24 h. ago Andy Burnham wants yellow box powers expanded across Greater Manchester

Some councils can police the rules of the road in specific locations, fining rule-breakers up to £105, but the mayor wants more

Sport

24 h. ago Andy Burnham wants major change in yellow box powers across Greater Manchester

Some councils can police the rules of the road in specific locations, fining rule-breakers up to £105, but the mayor wants more

Sport

40 h. ago Andy Burnham gives verdict on Oldham council leader after 'secret letter' controversy

Oldham leader was accused of ‘undermining’ the will of the council

Politics

46 h. ago Andy Burnham issues tribute to Arena bombing victims eight years after tragedy

The Greater Manchester mayor posted a tribute eight years after the bombing in which 22 people were killed

Events

3 d. ago The three lessons Manchester United should learn so Old Trafford can host the World Cup 'in 10 years'

Andy Burnham believes there's a realistic possibility' Greater Manchester could host World Cup games

Politics

5 d. ago Slot machine firms target UK’s poorest areas and channel funds to billionaires

Exclusive: Politicians including Andy Burnham call for councils to be given powers to stop new sites openingSlot machine companies are targeting Britain’s poorest neighbourhoods and channelling the proceeds to billionaire-owned overseas corporations and a Wall Street fund that uses an offshore lending structure, the Guardian can reveal.The number of slot machine shops has risen by 7% since 2022, as companies -friendly planning and licensing laws to flood Britain’s high streets with new “adult gaming centres” (AGCs), most of which are open 24 hours a day. Continue reading...

Economics

8 d. ago Status Quo legend admits 'I'm scared s***less' as he shares 'constant' money concerns

Francis Rossi has been making hit records with his band Status Quo for almost 60 years, but despite half a dozen gold albums and countless hits, he still fears not "having enough money" as he ages

Politics

8 d. ago LIVE: We try the commute from Manchester to Liverpool by train after huge vision unveiled

Andy Burnham says the current rail infrastructure is 'outdated' and reaching its capacity as he calls for a new train line to be built

Politics

9 d. ago Andy Burnham says case for new Manchester to Liverpool railway line has 'landed' in London

The Greater Manchester mayor has spent the day in London, trying to convince the government to back the major transport project

Events

9 d. ago LIVE: Andy Burnham issues update on new Manchester to Liverpool railway line

The Greater Manchester mayor is selling his plans to the government

Events

2 w. ago Manchester's taxi trade is 'broken' with drivers on strike — now Andy Burnham's planning a big shake

But we don't know how the mayor and government plan to fix it

Events

2 w. ago 'Not good enough': Andy Burnham intervenes as Manchester City fans fume over FA Cup final kick

'It is a disgrace' say angry supporters

Sport

2 w. ago BRIAN READE: The North does not need Northern Arc gimmicks... the South will soon come begging

While the South has billions lavished on it, joining up Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds still remains a dream, Brian Reade argues. But the North holds all the cards when it comes to keeping them well watered

Politics

3 w. ago Andy Burnham hails 'victory' as Greater Manchester to get first new railway station in 25 years

Golborne's station will be the first new railway station in Greater Manchester for 25 years

Events

3 w. ago Third time lucky? Andy Burnham makes his pitch, but we've heard it all before

'This idea has come back three times for a reason'

Events

3 w. ago Department for Education stifling efforts to boost skills, warns Andy Burnham

The mayor of Greater Manchester said there is an urgent need to devolve more powers over skills but he is facing resistance in Whitehall.

Events

3 w. ago Andy Burnham tells Labour to set major new target to help end housing crisis

Andy Burnham said delivering new social housing would stop children being forced to live in mouldy and damp homes with soaring levels of kids living in temporary accommodation

Events

3 w. ago Andy Burnham: 'The loss of Pope Francis hit me harder than I expected'

The Greater Manchester mayor got emotional as he paid tribute to the late Pope following his funeral at the Vatican this weekend

Events

3 w. ago 'We wouldn’t let our children drink dirty water. So why do we let them breathe dirty air?'

Parents decry a pollution 'epidemic' as hospital admissions for children with breathing problems soar, while Andy Burnham has defended scrapping Clean Air Zone charges. Jonathan Blades from Asthma + Lung UK says 'children should not be fighting for breath just because they're growing up near a busy road'

Society

4 w. ago Andy Burnham and GMP chief urged to apologise for 'homophobic policing' of 1980s

The Peter Tatchell Foundation has called on civic and police leaders to issue apologies for the 'abusive and often unlawful manner' now repealed laws were enforced

Events