Six of Oldham Council’s famous gritters have been retired after years of super service. Now they are asking our young people to name their replacements.

They are running a name the gritter competition for primary and junior age children (4-11) and hopefully they will receive an avalanche of entries like they have done in the past.

The winning names will be added to the front of the cabs.

Entries to be sent via the webpage

Social media suggestions will not be accepted.

The closing date for entries is 11.59pm on Friday, November 3.

The winners will be invited down to Moorhey Street depot to have their photo taken with the gritter they have named.