‘I don’t know where the kids will go’: beloved football cage in east London to be demolished
The Keith Miller pitch is a free resource that is ‘self-governing and democratic and brings a lot of much-needed joy’.…
‘Without this it’s all just tourists’: the fight to save Soho’s last primary school
One parent said Soho Parish Church of England primary school in Great Windmill Street, London, offered the last vestige of…
The Manchester years: how Burnham’s rebirth as ‘king of the north’ set him on road to No 10
After a difficult start, Burnham found his feet as mayor. Composite: Guardian Design/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAfter a difficult start,…
Reform UK-led council fails to attract any sponsors for union flag scheme
The Reform MP Lee Anderson, centre, whose Ashfield constituency is in Nottinghamshire, said last year the scheme ‘will not cost…
England’s mayors should be given sweeping new powers, says devolution expert
Andy Burnham has said the ‘days of Whitehall fighting the devolution of power into the regions and nations are over,…
Andy Burnham to pledge ‘good growth in every postcode’ in devolution plan
Andy Burnham is to give a speech in Manchester on Monday in which he will set out his case to…
‘Financial pandemic’: £1 in every £11 spent on UK public contractors goes to private equity
Politicians and economists have raised concerns over the ‘financial fragility and sharp cost cutting’ created by private equity-backed firms. Composite:…
‘Not a culture war’: the council that won its case over England flags on lampposts
‘Not a culture war’: the council that won its case over England flags on lampposts Leader of local authority in…
After Burnham’s reign, battle begins for Greater Manchester’s mayoral crown
Andy Burnham’s byelection win in Makerfield fired the starter pistol on another fierce contest. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianView image in…
Bedtime blues: London ‘killing off nightlife’ as UK city with strictest licensing rules
People drink outside the Dog and Duck in Soho. A residents’ group has vowed to oppose any new bars or…