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Josh Charters, Oldham councillor, gives a Labour Party view about the impact on local councils
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55 story building gains planning permission despite a well-reasoned heartfelt 'no' campaign
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But will franchising sort out local transport?
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Covid figures released for Greater Manchester - 3 March
Burnham voices concerns about voter safety as Greater Manchester prepares to elect new representatives
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Covid figures released for Greater Manchester
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Lucy Tomlinson finds all is not well at the Arndale Market
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Ahead of COP26, the Mayor of Greater Manchester talks levelling up, retrofitting and climate commitments
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We take a look at the candidates who might be running Manchester City Council by...
Metrolink strikes set to cause weekend of chaos
Pay offer for drivers is "deplorable" - but talks are restarting this week
The Big Interview: Sir Richard Leese, 25 years at the top
Jonathan Schofield with a long read conversation with Manchester's political boss
The Air & Space Hall, Science and Industry Museum, to close
Jonathan Schofield on big changes at the Science and Industry Museum in Castlefield
The planning machine wins: 'Tombstone' tower approved
55 story building gains planning permission despite a well-reasoned heartfelt 'no' campaign
Candidates for the next Mayor of Greater Manchester have been announced
Who will get your vote on 6 May and what are the mayor's powers?
Burnham takes back control of Manchester buses
But will franchising sort out local transport?
Marcus Rashford mural causes Trafford Council controversy
Not everyone likes Rebel Bear’s work
Covid-19 update: 'The longer we get into this pandemic the harder it gets'
Covid figures released for Greater Manchester - 3 March
Manchester Mayoral and council elections confirmed for May
Burnham voices concerns about voter safety as Greater Manchester prepares to elect new representatives
Seven days in Manchester: HS2, loaded construction workers, cafe closure and Buzz Shiteclear
The news round-up for Manchester this last week, 6-12 February
COVID-19 Update: 'It is morally unjustifiable to leave people behind'
Covid figures released for Greater Manchester
COVID-19 update: 'The position will be extremely challenging for some weeks to come'
COVID figures released for Greater Manchester
Andy Burnham promises a ‘new era’ of policing in Manchester
Pledge follows critical report on GMP’s failure to record crime
Manchester needs to drop the ‘Greater’ and embrace the city centre
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