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Other lives: Headteacher who made his mark in secondary schools in Greater Manchester

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025

Bar Owner's 'I Won't Apologise' Stance Defends Controversial Solo Drinkers Ban

Bar owner Carl Peters defends Alibi's solo drinkers ban after 9 pm, citing safety risks, despite backlash tying the policy to Britain's loneliness crisis and sparking debate in Greater Manchester.

International Business Times UK · Nov 25, 2025

Voices: Readers warn solo-drinker ban would only worsen Britain’s ‘loneliness epidemic’

YOUR VIEWS: Our community said a Greater Manchester bar’s solo-drinker ban sends the wrong message, arguing it unfairly stigmatises people on their own and shuts down a long-standing part of British pub culture

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025

Labour MP hints he would give up seat for Andy Burnham to mount Starmer leadership challenge

It comes amid reports that MPs on the left of the party are pushing on with preparations for a potential leadership race

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025

Labour MP suggests he would give up seat for Andy Burnham Commons return

The Greater Manchester mayor would need to become an MP to launch a leadership bid.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025

New facial recognition vans rolled out for use by seven more police forces

Police have received new facial recognition vans in Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, Bedfordshire, Surrey, Sussex, Thames Valley and Hampshire.

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025

Facial recognition vans to be rolled out in new areas

The rollout has drawn sharp criticism from civil liberties and anti-racism groups

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025

Baby Ava: could a new clue help trace parents of child found dead in Greater Manchester?

Police hope a distinctive piece of women’s underwear may help them solve the case one year after remains discovered

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2025

Manchester Half Marathon hits record numbers as Joe Wigfield storms to victory in course record

The 13.1-mile race produced 28,000 runners, making it the largest in Greater Manchester’s history, with more than £1.6m raised for charities

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2025

Two hours of exercise a week reduces joint pain and visits to GP

Study looks at how workouts can help those with hip, knee and back pain – and benefit UK economy to tune of £34bn

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2025