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Greater Manchester mayoral election LIVE updates as Labour's Bev Craig holds victory rally with Prime Minister Andy Burnham

'I will defend this city region with every bone in my body and I will fight for a better life for all of us', Ms Craig said after being named Greater Manchester's new mayor

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In photos - Bev Craig celebrates becoming mayor of Greater Manchester with Prime Minister Andy Burnham

The result was announced late oon Friday

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M6 fire RECAP after huge queues build with firefighters on motorway

Fifty-minute queues have built up

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Met Office forecasts more hot weather with 27C temperatures in Greater Manchester

A cloudier start to the weekend but things in Greater Manchester are about to get hot again next week

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Dunelm's 'spacious' £15 storage solution is perfect for towels, toys and bedding

"Really pleased with this, I’ve used it for kids toys and it actually fits a lot more than expected. Very spacious and looks great in my living room."

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Argos outdoor storage box drops to £8 from £28 in clever pre-heatwave deal stack

"Needed a weatherproof box for the garden. Bought one and am very happy with it."

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'If I was the incoming mayor I'd be very annoyed with Andy Burnham'

How a Number 10 of the North hiring spree is 'hollowing out' the GMCA

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Environment Agency launches investigation after huge Rochdale fire

The blaze broke out at an illegal waste site, according to the agency

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Manchester nurse lied to manager after young woman died on her watch

Nurse Laurence Tchapong was found guilty of wilfully neglecting Amy Barber on the night she died

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Wigan gave Labour a kicking at the local elections as voters turned to Reform - things look very different now

The party seemed lost three months ago - but two huge by-elections have changed its fortunes in the borough

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Argos shoppers can snap up 'luxury' garden set for £400 less with little-known code

"Bought for our new deck and its fantastic. Easy to build and feels super sturdy. Love the way it looks and its really comfy - 6 people can sit or 2 can lie down"

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Police investigation update into death of Glen Hansard

Irish music star Glen Hansard, 56, died in the early hours of Wednesday morning

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Moment man who murdered wife arrested caught on police body cam footage as sick lies begin

Syed Ahmad has been jailed for life for the murder of his wife Anam Rafay

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Family of man who died after being handcuffed by police following 999 call 'devastated', solicitor says as IOPC probe continues

Ricky Swindells died last week. An Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) probe is underway.

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Andy Burnham's message to Greater Manchester as Bev Craig becomes mayor

Labour retained the mayoralty after a long day of counting

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The distraught brides 'left without a dress with their wedding day hanging in the balance'

"It's not even about the deposit anymore. I'm so angry he's done this"

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M6 traffic stopped with animals on road

A rolling road block was in place

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How many votes Labour got in the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election 2026

Polling stations were open between 7am and 10pm on Thursday, July 30, for Mancs to go and vote for their new mayor

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How many votes Reform got in the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election 2026

Greater Manchester has a new mayor

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As their beloved corner of the Peak District burns, there's one silver lining

Scores of woodland and wildlife have been lost at Tintwistle Moor amid a major incident - but residents welcomed one thing in the last few weeks