10 h. ago Reform UK MP Lee Anderson mocked by Angela Rayner after campaigning in wrong by

The Reform UK chief whip was left red-faced after sharing photos of himself canvassing ahead of the Gorton and Denton by-election — only for it to emerge he was actually in Angela Rayner’s neighbouring constituency.

Politics

10 h. ago Reform mocked by Angela Rayner over major Greater Manchester by

MP Lee Anderson shared photos as parties are set to campaign in Gorton and Denton

Politics

11 h. ago Ground rents to be capped at £250 for leaseholders to end spiralling bills

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the cost of living ‘is the single most important thing across the country.’

Economics

12 h. ago LIVE: Trains hit by major Storm Chandra disruption with delays and cancellations to last ALL DAY

Train services delayed or cancelled as Storm Chandra hits

Events

14 h. ago Major Manchester Arndale restaurant suddenly closes down after 15 years

It has been a stalwart of the Manchester shopping centre for 15 years, but has now shut its doors for good

Politics

14 h. ago Michael Schumacher major health update emerges after years of silence

The F1 legend has not been seen in public since suffering a life-changing head injury in a skiing accident in December 2013

Politics

33 h. ago Tesco announces major Clubcard voucher change for seven big name restaurants

Popular restaurants including Frankie & Benny’s, ASK Italian and Bella Italia are all impacted by the change

Society

33 h. ago Everything we know as major train disruption continues due to Standedge Tunnel fire

Repairs are underway today, Network Rail said

Events

36 h. ago Ralf Little announces major new role that will bring him back to Manchester

The Royle Family star has described the new role as a "huge privilege" and will see his return to home turf in Greater Manchester on a major new UK tour.

Sport

39 h. ago Brit commute nightmare as major fire causes disruptions across key cities

Passengers face major disruption between Manchester and Yorkshire as repairs continue following blaze in tunnel near Marsden, leaving thousands in chaos during the morning commute

Events

39 h. ago Major train disruption continues after fire breaks out in Standedge Tunnel

Repairs are continuing with the tunnel remaining shut today

Events

61 h. ago LIVE: Major train disruption as fire breaks out in Standedge Tunnel

Disruption is expected for the rest of the day

Events

68 h. ago Will the 'Red Queen' become King of the North's Number Two? Angela Rayner poised for dramatic return to Government if Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister

The so-called Red Queen is expected to regain her post of Deputy Prime Minister as well as a plum Cabinet job as rewards for backing Mr Burnham.

Politics

3 d. ago First look inside major project a Greater Manchester town has been 'crying out for'

The 'topping off' ceremony was, unusually, accompanied by bagpipes.

Politics

3 d. ago Road reopened following major collision between Bee Network bus and vehicle

Police cordoned off part of the road

Transport

3 d. ago Major update issued in Urmston shooting probe as police make fifth arrest

The victim remains in a critical condition in hospital

Events

3 d. ago Major investigation update following terrifying 'petrol bomb' attack on family home

The fire took hold in the dining room and spread to part of the kitchen

Events

3 d. ago Major update after Manchester's Gay Village shooting as firearm seized by police

Six men aged 23 to 26 have been arrested after a man was shot near Manchester's Gay Village in what police described as a 'targeted and concerning incident' last night

Events

3 d. ago Deadline looms for Andy Burnham to launch bid to return to the Commons as an MP as Angela Rayner is set to back him today

The Greater Manchester mayor has until 5pm today to make a decision over whether he will contest the Gorton and Denton by-election.

Events

3 d. ago Angela Rayner ‘to back Andy Burnham standing as MP’ paving way for Westminster return

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has been seen as a rival to Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership

Events