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Jonathan Schofield wonders what you would ask the council leader, in office since 1996
John Blundell contemplates Andy Burnham's victory and how it will redefine the city region
The Mayoral candidate for the Green Party talks to us about UBI, bikes on trams...
The Labour Mayoral Candidate speaks to us about lockdown, leadership and calling out the government
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LGBTQ+ charity announces over 40 acts to appear this August Bank Holiday
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But will franchising sort out local transport?
Are we no longer a radical city?
The news round-up for Manchester this last week, 6-12 March
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Burnham voices concerns about voter safety as Greater Manchester prepares to elect new representatives
Experts say Tier 3 closures and a lack of NYE government planning spell disaster…
Councillor Blundell on why a defeat of the GMSF will come to haunt those who...
Dubbed a Brexit vanity project, the ‘creativity and innovation’ fest is ploughing ahead regardless
The words 'piss up' and 'brewery' come to mind
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Andy Burnham wins Greater Manchester mayoral election
John Blundell contemplates Andy Burnham's victory and how it will redefine the city region
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The Mayoral candidate for the Green Party talks to us about UBI, bikes on trams...
Interview: Andy Burnham - 'Manchester deserves better than it's had out of Westminster'
The Labour Mayoral Candidate speaks to us about lockdown, leadership and calling out the government
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The Conservative Mayoral Candidate speaks to us about whistleblowers, job creation and putting Manchester on...
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LGBTQ+ charity announces over 40 acts to appear this August Bank Holiday
Candidates for the next Mayor of Greater Manchester have been announced
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Burnham takes back control of Manchester buses
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Are we no longer a radical city?
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The news round-up for Manchester this last week, 6-12 March
Budget bites: What's in it for the North?
Is Rishi dishing out tax cuts or more financial pain?
Manchester Mayoral and council elections confirmed for May
Burnham voices concerns about voter safety as Greater Manchester prepares to elect new representatives
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Experts say Tier 3 closures and a lack of NYE government planning spell disaster…
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Councillor Blundell on why a defeat of the GMSF will come to haunt those who...
£120m earmarked for Festival UK* 2022 - as creative industries continue to struggle
Dubbed a Brexit vanity project, the ‘creativity and innovation’ fest is ploughing ahead regardless
Brew-turn - UK government changes the rules about takeaway beer
The words 'piss up' and 'brewery' come to mind