Tameside Correspondent

🎄 CROWDS GATHER IN ASHTON FOR CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON!

Ashton’s newly opened Market Square is packed with people this evening as crowds gather ahead of the town’s Christmas lights switch-on!

Following the colourful Northern Lights Lantern Parade, excitement is building for the big switch-on and fireworks finale.

What a fantastic atmosphere in the heart of Ashton tonight!

Are you there enjoying the celebrations?

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Ashton’s streets are coming alive with colour as the annual Northern Lights Lantern Parade gets underway!

This year’s theme, The Hare and the Moon, brings together illuminated lanterns, performers, dancers and community groups for one of Tameside’s most popular festive events.

The parade set off from Ashton Old Baths at 5pm, making its way to the newly opened Market Square for the Christmas lights switch-on and fireworks finale at around 6pm.

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A POPULAR burger business is returning to its Stalybridge roots after taking over a former Italian restaurant in the town centre.

Stacked Burger has secured the former Giuseppe's Sicilian Bistro premises on Market Street, where it plans to open its first permanent restaurant.

The move comes six years after the business first started in Stalybridge and marks a major step forward for its owners.

Read more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/11/14/sta…

THREE men from Tameside are among a host charged with violent disorder the night before a football match.

An incident is believed to have taken place on Deansgate in Manchester city centre on Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Now Greater Manchester Police has charged 16 men with the same offence after an investigation.

Read more: tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/11/12/tam…

Looking for something a little more personal than the usual Christmas presents? Woodend Mill in Mossley is opening its doors for a festive weekend celebrating local artists, makers and independent businesses.

Visitors can explore the studios, meet the talented people working there and discover everything from original artwork and ceramics to jewellery, textiles, photography and handmade gifts.

There'll also be demonstrations, exhibitions, food and drink, and even a visit from Father Christmas, with a Santa's Grotto from No Eyed Theatre!

Read more about the festive weekend here:

tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/11/12/woo…

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