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Radio Manchester,·98 episodes
New PM Andy Burnham wants publicly controlled water and energy - but what does this mean?
20 Jul 2026,·1 min
MP for Makerfield Andy Burnham has been named as the new leader for the Labour Party.
16 Jul 2026,·1 min
Smoke has been carried across the county from two nearby wildfires.
15 Jul 2026,·2 mins
Listeners play Mayor or Myth to clear up the responsibilities of the Mayor role.
15 Jul 2026,·4 mins
Major disruptions to trams across Greater Manchester are expected to start on July 13th.
07 Jul 2026,·1 min
The Cathedral has reopened after a £20m restoration project which has taken three years.
04 Jul 2026,·3 mins
The Mayoral by-election will take place on July 30th - here are the candidates.
04 Jul 2026,·2 mins
Andy Burnham has given his first major policy speech in his bid to be Prime Minister.
29 Jun 2026,·5 mins
Saturday 27th June is Armed Forces Day, and celebrations take place in St. Peters' Square
26 Jun 2026,·1 min
The UK is facing it's hottest June days on record - here's what Manchester should know.
23 Jun 2026,·2 mins
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Labour Leader - could the role go to the former Mayor?
22 Jun 2026,·2 mins
BBC Radio Manchester reporters have been across Makerfield to gather thoughts from voters
19 Jun 2026,·4 mins
Labour's Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with a majority of over 9,000 votes.
19 Jun 2026,·2 mins
June 20 and 21 look to be one of Manchester's busiest weekends amid events.
17 Jun 2026,·1 min
Samuel Rhodes explains the difference between social and affordable housing.
15 Jun 2026,·1 min
Candidates from the five main parties in the constituency discuss their key policies.
09 Jun 2026,·3 mins
Robert Kenyon answers questions on standing for Reform UK in the Makerfield by-election.
04 Jun 2026,·4 mins
Conservative candidate Michael Winstanley answers questions on the Makerfield by-election
02 Jun 2026,·4 mins
Elle Percival breaks down this weekend's road closures for the Great Manchester Run.
29 May 2026,·1 min
Sarah Wakefield answers questions on standing for Greens in the Makerfield by-election.
28 May 2026,·4 mins
Jake Austin answers questions on standing for Lib Dems in the Makerfield by-election.
Households may see their costs go up by over £200 a year - expert Martyn James advises.
27 May 2026,·3 mins
Andy Burnham answers your questions on standing for Labour in the Makerfield by-election.
21 May 2026,·4 mins
Mayor Andy Burnham has been selected by Labour to stand in the Makerfield by-election.
19 May 2026,·1 min
The government is exploring the option of the North of England hosting the Olympic Games.
19 May 2026,·2 mins
Tram services across Greater Manchester face two weeks of disruption from May 16th.
15 May 2026,·1 min
Josh Simons explains his decision to step down, and Makerfield give their reactions.
15 May 2026,·2 mins
Andy Burnham to try to run for Parliament after Labour MP says he'll stand down for him.
14 May 2026,·1 min
Results have been coming in from the Local Elections - Vicky Carter catches you up.
08 May 2026,·2 mins
A BBC investigation has heard dangerous advice given to parents by self-described experts
05 May 2026,·2 mins
