The latest news from Friday, February 13th, 2026
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St Anne’s Primary Choir hits 10 million views after Champions League showstopper
St Anne’s Roman Catholic Primary School pupils are celebrating after their choir performance at a recent Manchester City vs Galatasaray clash racked up more than 10 million views on Instagram, capturing hearts across the globe.
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Boos and sharp exchanges at Levenshulme hustings ahead of Gorton and Denton vote
A lively and at times fractious hustings ahead of the Gorton and Denton by-election drew a packed audience to Levenshulme on Thursday night.
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Libertarian candidate Dan Clarke calls for “balance, accountability and less state interference”
Dan Clarke, Northern Co-ordinator for the Libertarian Party, is standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, saying he wants to push back against what he describes as “ever-increasing encroachment on our civil liberties”.
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Nick Buckley MBE says by-election is “first step in saving the country I love”
Nick Buckley MBE is standing for Advance UK in the Gorton and Denton by-election, saying the contest is about putting local people first.
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Turning waste into worth – furniture scheme saves almost 12,000 tonnes of waste from landfill
A First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) partnership with a local charity to reuse unwanted items from vacant properties for those in need has diverted nearly 12,000 tonnes of waste from landfill in just 18 months.
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Pearcey: “Gorton and Denton deserve better than political chaos”
The Liberal Democrats announced long-standing local campaigner Jackie Pearcey as their candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February earlier this month.
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Laurus Ryecroft Sixth Form celebrates outstanding university offers
Laurus Ryecroft Sixth Form is celebrating an exceptional year of university offers, reflecting the academic ambition, dedication and hard work of its students and staff.
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Sir Oink A-Lot promises “Think Big, Vote Pig” in Loony bid for Gorton and Denton
The Official Monster Raving Loony Party has put forward Sir Oink A-Lot as its candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February.
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SDP candidate Sebastian Moore calls for “rebuilding community” in Gorton and Denton
The Social Democratic Party has selected 29-year-old Sebastian Moore as its candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February.
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Popeyes is opening in Oldham this month with epic launch day giveaways!
Popeyes UK has announced its first Oldham restaurant will open its doors at the end of the month at Elk Mill Shopping Park, continuing the brand's biggest regional investment of the year.
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Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer promises “a different way of doing politics” in Gorton and Denton
The Green Party of England and Wales confirmed Hannah Spencer as its candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February, following a vote of local members.
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150 new homes approved despite fears over ‘extremely dangerous’ roads
Nearly 150 new homes will be built on a disused field in an Oldham town despite neighbours fearing it will make roads ‘extremely dangerous’.
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Section 60 powers brought in after triple stabbing in Oldham
Three men are in hospital with injuries from separate incidents with one arrest made following a night of violence in Oldham.
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Council sets 4.9% council tax increase amidst row over Reform pledge to cut taxes
Derbyshire County Council has voted by a majority to increase its share of residents’ council tax for the next financial year by 4.9%.
