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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
What does Makerfield think of Burnham's victory?
BBC Radio Manchester reporters have been across Makerfield to gather thoughts from voters
19 Jun 2026,4 mins
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election
Labour's Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with a majority of over 9,000 votes.
19 Jun 2026,2 mins
Manchester to face one of its busiest weekends
June 20 and 21 look to be one of Manchester's busiest weekends amid events.
17 Jun 2026,1 min
Social & affordable housing - key differences
Samuel Rhodes explains the difference between social and affordable housing.
15 Jun 2026,1 min
Makerfield By-election Debate - Key Points
Candidates from the five main parties in the constituency discuss their key policies.
09 Jun 2026,3 mins
Reform UK's Robert Kenyon answers by-election Qs
Robert Kenyon answers questions on standing for Reform UK in the Makerfield by-election.
04 Jun 2026,4 mins
Conservatives' Michael Winstanley on by-election
Conservative candidate Michael Winstanley answers questions on the Makerfield by-election
02 Jun 2026,4 mins