The Conservatives have now lost every seat they had in Greater Manchester going into this general election.
In 2019, they also won Bury South – where the results are yet to be declared – but the Tory winner later defected to Labour.
The loss of Altrincham and Sale West is historic. It has been held by Sir Graham Brady, who has stepped down, since 1997.
Altrincham has had a Conservative MP for nearly 100 years. The constituency has never been represented by a Labour MP.
Vulcan day of action welcomes Home Office delegates
Operation Vulcan welcomed a delegation from the Home Office to witness the action being taken by police to combat neighbourhood crime.
Rail customers can now donate Delay Repay compensation to help save lives at sea
TransPennine Express (TPE) customers can now donate their Delay Repay compensation to three coastal rescue charities – the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), St Abbs Lifeboat and Humber Rescue – turning train delays into life-saving support for communities along the coast.
Oldham Jobs Fair 2025 invites residents looking for their next role
Oldham residents looking for their next career move are invited to meet local and regional employers, discover job opportunities, and get expert advice at this year’s Oldham Jobs Fair.
Is Oldham town centre really ‘dead’?
Oldham town centre is dead. At least, that’s what comments online seem to say. Scroll down under any story or Facebook post regarding what was once the borough’s thriving centrepoint, and you’ll quickly stumble upon a disgruntled resident claiming the town is ‘beyond saving’ or that they’ve ‘not been there for years’.
