Snow has fallen on parts of Greater Manchester and more is set to come.
Why nearly 6,000 fare-paying women in Greater Manchester are set for free bus, tram and train travel
05.02.2020 - 23:46 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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.
The original scheme to scrap bus, tram and train fares for some women was launched in April 2018 as part of Mayor Andy Burnham's vow to help those worst affected by the change to the state pension age in 2011.
The Women's Concessionary Travel Scheme was aimed at offsetting the later retirement age - which had also led to the loss of benefits like free
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24.02.2020 / 23:06
The only bus to Greater Manchester's most remote village has been axed
The only bus to the most remote village in Greater Manchester has been axed.
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22.02.2020 / 14:06
The Manchester tower block residents who can't sell their flats, can't sleep and feel trapped - because of Grenfell and cladding
Tower block residents face massive hikes in service charges, living in fear of a fire, and damaged mental health, according to a new survey.
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21.02.2020 / 11:46
Treat Manchester more like Scotland, Burnham urges government
The north should be treated like Scotland by government in order to close the gap with London, the mayor of Greater Manchester is to argue - calling for long-term blocks of cash to be handed over to English regions, rising every time extra money is spent in the capital.
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20.02.2020 / 17:16
'Lifeline' bus service could be cut from Greater Manchester's most isolated village
A ‘lifeline’ bus service could be cut from a village which is already ranked as the most isolated place in Greater Manchester.
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20.02.2020 / 16:41
Meet the ex-banker with big plans to build 1,000 new homes across Greater Manchester
A Bury-born investment banker has said he wants to build 1,000 affordable homes over the next five years.
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18.02.2020 / 15:21
Staff are suffering regular abuse and property is being wrecked in 'targeted and extremely concerning attacks' on this busy shopping centre
Property is being damaged and staff are experiencing abuse at a shopping centre, its manager has revealed.
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14.02.2020 / 20:51
Council tax bills will rise across Greater Manchester to cover funding for new police and fire officers
Council tax bills will rise for every household in Greater Manchester to cover the cost of recruiting hundreds more police and fire officers.
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13.02.2020 / 17:11
Andy Burnham calls off fire service cuts after 'wake up call' of Bolton tower block fire
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.
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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.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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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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 / 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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01.02.2020 / 21:26
Woman ordered to pay nearly £2,000 over repeated flytipping in an alleyway in Gorton
A woman who repeatedly dumped rubbish in an alleyway next to her home in Gorton has been ordered to pay nearly £2,000.
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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.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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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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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27.01.2020 / 22:06
Wacky World is bringing giant inflatables to Greater Manchester this February half term
Wacky World is back for February half term bringing giant inflatables for all the family.
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25.01.2020 / 13:36
Molly is 19, Dorothy is 93... meet the people left behind by the bus that's given up on Greater Manchester
"Oh my God, that's very bad for me", Hashem Zehtab says shaking his head in disbelief.
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24.01.2020 / 20:41
Council tax in Greater Manchester could rise to fund more police and fire officers
Council tax in Greater Manchester could rise to help fund more police and fire officers under plans proposed by mayor Andy Burnham.