Spending cuts as a result of austerity have prevented Manchester from outshining rival international cities, but is the Northern Powerhouse still an attainable vision?

Following a £5.2 million investment, more electric buses will be seen in Greater Manchester

There have been 47 separate days of industrial action over the issue of guards on trains, causing delays for passengers

New government statistics show a decrease for the first time since 2010, although the closure of a flagship shelter looms large

New crime figures released by the Home Office show that police recorded crime in Greater Manchester has increased by 8% in the 12 months to September 2018, compared to 5% nationally

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling promises to explore the expansion of the Metrolink in Greater Manchester

The shelter opened in November to kick off Burnham’s flagship ‘Bed Every Night’ scheme but was forced to close on Christmas Eve as a result of electrical problems

The Mayor has assured drivers that the charge is not a substitute for a congestion charge

The 2018 State of the North Report has catalysed calls for further powers for the North, and Greater Manchester

Leaders in Greater Manchester reaffirm ambitious commitment to end all new cases of HIV for the next 25 years

Georgia Wiltshire interviews UoM graduate Hattie Andrews, founder of The Politics Project, about encouraging young poeple to be politically engaged and how digital technology connects politicians with the classroom

The Mayor’s intervention comes as the policy continues to have serious effects for the North of England

The broadcaster has also chosen Bristol and Glasgow to house two new creative hubs

Greater Manchester launch scheme ‘A Bed Every Night’ campaign, which aims to provide shelter for an estimated 500 rough sleepers

In recent years, the number of university students affected by mental health seems to be a figure that just keeps rising. A recent study by the World Health Organisation reported that 1 in 3 freshers experience symptoms of mental health disorders. Furthermore, a fifth of 16-24 year olds are thought to experience anxiety or depression. […]

Invisible Manchester is an initiative that allows visitors to take an alternative tour of the city, led by a homeless guide.

Andy Burnham has issued a plea to save grassroots-level football and criticised the Premier League for failing to meet its funding commitments in the area

The Mayor has called for the council to be handed greater jurisdiction over Manchester’s transport system amid an ongoing crisis

The mayor of Greater Manchester unveiled new plans to tackle growing mental health problems in Manchester’s universities

In order to improve air quality in Greater Manchester, cars, HGVs, buses and taxis could soon be charged to enter the city centre