Andy Burnham slams 'desecration' of Rochdale war memorial as police continue to guard it following 'free Palestine' graffiti attack

A government committee was told that Greater Manchester deserved a 'punishment beating' with tougher Covid restrictions because of Andy Burnham's 'appalling behaviour' during the Tier 3 stand-off in autumn 2020, the Covid inquiry has heard. Giving evidence at the inquiry today (November 27), the Greater Manchester mayor said ministers made an example of the city-region for taking a stand.

Andy Burnham is set to give evidence at the Covid inquiry in London today (November 27). The Greater Manchester mayor is expected to appear at the public hearing where he will have a chance to share his views on how the government handled the Covid pandemic.

Andy Burnham says Everton's 10-point penalty should be declared 'null and void' in a formal complaint to Premier League bosses. The Greater Manchester mayor has written to the chair of the Premier League about the process that led to the 'harsh' points deduction.

Three major food delivery companies have agreed to work with Andy Burnham to tackle safety concerns. But the Greater Manchester mayor has warned Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat that if safety does not improve enough, the authorities will look at taking action.

Jeremy Hunt didn't mention it in his 52-minute speech in Parliament on Wednesday (November 22), but buried deep in the 120-page autumn statement, a fundamental change with big implications for Greater Manchester was confirmed. The city-region struck a deal with the government earlier this year which means that more power over transport, housing and skills would be given to local leaders.

An inquiry into the treatment of women and girls who have been arrested and taken into police custody in Greater Manchester will report its findings in the new year. The inquiry by former national victims commissioner Dame Vera Baird KC was launched by mayor Andy Burnham and his deputy in August following a Sky News investigation into the experiences of three women in custody at GMP.

A leading charity says anti-Jewish hate is now 'absolutely the worst seen' in Greater Manchester since it began keeping records. Community Security Trust (CST), which protects Britain's Jewish communities from anti-Semitism, says the problem has soared across the region following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East on October 7.

Prince William has announced a three year commitment to tackle youth violence and improve opportunities for young people in Manchester. Joining forces with mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, The Royal Foundation has unveiled £100,000 in funding to support the work of community initiatives in the city.

South Manchester had a royal visit today as Prince William visited communities in Moss Side. The Prince of Wales travelled to The Hideaway Youth Project before heading to the Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse to speak to young people and families impacted by youth violence.

Andy Burnham has set out plans to bring together a network of cities and charities to support the recovery of Ukraine after the war.

A third teenager has been charged after the Rochdale Cenotaph was daubed with the words 'Free Palestine'.

A woman who had her brother's baby said she enjoyed it so much she would do it again for him.

Residents in Greater Manchester have said to be left in “horror” following the graffiti of a war memorial in Rochdale.

Kid Cudi has expressed his support for Palestinians caught up in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.The rapper – real name Scott Mescudi – shared a lengthy post on Instagram calling for “an end to the ongoing genocide” in Gaza.Gaza’s health ministry has said 10,022 Palestinians have been killed following Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7, which saw over 1,200 Israelis killed, according to Sky News.Kid Cudi wrote: “The things I’ve been seeing in the news have been breaking my heart. I can’t watch what’s happening in the world and remain silent.

He could not have made things easier for Greater Manchester Police. A victim of a cruel burglary turned detective to get all the evidence the force needed.

Almost 190 anti-Semitic hate incidents on Jewish people in Greater Manchester have been reported since the Hamas attack on Israel, according to a charity.

Andy Burnham has denied being disloyal to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer over his call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

Police discovered quantities of suspected cannabis, suspected cocaine and other drug paraphernalia after storming a property in Denton. During the raid yesterday (November 2) officers also found a ‘large’ amount of counterfeit money.

The man accused of setting up the shooting that killed Ashley Dale in Liverpool has told the jury at his trial "I had no authority to send anyone to anyone’s house and I didn’t."

The M60 needs ‘major investment’, Andy Burnham has said. Boltonian Darren told BBC Radio Manchester's 'In the Hotseat' the motorway is 'more of a car park than a road'.