14 h. ago Don't do it, Andy! Rachel Reeves pleads with Burnham to serve full term as Manchester mayor amid talk of a plot to oust Keir Starmer

The Chancellor used a media interview to suggest the former Labour cabinet minister should serve out a full term running the city until 2028.

Events

26 h. ago Huge 80s band announce headline gig at Rochdale Town Hall Square

The synth-pop icons will return for the huge concert in the town where they recorded their debut single

Politics

34 h. ago Andy Burnham personally apologises to man ‘left stranded’ on Metrolink platform

"It should not happen. We will do better"

Events

58 h. ago Aldi announces strict 'four per person' limit for popular £10 item ahead of Christmas

Shoppers will be limited to purchasing four bottles of the popular item

Economics

59 h. ago Pep Guardiola's Manchester restaurant announces sudden closure as staff say 'challenging' trading conditions and increased costs are to blame

Catalan-focused dining spot Tast was opened in 2018 following investment from Pep Guardiola, Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano and former director of football Txiki Begiristain.

Politics

3 d. ago Top Manchester restaurant opened by Pep Guardiola announces sudden closure

The Manchester City Manager teamed up with Michelin Star chef Paco Perez to open the venue in 2018

Politics

3 d. ago Andy Burnham's hopes of Labour comeback to challenge Starmer could be thwarted... because he is not a woman

Andy Burnham has been at the centre of intense speculation, with allies saying he is poised to make a comeback to the Commons.

Events

4 d. ago Nineties icon announced to open fundraiser's Farewell Ball in Manchester

The last event raised a staggering £1.2million in one night - and the first act has now been announced for its 2026 return

Economics

4 d. ago Morrisons announces free meal deal available across all cafes over Christmas

The deal offers a range of free meals for kids

Economics

4 d. ago Labour insiders lash back at Andy Burnham warning he WON'T get selected for Commons seat as Starmer leadership rumours swirl

Andy Burnham has been at the centre of intense speculation, with allies saying he is poised to make a comeback to the Commons.

Events

4 d. ago RuPaul Drag Race winner announces career move as fans say 'it explains so much'

The RuPaul's Drag Race UK series five champion has announced she will be touring the UK

Sport

5 d. ago Andy Burnham hits back at claims he is plotting to replace Starmer as PM

The Greater Manchester mayor was responding to reports that he plans to run for a parliamentary seat before next May’s local elections to allow him to take over from Keir Starmer

Events

5 d. ago Shabana Mahmood tells Andy Burnham to 'focus on the day job' amid fresh claims he's ready to challenge Keir Starmer

The Home Secretary warned her party not to 'waste a single second' of being in power as she attempted to dampen down questions about the Prime Minister's future.

Events

5 d. ago Andy Burnham speaks out after fresh rumours over plot to return to Westminster

Fresh speculation emerged overnight that Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, is seeking a Westminster comeback

Events

5 d. ago Peter Andre 'fully supports' social media ban as he issues chilling warning

Peter Andre has backed Australia's social media ban for teenagers and warned that the 'dangers are so real' online for children as he hopes that other countries will follow suit

Events

6 d. ago Starmer rocked by new Andy Burnham coup plot: PM's arch rival 'close to securing deal' over Commons seat to mount challenge

Mr Burnham has made little secret of his ambition to take the top job, and now his Commons allies say they have found a seat which is 'likely to come free' in the coming months.

Economics

6 d. ago Comedian Justin Moorhouse announces tragic death of his son Barney

The stand-up described his son Barney as his 'beautiful boy'

Events

6 d. ago Comedian announces resignation from BBC show during Manchester gig

Robin Ince has hosted the Infinite Monkey Cage with Oldham's Brian Cox

Sport

6 d. ago 'We were lucky to have a true hero like you living among us for so long, Ike'

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham writes for the Manchester Evening News about his friend Ike Alterman and how meeting him remains one of the 'greatest privileges' of his life

Politics

7 d. ago How will the London’s tourist tax work and how much of it will Southwark get?

How will the London’s tourist tax work and how much of it will Southwark get?  Southwark News

Economics