Lewis Connell

Ahead of this year’s Tour - the iconic four-day running event which gets underway in June - we’re shining a light on some of the local athletics clubs taking part.

Stalybridge Celtic have moved quickly to make their first two signings of the summer.

Ahead of iconic local running event, The Tour 2026, we’re shining a light on all four individual races, starting with the curtain raiser – The X-Trail 10k.

Inspirational Tameside athlete Richard Bradbury recently tackled his toughest challenge yet.

Glossop motorsport star Alisha Palmowski soared to the top of the F1 Academy standings over the weekend with a duo of record-breaking wins in Montreal.

Stalybridge Celtic have confirmed the re-signing of prolific forward Lewis Rawsthorn, who joins from NPL West champions Bury for an undisclosed fee.

Stalybridge Celtic have announced the signing of tricky winger Obua Mugalula, who makes the switch to Bower Fold following his departure from Tameside neighbours Mossley.

The Tameside Stadium will play host to two football clubs next season as Curzon Ashton have agreed to allow National League side Barrow AFC to use the facility as their new training ground.

Curzon Ashton’s summer transfer business is well underway, with the club confirming a trio of signings ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

Stalybridge Celtic have been handed a huge boost ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 campaign, with mecurial winger Ellis Horan committing his future to the club.