Andy Burnham says there’s been “a lot of misinformation” about the GM Clean Air Zone … “some of which was repeated in the House of Commons this lunchtime”. He’ll be on ⁦BBC North West⁩ tonight on TV at 1830.

Junior Defra Minister Jo Churchill has met with Mayor Andy Burnham. She says the clean air charges in Greater Mcr are being paused temporarily. Another meeting will be held in July. BBC North West

The Government has ordered energy company Cuadrilla to plug and abandon the 2 shale gas wells it drilled and fracked in Lancashire BBC North West

Greater Mcr leaders will meet next week to consider a new plan for clean air. Signs stating charging will start May 2022 will be covered. The ANPR cameras already installed will be used, under Govt agreement, to collect data to inform the new plan BBC North West

GM Mayor Andy Burnham can continue with plans to take control of the region’s buses after a judge ruled against 2 bus companies, Rotala and Stagecoach, which had brought a legal challenge. BBC North West

Vigil in St Helens tonight in solidarity with the people of Ukraine ⁦BBC North West⁩

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed they will ask the Government for permission to have a non charging clean air zone. Grants still available for hgvs, buses and taxis to upgrade vehicles BBC North West

In a few weeks we’ll find out if Eden Project North can be built in Morecambe. So what will it be like and how different will it be to the Eden Project in Cornwall? ⁦BBC North West⁩

Government orders power companies to be better prepared for extreme weather. It’s just published a review into their response during Storm Arwen where more than 1 million households lost power BBC North West

Prime Minister Liz Truss says she will end the moratorium on fracking BBC North West

Watch what’s been keeping Judy Hobson and I busy recently for BBC North West. We’ve been speaking exclusively to Mersey Fire, who warn people shouldn’t take risks to cut energy bills. Click here to see more: bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-eng…

Avanti West Coast has had its contracted extended for 6 months. It was due for renewal next week. So it now has until April to improve rail services between Manchester and London. BBC North West

The Government says it will not renew the contract for Transpennine Express after months of disruption to passengers. It will be taken over by an Operator of Last Resort BBC North West

Avanti West Coast has been awarded a new long term contract by the govt after ‘significant improvements’ to its services BBC North West

Rishi Sunak is to announce the scrapping of the HS2 high-speed rail line from West Midlands to Manchester on Wednesday, the BBC understands. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi…

Councils in Greater Manchester believe they can improve air quality from traffic by 2026 without bringing in a charging zone. The Govt will have to approve the plan. BBC North West

Temperate rainforests once covered about a fifth of Britain but just 1% remain. The campaign to save them is gaining pace. More ⁦BBC North West⁩

Was the decision to permit a new coalmine to be built in Cumbria unlawful? The High Court will give its ruling this morning. BBC North West

‘Doing nothing is not an option’ Mayor Andy Burnham announces plans for a new rail line - after HS2 to Manchester was cancelled. It’d be cheaper, a bit slower but he says it would still bring economic benefits. It would rely on private investors and Govt backing. BBC North West

Is this still the tallest Grand Fir in England? The National Trust have brought along their longest tape measure! ⁦BBC North West⁩