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'It’s hugely damaging to children': Andy Burnham explains 20% mayoral tax hike
The mayor's council tax precept will rise by 20pc in a few weeks - and he's explained why
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BBC Radio 2 legend addresses plans to 'step away' admitting 'I won't cling on forever'
An iconic BBC Radio 2 host, who many will know for her thick-as-thieves partnership with a fellow radio star, has addressed the prospect of stepping "away" from her role
Everything you need to know as Met Office issues snow and ice warnings this weekend
Many parts of the UK could see snow and icy patches this weekend
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Chaos erupts on Jet2 Manchester flight as police storm plane after mass brawl breaks out
The flight was forced to divert to Brussels with two Jet2 passengers now banned
Video shows parents being arrested following 'sadistic abuse' of daughter, 2, who died after being shaken by mum
Morsal Mohammed Naim and Firooz Wali Jan have been jailed following the death of Omra Wali Jan
BBC to make hundreds of millions in cuts as financial pressures mount
The broadcaster is making major cuts across the corporation amounting to approximately 10% of its costs
'Victims have been ignored for the crimes of powerful men’: Minister 'angry' after scandals at heart of Government exposed
Labour's Victims minister, Alex Davies-Jones, was speaking in Manchester
Amazon customer floored when they see who stole their parcel on Ring Doorbell
Wesley received a notification from his Ring Doorbell while he was on holiday with his family, alerting him that someone was outside his house - but he wasn't at all ready for what he saw next
Trafford shop thought they had it all hidden, but they didn't account for Dora the spaniel
The store in Greater Manchester has now been shut down
Greater Manchester council at risk of bankruptcy as Andy Burnham issues statement on crisis
Trafford residents face their council tax being hiked by 7.49 per cent for the second year running
Two prisoners charged with murder of Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins to go on trial
Both men have denied murdering the disgraced rock star in prison
Wigan hospital to spend £2.8m on LED lighting in bid to cut energy bills by 90 per cent
'Smart ceilings' are to be installed throughout the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary site
The 'happy, smiling, beautiful' little girl who died after being shaken by her own mother
Omra Wali Jan was beaten, burnt with a lighter and bitten over a number of weeks in 2023
Matt Willis found 'passed out in street' before being taken to rehab
Busted bassist Matt Willis has opened up about the moment he was helped by a stranger after checking into a rehab facility in a bid to get clean from drink and drugs
NASA and SpaceX send new astronauts to Space Station after medical evacuation
Four astronauts rocketed toward the International Space Station on Friday (February 13)
MIE Academic Recognised in International Top 50 Voices in Higher Education 2026 List
Dr Miri Firth, Senior Lecturer in Education at the Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) in the University of Manchester's School of Environment, Education and Development, has been recognised internationally as one of the Top 50 Voices to Follow in Higher Education for 2026 by Vevox. The list ce...
Jesy Nelson says 'this is why I left' as she breaks silence on Little Mix 'truth'
"I believe it gave a false narrative of why I left – this was my turn to say this is my truth, and this is why I left."
Stabbings outside Oldham B&M and takeaway in triple attack horror with culprits still at large
An investigation into the crimes in Oldham is underway
Revealed: How Manchester's newest food hall could look in striking images
A planning application has been submitted to the town hall
Dunelm shoppers say £6 lamp is 'elegant and stylish at an amazing price'
"Beautiful, high-quality little lamp. It's elegant and stylish at an amazing price"