Latest as Firefighters continue to tackle moorland blazes
Smoke may still be visible in some areas across Greater Manchester as firefighters continue to work on the moorland fires at Dovestone and Swineshaw.
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Police launch murder probe with 15 year old boy detained in Bolton
Police have launched a murder investigation following new information received regarding the death of a 50-year-old man at an address on Gray Street, Bolton,...
Andy Burnham hosts first cabinet meeting
Andy Burnham has hosted his first cabinet meeting following yesterday’s reshuffle and sackings
Speaking to the media before the meeting he said that “we will...
Jobless total remains at 4.9% but vacancies are falling
The UK unemployment rate remained at 4.9% between March and May
Job vacancies dropped to 712,000 in the three months to May—nearly half 2022 levels—as...
New contractor appointed as Touchstones transformation moves up
The redevelopment of Touchstones Rochdale, the borough’s major arts and heritage venue is progressing with the appointment of construction company Schofield and Sons, who...
Government removes VAT from electricity bills from 1st October
Andy Burnham is removing VAT from electricity bills from October 1, funded by cancelling the Digital ID programme
It's expected to take around £45 off...
Stockport leader writes to Andy Burnham setting out borough’s priorities
The leader of Stockport Council Cllr Mark Roberts has written to the new Prime Minister setting out three immediate priorities for the borough:
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Family courts must do more to hear children’s voices, Manchester study says
Children involved in private family law proceedings in England can experience serious harm to their mental and physical health because their voices are too...
“Chained Orcas” Confront TUI at Manchester Airport
PETA supporters dressed as captive orcas and bound in chains gathered at Manchester Airport – TUI’s primary UK transport hub – and called on...
Free bus travel for kids in Greater Manchester this summer
Children and young people across Greater Manchester will benefit from unlimited free bus travel on the Bee Network this summer.
As part of the government’s Great British...