21 h. 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’

Events

25 h. ago Fact check: Fake MP defection video, bus pass verification and immigration removals

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

Politics

53 h. 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'

Events

54 h. 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

Events

4 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

Events

6 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

8 d. ago Exactly who is eligible for free school meals as 500,000 more kids meet criteria

The free school meals scheme is set for a significant change as the eligibility criteria is expanded to help more than 500,000 children - here's exactly who is able to get the benefit, and the rules you need to know

Politics

8 d. 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

9 d. 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 Manchester Half Marathon hits record numbers as Joe Wigfield storms to victory in course record

The 13.1-mile race produced 28,000 runners, making it the largest in Greater Manchester’s history, with more than £1.6m raised for charities

Events

1 week ago Manchester Half Marathon hits record numbers as Joe Wigfield storms to win in course record

The 13.1-mile race produced 28,000 runners, making it the largest in Greater Manchester’s history, with more than £1.6m raised for charities

Events

1 week ago Manchester shows its heart as 28,000 runners take on the 2025 Half Marathon

'When your legs get tired, run with your heart'

Sport

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 Stirlingshire bus service in spotlight from passengers as crunch meeting looms

The level of service on the number 52 bus between Tillicoultry and Stirling has been heavily criticised by locals - with an MSP meeting with the bus operators to pass on demands for improvement.

Politics

2 w. ago Manchester synagogue crisis fundraiser reaches £50,000 just nine days after horror attack

The fundraiser says the money will go to supporting those injured in the attack, and the families of those who died, as well as repairing the shul at the centre of the violence

Events

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 Man Utd star set for new contract amid Ruben Amorim uncertainty

Manchester United are reportedly set to give a new £140,000-per-week contract to a star who is part of Ruben Amorim's leadership group, as the Portuguese head coach continues to put faith in his squad

Politics

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 'It feels like we're in limbo': After five years of furious controversy, New Islington Green's future is unknown

The project was met with a petition of 5,000 calling for it to be stopped, but Manchester council approved the plan

Politics