The Latest Breaking News from Greater Manchester

English National Opera announces Greater Manchester will be its new home

The company, which had a shortlist of five cities, had been told funding was dependent on leaving London

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023

Leaked email reveals Keir Starmer vetoed Thatcher criticism

Exclusive: As the Labour leader faces a backlash over his praise for the former Tory prime minister, a leaked email shows he stopped former frontbencher Sam Tarry from attacking her ‘failed’ transport policies in 2021

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

Premier League denies Burnham’s claim of ‘abuse of process’ in Everton case

The mayor of Greater Manchester called Everton’s 10-point penalty ‘arbitrary’ in a letter sent last weekend, but Alison Brittain, the league’s chair, has rejected his accusations

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023

Andy Burnham accuses Premier League of ‘regulatory malpractice’ over Everton point deduction

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham was openly critical of the Premier League following Everton’s point deduction

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2023

‘Abuse of process’: Andy Burnham hits out at Premier League’s Everton penalty

The mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has accused the Premier League of an abuse of power in its attempt to impose a penalty on Everton

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2023

King’s estate collecting assets of the dead is ‘bizarre feudal remnant’, says Andy Burnham

Greater Manchester mayor is calling on government to launch consultation on Duchy of Lancaster’s use of bona vacantia

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023

Andy Burnham admits disappointment at being overlooked at Labour conference

Greater Manchester mayor says he’s found it ‘quite hard’ he’s never been given key role at party conference

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023

Man dies in street after suspected stabbing

The victim was found with a serious injury by Greater Manchester Police in Atherton.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023

William answers cheeky questions on visit to Manchester youth project

The Prince of Wales was joined by the Mayor of Greater Manchester for the tour to learn about the Manchester Peace Together Alliance.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

William learns about project tackling youth violence on Moss Side visit

The Prince of Wales joined forces with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to support the work of the Manchester Peace Together Alliance.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023