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Everything we know as women's Tour De France 2027 route through Greater Manchester revealed
Some of the best cyclists in the world will race through Manchester, Stockport, Rochdale and Oldham
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Manchester councillor joins Greens inspired by party's campaign in Gorton and Denton
The Ardwick councillor's move comes weeks ahead of the local elections in May.
Tour De France 2027 route through Greater Manchester revealed including punishing climbs and spectacular Deansgate finish
Some of the best cyclists in the world will race through Manchester, Stockport, Rochdale and Oldham
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A Local Democracy Reporter's investigation into Oldham councillor Kamran Ghafoor's housing portfolio
I have seen how afraid Jews in Britain have become. We need our allies now more than ever | David Davidi-Brown
In the wake of recent attacks, I call on anti-racists to extend the same solidarity to Jews they would to other minorities subject to prejudice and violenceFinchley Reform Synagogue in north London was my community for several years. This was a place where I found belonging, singing at Friday night ...
Civil resistance activists detained in Manchester over alleged plan to raid high-end stores
Take Back Power, which targets the super-rich, says seven members were arrested at a training sessionSeven people from an activist group calling for higher taxes on the super-rich have been arrested by police on suspicion of conspiracy to steal.Police confirmed that six women and one man were detain...
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Three huge Salford tower blocks among latest planning, licensing and road closure notices across Greater Manchester
These are all the latest significant developments planned across the city-region
Greater Manchester local elections: Why your vote may matter more than ever this May
Greater Manchester’s local elections are becoming more competitive and less predictable. In some wards, voters will choose from up to seven candidates for a single seat.
Copson Street one year on: did Withington’s high street makeover work?
It was redesigned as part of a £2.1m regeneration scheme last year. A year on, residents and traders are divided over whether the changes have improved the high street.
Man found guilty of rape that led to Andrew Malkinson’s wrongful imprisonment
Paul Quinn convicted in light of DNA evidence from 2003 attack that led to notorious miscarriage of justice• The rape case that became one of Britain’s greatest miscarriages of justiceA man who evaded justice for more than two decades has been found guilty of the “horrific” 2003 rape for whi...
Manchester's St George's Day parade returns next week - full details and road closures
It promises to offer something for everyone to enjoy.
The rape case that became one of Britain’s greatest miscarriages of justice
Paul Quinn’s conviction, 23 years after the attack, exposes how a victim was repeatedly failed and an innocent man wrongly jailed• Paul Quinn found guilty of rapeOne of Britain’s most shocking miscarriages of justice began before dawn on a summer day in Salford more than 20 years ago.A young w...
One of Manchester's busiest streets could soon have a 24-hour McDonald's and a 24-hour Burger King 60 steps apart
Police and council licensing bosses have raised concerns
Traders fear for the future of Arndale Market
Stallholders say they don't know how things are going to pan out
Is the future of Arndale Market at risk?
‘It’s our lives… Three months to get rid of your life.’
Three courts dates in three months – and how you can help
Today, we’re calling on the government to change the law
Highest paid council bosses in Greater Manchester revealed in 'town hall rich list'
The data was shared by the TaxPayers’ Alliance.
Reform activist suspended over racist and antisemitic comments remains election agent
Adam Mitula is acting as election agent for Reform candidates in three wards in Tameside area for 7 May pollsA Reform UK activist in the Gorton and Denton byelection who was suspended over racist and antisemitic comments has been named as the election agent for three of the party’s candidates in M...