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The Latest Breaking News from Greater Manchester

Labour’s deputy leader backs Starmer as PM – but wants Andy Burnham back in Westminster

Lucy Powell said she would ‘absolutely’ want ‘incredibly popular’ Greater Manchester mayor to return as an MP

The Independent UK

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

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

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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

Andy Burnham planning return to Westminster ‘within weeks to challenge Starmer for Labour leadership’

The Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester has reportedly identified several seats where MPs are prepared to step aside, triggering a by-election which could pave the way for his return to Parliament

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham planning return to Westminster ‘within weeks’ – reports

The Mayor of Greater Manchester has reportedly identified several seats where MPs are prepared to step aside.

Evening Standard

‘No other plan comes close’: how Labour MPs turned to Burnham with Starmer on the brink

Greater Manchester mayor’s team have been quietly preparing a manifesto and identifying seats where MPs could step aside to allow a Westminster run

The Guardian - UK

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Andy Burnham has plan to return to Westminster ‘within weeks’, allies say

Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor said to have identified seats where MPs would step aside to allow leadership bid

The Guardian - UK

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

‘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

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

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

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

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.

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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…

Evening Standard

Police find no evidence of ‘family voting’ in Gorton and Denton by-election

Greater Manchester Police said there was ‘no remaining reasonable line of inquiry’ after investigating the claims.

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage furious as police find no evidence of ‘family voting’ in Gorton and Denton by-election

Greater Manchester Police said there was ‘no remaining reasonable line of inquiry’ after investigating the claims

The Guardian - UK

Kent meningitis outbreak prompts rush for routine vaccinations in England

Exclusive: Parental consents in Greater Manchester up 40% as demand surges in various parts of the country

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The Independent UK

Boxer Ricky Hatton was twice over drink drive limit at time of death, inquest hears

The 46-year-old was discovered by his manager at his home in Greater Manchester

The Guardian - UK

Night buses will run to every Greater Manchester borough as Bee Network expands

Changes revealed by Andy Burnham to support night-time economy follow rapid growth in ridership

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Where to watch the football: A complete list of the best 300+ pubs, bars and venues in the UK for live sport

Here's where to watch the football, with every fine pub and establishment in your area showing the match this weekend

The Guardian - UK

Starmer says Tory shadow minister should be sacked for criticism of Muslims praying in Trafalgar Square – as it happened

Nick Timothy said an event attended by the mayor of London that included prayers was an ‘act of domination’

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham says Labour would ‘do well to listen’ to Angela Rayner

Greater Manchester mayor adds to Rayner’s criticism of planned immigration changes, which she has called ‘un-British’

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham tees off bid to bring Ryder Cup golf tournament to Bolton

Greater Manchester mayor hopes yet-to-be-built £250m course could provide ‘lasting legacy’ for north of England

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham criticises ‘bankruptcy’ of Labour approach to campaigning

Greater Manchester mayor rekindles leadership speculation with speech addressing party’s byelection loss

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