Tameside

National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings

Find the missing millionaire

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 23rd October 2026

The hunt is on to find a National Lottery player in Tameside who’s won £1m – and not claimed it.

The missing millionaire won the huge prize on a Lotto ticket bought on Wednesday 1 July, somewhere in the Borough of Tameside.

But with just two months to go until the prize expires, the player has still not come forward to claim their winnings.

The winning numbers in were 5, 8, 26, 33, 39, 42 and the Bonus Ball was 54.

Now, the National Lottery is renewing its search for the millionaire, calling for the mystery winner to cash in their prize before it expires at midnight on 28 December.

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National Lottery Senior Winners’ Advisor Andy Carter has been out in Tameside ‘hunting’ for the missing millionaire, visiting everywhere from Portland Basin to Hartshead Pike.

Andy said: “I’ve searched high and low across Tameside for our missing millionaire, but I’ve had no luck.

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National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who's not claimed £1m winnings. Credit: Anthony Devlin/Assignments/Press Association
National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings. Credit: Anthony Devlin/Assignments/Press Association

“With just two months left to claim this £1 million prize, now is the time for anyone who bought a Lotto ticket in Tameside for the 1 July draw to have another look.

“The winning ticket could be tucked away somewhere completely ordinary, while its owner has absolutely no idea they are a millionaire.

“We’d love to find the person we’ve been looking for and turn this search into a celebration. So, if you bought a ticket in the area, dig it out, check those numbers and help us find Tameside’s missing millionaire. It could be you.”

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With all National Lottery draws, players have 180 days from the day of the draw to claim their prize if they have the winning ticket. Anyone who has any queries or who believes they have the winning ticket for any of the National Lottery draws within the 180-day deadline should call the National Lottery Line on 0333 234 5050 or email [email protected].

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Featured image: Supplied – Anthony Devlin/Assignments/Press Association

Tameside

The Greater Manchester book café serving literary afternoon teas and build-your-own bouquets

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson The Greater Manchester book café serving literary afternoon teas and build-your-own bouquets

If you like your afternoon tea with a side of good books, there’s a Greater Manchester café where you can quite literally have your cake and read it too.

Tucked inside this charming bookish spot, afternoon tea arrives with an unexpected twist. Rather than being presented with the usual three-tiered stand, you’re handed a stack of heavy hardback books.

But don’t start worrying that you’ve accidentally wandered into a very niche library club. The books are hiding something.

Lift the covers in Peony & Parchment – or, more accurately, open the book-shaped boxes – and you’ll discover a full afternoon tea concealed inside.

There are dainty sandwiches to get stuck into, including tiny egg mayo, herby chicken salad, ham and mustard, and cheese and tomato focaccia, alongside a little quiche.

Then comes the scone – classic, fluffy and ready for the obligatory dollop of clotted cream and jam. And, because no afternoon tea should leave you feeling like you’ve been short-changed in the cake department, there are five miniature slices to work through.

Afternoon tea concealed in a stack of books
Afternoon tea concealed in a stack of books
Some of the other bakes on display
Some of the other bakes on display

There’s a Victoria sponge with a dreamy vanilla cream, lemon drizzle, rich chocolate cake, a Bakewell slice and a pecan pie, all sourced from a local bakery just across the alleyway.

It’s all served with a pot of tea or coffee, with the option to add a glass of prosecco.

And the bookish theme doesn’t stop at the afternoon tea.

Downstairs you’ll find shelves packed with books, including the intriguing ‘blind books’. Instead of judging a book by its cover, you’ll be given clues and a short summary of what lies inside before taking a gamble on your mystery read.

Downstairs in Peony & Parchment
Downstairs in Peony & Parchment
'Blind books'
‘Blind books’
A role playing village for kids
A role playing village for kids

There’s also plenty here to keep younger visitors entertained, thanks to a children’s area complete with a mini role-playing village.

And if books and cake weren’t enough, there’s another string to this café’s bow.

The Bloom Bar lets you build your own bouquet. Choose the size you want, then wander around selecting your own stems and foliage to create something that’s uniquely yours.

You can build your own bouquet
You can build your own bouquet
The Bloom Bar at Peony & Parchment
The Bloom Bar at Peony & Parchment

Of course, you don’t have to be visiting specifically for the afternoon tea. The wider menu includes tapas, full breakfasts and sandwiches, making it just as suitable for a leisurely brunch, lunch or coffee-and-cake stop.

So whether you’re there to discover your next favourite novel, assemble a bouquet, entertain the kids or simply eat your way through five different miniature cakes, this is one café where there are plenty of chapters to explore.

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Featured image: The Manc Group

Tameside

Tameside police appeal for witnesses after two men were stabbed and doused in chilli oil

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant GMP police car

Police are appealing for information regarding ‘multiple incidents’ that were reported in Ashton-under-Lyne town centre earlier this week.

These incidents – which took place on Tuesday evening (18 August) – included reports of assaults involving a non-toxic liquid substances, now found to have been chilli oil, and reported stabbings – with several locations examined by detectives and forensic specialists, and scenes now in place on Stamford Street, Warrington Street, and Wood Street while investigations continue.

Two men, aged 44 and 50, were taken to hospital with injuries consistent with stab wounds, but thankfully, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has confirmed that their injuries are not deemed life-threatening.

A 30-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault (grievous bodily harm) and both remain in custody for questioning.

Police believe that the incidents are linked and they are not looking for anyone else in connection.

They are, however, keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed any of the incidents or has relevant CCTV, dashcam, or mobile phone footage that could assist with ongoing investigations.

Can you help? Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police on 101 or via LiveChat, quoting log 3984 of 18/08/26.

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Alternatively, you can report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Featured Image – GMP

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