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With Greater Manchester in the midst of an ‘ozone pollution episode’, should the region change how it monitors air quality?

Clean Cities Campaign says the city-region should be striving to use WHO guidelines.

Manchester Evening News · Jul 19, 2022

The Mancunian Way: Ozone pollution episode

Read the Mancunian Way newsletter for Tuesday July 19, 2022.

Manchester Evening News · Jul 19, 2022

Andy Burnham says he "can't believe" the Government is still trying to charge drivers in Clean Air Zone scheme

“I can’t believe it. The Conservative government, with everything they have said about this issue, are still trying to impose charges. Let’s come to an agreement here, look at the evidence, let’s get a way forward that helps people to change vehicles but doesn’t punish them.”

Manchester Evening News · Jun 29, 2022

Second major city centre site bought to expand Piccadilly Station for HS2

The government currently plans to build a surface level station for HS2 adjacent to Manchester Piccadilly

Manchester Evening News · May 9, 2022

Teen soldier left homeless on return reveals fight to survive

Liam has turned his life around in the last year with the help of a new homelessness prevention programme in Greater Manchester

Manchester Evening News · Apr 30, 2022

Tackling the digital divide: removing the barriers to online access for all

Millions of people in the UK are missing out on the benefits of using the internet. Initiatives, such as free connectivity in community spaces, are helping them to apply for jobs, improve skills and get support

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2022

More than £130m of taxpayer-funded loans for city centre skyscrapers housing luxury flats - none of which will be affordable

None of the apartments in the new buildings will be affordable

Manchester Evening News · Mar 31, 2022

Plans to transform former magistrates court step closer with funding boost

The plans for 84 new, sustainable homes were approved by Trafford council last year.

Manchester Evening News · Mar 30, 2022

Green light for bus reform: What does it mean for passengers?

One uniform colour, new tickets, different fares - but the road ahead for bus reform is not without challenges

Manchester Evening News · Mar 10, 2022

"The North is retaking control": Andy Burnham leads celebration over legal win for bus reform

“For the first time in over 35-years, a bus network outside London will be integrated and planned for the benefit of local people, not distant shareholders."

Manchester Evening News · Mar 9, 2022