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St Anne’s Primary Choir hits 10 million views after Champions League showstopperSt Anne’s Roman Catholic Primary School pupils are celebrating after their choir performance at a recent Manchester City vs Galatasaray clash racked up more than 10 million views on Instagram, capturing hearts across the globe.
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Boos and sharp exchanges at Levenshulme hustings ahead of Gorton and Denton voteA lively and at times fractious hustings ahead of the Gorton and Denton by-election drew a packed audience to Levenshulme on Thursday night.
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Libertarian candidate Dan Clarke calls for “balance, accountability and less state interference”Dan Clarke, Northern Co-ordinator for the Libertarian Party, is standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, saying he wants to push back against what he describes as “ever-increasing encroachment on our civil liberties”.
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Nick Buckley MBE says by-election is “first step in saving the country I love”Nick Buckley MBE is standing for Advance UK in the Gorton and Denton by-election, saying the contest is about putting local people first.
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Turning waste into worth – furniture scheme saves almost 12,000 tonnes of waste from landfillA First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) partnership with a local charity to reuse unwanted items from vacant properties for those in need has diverted nearly 12,000 tonnes of waste from landfill in just 18 months.
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Pearcey: “Gorton and Denton deserve better than political chaos”The Liberal Democrats announced long-standing local campaigner Jackie Pearcey as their candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February earlier this month.
Tameside Reporter
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St Anne’s Primary Choir hits 10 million views after Champions League showstopperSt Anne’s Roman Catholic Primary School pupils are celebrating after their choir performance at a recent Manchester City vs Galatasaray clash racked up more than 10 million views on Instagram, capturing hearts across the globe.
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Boos and sharp exchanges at Levenshulme hustings ahead of Gorton and Denton voteA lively and at times fractious hustings ahead of the Gorton and Denton by-election drew a packed audience to Levenshulme on Thursday night.
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Libertarian candidate Dan Clarke calls for “balance, accountability and less state interference”Dan Clarke, Northern Co-ordinator for the Libertarian Party, is standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, saying he wants to push back against what he describes as “ever-increasing encroachment on our civil liberties”.
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Nick Buckley MBE says by-election is “first step in saving the country I love”Nick Buckley MBE is standing for Advance UK in the Gorton and Denton by-election, saying the contest is about putting local people first.
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Pearcey: “Gorton and Denton deserve better than political chaos”The Liberal Democrats announced long-standing local campaigner Jackie Pearcey as their candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February earlier this month.
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Laurus Ryecroft Sixth Form celebrates outstanding university offersLaurus Ryecroft Sixth Form is celebrating an exceptional year of university offers, reflecting the academic ambition, dedication and hard work of its students and staff.
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Sir Oink A-Lot promises “Think Big, Vote Pig” in Loony bid for Gorton and DentonThe Official Monster Raving Loony Party has put forward Sir Oink A-Lot as its candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February.
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SDP candidate Sebastian Moore calls for “rebuilding community” in Gorton and DentonThe Social Democratic Party has selected 29-year-old Sebastian Moore as its candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February.
Glossop Chronicle
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Council sets 4.9% council tax increase amidst row over Reform pledge to cut taxesDerbyshire County Council has voted by a majority to increase its share of residents’ council tax for the next financial year by 4.9%.
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Council rejects move to keep Glossop tip openThe future of Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre has moved a step closer to a final decision as Derbyshire County Council met to debate its 2026-27 budget and wider financial plans.
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30 Years of Community Support at Glossopdale Furniture ProjectA local charity that’s been quietly transforming lives for nearly three decades continues to make a difference by turning unwanted furniture into fresh starts for families across Glossopdale and the High Peak.
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The Glossop Chronicle announces new editorThe Glossop Chronicle has this week announced the appointment of Claire Webber as its new Editor, following her promotion within the Not Really Here Group.
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Healing through music at Reuben’s RetreatUK charity ‘Music in Hospitals & Care’ have brought the soothing benefits of live music to children, their families and staff at Reuben’s Retreat in Glossop.
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“Smile as You Dial”How Glossop’s Call Companions are combating loneliness one phone call at a time
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Stiles, smiles and miles: Glossop's inter-church ladies walking group turns 20A popular Glossop ladies’ walking group is celebrating two decades of friendship, fresh air and fundraising.
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Glossop dad takes on gruelling challenge to thank schoolA Glossop father is preparing to take on an incredibly tough challenge to raise money for the school that has transformed his young son’s life.
Oldham Reporter
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Turning waste into worth – furniture scheme saves almost 12,000 tonnes of waste from landfillA First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) partnership with a local charity to reuse unwanted items from vacant properties for those in need has diverted nearly 12,000 tonnes of waste from landfill in just 18 months.
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Popeyes is opening in Oldham this month with epic launch day giveaways!Popeyes UK has announced its first Oldham restaurant will open its doors at the end of the month at Elk Mill Shopping Park, continuing the brand's biggest regional investment of the year.
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150 new homes approved despite fears over ‘extremely dangerous’ roadsNearly 150 new homes will be built on a disused field in an Oldham town despite neighbours fearing it will make roads ‘extremely dangerous’.
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Section 60 powers brought in after triple stabbing in OldhamThree men are in hospital with injuries from separate incidents with one arrest made following a night of violence in Oldham.
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Hotel in historic mill next to sewage plant approvedDevelopers have been given the go ahead to transform one of Oldham’s historic cotton mills into a hotel.
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Local explorer Steve Hill prepares for gruelling Arctic expedition across SvalbardLocal adventurer Steve Hill MBE, recently recognised as one of the world’s Top 10 Explorers, is preparing for his first major challenge of 2026 . . . a gruelling Arctic expedition across the frozen wilderness of Svalbard.
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FCHO on target to double its apprentice numbers as it marks National Apprentice WeekFirst Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) remains on target to double its apprentice numbers as the housing association celebrates National Apprenticeship Week.
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Man jailed for 28 years after scissors attack on nurseA man has been sentenced to 28-years in prison after attacking a nurse from behind with a pair of scissors, leaving her with serious injuries.



