tickets to a Latics game while supporting Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

Hartley the dog and Chaddy the owl are pictured at Latics

Football fans can get free tickets to a Latics game while helping Dr Kershaw’s Hospice by signing up for its upcoming Hartley’s Hero Walk.

Date Published 12/01/2026

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Granddaughter backs hospice rose campaign in memory of her grandad

Pippa Johnson with her stepgrandfather

A seven year old girl from Oldham is supporting a hospice fundraising campaign after staff cared for her step grandfather in his final weeks.

Date Published 01/05/2026

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Garden centre event brings together women in horticulture across Greater Manchester

J. Parker’s host a morning to celebrate Women in Horticulture

More than 40 people attended a community event at a garden centre in Failsworth celebrating women working in and entering the horticulture sector.

Date Published 09/04/2026

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