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Mayors to get bigger share of income tax as part of Government's shake up of power
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will give local leaders more flexibility to keep their revenue but it's not clear yet how much they will receive. Iram Ramzan reports.
Greater Manchester mayoral election results 2026 in full
The by-election was called after former mayor Andy Burnham stood down after becoming an MP
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Is there an exit poll for Greater Manchester mayoral election?
Results are expected during the afternoon on Friday, July 31
What did Brandon Johnson do and where are his ex-wives Amber Rasmussen and Athena Klingerman now
The shocking two-part true crime series originally aired last year on Paramount+
Diane Abbott readmitted to the Labour Party after being given 'formal warning'
“I have been and remain a lifelong anti-racist and remain deeply committed to opposing racism in all its forms"
Coronation Street fans think they've rumbled Jodie Ramsey's next move in horror for David and Shona
Corrie fans think they know Jodie Ramsey's sinister next move
What happened to Samantha Holden and where is killer Adam Watson now
Channel 4's The Digital Detectives is exploring the shocking 2022 case
Coronation Street fans hail Carla Connor-Swain move as Roy Cropper joins emotional storyline
Corrie fans have been seen hailing Carla Connor-Swain's latest scenes in the ongoing health storyline for Betsy Swain
Dunelm sale chair heavily reduced by £90 'looks so beautiful I bought two'
"Beautiful chair, comfy and easy to set up"
'Black Widow' fraudster Pamela Gwinnett lands at Manchester Airport after Tenerife arrest
Pamela Gwinnett cheated 89-year-old Joan Green out of nearly £300,000, and splurged the cash on Botox and lavish meals
United Utilities warning as 2026 hot spell drives 'record demand' for water in north west
There are currently no plans to impose water restrictions in north west England
Andy Burnham pledges 'all the support' to help Suffolk Fire and Rescue tackle 'very serious' blaze
The fire service has said that operations are expected to last for at least another 48 hours
What Coronation Street's Sydney Martin wanted to do before being an actress as performance praised
Actress Sydney Martin has been heard sharing what she would have wanted to do if she didn't become an actress, as her role as Betsy Swain continued to earn praise
Parents issued warning amid reports of youths 'lighting fires' in Wigan
"Officers have been making enquiries"
Man found with 'rifle' arrested and bomb squad called following discovery of 'grenade-type' device
An investigation is underway
Coronation Street legend confirms return to TV year after soap exit
Former Corrie star Sue Cleaver has confirmed her upcoming TV return after being seen leaving the famous cobbles after 25 years
I found a day-to-night £43 summer dress that's so 'flattering' 'I feel wonderful in it'
"Lovely, true to size and very flattering around the waist and flows over the tummy and hips. Also covers my upper arms."
I found a 'much admired' £99 cardigan reduced to £39 that can be worn as a jacket
"It can be worn as a jacket or fastened as a jumper. Very smart, perfect length. I love it, much admired"
The jealous husband so desperate not to lose his wife he murdered her
Syed Ahmad savagely attacked his wife Anam Rafay at their home in Wythenshawe earlier this year