Greater Manchester
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Bev Craig’s Bid for Greater Manchester Mayor: Inside the UK’s Largest Historic Byelection
Manchester City Council leader Bev Craig is positioned to lead Greater Manchester as 2 million voters head to the polls in a historic byelection.
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Oldham Council investigates Waterhead ballot error as election results loom
Officials in Oldham are investigating a major printing error in the Waterhead ward after candidates from a different area appeared on ballot papers during the 2026 local elections.
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Eamonn Boylan, Architect of Greater Manchester Devolution, Dies
Eamonn Boylan, the influential former chief executive of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and a pivotal figure in UK devolution, has died following a short illness.
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Littleborough Plane Crash: Parachute Deployment Confirmed Amid Emergency Response
A light aircraft crashed in Littleborough, Greater Manchester, on February 3, 2026, with an emergency parachute reportedly deploying. Emergency services launched a major response, and an investigation is underway.
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Andy Burnham Eyes Parliamentary Comeback and Potential Labour Leadership Challenge
Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester’s mayor and former Health Secretary, is reportedly preparing to return to Parliament as an MP, with speculation mounting over a possible Labour leadership challenge ahead of the upcoming local elections.
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Andy Burnham Doubles Down on Manchester Commitment Amid Labour Leadership Speculation
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, firmly reasserts his dedication to local governance while Labour leadership rumors swirl, pushing for policy change over personality politics.