ONE WORD dominated as Tameside’s political establishment was dealt a hammer blow by independent election candidates – complacency. Kaleel Khan in St Peter’s ward and…
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Independents’ day at Tameside Council elections
TAMESIDE has a new independent look to its council after two candidates overthrew Labour Party stalwarts. David McNally’s 13 years of experience counted for nothing…
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Vote winners slam smear tactics in campaign
THREE Labour councillors who were returned in one of the most hotly contested wards have blasted the tactics of an independent candidate who ran them…
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Queen rewards Steven for helping those in poverty
STEVEN Barton, described as a “go-to guy for those in poverty”, has received his British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to…
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Eggs-tra special story
COMMUNITY champion Steve Barton is keen to make it an eggs-tra special Easter in these challenging times. Steve, who operates the privately-run Barty’s Foodbank in…
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Steven honoured for hard work in community
A STALYBRIDGE man who works tirelessly to make sure no-one in his community can go hungry has been honoured with a British Empire Medal. But…
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Stalybridge food bank sets up at new site
A STALYBRIDGE food bank is on the move after setting up in the car park of the town’s Labour Club. Barty’s Food Bank now operates…
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