By Chris Gee – Local Democracy Reporter Armed forces veterans sleeping rough are to be offered ‘fast track access’ the…
Burnham unveils fast track support for rough sleeping veterans across Greater Manchester
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Greater Manchester taxis in line for multi-million fund – but only those licensed locally
By Ethan Davies – Local Democracy Reporter Taxi drivers in Greater Manchester are to receive millions to upgrade their dirty…
Greater Manchester taxis in line for multi-million fund – but only those licensed locally
Burnham rejects claims his by-election bid was meant to undermine Starmer
By Ethan Davies- Local Democracy Reporter ANDY Burnham has rubbished reports that he knew his bid to become Gorton and…
Burnham rejects claims his by-election bid was meant to undermine Starmer
Andy Burnham set to be blocked from standing in Denton by-election
ANDY Burnham is set to be surprisingly blocked from standing to become Denton’s next MP. The Mayor of Greater Manchester…
Andy Burnham set to be blocked from standing in Denton by-election
Andy Burnham backed to become Denton’s MP by senior politician
A SENIOR MP has backed Andy Burnham to return to Parliament. The Mayor of Greater Manchester is weighing up whether…
Andy Burnham backed to become Denton’s MP by senior politician
Denton MP Gwynne quits citing health reasons
ANDREW Gwynne has announced he is stepping down as Denton’s MP, bringing an end to 21 years in Parliament. The…
Denton MP Gwynne quits citing health reasons
Denton MP Andrew Gwynne to stand down with Andy Burnham in line to replace him
ANDREW Gwynne is stepping down as MP for Denton – seemingly clearing the way for Andy Burnham’s return to Parliament.…
Denton MP Andrew Gwynne to stand down with Andy Burnham in line to replace him
How Tameside can put growth on the right track by leading rail revolution
TAMESIDE leading the way in Greater Manchester’s rail revolution can help unlock the growth of the area, Mayor Andy Burnham…
How Tameside can put growth on the right track by leading rail revolution
Free all-day bus travel returns for older and disabled people across Tameside
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter NEXT month, hundreds of thousands of people can benefit from round-the-clock free bus…
Free all-day bus travel returns for older and disabled people across Tameside
Tameside to become national model in Greater Manchester Strategy
ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE and Stalybridge are to become the national model for transport-led regeneration as part of a new strategy for the…
Tameside to become national model in Greater Manchester Strategy
High praise from Mayor as fire service sets out vision
ANDY Burnham has said Greater Manchester has one of the best fire and rescue services “not just in this country…
High praise from Mayor as fire service sets out vision
Burnham confirms local bus fare cap freeze despite nationwide rise
IN some good news for passengers, single fares on local buses will remain capped at £2 throughout 2025. Mayor Andy…
Burnham confirms local bus fare cap freeze despite nationwide rise
New £20m hospital department ‘will positively impact waiting times’
A NEW £20 million Emergency Care Department at Tameside Hospital has welcomed its first patients. Construction work at the site…
New £20m hospital department ‘will positively impact waiting times’
Probe launched into Audenshaw train derailment
A FULL investigation has been launched into the derailment of a train in Audenshaw. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB)…
Probe launched into Audenshaw train derailment
Mayor Andy Burnham launches new digital tool at Dukinfield school
THE Mayor of Greater Manchester has unveiled a new digital tool for young people at a secondary school in Dukinfield. …
Mayor Andy Burnham launches new digital tool at Dukinfield school
Greater Manchester mayor visits Willow Wood Hospice
THE Mayor of Greater Manchester said he is committed to supporting local hospices on his first visit to Willow Wood.…
Greater Manchester mayor visits Willow Wood Hospice
Mayoral vision for Ashton revealed in prospectus
ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE has been billed as being at the centre of a ‘pioneering approach’ to regeneration by Mayor of Greater Manchester…
Mayoral vision for Ashton revealed in prospectus
Greater Manchester Mayoral Candidate Profiles 2024
By Ethan Davies – Local Democracy Reporter What is each candidate promising in their manifestos? IN 10 days time, Greater…
Greater Manchester Mayoral Candidate Profiles 2024
Candidates confirmed for Greater Manchester mayoral election
VOTERS will have six people to choose from in this year’s Greater Manchester mayoral election. The third election for the…
Candidates confirmed for Greater Manchester mayoral election
New chief chosen to lead key Greater Manchester organisations
A NEW leader of two key Greater Manchester organisations which serve our local area is set to be appointed this…
New chief chosen to lead key Greater Manchester organisations
Andy Burnham: Ashton will lead the way as Mayoral Development Zone unveiled
ANDY Burnham says Ashton-under-Lyne will be leading the way as he launched a huge project aimed at regenerating the area.…
Andy Burnham: Ashton will lead the way as Mayoral Development Zone unveiled
Ashton job boost planned by Mayoral Development Zone
MORE THAN 10,000 jobs, 1,500 homes and 190,000 square metres of employment space can be created by Ashton-under-Lyne being made…
Ashton job boost planned by Mayoral Development Zone
Greater Manchester leaders to visit Japan in bid to boost ties
POLITICAL figures will lead a delegation to Japan later this year in a bid to help boost Greater Manchester’s relationship…
Greater Manchester leaders to visit Japan in bid to boost ties
Tameside train ticket office closures will cause chaos, says union
TRAIN passengers in Tameside will be hit by needless problems, issues and worries if a plan to close ticket offices…
Tameside train ticket office closures will cause chaos, says union
Garden projects grow with funding boost
TWO TAMESIDE green projects have received a financial boost after being awarded grants from Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham. Reach…
Garden projects grow with funding boost
Town of Culture legacy to go on
STALYBRIDGE’S stint as Greater Manchester Town of Culture may have ended but do not think everyone and everything is just…
Town of Culture legacy to go on
New bus fares introduced across Greater Manchester
SIMPLE and clear low bus fares will be available in Greater Manchester from Sunday, September 4. The new fares are…
New bus fares introduced across Greater Manchester
Mixed reactions to new Clean Air Zone plans
TAMESIDE business owners who faced being charged to work under proposals for a Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan have welcomed…
Mixed reactions to new Clean Air Zone plans
COLUMN: Andrew Gwynne, MP for Denton and Reddish, looks at the changes to local public transport.
By Andrew Gwynne MP I’VE made no secret of my support for the Mayor of Greater Manchester’s plans to bring…
COLUMN: Andrew Gwynne, MP for Denton and Reddish, looks at the changes to local public transport.
New scheme for walking and cycling at busy Denton junction
A NOTORIOUSLY busy junction in Denton is subject of a new scheme to promote walking and cycling after a £13…
New scheme for walking and cycling at busy Denton junction
Silenced! Correspondent’s questions to council chief executive remain unanswered
TAMESIDE Council’s chief executive has been gagged from answering questions probing what is claimed to have been an apparent breach…
Silenced! Correspondent’s questions to council chief executive remain unanswered
Former school site sold for housing
A FORMER school site is set to be turned into housing after being sold in a £2 million deal. The…
Former school site sold for housing