'They should spend it on this s***hole': Levelling up fund leaves Greater Manchester town with more questions than answers

snow to millions of people, forecasters have warned.Storm Gladys began to make landfall with high winds late yesterday afternoon (January 23), and is expected to bring its worst today with widespread wintry weather.A rare yellow weather warning for snow and lightning has been issued by the Met Office to most of west Scotland and large parts of Northern Ireland from 5pm on Wednesday to 8pm on Thursday. Weather maps from independent forecaster WXCharts meanwhile show around six inches of snow falling on higher ground in Scotland from Thursday morning onward, with significant accumulations also expected in patches in the rest of the United Kingdom.In other areas the precipitation will take the form of heavy rain, with conditions generally cold and windy in most places.The Met Office forecast for Thursday reads: "Rain, heavy in places, with risk of some sleet, across southern areas clearing during the morning, then all parts cold and windy with sunny intervals and squally wintry showers.

Queen has been sharing more royal duties with Prince Charles and Prince William — but remains firmly in charge, according to a royal expert.Robert Lacey says the 95-year-old monarch has started to delegate some tasks, especially those involving foreign travel, to her son and grandson the over the course of the last year.It comes after a number of personal health scares cropped up shortly after the sad loss of her closest confidant in Prince Philip, who died in April last year.Mr Lacey said Her Majesty's favoured method of communication with the first and second-in-line to the throne was the telephone.The royal historian told People Magazine: "They operate together — not as equals, because the Queen remains in charge — but William is a very active component in the way the monarchy protects itself."Her big calls are likely to have included her announcement on the day of her Platinum Jubilee to grant Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall the title of Queen Consort upon Charles' ascension.Historian Amanda Foreman, author of Queen Victoria's Buckingham Palace, meanwhile said that her 'taking care of business' approach of recent months was a direct result of her hospital stay and illness towards the end of last year.She said: "When you start to think about your own mortality, there's a very strong urge to do housekeeping."The Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge have also been said to have been in ever-closer co-operation over their royal briefs in recent times.The pair are reportedly working on a plan to "slim down" the size of the monarchy in the future as "less people means less drama", according to a royal insider.A source speaking to the US magazine said the pair have agreed to “guide each other” in their mission to reform the

Manchester United star destroyed defences over the course of his career.His left foot was something that many players dream of, and it's what handed United their last Premier League title under Sir Alex Ferguson as he poached the striker from north London.The Dutchman is now a coach at boyhood club Feyenoord, responsible for bringing through future stars into the first team, and one of those prospects is his son, Shaqueel.And it appears that his son has inherited the Dutch icon's left foot, as he scored a stunning free-kick for their youth side.

Andy Burnham faced a furious crowd as he was asked about the Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone at a Mayor's Question Time event this week.

Greater Manchester residents will face a 7.1 pc increase in part of their council tax bill from April as leaders approve spending plans for the next financial year.

Lisa Nandy has slammed the government's levelling up strategy, likening it to a feudal system in which the north has to go 'cap in hand to a group of masters' in Westminster 'who determine what happens in our own lives and our community'.

Johnny Marr says that The Smiths “never fell out over politics,” but that they “probably would now.”Marr and songwriting partner Morrissey have had a number of high-profile beefs in the press since the band split up in the late 1980s, with Morrissey most recently asking Marr to stop mentioning him when giving interviews.In a new interview with The Guardian, Marr was posed questions by fans and celebrities about The Smiths, his solo work and beyond.In the interview, Marr was asked by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham: “Did the Smiths ever fall out over football or politics?”Marr replied: “We never discussed football so that’s that. And we never fell out over politics, but we probably would now.”A subsequent question from a fan then said: “Morrissey’s recent political views have cast a shadow over the Smiths for me – reaching back into the past and tainting something that was very important to me. I’m so disappointed in him.

The killings of 16-year-old Kennie Carter, 17-year-old Alan Szelugowski, and 20-year-old Dylan Keelan, over the last three consecutive weekends has shocked the Greater Manchester community.

The introduction of Greater Manchester's Clean Air Zone is being delayed, the government has announced.

The introduction of Greater Manchester's Clean Air Zone is being delayed until July, the government has announced.

The Clean Air Zone for Greater Manchester has been delayed until July after facing heavy criticism, and we want to hear your thoughts on the developing situation.

Boris Johnson says he wants to see plans for Greater Manchester's Clean Air Zone put on hold to avoid 'stuffing up businesses'.

Nearly 150 taxis across Manchester and Salford staged a two-pronged protest against the introduction of Clean Air Zone (CAZ) charges today (Febuary 3).

Household energy bills are set to rocket this year with the energy price cap set to rise by 54% in April.

The mayor of Greater Manchester has vowed that Clean Air Zone charging will come to an end as soon as air quality reaches the required level.

Greater Manchester's Mayor is urging the government to 'take the politics out' of the Clean Air Zone and finally get the issue resolved.

Andy Burnham has been accused of 'ignoring' the public as he defended a full council tax increase for police which fewer than one in four people supported.

Boris Johnson today said that Greater Manchester's Clean Air Zone plan is 'completely unworkable'.

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy has blasted the government's plan to 'level up' the country, saying it "does nothing" to address the issues faced by northern towns and cities.

The government has finally unveiled its plans to 'Level Up' the nation and narrow the north-south divide, but what will the strategy mean to people in the North of England?

Andy Burnham has clashed with MPs over the government's rail investment plans for the North, accusing the Tories of suggesting "Manchester should be grateful for what we are given".