The latest news from Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
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The Glossop Chronicle announces new editor
The 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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Big Places for Everyone planning application Broadbent Moss
Travel on the tram from Oldham towards Shaw and Crompton Metrolink stop and you’ll notice the rows of terraced homes suddenly fall away into grass verges and fields. That could soon change.
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‘No one can come rip up the plans’ I have put in place for Oldham: Cllr Shah
Oldham’s major regeneration works will go ahead the council’s Labour boss says – even if they lose more power at the local election.
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Communist League candidate Hugo Wils calls for public works and working-class action in by-election
Hugo Wils, 38, is standing as the Communist League candidate in the forthcoming Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February.
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New Sainsbury’s and gym coming to old Audi dealership
The former Audi dealership in Gee Cross will be converted into a Sainsbury’s and a PureGym. Audi Approved Hyde closed down in March last year and has been sitting empty ever since.
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Pub’s future secured after demolition plans scrapped
A pub in the heart of a community has officially dodged the bulldozer after demolition plans were shelved.
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Conservative candidate Charlotte Cadden outlines stance on HMOs, policing and single-sex spaces
Retired police detective Charlotte Cadden has been selected as the Conservative Party’s candidate for the forthcoming Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February.
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Rejoin EU candidate sets out regeneration and youth plans ahead of Gorton and Denton by-election
Joseph O’Meachair has been confirmed as the Rejoin EU Party candidate for the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February.
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Fly-tipping hotspot hit less than a week after council cleared rubbish
Residents of an Oldham neighbourhood are up in arms after being hit by fly-tipping less than a week after illegally dumped rubbish was cleared away by the council.
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Hyde shop owner fined after illicit tobacco and vape haul uncovered
A Hyde shop owner has been fined after Tameside Trading Standards officers uncovered a significant haul of illicit tobacco products and non-compliant e-cigarettes during an inspection.
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Rosie the Boxer cross hopes to find ‘fur-ever’ love after 775 days at Dogs Trust Manchester
A lovable Boxer cross who has spent more than two years waiting for a home is hoping this Valentine’s Day will finally bring her the happy ending she deserves.
