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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.

A group of determined cyclists are set to take on a 62-mile charity bike ride next month in a heartfelt show of thanks to the neonatal teams who cared for baby Herbie after his premature birth.

Residents across Tameside are being urged to have their say on how more than £1.3 million of Pride in Place Impact Funding should be spent in their communities.

Nicola introduced 'Welcome into Our Care' packs after being deeply moved by a child entering care with nothing of her own.

Following their incredible success, Oldham-based Theatre Company, Dare to Know is returning to the stage for a Spring 2026 tour . . . taking on new spaces and offering the chance to see the show that topped Manchester’s theatre scene.

A group of determined cyclists are set to take on a 62-mile charity bike ride next month in a heartfelt show of thanks to the neonatal teams who cared for baby Herbie after his premature birth.

Residents across Tameside are being urged to have their say on how more than £1.3 million of Pride in Place Impact Funding should be spent in their communities.

Tucked away on Droylsden Road near the Snipe Retail Park is a business that has quietly supported thousands of local people for nearly seven decades.

A vacant factory in Mossley could soon be transformed into houses and an apartment block.

A group of determined cyclists are set to take on a 62-mile charity bike ride next month in a heartfelt show of thanks to the neonatal teams who cared for baby Herbie after his premature birth.

Glossop F1 Academy star Alisha Palmowski kicked off her 2026 campaign with a podium, finishing second in Race 2 in Shanghai. 

High Peak MP Jon Pearce has welcomed the £53 million support package announced on Monday by the Prime Minister, to help the most vulnerable households with the price of heating oil.

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

Nicola introduced 'Welcome into Our Care' packs after being deeply moved by a child entering care with nothing of her own.

Following their incredible success, Oldham-based Theatre Company, Dare to Know is returning to the stage for a Spring 2026 tour . . . taking on new spaces and offering the chance to see the show that topped Manchester’s theatre scene.

Failsworth’s last bank will be transformed into seven one-bedroom apartments and a co-working lounge.

Let’s start with the bad news. James Reade, economics professor at Reading university, has been in touch about my assertion last week that Latics require 1.8333 points per game to reach 71 points. By his calculations, which are far more trustworthy than mine – who says you won’t amount to anything without GCSE maths? – Latics will need more than 71 points to clinch seventh place this season. Professor Reade reckons the target is a minimum of 74 points.

Families and tourists thronged the streets in cities and towns across the island of Ireland for St Patrick’s Day, while reflecting on what it means to be Irish.

The King is preparing to host the first incoming state visit by a Muslim leader during Ramadan in what is believed to be nearly 100 years.

The UK should follow more of the European Union’s rules to boost trade and cut prices, Rachel Reeves has claimed.

Students in university halls in Kent are to be offered the meningitis B vaccine, Wes Streeting has said, as officials work to stem the spread of infection in an “unprecedented” outbreak.

Glossop F1 Academy star Alisha Palmowski kicked off her 2026 campaign with a podium, finishing second in Race 2 in Shanghai. 

Stalybridge Celtic moved into the NPL West play-off spots on Saturday after a 5-0 thumping of Newcastle Town. 

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. 

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"?