Local News from Friday, May 8th, 2026
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Three more days of strikes next week at St Cuthberts High School
Parents at St Cuthberts RC High School have been told that further strike action will take place next week as an ongoing dispute involving the NASUWT and NEU continues.
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Reform UK surge in Bolton as seismic shift sees council leader lose his seat
Reform UK surge in Bolton as seismic shift sees council leader lose his seat
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Oldham councillor’s car damaged during election count in town centre
A councillor attending the local election count in Oldham says his vehicle was damaged while parked in the town centre on Thursday evening.
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