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Gorton and Denton byelection: Labour won comfortably in 2024 but Reform could benefit from a split vote on the left

A byelection has been set for February 26 in the Manchester constituency of Gorton and Denton. This will be a big test for Keir Starmer’s Labour party and a temperature check on the state of multi-party politics in the North. Although Labour won the seat comfortably in 2024, some early…

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Greens select former mayoral candidate to run in Gorton and Denton byelection

Hannah Spencer, a Trafford councillor and plumber, ran as the party’s candidate for mayor of Manchester in 2024

The Guardian - UK

Who is Jennifer O’Brien? TikTok influencer jailed for 17 years after court confirms at least 10 serious crimes

TikTok creator Jennifer O’Brien, known online as Jennifer Nieve, has been jailed for 17 years after a Manchester court found she physically abused a woman at least 10 times. The judge called the crimes repeated and deeply harmful. The victim described long-term fear and anxiety. The case was reported by…

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Farage's Reform UK will find winning Gorton and Denton by-election 'tough nut to crack,' new analysis

The party would need a 'massive swing' from Labour and the vote on the Left to split, according to Rob Ford, Politics Professor at Manchester University

Evening Standard

Why Leeds United fans were moved by this Manchester City celebration in the Champions League last night

Leeds United supporters believe they spotted a touching gesture by Manchester City's Erling Haaland

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Andy Burnham says insiders at Westminster ‘don’t get licence to lie’ after byelection row

Greater Manchester mayor takes aim at House of Commons briefing culture and says he will continue to call out liars

The Guardian - UK

Burnham says by-election bid was not an attempt to ‘undermine’ Starmer

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham also criticised the ‘stock-in-trade’ culture of anonymous briefings in Westminster.

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Andy Burnham says he was in a ‘better position than anybody’ to beat Reform in by-election

The Greater Manchester mayor was blocked from standing in the northwest seat

The Independent UK

Forgotten Man Utd Star ‘in Talks’ With Champions League Contender

The chance of André Onana playing for Manchester United again appear slim.

Sports Illustrated

Harry Styles to perform at 2026 Brit Awards following release of new song

The 31-year-old joins singer Olivia Dean as a performer at the award ceremony which will be held in Manchester for the first time.

Evening Standard

Aer Lingus confirms shutdown of Manchester base by March

Irish airline must now find replacement flights for passengers who still want to travel

The Independent UK

Harry Styles announced to perform at the 2026 Brit Awards

First live TV performance of songs from pop star’s new album, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’, will take place at the Co-Op Arena in Manchester

The Independent UK

Manchester United take highly-rated defender on trial: report

Manchester United have taken a highly-rated defender on trial at Carrington this week

FourFourTwo

Andy Burnham can become a Labour MP – but not until 2028, Starmer suggests

Greater Manchester mayor, who the prime minister blocked from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, due to finish his term in three years

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Two-year-old pots two Guinness World Records with snooker trick shots

Manchester toddler Jude Owens becomes youngest person to perform bank shot and double pot just weeks apart

The Independent UK

Two-year-old snooker prodigy sets world record with trick shot

Toddler Jude Owens showcased his talent by successfully executing a pool bank shot aged two years and 302 days

Evening Standard

Two-year-old snooker prodigy secures two Guinness World Records for trick shots

Manchester toddler Jude Owens successfully executed a pool bank shot at two years and 302 days old.

Evening Standard

Liam Rosenior makes new Cole Palmer transfer vow as Manchester United links addressed

Shock reports have claimed that Blues talisman is homesick and would welcome switch to boyhood club

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The Independent UK

Labour launches attack on Greens as pollster tips Polanski’s party to win crucial Gorton and Denton by-election

Exclusive: Green Party leader Zack Polanski tells The Independent the Gorton and Denton by-election is ‘Greens vs Reform’

The Guardian - UK

Was Labour right to block Andy Burnham’s return as an MP?

Letters: Readers respond to the national executive committee’s decision to stop the Manchester mayor from standing in the Gorton and Denton byelection

The Independent UK

Boy, 14, charged over death of teenager in e-scooter crash

Jacob Calland died following the crash in Wythenshawe, Manchester, in March last year

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'I’m a lone campaigner for Everton and Celtic being the true and original partnership. I struggle with Liverpool and Celtic's 'You'll Never Walk Alone' love-in' Proud Toffee Andy Burnham reveals home-and-away Evertonian roots

Andy Burnham has followed Everton since the early 1970s and witnessed their rise during the 80s and fall in the mid 90s. He’s betting the house on Beto being the new Duncan Ferguson.

Sports Illustrated

‘That’s Mad Talk’—Man Utd Legends Divided Over Michael Carrick

Michael Carrick has beaten Manchester City and Arsenal in his first two games.

The Guardian - UK

Burnham accuses No 10 sources of lying about byelection decision

Manchester mayor suggests claims he was told Labour would not give him permission to stand were untrue

The Independent UK

Geneva airport closes ‘due to technical issue’ with thousands of passengers diverted and delayed

Inbound easyJet flights from London Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester have been affected

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