Amazon, Gordon Brown and Andy Burnham launch huge charity initiative in Wigan
A family support initiative involving online retail giant Amazon, former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Greater Manchester's mayor Andy Burnham was launched yesterday.
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Racist thug broke stranger's jaw in mistaken identity road rage attack
A racist thug broke a stranger's jaw after mistaking him for a man involved in a road rage incident. Andrew Ashton approached the victim on Chorley Old Road in Bolton and punched him in the face before racially abusing him, the Crown Prosecution Service said.
Historic moment as Greater Manchester leaders sign new devolution deal
Local leaders have signed an historic deal with the government which gives Greater Manchester new powers over transport, housing and technical education with mayor Andy Burnham handed full control over finances. The trailblazer devolution deal was signed by Levelling Up minister Dehenna Davison, Mr Burnham and the 10 council leaders on Tuesday (March 21).
The Mancunian Way: A suit and tie day
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The Mancunian Way: Back-to-basics
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Major review launched into council's relationship with Manchester's grassroots music venues
A new independent review will examine how Manchester council can better support the city’s grassroots music venues.
Andy Burnham gets millions in budget... but local councils are in limbo
Big news for Greater Manchester was announced in the budget this week. For the first time, mayor Andy Burnham will be able to spend money according to his own priorities with a single pot of funding to be agreed over several years.
Why Andy Burnham was in the US on one of the biggest days for Greater Manchester
It was an historic day for Greater Manchester. The city-region secured a groundbreaking deal, bringing with it 'a new era for English devolution'.