Andy Street ousted as Mayor of the West Midlands in knife-edge contest as Labour pulls off surprise victory

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It was a Labour town for nearly 100 years before voters rejected the party in 2019, electing a Conservative MP for the first time.

Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has jokingly called out his castmate Andy Whyment saying he's 'changed' as they headed to partake in one of their favourite pastimes - watching Manchester United.

Orfeh and Andy Karl are ending their marriage after more than two decades together.

The full result of Greater Manchester’s mayoral election has been revealed — and it shows there is just one suburb where Andy Burnham didn’t win.

A festival dedicated to the 'life and work' of the late The Smith's bassist Andy Rourke is set to take place at a legendary Manchester venue this weekend.

Coronation Street star Andy Whyment found himself addressing concerns about his welfare despite being seen living the noughties dream on a night out with his wife. The actor spent his weekend break away from the cobbles jumping on Manchester's new Bee Network and heading into town for the night.

Wiping tears from his face, a former Manchester United star spoke of a sacrifice that can so often happen without fanfare – but is a vital second chance at life for those who find themselves urgently needing it.

EXCLUSIVE: Freida Pinto and her Freeboard Films Entertainment label have boarded Kiranmala & the Kingdom Beyond, the animated kids TV show we first told you about earlier this year.

Andy Burnham has said the opening of Co-op Live has ‘not been handled well’ after the 23,500-capacity venue suffered a nightmarish start to life.

The mayor of Greater Manchester has defended the £500,000 plus fee spent on the rebranding of buses as part of the new Bee Network system.

Andy Burnham has given his strongest hint yet that the Metrolink network will be extended to Stockport.

Andy Burnham has said three men were arrested on suspicion of terrorism arrests in Bolton and Wigan as a 'preventative move'.

Coronation Street’s Andy Whyment – better known as Kirk Sutherland in the hit ITV soap – has paid tribute to his former co-star Bernard Hill, following the acclaimed actor’s death on Sunday 5 May. Andy shared a photo of the pair on Instagram and wrote: “My first major speaking part was on a show called Once Upon a Time in the North.

Andy Burnham has vowed to end the housing crisis within a decade, promising to build a 'new generation' of 10,000 council homes by 2028. In the first announcement following his 'emphatic' re-election last week, the Greater Manchester mayor said he would stop 'boring' people about buses and put housing 'centre stage' in his third term.

Chorlton's beloved pizza haven Double Zero has once again found itself in the limelight after learning of another prestigious nomination.

It is likely to be a damp start to the Bank holiday weekend - but some sunshine is expected between the rain and cloud.

A new poll published ahead of the Greater Manchester mayoral election next week suggests we could be in store for a surprise. Labour's Andy Burnham, who has served as the city-region's mayor since 2017, is expected to cruise towards a third term in office.

Freya Allan and Andy Serkis, along with their fellow cast members, attend the UK premiere for 20th Century Studios’ movie ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ at the BFI IMAX Waterloo in London, England, on April 25, 2024.

Manchester United are continuing to be linked with several potential new signings ahead of the summer transfer window.