University of Manchester students forcibly 'dragged' out of campus building after weeks-long strike The students have been striking over rent since February Manchester Evening News · Mar 22, 2023
Boris Johnson faces TV grilling by MPs over 'partygate' accusations The Privileges Committee has been charged with undertaking a parliamentary investigation into whether Mr Johnson lied to MPs Manchester Evening News · Mar 22, 2023
Transformation of former Central Retail Park set to go ahead after long-running saga The city centre site is set to be turned into a huge office complex with a green space in it - but campaigners say it's 'not enough' Manchester Evening News · Mar 22, 2023
Historic moment as Greater Manchester leaders sign new devolution deal The deal agreed with the government gives Greater Manchester new powers over transport, housing and technical education Manchester Evening News · Mar 21, 2023
The Mancunian Way: A suit and tie day Trailblazer deal signed PLUS Shocking impact of lung conditions on Mancs AND Reaction to GMP’s new neighbourhood model Manchester Evening News · Mar 21, 2023
Warning bikes on Metrolink trams could 'cause major problems' as 'soft trial' plans announced Transport bosses say they are looking at using a Metrolink siding as an off-network testing site Manchester Evening News · Mar 21, 2023
Inside Greater Manchester Police’s ‘biggest change’ in a generation The force says it's going ‘back-to-basics’ Manchester Evening News · Mar 20, 2023
Passengers left gobsmacked as 'dreadful' train operator Avanti has contract extended despite months of rail chaos 'It's a complete lottery is the train runs or not...' Manchester Evening News · Mar 20, 2023
The Mancunian Way: Back-to-basics Hundreds more police officers posted to neighbourhood teams - but it comes at a cost PLUS Reprieve for an under-fire rail operator Manchester Evening News · Mar 20, 2023
GMP to recruit 264 more neighbourhood officers but will lose 300 PCSO roles PCSOs will go by vacancies not being filled Manchester Evening News · Mar 20, 2023
Andy Burnham gets millions in budget... but local councils are in limbo Promises of long-term funding deals for the Greater Manchester mayor are welcomed, but town halls still struggle to plan ahead Manchester Evening News · Mar 20, 2023
Why Andy Burnham was in the US on one of the biggest days for Greater Manchester Greater Manchester's leaders were on a tour of the USA when the details of a groundbreaking deal for the city-region were revealed Manchester Evening News · Mar 19, 2023
'Watching American TV this week made me realise how big Greater Manchester is' Welcome to MEN Unwind: Our selection of some of our favourite Manchester Evening News reads this Saturday morning to help you relax and reflect - so pop the kettle on, take some time for yourself and dive in... your weekend starts here Manchester Evening News · Mar 18, 2023
Are you happy with Greater Manchester's new 'Trailblazer' devolution deal? More powers are set to be given to local leaders Manchester Evening News · Mar 17, 2023
Manchester Evening News · Mar 17, 2023 Residents made homeless after being thrown out of block of flats given WEEKEND to collect their belongings They have been homeless for months
Manchester Evening News · Mar 16, 2023 Policy, platitudes, and puns: Andy Burnham launches his US invasion on Morning Joe - and even lands a joke or two "The Manchester of old with grime is not today’s Manchester. Cities like Charlotte have a lot in common with us, as does Austin. We are the football and music capital of the UK."
Manchester Evening News · Mar 16, 2023 The Mancunian Way: £211m down the back of the sofa Why have area responsible for previously failed Levelling Up bids suddenly been handed millions? PLUS What’s the mayor doing in the US?
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2023 The Guardian view on the trailblazer devolution deals: a step in the right direction Editorial: New powers for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands to control funding point the way to genuine levelling up
Manchester Evening News · Mar 16, 2023 Why £120 is being taken from drivers' accounts at petrol stations in Greater Manchester as customers outraged It comes after drivers told the M.E.N they were 'absolutely fuming' about the new rule
Manchester Evening News · Mar 15, 2023 The groundbreaking deal that will change Greater Manchester forever For the first time, mayor Andy Burnham will be able to spend money according to his own priorities under a deal which gives local leaders more powers over transport, housing and education
Manchester Evening News · Mar 15, 2023 The Mancunian Way: Haunting civil servants What does the new ‘Trailblazer’ deal mean for Greater Manchester? PLUS Mayor to face greater scrutiny over funding
Manchester Evening News · Mar 15, 2023 The tap-in and tap-out transport system that will transform how people get around Greater Manchester A new deal with the government means local train services is set to be part of Greater Manchester's new public transport system
Chronicle Live · Mar 15, 2023 North East hopes to follow Andy Burnham with 'trailblazer' devolution powers in 2024 A new mayor for the region is due to be elected next year and there are hopes that they will quickly be given a raft of powers going to Manchester and the West Midlands now
Manchester Evening News · Mar 15, 2023 Andy Burnham will get full control over his budget in 'trailblazer' devolution deal Jeremy Hunt announced that the Greater Manchester mayor will get more power to spend money according to his own priorities
Manchester Evening News · Mar 15, 2023 Bicycles could soon be allowed on board Metrolink trams with pilot scheme being drawn up The 'Bee Bike' cycle hire scheme could also be extended into other areas of Greater Manchester, reveals a new report