Election 2016 – Rochdale roundup: Labour retain control while Lib Dems fail to see resurgence
Labour has retained control of Rochdale Council with the Lib Democrats gaining just one seat, despite expecting a major resurgence in the town.
Election 2016 – Stockport roundup: Lib Dems lose council to Labour
Labour seized Stockport Council off the Lib Dems in dramatic fashion, meaning the city is red for the first time in 40 years.
Election 2016 – Trafford roundup: Tories hold safe seats but Labour confident for future
Trafford Conservatives were congratulating themselves on a relatively comfortable evening’s work in the only Tory-held borough in Greater Manchester.
Election 2016 – Oldham roundup: Labour hold firm as Oldham stays red
The election results in Oldham proved fruitful for Labour, but a few shock results caused some upset across the parties.
Election 2016 – Bolton roundup: Labour survive UKIP scare, ‘change’ imminent say challengers
Labour shook off a strong challenge from UKIP to retain slightly diminished control of Bolton council in the local elections.
‘Glimpses of hope are so important’: Stockport Bishop hopes to be a role model for all – not just women
After serving over a year as the first female Bishop to be ordained by the Church of England, Bishop of Stockport Libby Lane admits that even now, the levels and variety of interest in her never fail to surprise her.
‘They’re Thatcher’s policies’: Manchester MP slams Corbyn’s ‘big mistake’ for backing pro-EU campaign
A prominent Manchester Labour MP has criticised Jeremy Corbyn after he pledged his support to Britain remaining in the European Union.
‘Some big obstacles’: Nuclear attack ‘not in interests’ of terrorists – Man Uni expert
It is not in the best interests of terrorist organisations such as Islamic State (ISIS) to use nuclear weapons, according to a Manchester terrorism expert.
‘What’s the matter with these people?’: Community vents anger after Wythenshawe Hall gutted by arson attack
The arson attack that tore through Wythenshawe Hall on Tuesday morning has been labelled as typical of the disconnect in society by a descendant of the family who once lived there.
VIDEO: Pregnant barwoman’s fall through open cellar hatch ‘accident waiting to happen’ – Oldham club fined £14,000
A club in Oldham has been fined £14,000 after a pregnant staff member fell through an open cellar hatch.
‘Some things are worth the money’: Student bursary cuts ‘disgusting attack’ on NHS, say Manchester protesters
Manchester activists branded the government’s decision to scrap the NHS bursaries ‘the most disgusting attack’ on students ever at yesterday’s protest.