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Manchester to host world leaders at G20 summit
World leaders, including Donald Trump, will head to Manchester in 2027 for the G20 summit
22 Sep 2026,2 mins
Shoplifting arrest figures rise in Manchester
With shoplifting figures up, BBC Radio Manchester has been speaking to local stores.
16 Sep 2026,5 mins
More blood donors needed for sickle cell treatment
The NHS say they need more blood donors of black heritage to treat sickle cell disease.
07 Sep 2026,4 mins
Burnham vows to save Jodrell Bank
The Prime Minister has promised he will save the UK's largest telescope.
02 Sep 2026,1 min
Mayor Bev Craig speaks on 'antisocial' fireworks
Bev Craig has answered your calls after residents complained about late night fireworks.
27 Aug 2026,3 mins
GMP: Drones are 'the future of policing'
Drones have been used to help seize 130 illegal off-road bikes across north Manchester.
26 Aug 2026,2 mins
How has Manchester Village Pride changed?
Manchester Village Pride will be taking to the streets on August Bank Holiday Weekend.
23 Aug 2026,2 mins
Manchester Airport Boss Defends Car Park Income
The boss of Manchester Airport has defended a 'competitive' £453m in car parking charges.
19 Aug 2026,7 mins
Burnham's gambling clampdown: campaigner 'stunned'
Campaigner Jackie Olden spoke to the Prime Minister when he was Greater Manchester Mayor.
13 Aug 2026,5 mins
How to watch the solar eclipse in the North West
The most dramatic partial solar eclipse of the century will be visible across the UK.
12 Aug 2026,2 mins
Fund announced to 'restore pride' in high streets
The Mayor has announced a £20m fund for businesses and charities to improve high streets.
11 Aug 2026,4 mins
Manchester Caribbean Carnival: What to Know
Manchester Caribbean Carnival takes over the streets of Moss Side this weekend.
07 Aug 2026,2 mins
Bev Craig answers your questions in the Hotseat
The newly elected Mayor of Greater Manchester Bev Craig takes questions from the public.
06 Aug 2026,4 mins
Craig confirms free bus travel for 11-18 year olds
Bev Craig has announced the policy on her first day as Greater Manchester's Mayor.
03 Aug 2026,1 min
Labour's Bev Craig elected Mayor
Labour's Bev Craig will succeed Andy Burnham as the new mayor of Greater Manchester.
01 Aug 2026,1 min
Greater Manchester Mayoral Election: What to Know
What you need to know about the role of Mayor and the new 'supplementary vote' system.
28 Jul 2026,2 mins
Five Key Moments: Andy Burnham's first week
Here are the five moments that defined Andy Burnham's first week as Prime Minister.
24 Jul 2026,6 mins
What can Man Utd fans do amid season ticket row?
United fans' season tickets are being restricted as part of a crackdown on ticket touting
24 Jul 2026,4 mins
Meet the Candidates: Mayoral Election 2026
Each mayoral candidate has given their priorities should they be elected this month.
22 Jul 2026,5 mins
What does Andy Burnham mean by 'public control'?
New PM Andy Burnham wants publicly controlled water and energy - but what does this mean?
20 Jul 2026,1 min
Andy Burnham named as new Labour leader
MP for Makerfield Andy Burnham has been named as the new leader for the Labour Party.
16 Jul 2026,1 min
Why can you smell smoke across Greater Manchester?
Smoke has been carried across the county from two nearby wildfires.
15 Jul 2026,2 mins
Mayor or Myth: Your Thoughts and Concerns
Listeners play Mayor or Myth to clear up the responsibilities of the Mayor role.
15 Jul 2026,4 mins
Three weeks of Metrolink closures coming in July
Major disruptions to trams across Greater Manchester are expected to start on July 13th.
07 Jul 2026,1 min
Salford Cathedral reopens after major restoration
The Cathedral has reopened after a £20m restoration project which has taken three years.
04 Jul 2026,3 mins
Greater Manchester Mayoral Election: What we know
The Mayoral by-election will take place on July 30th - here are the candidates.
04 Jul 2026,2 mins
'No. 10 in the North' - Burnham's Speech Unpacked
Andy Burnham has given his first major policy speech in his bid to be Prime Minister.
29 Jun 2026,5 mins
Manchester's Armed Forces Day Celebrations
Saturday 27th June is Armed Forces Day, and celebrations take place in St. Peters' Square
26 Jun 2026,1 min
June Heatwave - what Manchester should know
The UK is facing it's hottest June days on record - here's what Manchester should know.
23 Jun 2026,2 mins
Will Andy Burnham be the next Prime Minister?
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Labour Leader - could the role go to the former Mayor?
22 Jun 2026,2 mins