Oldham Athletic owner Abdallah Lemsagam confirms deal to sell club and Boundary Park
Oldham Athletic owner Abdallah Lemsagam has agreed to sell the financially-stricken club after coming to an agreement with the landlords of Boundary Park.
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Ban taxis from outside Greater Manchester to keep our region's air clean, government told
Taxis not licensed locally should be banned in Greater Manchester as this could help keep our air clean, the government has been told. The city-region will seek a commitment from the government in its upcoming talks about further devolution to introduce new regulations enforcing the ban.
Rogue landlord who rented out flats without hot water or lighting hit with £20,000 fine
A rogue landlord who repeatedly let out an unsafe house has been hit with a £20,000 fine. Demetirous Georgiou defied an emergency order banning him from renting out the property in George Street South, Salford, due to its poor state.
Sacha Lord advises students to ‘snap up’ Manchester’s plum hospitality jobs ahead of the summer
The city’s night time economy adviser to Mayor Andy Burnham has moved to highlight a wealth of well-paid jobs in the hospitality sector for students ahead of the summer break. Sacha Lord is keen to get new blood into the industry in the wake of a ‘staffing drought’ in kitchens and bars all over Manchester.
Andy Burnham says he "can't believe" the Government is still trying to charge drivers in Clean Air Zone scheme
Mayor Andy Burnham says he ‘can’t believe’ the Government is still pushing to charge drivers of high-polluting vehicles in Manchester - and has vowed that he and fellow leaders will continue to rally against the proposal amid rising fuel prices, supply chain issues and the cost of living crisis.
Protesters BOO Andy Burnham at first public meeting since release of damning Child Sexual Exploitation report
Protesters heckled and booed Mayor Andy Burnham at the first public meeting held since the release of the damning Oldham Child Sexual Exploitation report. As the Mayor of Greater Manchester entered the council chamber on Monday evening (June 27), muffled comments and boos could be heard from the crowd of people sat in the public gallery.
Slammed as 'sexist' and 'regressive' - but Hooters staff say they feel 'empowered' ahead of 'exciting' Salford Quays launch
It is one of the most controversial bar openings to hit Greater Manchester. Huge opposition built up against plans for a Hooters at Salford Quays, where scantily-clad waitresses would don the American brand's famous uniform.
Council leader becomes chairman of Greater Manchester transport committee
Trafford council leader has become the chairman of the Greater Manchester Transport Committee and will head up the region’s big transport projects.