Manchester Headlines 1 March: George Galloway wins Rochdale by-election

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Headlines for Manchester March 1: George Galloway wins Rochdale by-election, Oldham may see wintry showers this weekend & Co-op Live gets licence approved today.

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00:00 Hello, I'm Emma Higgins with your Manchester Headlines.

00:07 Former Labour Party member and celebrity Big Brother candidate George Galloway has won

00:12 the Rochdale by-election.

00:14 The borough woke up to a new MP on the morning of Friday 1st March as Galloway secured victory

00:19 with almost 40% of the votes.

00:23 One area of Greater Manchester is set to see wintry showers as we head into the weekend.

00:28 According to the Met Office, people in Oldham may see some sleek showers, but the wet and

00:33 windy weather is set to ease in Greater Manchester next week.

00:37 And finally, Manchester's new venue, Co-op Live Arena, will open next month as planned.

00:43 Its application for a licence has been approved by the council and the final decision was

00:47 announced on Friday 1st March.

00:50 That's your local headlines for now.

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