The Latest Breaking News from Greater Manchester

Burnham sparks Labour anger with plan to appear at event alongside Greens

Some MPs accuse Burnham of undermining local election messaging by agreeing to speak at event later this month

The Guardian - UK · May 6

Former supply teacher charged with upskirting pupils in Greater Manchester schools

Abusali Rahman was charged after following an upskirting investigation by Greater Manchester Police

The Independent UK · May 5

First fan charged with tailgating at football match hit with three-year banning order

Benjamin Bailey, 27, of Oldham, Greater Manchester, was arrested at the Carabao Cup final between Manchester City and Arsenal on March 22

The Independent UK · May 1

Who could replace Starmer as prime minister? Here are the top contenders for a Labour leadership battle

Angela Rayner said Keir Starmer should consider resigning, while Wes Streeting has now resigned and is expected to launch a leadership bid, and reports suggest that Andy Burnham might have found a seat to run in

The Independent UK · Apr 30

‘People still remember it 40 years later’: the making of Chuckie Egg

The iconic game that came to define 8-bit programming still conjures flutters of nostalgia 40 years on – all thanks to a 15-year-old tea boy who worked a Saturday shift in a computer shop in Greater Manchester

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21

Work begins on mural in tribute to Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Mani

Mani’s brother Greg Mounfield helped secure the location for the work in Failsworth, Greater Manchester.

Evening Standard · Apr 16

Starmer, Rayner and Burnham present united front ahead of local elections

Trio visited a school in Ms Rayner’s constituency Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester

The Independent UK · Apr 13

Starmer displays united front with Rayner and Burnham ahead of local elections

They visited a school in Ms Rayner’s constituency Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester.

Evening Standard · Apr 13

Deep-fried food to be banned on school menus and sugary treats cut down

Desserts such as ice cream, waffles and jelly and sweetened baked goods such as cakes and doughnuts will be served only once a week.

The Independent UK · Apr 12

Tyson Fury dedicates comeback victory to late Ricky Hatton

Tyson Fury dedicated his comeback win on Saturday night to the late Ricky Hatton. British boxing legend Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, last September. Hatton was in Fury’s corner earlier in his corner, including for his first fight against Deontay Wilder in 2018. Fury…

The Independent UK · Apr 11