New funding to help people rough sleeping on Night Tube and buses A £2 million package from the Mayor is to be partly put towards boosting outreach teams on London’s Night Tube and bus network Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2023
'Buses block my shop while drivers go to the chippy - that's just the beginning' The jury is out on the transport services in Atherton Manchester Evening News · Mar 18, 2023
Sadiq Khan: ‘Silent majority are with me on Ulez expansion’ As the Mayor claimed that most Londoners supported his Ulez plan, New York mayor Michael Bloomberg appeared to signal his own support for the proposal Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2023
Sadiq Khan launches scheme to train 500 basketball coaches across London The £1.1 million scheme will support the training of around 500 coaches over three years Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2023
Charity supported by some of rugby's biggest names receives star award Over the years, the charity has seen support from sports stars such as Sam Tomkins and Owen Farrell Manchester Evening News · Mar 7, 2023
Sadiq Khan urges government to create ‘women-friendly’ workplaces The Mayor of London called on the government to reduce the cost of childcare Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2023
Perth Leisure Pool and Dewars Centre could close due to high energy costs Live Active Leisure's board of directors will meet this month to decide how best to tackle "significant" financial challenges Daily Record · Mar 6, 2023
Sadiq Khan: Some Ulez protesters are joining hands with far-Right The Mayor pointed to a ‘far-right’ element among a group of anti-Ulez protesters Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2023
Stevie Wonder awarded Freedom of Newcastle as music icon hailed as 'an inspiration' The American singer-songwriter has been given Newcastle's highest honour in recognition of his campaign to establish Martin Luther King Day in the USA Chronicle Live · Mar 1, 2023
Better infrastructure needed in outer London, cyclists warn Members of the charity Cycle Sisters said the capital’s network of bike lanes needed to be expanded further into outer boroughs Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023
Concerns raised over use of police in London schools Senior staff at City Hall said there was widespread support for police in schools - and that there was even a case to expand them into some primary schools Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2023
Ukrainian refugees thank Greater Manchester on anniversary of Russian invasion "Everything is really perfect except that I'm not at home." Manchester Evening News · Feb 25, 2023
The Greater Manchester town where only four people sleep rough Mo and Will have come through dark times Manchester Evening News · Feb 25, 2023
Arena attack cop spent 17 MONTHS in hospital after sudden injury that could have 'happened to anyone' “We were given the bleakest picture, but the doctors also still had hope." Manchester Evening News · Feb 22, 2023
Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2023 Sadiq Khan defends free school meal plan, as critics say it should be ‘focused’ The scheme is expected to benefit around 270,000 extra children - but has been criticised for not being targeted at those most in need
Manchester Evening News · Feb 20, 2023 One year on from the Clean Air Zone being paused, where are we now? As we wait for a decision on the future of the Clean Air Zone one year after the plans were paused, Local Democracy Reporter Joseph Timan looks back at what happened and where we are now.
Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2023 Vast artwork unveiled to mark decade since Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah’s air pollution linked death Her mother is calling on MPs to back the ‘Ella’s Law’ bill, which would improve air quality
Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2023 ‘Our drug laws are killing people’, says Greens London mayoral candidate as she outlines priorities Green Party candidate Zoë Garbett is the first challenger to Sadiq Khan to have been revealed so far
Manchester Evening News · Feb 10, 2023 Clean Air Zone charges 'highly unlikely' except in two Greater Manchester boroughs, Andy Burnham says The government has asked Greater Manchester to analyse the impact of introducing charges on some vehicles in the city centre
Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2023 ‘There are myths that need busting’: Sadiq Khan urges minority ethnic Londoners to donate blood The Mayor said he hoped to set an example by donating blood himself
Manchester Evening News · Feb 6, 2023 'My son didn't go to school for years. His case is the tip of an iceberg' Agreement seals end to transport wrangle over boy's education
Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2023 ‘I often wear a gilet’ - Sadiq Khan follows Martin Lewis’s money-saving tips The Mayor said he has been following the cash guru’s tips for how to keep his bills low
Evening Standard · Feb 2, 2023 Ulez protester escorted from City Hall as Martin Lewis raises concerns over timing A protester was escorted from City Hall on Thursday after challenging London mayor Sadiq Khan on his plan to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) to Greater London.
Manchester Evening News · Jan 29, 2023 'It's carnage': The streets where people are trapped inside their homes by 'football fans who won't walk' "If someone rang an ambulance or the fire brigade you’d have no chance of getting them down here"
Chronicle Live · Jan 24, 2023 Gateshead leisure centres facing closure threat get three-month reprieve for rescue talks Gateshead Leisure Centre and Birtley Swimming Centre had been earmarked for closure at the end of March, but council leaders have agreed to press pause on the plans