Planned cuts to the fire service have been called off, as authorities look to recruit more than 100 firefighters in the wake of Bolton's devastating Cube fire.
Council tax in Greater Manchester could rise to fund more police and fire officers
24.01.2020 - 20:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Council tax in Greater Manchester could rise to help fund more police and fire officers under plans proposed by mayor Andy Burnham.
The combined authority has revealed that it wants to increase the annual bill for Band D properties by £24 for a year, which is £9 less than last year’s rise.
Mr Burnham said he had made ‘tough decisions’ to protect ‘vital’ frontline services amid ongoing government cuts.
Council tax covers local services such as social care, parks and bin collections while part
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12.02.2020 / 10:31
There's a vintage steam train travelling through Greater Manchester this weekend - and here's when you can see it
Train spotters and fans will be able to spot an iconic steam locomotive as it passes through the region this weekend.
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11.02.2020 / 03:46
Storm Ciara: 150 properties were flooded in Greater Manchester and the number could rise further
About 150 properties in Greater Manchester are believed to have been flooded during Storm Ciara - and the number could rise further.
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09.02.2020 / 22:26
Day of chaos as Storm Ciara hammers Greater Manchester with hurricane force winds
Hurricane force winds battered Greater Manchester today as Storm Ciara left a trail of chaos in its wake.
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09.02.2020 / 20:56
Greater Manchester braced for FOUR more days of heavy rain and high winds
Rain and high winds are forecast to sweep across Greater Manchester for at least another four days following Storm Ciara.
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09.02.2020 / 20:56
These are all the flood warnings in place in and around Greater Manchester
Storm Ciara has thrashed its way across the UK - with areas in Greater Manchester particularly hit on Sunday.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
09.02.2020 / 13:21
Storm Ciara: Six flood warnings issued in Greater Manchester
Six flood warnings have been issued by the Environment Agency across Greater Manchester this morning.
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09.02.2020 / 11:01
Storm Ciara hour-by-hour forecast in Greater Manchester as Met Office warns of 'danger to life'
Storm Ciara is lashing Greater Manchester today with heavy gusts and rain, with the atrocious weather set to continue for much of Sunday.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
07.02.2020 / 19:36
This is why a new zebra crossing used to launch ground-breaking cycling and walking scheme has gone
A new zebra crossing used to launch the region’s cycling and walking network more than 18 months ago has now been painted over.
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05.02.2020 / 23:46
Why nearly 6,000 fare-paying women in Greater Manchester are set for free bus, tram and train travel
Nearly 6,000 women can look forward to free travel in Greater Manchester thanks to the mayor's plans to boost concessionary pass hand-outs.
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05.02.2020 / 17:36
Every one of Greater Manchester's 287 wards will soon have a bobby on the beat - and a PCSO - mayor promises
Every ward in Greater Manchester will soon have a bobby on the beat - and a PCSO - the region’s mayor has promised.
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02.02.2020 / 18:41
More cases of fatal dog disease Alabama Rot confirmed in Greater Manchester
More dogs in Greater Manchester have been diagnosed with deadly disease Alabama Rot.
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01.02.2020 / 20:16
Former high-ranking GMP officer appointed as adviser by mayor's office... to 'enhance the way force engages with public'
A former high-ranking Greater Manchester Police officer has been appointed as an adviser by mayor Andy Burnham's office.
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30.01.2020 / 21:11
Man City and Greater Manchester Police are investigating Manchester derby crowd trouble
Manchester City are working to identify any supporters making aeroplane gestures during the Manchester derby.
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29.01.2020 / 16:01
Greater Manchester's first airport turns 90 today. This is the story of Barton Aerodrome
Greater Manchester's first and longest operating airport is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a £1m investment to boost its future.
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28.01.2020 / 23:46
Tensions simmer in Manchester town hall over who knew what about 2004 paedophile gang
Manchester’s Labour councillors are set to hold a tense private meeting this evening following the publication of a damning report into historic child abuse in the city.
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23.01.2020 / 20:36
Eminem responds to critics in new open letter: “This album was not made for the squeamish”
The rapper dropped the surprise album last week
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23.01.2020 / 11:31
Love Island's Mike Boateng: What Greater Manchester Police will and won't say about racism allegations
Greater Manchester Police say five officers have been 'dealt with' after Love Island's Mike Boateng - a former PC with the force - alleged he had been 'subjected to racist behaviour during his initial training'.
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22.01.2020 / 21:46
Andy Burnham announces plans to bring Metrolink to Stockport within 10 years
Ambitious plans to bring Metrolink to Stockport by the end of the decade have been announced by Andy Burnham.