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Elections
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Gorton and Denton voters are ‘fed up’ with the by-election and so much more
A biting wind howled through Haughton Green as anxious faces watched for an expected bus this morning.
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Stogia vows to fight for more NHS investment in Gorton and Denton
Labour’s by-election candidate for Gorton and Denton, Angeliki Stogia, has pledged to “fight for more investment in our NHS” as she steps up her campaign in the constituency.
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Reform UK candidate Matt Goodwin says by-election is “a chance to send a shock to the system”
Reform UK has selected broadcaster and political commentator Matt Goodwin as its candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February.
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Reforms Matt Goodwin challenges Green’s Hannah Spencer to debate
Reform UK’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election, Matt Goodwin, has challenged his Green Party opponent Hannah Spencer to a one-on-one debate ahead of polling day on Thursday 26 February.
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Labour candidate Angeliki Stogia outlines plans on housing and antisocial behaviour ahead of by-election
Labour has confirmed that Angeliki Stogia will stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February, following the resignation of former MP Andrew Gwynne earlier this month.
The latest news
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Latics Diary: End-of-season games how they should be; Drummond radio silence
That’s how it’s done, right? Latics ran out 0-3 winners at the Priestfield stadium after a terrific performance, full of attacking verve, clever football and superb defending. Gillingham played their part too – Bradley Dack got the champagne moment award for his pass in the second half to put Ronan Hale through one-on-one with Manny Monthé, which led to one of four stand-out saves from Mat Hudson in the Latics net.
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Hyde Town Hall and Library closed after basement fire
Hyde Town Hall and Hyde Library will remain closed for the rest of the week following a small fire in the building’s basement earlier today, Tuesday 24.
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The hidden problems on the road linking Oldham and Tameside
Lane Head Road, a main route connecting the towns of Oldham to Tameside, is used by many but so often ignored.
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‘It’s been a slog in Oldham – but things are changing, slowly’
Town hall bosses have rubber stamped Oldham’s budget for 2026/27, which will see council tax rise by 4.99 per cent and £8m of cuts.
Tameside Reporter
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Town Team Awards Return
With thanks to funding from the UK Governments Pride In Place grant the Ashton Town Team have announced that the Independent Retail Awards will return once again in July this year.
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Hyde Town Hall and Library closed after basement fire
Hyde Town Hall and Hyde Library will remain closed for the rest of the week following a small fire in the building’s basement earlier today, Tuesday 24.
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The hidden problems on the road linking Oldham and Tameside
Lane Head Road, a main route connecting the towns of Oldham to Tameside, is used by many but so often ignored.
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Review: Priscilla, The Queen of Manchester!
In a story of flamboyancy, truth and love – Manchester is now fierce and fabulous!
Glossop Chronicle
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High Peak residents face delay to weekly food waste collections
Residents in High Peak may have to wait until June 2026 to start receiving separate weekly food waste collections, after the borough council confirmed delays to the national rollout.
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High Peak Borough Council set to increase council tax
High Peak Borough Council is set to increase its share of residents’ council tax by 2.99%.
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Derbyshire Constabulary issue arrest warning after officer abused on Facebook
People could face arrest after a Derbyshire Police officer was abused on Facebook, the force has warned.
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Glossop Parish Church turns plastic tubs into charity funds
Congratulations to Glossop Parish Church for its fantastic community effort in helping save nearly 400 plastic tubs from landfill as part of a national recycling scheme.
Oldham Reporter
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Latics Diary: End-of-season games how they should be; Drummond radio silence
That’s how it’s done, right? Latics ran out 0-3 winners at the Priestfield stadium after a terrific performance, full of attacking verve, clever football and superb defending. Gillingham played their part too – Bradley Dack got the champagne moment award for his pass in the second half to put Ronan Hale through one-on-one with Manny Monthé, which led to one of four stand-out saves from Mat Hudson in the Latics net.
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The hidden problems on the road linking Oldham and Tameside
Lane Head Road, a main route connecting the towns of Oldham to Tameside, is used by many but so often ignored.
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‘It’s been a slog in Oldham – but things are changing, slowly’
Town hall bosses have rubber stamped Oldham’s budget for 2026/27, which will see council tax rise by 4.99 per cent and £8m of cuts.
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Residents outraged over plans to open up quiet Heyside cul-de-sac
Furious residents in Heyside are up in arms over a serious and deeply concerning planning proposal which they fear could permanently alter their quiet residential community.
National News
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Water firm fined for polluting stream with sewage three times in a year
A water company has been fined more than £700,000 for polluting a country park stream with sewage three times in a year, the Environment Agency has said.
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UK data watchdog fines Reddit 14m for failing to protect child users
Online discussion platform Reddit has been fined more than £14 million after the UK data watchdog said it had failed to protect children’s personal information.
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Kemi Badenoch calls for digital counter revolution to protect children
Kemi Badenoch has called for a digital “counter-revolution” as she said she found it “tough” to stop using social media.
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PM reiterates Ukraine support on fourth anniversary of Russian invasion
Sir Keir Starmer has promised to stand by the people of Ukraine for “as long as it takes” as he hit out at Vladimir Putin for blocking the path to peace.
Sport
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Tameside star Daisey lifts gold at England Age Group Championship
Tameside’s rising sporting star 14-year-old Daisey Walker-Jones has struck gold at the prestigious England Age Group Championships, taking first place in her age division and breaking a British record in the process.
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Weekend football round-up: Fawns on fire as Mossley maul Chasetown
Mossley extended their unbeaten league run to seven on Saturday with a 4-1 thrashing of play-off hopefuls Chasetown.
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Green at the Gills - Drummond lawyer’s claims don’t reflect well on the club
Latics travel to Kent today for the first time since 2017.
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Curzon cruise into cup final
Curzon Ashton cruised into the final of the Manchester Premier Cup on Tuesday night, seeing off local rivals Mossley 3-0 at the Tameside Stadium.
Entertainment
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Review: Priscilla, The Queen of Manchester!
In a story of flamboyancy, truth and love – Manchester is now fierce and fabulous!
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Alex B Cann film column - tales of love, loss, hope and redemption 20/02/26
If you saw Time, the Jimmy McGovern-penned prison drama starring Sean Bean, Wasteman certainly shares some of that show's DNA. It's an unflinching, gritty look at prison life, as we follow life behind bars for Taylor (David Jonsson) and Dee (Tom Blyth). Taylor is on the brink of release after serving thirteen years, and doing his best to keep his nose clean, but circumstances intervene to make this a whole lot more difficult. He's also desperate to reconnect with his son.
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Alex B Cann column - the lost art of letter writing 20/02/26
When was the last time you picked up a pen and wrote a letter to a friend? It feels like something from a bygone era, but the simple act of sending something nice in the post can really lift someone's day. It certainly takes a lot more time and effort than typing out a text, whizzing someone a WhatsApp, or adding to their burgeoning pile of unread emails.
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Review: Signature Pink Sparkles in Mossley! Legally Blonde the Musical!
This week, George Lawton Hall plays host to Congress Players and Legally Blonde: The Musical!
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Review: Kim Marsh stars in the adaptation of the 1992 classic ‘Single White Female'
Last night’s Single White Female at the Opera House wasn’t quite the icy, straight-faced thriller I’d expected - and honestly, it was fantastic!
