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3 d. ago High court battle over Andy Burnham's giant housing plan ends in disappointment for campaigners

Campaigners challenged the Places for Everyone plan, alleging the Greater Manchester Combined Authority ‘erred in law’

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4 d. ago Andy Burnham speaks out on Manchester Pride liquidation for the first time

'There’s a difference between Pride as an occasion we know so well and the organisation that runs it'

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4 d. ago 'At a loss': Andy Burnham speaks out as hundreds to be evicted from Seven Sisters flats

It's the latest twist in the future of the 1960s blocks

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6 d. ago More than 5,000 Greater Manchester children could benefit from bus pass Andy Burnham 'carefully looking at'

The mayor said he would 'carefully' examine the proposal from the M.E.N., supported by MPs and charities

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8 d. ago Andy Burnham gets extra £20m for Greater Manchester's 'brightest minds'

It takes the total the government is giving the region to £50m

Economics

1 week ago Man Utd want government to help deliver wider regeneration around new stadium

United have ambitious designs – a new 100,000 capacity stadium – but first need to acquire a piece of privately-owned land near the Stretford End.

Politics

1 week ago Andy Burnham launches key weapon to make Bee Network 'one of the safest transport systems in the world'

It will be overseen by the cop who commanded GMP's response to the Crumpsall terror attack

Events

1 week ago BBC Breakfast hosts announce sad news on air after 'difficult situation'

BBC Breakfast presenters Sally Nugent and Roger Johnson were back on our screens on Wednesday morning

Politics

1 week ago BBC Breakfast stars announce devastating news just minutes into show

BBC Breakfast presenters Sally Nugent and Roger Johnson announced "difficult" news during Wednesday's show

Politics

1 week ago BBC Breakfast interrupted as hosts open up on 'difficult situation'

BBC Breakfast presenters Sally Nugent and Roger Johnson were back on our screens on Wednesday morning

Politics

2 w. ago BBC Breakfast host shares sad death announcement minutes into live broadcast

The Godfather actress Diane Keaton has died aged 79 and BBC Breakfast host Roger Johnson was on hand to share the sad news with the nation as well as tributes from her former co-stars

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2 w. ago Revealed: Andy Burnham accepted £12,000 tickets and hospitality in two years as PM's rival is dragged into Labour freebies row

The Tories said the £118,267-a-year Greater Manchester mayor should answer 'serious questions about his integrity' instead of eying up a move to Number 10.

Economics

2 w. ago Andy Burnham reveals policing protests 'every weekend' has left GMP with a £2m blackhole

'We are increasingly dealing with a level of protest and activity in the city that presents real challenges'

Events

2 w. ago Andy Burnham reveals policing Gaza protests 'every weekend' has left GMP with a £2m blackhole

'We are increasingly dealing with a level of protest and activity in the city that presents real challenges'

Events

2 w. ago Even the Conservatives can't stop talking about Andy Burnham

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch made sure to mention the Greater Manchester mayor in her speech at the party's conference

Events

2 w. ago Jewish council calls for cancellation of ‘shameful’ Bob Vylan Manchester gig

The punk duo is due to play the Manchester Academy on November 5.

Politics

2 w. ago Andy Burnham admits affordable housing targets for developers 'don't work'

The Greater Manchester mayor says the government should be building more council homes instead of relying on developers

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3 w. ago Robert Jenrick warned ‘don’t do an Andy Burnham’ as he bides his time over a leadership bid

Amid the gloom at the Tory conference, those close to Robert Jenrick have told him to ‘let things play out’ as leader Kemi Badenoch struggles to make impact amid dire poll ratings, write David Maddox, Millie Cooke and Archie Mitchell

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3 w. ago Andy Burnham drops 'wealth tax' bombshell with another huge demand

The Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham warned local government’s finances were on questionable 'foundations', and also urged the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to consider a wealth tax

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