The pandemic has shone a brutal spotlight on where the places of real need are – and they are largely in the north of EnglandAndy Burnham is the mayor of Greater ManchesterWhen Boris Johnson addresses his party faithful today, I would be happy if he di…
Need support levelling up, prime minister? Let Manchester help you | Andy Burnham
Levelling up must be a unifying force so the right towns receive the right resources to help narrow the north-south divideThis weekend, we welcome the prime minister and his government to Manchester and we do so with a big, positive offer: we can help …
‘Spiritual medicine’: orchestra helps people with dementia write music
Suburb where Shameless was filmed is now home to Manchester Camerata, which is intent on serving the communityOn paper, it may seem like an odd pairing: the Manchester Camerata, one of Europe’s most renowned orchestras, and Gorton, the tough Manchester…
Manchester police refer themselves to watchdog over death of boy, 16
Rhamero West was killed after his first day at college where he was studying cateringGreater Manchester police have referred themselves to the police watchdog over the death of a boy, 16.Rhamero West was discovered in Old Trafford, Manchester, on 9 Sep…
Police investigate arson attack on Didsbury mosque as a hate crime
Greater Manchester fire service called to the blaze on Saturday night, which caused minor damage to the doorPolice are investigating an arson attack on a mosque in Greater Manchester as a hate crime.Officers were called to a report of a fire at Didsbur…
Pork scratchings firm recalls products linked to 176 salmonella cases
Warning to avoid some products from Tayto Group’s Mr Porky, Jay’s and the Real Pork Crackling Company brandsThree popular brands of pork scratchings have been linked to 176 cases of salmonella poisoning that have left at least 12 people requiring hospi…
Power station firms to pay £6m after breaking market manipulation laws
Companies inaccurately reported how much energy Carrington plant near Manchester was able to supplyTwo companies linked to a UK power station capable of supplying up to 1m homes are to pay £6m after breaking market manipulation laws.For more than a yea…
Peter Kay gets standing ovation on return to stage at charity gig
Comedian tells live Q&A in Manchester that comeback is ‘like getting in a hot bath’ Returning to the stage is like “getting in a hot bath”, Peter Kay said at a special charity gig.The Bolton-born comic received a standing ovation as he appeared on…