The latest news from Friday, February 27th, 2026
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Speaking to voters following the Gorton and Denton by-election result
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.
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Andrew Gwynne responds to Greens win
Former Gorton and Denton MP Andrew Gwynne has congratulated the Green Party’s Hannah Spencer on her by-election win.
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Eight parties lose deposit in Gorton and Denton by-election
The Conservative Party is amongst eight parties in the Gorton and Denton by-election who’s vote was so small that it has lost the £500 deposit required to stand a candidate.
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Oldham plays a major role in raising awareness to BAFTA level
A local charity has lifted the profile of a forgotten condition to such a point that books, pop records and now an award-winning film have been written about it.
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Preview: Can Latics turn on the attacking style at Boundary Park? And can you win a battle for truth against conspiracy nuts?
Another game, another battle for upper-mid table pre-eminence.
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One of Greater Manchester’s newest food halls is up for an award
One of Greater Manchester’s latest additions to its growing number of trendy food halls is up for an award.
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Meet the childminder who made a big career switch to work with Oldham's littlest residents
Kerry Keenan hasn't looked back after her life-changing career move and is encouraging others to do the same.
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Man jailed after a violent and premeditated attack
A 38-year-old man has been sentenced to prison following a violent attack on another male that left the victim with a collapsed lung and punctured diaphragm.
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Consultation on Broadbent Moss and Beal Valley plans – for second time
Oldhamers are being asked to weigh in on a plan for 1,700 new homes on a former green space.
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Green Party’s Hannah Spencer wins Gorton and Denton by-election
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.
