14 h. ago Labour denies Andy Burnham claim as backlash mounts over Greater Manchester by

Trade unions have also criticised the NEC's decision to deny Mr Burnham from running in the Gorton and Denton by-election

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28 h. ago Lake District mountain rescue team left to cover hotel bill owed by walkers rescued from Scafell Pike

"A thank you is all we ask"

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60 h. ago Pressure mounts on Andy Burnham to reveal whether he will seek Westminster return amid rumours announcement imminent

News is expected from the Greater Manchester mayor imminently

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3 d. ago Starmer faces pressure not to block Andy Burnham’s return to parliament

Angela Rayner is expected to urge PM to let Greater Manchester mayor stand in Gorton and Denton byelectionKeir Starmer is facing mounting pressure not to block Andy Burnham from making a comeback to parliament, with Angela Rayner planning to urge No 10 to let him stand in a forthcoming byelection.The prime minister’s allies have been trying to prevent Burnham’s return as a candidate in the Greater Manchester seat of Gorton and Denton, amid fears he could challenge the leadership. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Keir Starmer could face imminent leadership battle as rival's path to top job is cleared

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a growing threat from the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham as the northerner finally has a path to mount a leadership challenge

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4 d. ago Manchester United's £45m blow revealed as Sir Jim Ratcliffe worries mount

It has been almost two years since Sir Jim Ratcliffe purchased a 27.7% stake in Manchester United, with his tenure at Old Trafford going far from swimmingly

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7 d. ago Moment pig's head mounted on gates of family home as police probe 'appalling' suspected hate crime

'This is not what Cheadle is about'

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7 d. ago Miguel Delaney answers your Premier League questions – from the next manager to be sacked to surprise January transfers

Chief footballer writer Miguel Delaney answers readers’ Premier League questions – from Ruben Amorim’s abrupt exit at Manchester United and Xabi Alonso’s sudden availability to mounting pressure on Thomas Frank and the likelihood of late January transfer surprises

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9 d. ago Nine players could miss Man Utd vs Man City as injuries mount for Manchester derby

Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford with both facing injury concerns as nine players could miss the crucial Premier League derby

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1 week ago Five things to do in Greater Manchester this weekend as Derby fever mounts

Light concerts, clog dancing, match day screenings and a market.... It's set to be a good one!

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1 week ago Police appeal after boy's mountain bike stolen while he worked out at gym

The bike was a birthday and Christmas present

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2 w. ago Pilot's chilling last words before fatal plane crash on UK flight to Tenerife

Dan-Air Flight 1008 was en route from Manchester to Tenerife when it crashed into the mountains of the island, killing all 146 people on board

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2 w. ago More than 100 trees blown down at historical UK site during Storm Goretti

One of the UK's most treasured historical sites has fallen victim to the devastating effects of Storm Goretti.

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2 w. ago 'Portugal mountain village with just 1 resident left me floored by its beauty'

A woman who spent a number of nights in a village in central Portugal that has just one bar owner resident has shared a glowing review of the unusual destination

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2 w. ago Remarkable scenes as mountain rescuers carry DOG from snowy Peak District moor

The pooch had become 'disoriented'

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2 w. ago Zinedine Zidane has made Man Utd stance clear as job links grow after Ruben Amorim sacked

Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has previously outlined his stance on taking the Manchester United job as speculation mounts following Ruben Amorim's sacking

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3 w. ago Manchester United injury update: Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount, Kobbie Mainoo latest news and return dates

Ruben Amorim will be desperate to have captain back as Manchester City and Arsenal clashes loom large

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3 w. ago Man Utd bosses lay out new demands to Ruben Amorim with 'tensions growing'

Ruben Amorim is facing mounting pressure at Old Trafford, with Manchester United's director of football, Jason Wilcox, issuing him with a demand amid their struggles

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3 w. ago Ruben Amorim provides Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount Man United injury return boost

Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount could return from injury in Manchester United's Premier League trip to Burnley on Wednesday evening

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3 w. ago Ruben Amorim says he is ‘really confident’ about Manchester United’s potential

Wolves left with a third point of the campaign after Joshua Zirkzee’s deflected opener was cancelled out by Ladislav Krejci in the 1-1 draw.

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