The Latest Breaking News from Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham explains why he's certain new Everton stadium will be the most iconic ground in England

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham speaks to the ECHO about his hopes for Everton’s new stadium being built at Bramley-Moore Dock

Liverpool Echo · Mar 15, 2023

‘Forget about the Hacienda!’ The DIY music scene pushing Manchester forward

No longer getting lost in nostalgia, the city is capitalising on musical talent from rap to punk and creating a community that can weather the cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2023

Rooftop gigs, big name performances and an artist discovery programme - first details of New Order backed Manchester music conference revealed

More details have been announced about the 'change-making' event being held in Manchester and backed by New Order

Manchester Evening News · Mar 14, 2023

Cutting rail and bus fares would 'be vote winner at next election' says Burnham

The Greater Manchester Metro Mayor spoke exclusively to the Mirror on the margins of the Transport for the North conference in Newcastle

Daily Mirror · Mar 6, 2023

Bus operators stepping in to save services set to be axed announced

Seven bus services in Greater Manchester are affected

Manchester Evening News · Mar 6, 2023

Transport Secretary has ‘frank conversation’ with boss of struggling train firm

TransPennine Express passengers have suffered from widespread delays and cancellations over the past year.

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

'People deserve so much better': Sad state of our trains laid bare in damning figures - but fares are still going up by record amounts

A study shows TransPennine Express will cancel more than 23,000 trains this year if reliability continues at its current level

Manchester Evening News · Mar 6, 2023

Andy Burnham and Oldham council leader back community fridge that's helping families

Anyone will be able to use the community fridge, which is based at Greenacres Community Centre

Manchester Evening News · Mar 4, 2023

Hundreds of young people in Greater Manchester to get free 'bee bike' hire

The first 1,000 Our Pass members to sign up for the offer will get 50 minutes free cycle hire in March, April and May

Manchester Evening News · Mar 3, 2023

The Mancunian Way: Electronic Chinese whispers

How is Greater Manchester tackling knife crime? PLUS Life in the shadow of Old Trafford

Manchester Evening News · Feb 28, 2023