‘No longer a death sentence’: HIV Has Changed launches in Manchester
A national HIV awareness campaign has launched in Manchester city centre, featuring a ten-foot-tall ecosystem of living, vibrant plants spelling out the word ‘HIV’.
Manchester shows solidarity to Barcelona following ‘sickening’ terrorist attack
Manchester City Council has released a statement of solidarity following yesterday’s devastating terror attacks in Barcelona.
Oyster-style travel card launched for trams and buses across Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester has made progress in its attempt to create an Oyster-style transport system by launching the ‘Get Me There’ smartcard.
Burnham slams Government after Grayling backs Crossrail 2 just days after axing Northern rail plans
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has openly backed Crossrail 2, along with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.
General Election 2017: Forget Brexit, Leigh wants a Lexit!
The departure of former MP Andy Burnham has energised political debate in Leigh and many residents see this election as the most important and contentious in recent history.
Bouncing back… Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run showcases city’s resilience after terrorist attack
Against the backdrop of last week’s terrorist attack, the 15th edition of the Great Manchester Run had the potential to be a much more sombre affair than previous years.
BREAKING: Andy Burnham becomes first ever Greater Manchester Mayor
The former Leigh MP performed well across Greater Manchester’s 10 boroughs.
PROFILE: Sean Anstee, Greater Manchester Mayor candidate
Ensuring everyone is able to reach their full potential and that no one gets left behind – the message is clear from Greater Manchester Mayor Conservative candidate Sean Anstee.
The Greater Manchester Mayoral Race: Andy Burnham looks North to make a difference
With Greater Manchester set to head to the polls on May 4, Labour Party candidate and former Shadow Home Secretary Andy Burnham is the clear favourite to become the region’s first ever elected mayor.
Bursting the ‘Westminster bubble’: Power to the people, Greater Manchester mayor favourite Burnham tells MM
Andy Burnham hopes to transform Greater Manchester into a beacon of social justice if he wins the race to become the region’s first elected mayor.
Handy Andy: Burnham wins Labour race for Greater Manchester mayoral contest
Burnham beat off competition from interim Mayor Tony Lloyd and Bury South MP Ivan Lewis.