Elections 2018: MM’s live blog as Greater Manchester heads for the polls
MM reporters are at counts across Greater Manchester bringing you results as they are announced, reaction and analysis.
From Oasis to Verve: Music industry’s most iconic images going on display as artist exhibits work in Wigan
Who is Brian Cannon? You may be forgiven for not recognising his name but you will definitely recognise his creative work.
I can see clearly now… Urban Sketchers celebrate 10 years of ‘showing the world, one drawing at a time’
From humble North American roots, urban sketching is beginning to make its mark on Manchester’s booming cultural scene.
Police release CCTV images after men carrying axes and knives rob two convenience stores in Wigan
Greater Manchester Police have released CCTV images after two McColls stores were robbed on Sunday, July 30.
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.
General Election 2017: Corbyn’s ‘nonsensical ideas’ would impact Brexit, says Bolton West Tory candidate
One of the biggest issues nationally going into this General Election is the challenge facing the next government navigating through Brexit negotiations.
General Election 2017: Vote Conservative, get Fracking say Bolton West opposition
In the 2015 general election, Bolton West was the Conservatives’ number one target seat and a formidable campaign led to a surprise victory over the incumbent Labour MP Julie Hilling.
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.
Labour have to face up to ‘uncomfortable truths’ after Greater Manchester backs Brexit, says expert
A Manchester academic described the political circumstances which led to seven out of ten Greater Manchester boroughs voting to leave the European Union as a ‘perfect storm’.
‘It’s a tough road back’: Wigan MP issues Labour rallying cry to ‘take the fight to the Tory’ after local election success
After a dismal performance in last year’s General Election, the Labour Party needs to take time and win back the confidence of the public, says Lisa Nandy.
Election 2016 – Wigan roundup: Labour fail to sweep board but keep grip on council chamber
Labour failed to sweep the board like many predicted but red half of Wigan can still be pleased.