4 h. ago This map shows how Andy Burnham will 'reindustrialise the birthplace of industrial revolution'

The mayor's new plan, which he called 'Manchesterism', could bring in thousands of homes, tens of thousands of jobs, and an economic boost worth billions

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5 h. ago Tyson Fury hints at preferred opponents as boxing comeback gathers pace

Fury’s latest comeback is well underway as he vows to become three-time heavyweight champion of the world

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10 h. ago Andy Burnham on what Greater Manchester can expect as Campaign for Gigi gathers pace

The campaign is seeking urgent improved safety measures for nurseries and early years settings

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14 h. ago Labour's jobs massacre gathers pace with retail and hospitality hit after brutal tax raids while public sector enjoys huge pay bonanza

The rate of UK unemployment remained unchanged at 5.1 per cent in the three months to November, the Office for National Statistics said today.

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25 h. ago "Greater Manchester will get behind you" Andy Burnham tells family of Genevieve Meehan

"If we can do it in Greater Manchester, maybe that will make a case for national legislation"

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63 h. ago The field between the hospital and the motorway that's in the balance

Residents living near Royal Bolton Hospital say plans for 250 new homes on green land risk worsening congestion, flooding and wildlife loss - and fear their voices are being side-lined as major development ambitions gather pace.

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3 d. ago Leadership speculation around Andy Burnham could be 'devastating', says Lisa Nandy

Lisa Nandy said any distraction could make northern towns, disproportionately affected by Conservative decisions from 2010 to 2024, suffer most

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3 d. ago Michael Brown sends Sheff Utd warning to rest of Championship as history awaits

EXCLUSIVE: Chris Wilder's Sheffield United are gathering pace in the Championship's play-off race after a terrible start to the season under previous manager Ruben Selles

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4 d. ago Mayor Andy Burnham calls for 'fair remedy' for residents living in the shadow of controversial 'cruise liner' warehouses

An independent review has concluded consultation for the original plans was 'wholly inadequate'

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5 d. ago “Appalling”: Andy Burnham weighs in on Holiday Inn refusing homeless men rooms during

The hotel apologised

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1 week ago How Andy Burnham responded when asked to promise to 'put safety of girls before fear of upsetting people'

'Can you promise us all now that you will put the safety of our young women and girls before the fear of upsetting people?'

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1 week ago 'Greater Manchester is based on a great night out': Andy Burnham welcomes rumours of pub U

The Greater Manchester Mayor said the region's hospitality industry was 'critical infrastructure'

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1 week ago Andy Burnham promises police 'hub' in city centre crime hotspot Piccadilly Gardens

It would be funded through an increase in the policing element of council tax

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2 w. ago 16 shops to get ‘glow up’ as town’s £6m makeover gathers pace

Shop fronts have been improved with 16 businesses set to benefit by the spring

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2 w. ago Gareth Southgate has 'laid out two demands' to replace Ruben Amorim at Man Utd

Former England manager Gareth Southgate has been one of many names previously linked with the Manchester United job and rumours may now gather pace, once again, after Ruben Amorim's sacking.

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3 w. ago A concerning boxing trend is gathering pace, and fighters deserve better

It was an exceptional year of highs, lows and ridiculous on both sides of the ropes

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3 w. ago MP jailed, WhatsApp leaks and endless Andy Burnham rumours: Greater Manchester's year in politics

Here's a run-through of all the highs and lows in politics for Greater Manchester in 2025.

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4 w. ago Andy Burnham apologises for GMP historic failings towards LGBTQ+ people

Peter Tatchell said that the foundation would ‘continue to campaign for a full and formal apology from Greater Manchester Police’

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4 w. ago Andy Burnham scraps hated rule and announces all Bee Network bus fares frozen for 2026 – full list of prices

The mayor decision to lift the '9.30am' rule will affect 400,000 people

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4 w. ago Andy Burnham apologises for past police LGBTQ+ discrimination

Greater Manchester mayor acknowledges ‘pain and suffering’ after region’s police chief declined to apologiseThe mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has apologised for past police failings towards LGBTQ+ people, acknowledging “unacceptable discrimination and the pain and suffering it caused”.Campaigners say the apology is in contrast to the stance of the chief constable of Greater Manchester police (GMP), Stephen Watson, who earlier this year declined to apologise on behalf of his force, saying that do so could be seen as “superficial and merely performative”. Continue reading...

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