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Purnell Tells Tameside Radio He Wants “A Different Kind Of Life”

Stalybridge and Hyde MP James Purnell has given his first interview since announcing he’ll be standing down at the forthcoming general election. He told Tameside Radio’s Phil Mottram that he wants “a different kind of life,” but added that he will continue to help Labour “in whatever way I can.”

The interview was quite […]

Bassist Snaps Snowy Scene

Here’s a picture of a snowy Saddleworth Moor taken by Rick Lees, the bass player with Oldham band Twisted Wheel. The band are currently on tour and Rick took this snap while travelling on the A635 between Greenfield and Holmfirth today. He posted it on his Twitter page with the message: “It […]

Purnell Quits

Stalybridge and Hyde MP James Purnell won’t be standing in the general election. The former Labour cabinet minister has told his local party it was an “extremely difficult decision to make,” but that he wants to step back from frontline politics.

The announcement is surprising, because Mr Purnell was seen as a potential candidate […]

Only One Person Goes To PACT Meeting

There was a surprisingly poor turnout from the public at last night’s PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Saddleworth South area, held at Uppermill Civic Hall. In fact, I was the only person who turned up.

All three Borough Councillors for Saddleworth South were there, along with the community champion for the Saddleworth […]