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This morning (February 27), the people of Gorton and Denton woke up to a new world. For the first time in more than two decades, the constituency had a new MP – the Green Party’s Hannah Spencer.

Former Gorton and Denton MP Andrew Gwynne has congratulated the Green Party’s Hannah Spencer on her by-election win.

The Conservative Party is amongst eight parties in the Gorton and Denton by-election whose vote was so small that it has lost the £500 deposit required to stand a candidate.

Hannah Spencer of the Green Party of England and Wales has won the Gorton and Denton by-election, becoming the constituency’s new Member of Parliament in a result that overturns more than a century of Labour dominance.

Senior Labour figures descended on Rushford Park in the Gorton and Denton constituency today as the party made its final push before polling stations open tomorrow in what has become a closely fought by-election.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has completed its latest £2.3 million investment upgrading more properties to be warmer and more energy efficient.

Sett Valley Kitchen, the home of “Live & Let’s Pie”, has won two prestigious awards at the British Pie Awards.

A restored historic building in the centre of Glossop has officially opened as a new venue for weddings, celebrations and community events.

Pet owners have a brand-new destination for all their pet care needs, as Pets at Home have opened a new combined pet care centre and Vets for Pets veterinary practice.

A major scheme set to transform journeys across the North has reached three significant milestones.

Police have confirmed that a device discovered at a secondary school in Ashton-under-Lyne was non-viable after specialist officers determined it was an empty illumination flare.

A team from Tameside Council has helped residents affected by redundancies at Ryecroft Foods find new employment, with two former employees already securing new jobs.

Girlguiding leaders in Ashton Division are appealing for more volunteers to step forward and help support local units, ensuring hundreds of girls across the area can continue to enjoy the opportunities the organisation provides.

Sett Valley Kitchen, the home of “Live & Let’s Pie”, has won two prestigious awards at the British Pie Awards.

A restored historic building in the centre of Glossop has officially opened as a new venue for weddings, celebrations and community events.

Pet owners have a brand-new destination for all their pet care needs, as Pets at Home have opened a new combined pet care centre and Vets for Pets veterinary practice.

Gamesley Community Centre was buzzing with conversation and celebration on Friday 6th March as Crossroads Derbyshire hosted an International Women’s Day event.

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has completed its latest £2.3 million investment upgrading more properties to be warmer and more energy efficient.

Latics were full value for this win, and they worked so, so hard for it.

All of the dogs taken from a stolen van and dumped in the Oldham area have now been recovered thanks to the efforts of local volunteers and officers.

Dr Kershaw’s’ Hospice at Home service is celebrating 10 years of providing compassionate care within the Oldham community.

The UK must send ships to help the US secure a key oil shipping route out of the Middle East, Donald Trump has said.

Rachel Reeves drawing up plans to help with spiralling costs as Iran war continues

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson have been pictured in bathrobes alongside paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The UK economy unexpectedly stalled in January following meagre growth at the end of last year, official figures have shown, amid fears Britain is heading for a hit from the Iran conflict as prices are sent soaring.

Latics were full value for this win, and they worked so, so hard for it.

Curzon Ashton midfielder Alex Curran has signed a new two-year deal, which will see him stay with The Nash until 2028. 

Curzon Ashton put an end to their three-match losing streak on Tuesday, coming from behind to draw 2-2 with visitors Oxford City. 

Glossop motorsport star Alisha Palmowski is gearing up for her second season in F1 Academy, which gets underway this weekend in Shanghai.  

Elvis, Heists and Frankenstein

Faith grows in the quiet moments

On Monday Next – now not many people know this play or even heard of it. Written way back in the 50’s, it’s a classic ‘old-school’ farce depicting a play… within a play.

Before settling down to watch the Brits, and reminiscing about things being better in the days of Fleetwood & Fox hosting, John Prescott getting a soaking from Chumbawamba's drummer Danbert Nobacon, and Jarvis Cocker mooning on stage during Earth Song, I rewatched Sisu last weekend. It's a film I've seen several times, and it's unflinchingly violent, whilst being beautifully shot and brilliant!

As I write, the world feels more tumultuous than it has in a long time. For a fleeting moment last week, I felt a sense of renewed hope and optimism as plumber turned politician Hannah Spencer gave her victory speech following the Gorton and Denton by-election result being declared. Overturning a 13,000 vote majority, Spencer spoke passionately about those of us who work hard, asking the question "what does that get you"?