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Andy Burnham apologises for GMP historic failings towards LGBTQ+ people

Peter Tatchell said that the foundation would ‘continue to campaign for a full and formal apology from Greater Manchester Police’

The Independent UK

‘My blood is boiling, brother’: the foiled plot to massacre Jews on streets of Greater Manchester

Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein thought ‘zero hour’ had finally arrived until undercover operative thwarted them

The Guardian - UK

Pair convicted of plotting gun attack on mass gathering of Jews

Counter-terrorism police intervened on the ‘strike day’ of May 8 last year, with more than 200 officers involved.

Evening Standard

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Andy Burnham apologises for past police LGBTQ+ discrimination

Greater Manchester mayor acknowledges ‘unacceptable discrimination’ after region’s police chief declined to apologise

The Guardian - UK

Regulator ‘asleep at the wheel’ over University of Greater Manchester investigation, MP says

Office for Students accused of ‘glacial’ response to allegations of fraud, bullying and mismanagement

The Guardian - UK

Police Release New CCTV as Concern Grows for Missing 14-Year-Old

Greater Manchester Police have released new CCTV images as part of an urgent appeal to help locate a missing 14-year-old girl

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Pro-Palestine protesters chanting ‘globalise the intifada’ in the UK face arrest, police confirm

Two police forces have said they will ‘act decisively and make arrests’

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‘We are reclaiming that light’: Hanukah celebrations tinged with sadness at Heaton Park synagogue

Community mourns terror attack in Bondi beach, just months after two killed at site of event in Greater Manchester

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham hits back at claims he is plotting to replace Starmer as PM

The Greater Manchester mayor was responding to reports that he plans to run for a parliamentary seat before next May’s local elections to allow him to take over from Keir Starmer

The Independent UK

First trains to join Manchester’s Bee Network by end of 2026

Andy Burnham unveils next step in transport system, allowing contactless travel with fares capped across trains, buses and trams

The Guardian - UK

Outrage Erupts As Afghan National Charged Over Raping Two 14-Year-Old Girls in Manchester

A 28-year-old Afghan national, Sultani Bakatash, has been charged with two counts of rape and other sexual offences involving two 14-year-old girls in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The case has sparked shock and renewed debate over child safety, immigration, and public protection.

International Business Times UK

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The Independent UK

Major bridge closed and heavy traffic as Storm Bram batters UK

The M48 Severn Bridge in South Gloucestershire is currently closed due to strong winds associated with Storm Bram. The major route into Wales is closed between junction 2 and 1, and traffic is being diverted over the Prince of Wales Bridge, where there are also lane closures in place for…

The Independent UK

Regulators open inquiry into University of Greater Manchester amid fraud claims

University is already being investigated by police over ‘allegations of financial irregularities’ and has suspended three of its senior staff

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Phil Taylor obituary

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

International Business Times UK

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.

The Independent UK

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

Urgent police appeal after 13 year-old school girl goes missing in Greater Manchester

Police have launched an urgent appeal to find Ramona, a 13-year-old girl in Bolton last seen on Friday

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Man Utd Take £1 Billion-Step Closer to Record-Breaking New Stadium

Local government will commit enormous funding packages for urban regeneration across Manchester.

Evening Standard

Double blow for Starmer as Burnham refuses to rule out leadership challenge and PM popularity hits record low

Most Labour voters see the PM and Chancellor Rachel Reeves negatively (52% and 57% respectively), according to a new YouGov poll

Evening Standard

Burnham refuses to rule out challenging for Labour leadership

The mayor of Greater Manchester suggested questions over his leadership ambitions are part of the problem with Westminster culture.

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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

Facial recognition vans to be rolled out in new areas

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

Evening Standard

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.

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