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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.

As Oldham Mountain Rescue Team team were arriving at base for their weekly evening training, a call came in reporting walkers in the Dove Stone area who had lost the path and, as darkness fell, were unable to identify their location.

A popular local play cafe is opening its doors to families of all faiths and backgrounds this month with a duo of seasonal celebrations designed to promote diversity and community cohesion.

Glossop’s Gamesley Community Centre is set for a major transformation after being awarded £191,570 from the East Midlands Community Development Fund, delivered by Mayor Claire Ward.

The number of pupils receiving their first-choice secondary school place in Tameside has reached its highest level in a decade, according to the local authority.

The number of pupils receiving their first-choice secondary school place in Tameside has reached its highest level in a decade, according to the local authority.

Residents are being invited to step into the rhythm of Tameside’s past and present as a vibrant new dance festival arrives in Hyde later this month.

Lighter evenings, warmer days and the first signs of blossom can only mean one thing -spring is on its way.

Ashton United are appealing for the public’s help after their skipper Luke Burke suffered a season ending injury. 

Glossop’s Gamesley Community Centre is set for a major transformation after being awarded £191,570 from the East Midlands Community Development Fund, delivered by Mayor Claire Ward.

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

Tameside & Glossop NHS Charity has been awarded £24,900 to transform an underused green space at Tameside Hospital into an accessible, biodiverse area designed to support the wellbeing of NHS staff, patients and visitors.

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

As Oldham Mountain Rescue Team team were arriving at base for their weekly evening training, a call came in reporting walkers in the Dove Stone area who had lost the path and, as darkness fell, were unable to identify their location.

A popular local play cafe is opening its doors to families of all faiths and backgrounds this month with a duo of seasonal celebrations designed to promote diversity and community cohesion.

No further action will be taken against a 49-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Royton on Sunday (March 8).

Oldham RUFC made the long trip up a congested M61 to Fleetwood for a rescheduled fixture in their second ADM Major Conference clash.

This year’s Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) “will confront complexity with curiosity and openness” as it marks 250 years of American independence, its director has said.

MPs will examine the fairness of student loans repayment in a new inquiry following increasing debate over the system.

Many organisations in the health service face a “perilous” financial situation, with analysis finding that NHS trusts ran a deficit of more that three quarters of a billion pounds last year.

Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh will not face a terror trial after judges at the High Court rejected a Crown Prosecution Service appeal against the decision to throw out the case.

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.  

Manchester United’s unbeaten start under Michael Carrick came to an end against Newcastle last week, losing 2-1 courtesy of a late strike from William Osula. 

Manchester City faced a tough FA Cup draw away at St James’ Park against Newcastle on Saturday, a team we’d already played four times previously this season across all domestic competitions. 

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"?