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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.

The opening date of Oldham’s new market space has finally been announced. The new building on Yorkshire Street will replace the current Tommyfield Market, which is due to be demolished.

Eva Yates, 16, is completing work experience with the newsroom at the Reporter and writes here about her experience of home education.

Families across Tameside are invited to hop along to a fun-filled Easter celebration later this month as a special Egg-Stravaganza Party comes to Ashton.

A Tameside charity that is tackling food waste while helping residents facing financial hardship is being highlighted as part of Food Waste Action Week.

Eva Yates, 16, is completing work experience with the newsroom at the Reporter and writes here about her experience of home education.

Families across Tameside are invited to hop along to a fun-filled Easter celebration later this month as a special Egg-Stravaganza Party comes to Ashton.

A Tameside charity that is tackling food waste while helping residents facing financial hardship is being highlighted as part of Food Waste Action Week.

Empty land in Hattersley will be transformed into a giant park for locals to enjoy.

A partnership between Derbyshire County Council and the NHS is continuing to strengthen its SEND services, according to a new report. 

Residents across the county will be encouraged to get creative this spring with the return of Derbyshire Makes, Derbyshire County Council’s flagship festival celebrating making in all its forms. 

Preparations are already in full swing for this year’s Glossop Carnival, with organisers promising a packed weekend of family fun in the heart of the town. 

Over recent months, our coverage of the local campaign group High Peak Against Racism has prompted discussion and, in some cases, criticism.

The opening date of Oldham’s new market space has finally been announced. The new building on Yorkshire Street will replace the current Tommyfield Market, which is due to be demolished.

Eva Yates, 16, is completing work experience with the newsroom at the Reporter and writes here about her experience of home education.

A Covid memorial in Shaw has been smashed to pieces for the second time just under a year after it was targeted by vandals.

Oasis Academy Leesbrook once again opened its doors to community members, parents, students, and staff as it hosted its popular Ramadan Iftar event.

Heavy rain at the start of the year caused a spike in drivers hitting potholes hidden in puddles, new figures suggest.

Just one in 17 older people are dismissive of climate change, with the majority of over-50s viewing it as a serious risk, a study suggests.

A former Love Island contestant has become the first man to speak out about how a cancer-linked pregnancy drug taken by his grandmother in the 1970s has impacted his own health.

A ban on social media for under-16s has been rejected by MPs.

Droylsden retained top spot in the NWCFL First Division North in dramatic fashion on Saturday, thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Luis Cantello. 

Curzon Ashton have confirmed the resignation of club chairman John Clayton, who has stepped down from his role due to ‘personal circumstances’. 

A few weeks ago on these pages, after Latics had lost three games in a row, conceding three goals in each game, I wrote them off for the season. Consolidation achieved, but with an unfulfilled objective to entertain and compete. Latics have won four games and drawn two, including last week’s stand-off against leaders Bromley at Hayes Lane, and the season is back in the balance. Tranmere Rovers were there to be hammered at Prenton Park, and Latics obliged. Tequila!

This was one of the good days. Latics were dominant: craftier, harder-working, more resolute and more ruthless than their opponents, better man-for-man, better as a team.

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"?

Manchester Opera House is currently playing host to Broadway and West End Hit, Mean Girls the Musical on its first UK tour. Being a massive fan of the film, to the point where I quote it regularly, I was incredibly excited to see how it translated onto stage.

I love a survey, as you may have gathered if you've been reading this column for any length of time (can you believe I've been writing it since 2020?!), and the perfect top ten has landed this week, just in the nick of time for my deadline. Those good folk from American Pistachio Growers have found in a recent study that 50 is the age when people 'no longer feel young'. That means I've got around a year and a half left of my youth, and require an urgent revision to my showbiz age.