Independent school told to improve by education watchdog as Ofsted rating downgraded
An independent school in Ashton has been told to improve by the education watchdog following an inspection.
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The Mancunian Way: Next stop Stockport?
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, but Stockport could be about to get the Metrolink. I know, I know… those words have been written several times in recent years.
The Greater Manchester town some say might be 'ungovernable'
Oldham council is said to be 'in chaos' as political groups jostle for leadership of the town hall after it went into no overall control following the local elections. Independents want to create a 'mega-coalition' to challenge Labour, which is trying to stay in charge with the support of councillors outside the party.
The poignant moment Figen Murray read out the names of the 22 Manchester Arena terror attack victims as she began her walk to Downing Street
This is the poignant moment the mother of Manchester Arena bombing victim Martyn Hett read out the names of all 22 people killed in the terror attack as she began a 200-mile walk to Downing Street. Stood almost exactly in the spot where the bomb was detonated, Figen Murray paid tribute to the victims of the May 2017 atrocity as she took the latest step in her campaign for the introduction of stronger protections against terrorism in public places.
Lessons from Andy Burnham on power and popularity after 'emphatic' re-election
Andy Burnham has won four more years as Greater Manchester mayor in an 'emphatic' re-election result. The Labour politician secured support from more than 420,000 people, having won in almost every part of the city-region- even where his party lost council seats.
Warning shot fired to Labour at Greater Manchester's local elections
A warning shot has been fired to Labour as the party suffered significant setbacks at the Greater Manchester local elections - despite a positive picture nationally. Labour has lost its majority at Oldham council, while George Galloway's party ousted Manchester's deputy leader.
Greater Manchester mayoral election 2024 results in full
People across the region have taken part in the Greater Manchester mayoral election.
Green hope, cycle lane anger and Burnham 'in your face'... the view from the streets of Trafford
A man bawls across the Stretford Mall car park: "I’m not interested in politics - they’re all liars." The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) is asking for clues as to who he might vote for at the Local Elections on Thursday (May 2).