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Stalybridge & Dukinfield

The re-opened Huddersfield Narrow Canal runs into the heart of historic Stalybridge which is sometimes known locally as Stalyvegas because of its busy nightlife. In its music-hall days, the popular song 'It's A Long Way To Tipperary' was written here, reputedly to settle a bet.

'Not a day goes by that we don't miss her': Tributes to woman killed by partner in brutal hammer attack
Tameside
Alexis Karran was 'held in the highest' regard hospital chiefs say
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'My son died at 17 from a misdiagnosed stroke - what the world did next brings tears to my eyes'
Health and fitness
Ben was just 17-years-old when he was found collapsed on his kitchen floor before his death - this month, he travelled more than 9,000 miles
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'I'm angry at her for not leaving him... but she had an unfailing kindness and wanted to put his demons to rest'
Stalybridge and Dukinfield
Alexis Karran had been in a seemingly happy relationship for 20 years... until it ended in tragedy
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They had a seemingly happy relationship for over 20 years - then he killed her in a brutal hammer attack
Stalybridge and Dukinfield
Daniel Mitchell, 48, said he had an 'out of body' experience, later found to be a symptom of catatonia
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Police discover £100k in drugs, £30k in cash and Rolex watch in dawn raid
Tameside
Two men, both aged 26, have been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs
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Moment man is knocked out on dance floor in troubled bar where staff stamped on customer's head and punter had his ear bitten off
Tameside
Back to the 80’s bar in Stalybridge has seen an array of violent incidents
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'3D-printed guns' and ammunition seized in police raid with two arrested
Tameside
A man and woman are being questioned by officers from a specialist police unit
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'Huge bang' heard after reports of car crashing through bus stop into house
Stalybridge and Dukinfield
Pictures show a police cordon in place in Dukinfield
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ITV Big Brother star and model Zak Srakaew - a typical Tameside lad with a mischievous side who overcame a difficult childhood
Big Brother
EXCLUSIVE: Zak opens up on bullying, his journey with food and life in the famous TV house
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Police find six foot-long pole with hook attached during search of suspected burglar
Stalybridge and Dukinfield
A 44-year-old man has been arrested
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Best places to go conker hunting with the kids this autumn
Manchester Family
Kids have loved hunting for the huge seeds for generations
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Fears over 'bins, fly-tipping and rats' as new HMO gets green light despite dozens of objections
Tameside
"I think we are at saturation point," a Stalybridge councillor said objecting to the large shared house proposal
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Family's heartache after 'bubbly' young woman dies just days after complaining of a headache
Tameside
An inquest heard claims that hospital doctors wrongly dismissed her condition as being linked to cannabis use
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Larger-than-life puppets light up the streets of Stalybridge as part of vibrant festival
Stalybridge and Dukinfield
Farrah the fox rode around on a yellow scooter, blasting music and nodding to the hundreds watching
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Man ‘took matters into his own hands’ after falling into ‘overwhelming’ debt following wife’s death
Stalybridge and Dukinfield
Stephen Hale, 57, was handed a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to theft
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'What happens in Staly Vegas stays in Staly Vegas': Lost clubbing days people wish they could relive
Nostalgia
Youthful memories of avoiding the 'knock back' and 'tactical resets' on big nights out Stalybridge
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The lost nightclubs and bars that made 'Staly Vegas' THE place to party in the Noughties
Nostalgia
20 years ago a host of nightclubs and bars opened transforming the town
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Urgent appeal for two 15-year-old boys missing for over two weeks
Stalybridge and Dukinfield
Anyone with information on their whereabouts are being asked to contact police
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Boy, 13, arrested after fake gun fired at people on busy street
Greater Manchester News
Police arrested the boy after 'pellets' were fired at people
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Greater Manchester’s most affordable areas where house prices are much cheaper than the average
House Prices
These are some ideal places for first-time buyers to get a foot on the property ladder
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Blind woman's fury after she's 'refused taxi' - because of her guide dog
Tameside
The law states a guide dog is allowed in any vehicle
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Events CANCELLED as storms set to hit Greater Manchester
Manchester weather
The miserable July weather looks set to continue
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Mass protests over railway station ticket office closures as Commons Speaker challenges transport minister over 'the truth'
Trains
Around 50 railway stations are affected across Greater Manchester
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Town hit with dispersal order after 'gangs of youths' cause nuisance for two days
Tameside
It's in place throughout the weekend
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