A city district in Greater Manchester, on the River Irwell
A joint BBC Panorama and Times investigation has accused West Ham co-owner David Sullivan of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour, with seven women making allegations dating back to the 1980s and 1990s. Sullivan denies the claims, saying they are false. He has stepped down as joint chairman but remains the club’s largest shareholder as ownership changes loom. London Stadium has advised Sullivan not to attend home matches amid potential demonstrations and safety concerns.
Nathan Owen has been jailed after fabricating a car-acceleration emergency to dodge a finance agreement. Police pursued the Jaguar I-Pace across multiple motorways, but investigations showed the car was functioning and speeds reached up to 86mph before it was stopped. He has been sentenced to four years and three months, with a five-year driving ban.
Andy Burnham has reshaped the UK government on day one, appointing a new cabinet and unveiling an energy-relief measure, while facing scrutiny over party funding and donations. The move appears aimed at consolidating support and delivering a decisive start after his leadership win.
Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, moves to deconcentrate power by opening a northern base in Manchester. No. 10 North will coordinate national and local governance to push growth beyond London, with mayors gaining greater revenue discretion. The move is seen as a circuit-breaker for centralization.
A man convicted of a 2003 Salford rape has been jailed for 24 years in his absence after fleeing to Bosnia when mistakenly released from prison. The court has noted the survivor's bravery as inquiries into policing and miscarriage of justice unfold.
A new film about Anthony Bourdain, based on early Kitchen Confidential chapters, depicts his Provincetown summers and entry into the kitchen world. Critics praise Dominic Sessa’s performance and the film’s warmth but question how fully it confronts the darker sides of Bourdain’s life and legacy.
Labour has elected Andy Burnham as leader and prime minister, propelled by a Makerfield by-election win. He vows to devolve power from Westminster and to drive a housing-led, regionally focused agenda. Bev Craig is set to become Greater Manchester’s mayor as Labour seeks to consolidate gains across the region.
Saints have seen head coach Paul Rowley depart less than a year into his tenure, days before a high-stakes derby with Wigan. Interim boss Eamon O’Carroll is taking charge as the club looks to steady a troubled season, while Wigan push to close ground in the league.
Labour’s Bev Craig has won the Greater Manchester mayoralty after a run‑off, defeating Reform UK’s Sian Astley in the country’s largest by‑election. Voter turnout was a historic low, with more than 500,000 ballots cast from around two million eligible voters. Craig, Manchester City Council leader, pledges to defend the region and push for growth while pushing back against division.
BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast will see Katty Munchetty move from BBC Breakfast to host the flagship show from January, while Rachel Burden and Rick Edwards are stepping down this December. Munchetty has praised the move and the programme’s live-news format, and the network confirms a new co-host will be announced later this year.
Bev Craig has been confirmed as the new Greater Manchester mayor after the by-election triggered by Andy Burnham’s move to Parliament. Labour secures a commanding win under the SV system, with Green support rising and Reform UK underperforming in the region. Counts were held amid a regional turnout and a complex second-preference tally.