advertisement

Number 10 date for Marine Peter

ONE day 10 Downing Street, the next Holyrood Palace ... it’s been a busy round of engagements for one Royal Marine reservist.

Peter Roberts, from Hadfield, a colour sergeant with the Royal Marines Reserves, was part of a group of reservists and employers from the North West honoured at a Downing Street reception on Friday.

And on Tuesday he attended a garden party at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, in recognition of his military service.


 



Bridge fight's new twist

Bridge fight's new twist

A PENSIONER’S four-year fight to save an 80-year-old bridge local walkers see as a gateway to Longdendale has taken a further twist.

SOS appeal to cheer troops

SOS appeal to cheer troops

TAMESIDE hospital has launched an appeal to help British troops fighting in Afghanistan.

Heritage in danger

THE historic features of one of Glossop’s oldest industrial areas are at risk of being lost, according to a leading conservation group.

Glossop make Stand after Cup loss

FOLLOWING the disappointment of Walkden Cup defeat against Denton West, it was imperative that Glossop returned to winning ways against Stand at North Road.

More sport stories ...


To see video here please enable Javascript, install a recent version of Flash (available here) and refresh the page.
Twitter police on call

Twitter police on call

COPS will soon be sharing their latest crimefighting actions with millions of web-users around the globe.

Healthy dose of laughter

Healthy dose of laughter

A GLOSSOP couple, who tour around the country and abroad with their own theatre company, are back on home turf for their latest show.

Fun, fun, fun for Gala’s 90th time

Fun, fun, fun for Gala’s 90th time

THE annual children’s gala took place in Tintwistle on Saturday – for the 90th time.


Other Headlines...

Reprieve for town hall in costs review Church flats plan rejected MP pays back £400 council tax Sean’s new venture is ale ... and arty Gala day for families Stop! Horse about to cross the road What your MP claims in expenses Tea party with Eve Delight as culture role brings OBE 'Saying sorry is not enough’ Celebrating 40 years of history Clock this: time for a facelift Policemen are hailed as heroes Bringing health care closer to patients Shock death of battling councillor

 

Knockout attraction Couple put Blue seal on Labour’s county defeat Dicing with death Check out the Bodycheck run Terror as masked man confronts couple Fun times in the park Three injured in head-on collision Euro mauling for Labour Levitt 'surprised and disappointed' at Purnell decision Head, 45, on sex charge Police to fight cash cut School dinners meet pub lunches for cook Karen Time to place your vote BNP wins north west Euro seat Artist Vaughan canvas-es support Big tribute to Mick
Have your say
 
Have your say Got an opinion you want to share?
Register now and have your comments heard.

Register now

Popular Stories

Poll: Armed Forces Day
 

Was Armed Forces Day a fitting tribute to our servicemen?

78%
22%

Personal Finance
 

Balance Transfer
Card Typical APR
Virgin Credit Card 16.6%
NatWest Platinum 16.9%
Barclaycard Platinum 12.4%
Barclaycard Goldfish 14.9%
MBNA Platinum 15.9%
Customers with a 'good' credit profile
Company Typical APR
Blackhorse Personal Finance 7.9%
Sainsbury's Personal Loan 7.9%
Nationwide 7.9%
Alliance & Leicester 7.9%
Fees may apply
Entertainment