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Going to the match? ⚽ Andy went along to @the_lowry today to see Lowry 360 – a must for every football fan, and whole new way to experience our city region’s art and sporting heritage.

Manchester is buzzing with music, art and culture as we build up to hosting the @BRITs 2026 at Co‑op Live on Saturday 28 February. From art trails and exhibitions to showcases and watch parties, check out the full programme: orlo.uk/8cImk #BRITs

One month today, GM will have lifted the 9.30am restriction on older and disabled people’s bus passes - permanently. We continue to work relentlessly to improve the lives of our residents! 💪🏻🐝

Tomorrow we take the first big step towards @BeeNetwork Rail. 🐝 Fares will be simpler and in most cases lower for people travelling between stations in GM. 🙌🏻

Simpler rail fares for Greater Manchester are on the way! 🚝 From 7 December there’ll be major changes to train tickets. Hear from Mayor Andy Burnham and find out more…

@asda please explain why when I have just done my shopping and bought a pack of 24 Coke when I was at the self checkout it was asking for verification from a member of staff as it’s classed as an energy drink as that’s what appeared on the screen when the member of staff came.

@LucyMPowell congratulations on becoming the new deputy leader of the Labour Party.

Today marks 13 years since our colleagues, PC Fiona Bone and PC Nicola Hughes, were tragically killed whilst on duty. An annual memorial will take place within the memorial garden at #Hyde Police Station, to pay our respects and remember our brave officers. #NeverForgotten

The Hillsborough families will never see true justice for their loved ones. But their tenacity, dignity and refusal to be silenced means no other bereaved families will ever have to ensure the same ordeal. That is their legacy - and it will stand for generations to come.

South Yorkshire’s Mayor ⁦@olivercoppard⁩ is doing a live Q&A on Facebook hosted by ⁦@yorkshirepost⁩ ⁦@RalphBlackburn⁩ on all things Doncaster-Sheffield Airport✈️ Tune in and put your questions to him on 2pm, 27 August👇

This is the first of four annual plans supporting Greater Manchester’s new Fire Plan. Together, the plans contribute to our Greater Manchester Strategy (GMS) and vision to be a thriving city region where everyone can live a good life.    📲 Read GMS: togetherwearegm.co.uk

#IsThisOK?

🗣️ “#IsThisOK? has been one of the most important and impactful campaigns that we have run in Greater Manchester." Read more here 👉 orlo.uk/edkQV

For the next four weeks, we are lifting the 9.30am rule on older and disabled people’s bus passes. We hope it will help people over the summer as well as provide valuable data on whether we have the capacity and finances to make it permanent. Please help spread the word! 🙏🏻

Our number one priority in the new Greater Manchester Strategy is to free the city-region from the grip of the housing crisis. What does that mean in practice? Within two years, building more council and social homes than we are losing through Right-to-Buy.👍🏻 #GMHousingFirst

This Fire Plan charts an ambitious path forward for @manchesterfire The next chapter in our improvement journey and a plan to take GM🚒to the next level building on the significant improvements to date. Excited about the future and what I know we are capable of achieving together

Had a nice family walk along the Leeds Liverpool canal.

RETWEET if you are proud to stand with Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney!

@GMFRS_DCFO @LancashireFRS @manchesterfire Happy retirement Ben. Been great having you part of the @manchesterfire family. Thank you for all you have done in the fire service.

After 27 1/2 years it’s the day to say farewell to the best job in the world. It’s been an absolute privilege to have worked with so many brilliant and selfless colleagues across @LancashireFRS and @manchesterfire A huge thank you to my wife, family and friends for their support