21 h. ago More than 300 accuse police of racism, corruption and victim bullying

The incidents reported to the BBC included many themes of misogyny when reporting domestic abuse and sexual violence, with one stating that reporting their rape to the police was 'like being raped again'.

Events

64 h. ago Bid to stop council destroying art masterwork gets more high

"Uncovering an extraordinary lost fresco sounds like a story out of the ruins of Pompeii, but it’s here in a Salford secondary school"

Politics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves urged to fix 'broken system' in Budget as councils stuck in bailout cycle

Council spending for this year has already put many local authorities under pressure

Politics

5 d. ago Greater Manchester council to take action on homes 'blighting' streets

Bury council will pursue the use of enforced sale of a home where a debt over £1,000 is owed to them

Politics

6 d. ago Conservatives buck national trend to retake Greater Manchester council seat

Reform UK beaten into fourth place

Politics

7 d. ago Council confirm big changes made to plans for EIGHT skyscrapers next to Piccadilly station

Work is likely years away from starting, however

Events

8 d. ago Drone footage shows Gaza before and after war in shocking scale of destruction

Drone footage shows the devastating extent of destruction the Gaza Strip with pre and post-conflict images of the besieged city.

Events

1 week ago UK charities say toxic immigration rhetoric leading to threats against staff

Voluntary organisations forced to introduce extensive security measures to protect staff and propertyCharities have warned of growing racial abuse, intimidation and threats of violence towards their staff and beneficiaries amid increasingly toxic rhetoric around immigration and race by politicians and extremist activists.Voluntary organisations say they are being forced to introduce extensive security measures to protect staff and property – a trend described by one charity head as in danger of becoming the “new normal” – after being targeted. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Manchester councillors demand flags in UK town are 'taken down without delay'

During a council meeting this week, two Greater Manchester councillors asked for flags to be removed from lamp-posts after a number of residents expressed concerns about them

Politics

1 week ago Council announces 'major crackdown' on 'tenancy fraud' in £3m homelessness drive

Other measures include giving £550,000 to homeless charities

Economics

1 week ago Two major regeneration projects among planning, licensing and road closures planned across Greater Manchester

These are all the significant developments planned tabled with council across Greater Manchester recently

Politics

1 week ago The Salford council scandal and the deleted emails sparking claims of a cover

MEN INVESTIGATION: Multiple sources at Salford council confirmed that a relationship between the deputy mayor and, reportedly, a female council employee was widely known about in political circles. After a five month investigation today we reveal the staggering behind-the-scenes story.

Politics

1 week ago Police chief apologises after researcher bungled Clare's Law applications leaving women at risk of violence and abuse

Former police researcher Gavin Hudson has been barred from policing after he failed to examine Clare's Law applications on people suspected of domestic violence - placing women at risk.

Events

2 w. ago Council decision to sell land for mosque car park ‘called in’

The small patch of open space had been independently valued to be worth £40,000

Politics

2 w. ago Council issues warning as flags to be taken down in town centre

In a statement, the council said any abuse will "not be tolerated" as flags are "taken down"

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

2 w. ago Council chiefs name next Manchester area where speed limits will be cut to 20mph

It's part of a wider drive to reduce deaths and injuries on Manchester's roads

Politics

2 w. ago The shocking scale of violence and abuse against Greater Manchester's council workers

Nine out of every ten attacks were on teaching staff

Events

2 w. ago Jewish council calls for cancellation of ‘shameful’ Bob Vylan Manchester gig

The punk duo is due to play the Manchester Academy on November 5.

Politics

2 w. ago Andy Burnham admits affordable housing targets for developers 'don't work'

The Greater Manchester mayor says the government should be building more council homes instead of relying on developers

Events