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FC United of Manchester believe the community-run club provide a beacon of hope in a world of footballing rapacity and growing foreign riches.

Tameside has been recognised among the top areas in England in a national index aimed at focusing attention on energy efficiency and sustainability.

Andy Burnham has already spent the last few months working on his own measures to tackle the problem, including the extension of his flagship ‘Bed Every Night’ scheme until at least next June.

Being a new mum can often be quite a stressful and lonely time, which is why Lauren Webber and Jessica Lawes set up The Mum Club in 2016 to combat some of the feelings women go through. MM spoke to Lauren about her mission to make mothers smile!

Labour held firm in the local elections in Manchester central – losing just one ward – but the party had some close calls along the way.

Labour managed to slightly extend their majority in Salford last night despite the rise of smaller and outside parties.

Although Labour retain control of Bury Council with 29 of 51 seats, their red stronghold of Radcliffe East was lost to a two-month-old independent group in a dramatic twist.

Anger over the Brexit mess and a feeling of political apathy was the resounding message coming from candidates at Rochdale’s elections this evening.

A disappointing night for the Labour Party in Wigan saw them lose three seats, but it could have been much worse for the leading party if it wasn’t for tight margins.

Silver ribbons and a disco ball sparkled above Oldham’s Queen Elizabeth Hall on election night – but which of the candidates would come away feeling like prom queens?

Labour consolidated their take-over of Trafford Council tonight winning six seats from the Conservatives and controlling the 21 wards for the first time since 2004.