A national scandal that 'should shock us all'... and Greater Manchester is at the centre of it

A former Greater Manchester Police officer's behaviour has been described as 'extremely odd' after she kept her uniform and some equipment when she was resigned from the force.

Greater Manchester will see a mixed weekend weather-wise - with sunshine and showers predicted. According to the Met Office, it will remain mostly dry today (Saturday) after a chilly start.

Andy Burnham hit back at criticism of his record on policing at hustings hosted by the Manchester Evening News today (April 18). The Labour mayor who is hoping to be re-elected for a third term next month clashed with other candidates when quizzed about Greater Manchester Police.

One of the region’s largest hospital trusts, employing more than 20,000 people, has launched a major redundancy scheme and frozen recruitment in a bid to cut costs.

A mix of sunny spells, cloud and showers are forecast for Greater Manchester for the remainder of this week, according to the Met Office.

Survivor host Jeff Probst is happy that CBS ordered the show to be more inclusive.

Even though the Grand National Festival will take place at Aintree Racecourse on Saturday, 13 April, it is not expected that King Charles will be in attendance as he continues to focus on his recovery following his cancer diagnosis. Many members of the Royal Family - including the King, Zara Tindall, Princess Anne and the late Queen Elizabeth II - have graced the racecourse in recent decades.

Brits are set to bask in a '72 hour' heatwave, according to some forecasters, but not everyone will be feeling the heat as two parts of England are expected to miss out on the sizzling temperatures.

Technology is to be introduced by a coroner which will be able to establish cause of death without dissecting the body. A leading coroner said families who have recently lost a loved one in Bolton, Salford, Wigan will soon benefit from 'digital autopsies', which not only minimise emotional distress, but also accelerate the post-mortem process.

The firm behind a well-known Greater Manchester TV studio has been placed into liquidation it has been confirmed. Factory Transmedia Ltd was formed in 2000 and employed hundreds of people over its near quarter of a century in business.

The search of woodland in Salford will continue over the weekend as part of murder investigation. Huge resources have been committed by GMP to solving the mystery of human remains found in Kersal.

There are plans to create a new town council in Salford - which could take control over services including bin collections, roads repairs, and street cleaning.

The discovery of a Halloween prop - amid a police murder investigation into human remains found in Salford - sparked an alert at a nearby rugby club.

Administrators have announced that Ted Baker will close down 15 stores across the UK.

More wet and windy weather is forecast for parts of the UK today as Storm Pierrick sweeps over the country.

There’s nothing quite like recharging your batteries with an escape to the countryside and waking up to breathtaking views of rolling green fields. With warmer and brighter months ahead, many of us will be planning rural getaways in the coming weeks, and, while camping is a popular way to reconnect with nature it’s not for everyone - especially for those who like their home comforts.

Emergency services descended on the River Irwell on Monday evening (April 1) following reports of a man in the water.

April has begun with heavy rain across Greater Manchester and around the country. Our region has enjoyed some pleasant weather over the Easter bank holiday weekend so far.

The one thing that can make a long bank holiday weekend better is when the sun comes out, and it looks like Greater Manchester is in for a treat - for now. After a spell of wet and windy weather earlier this week, the region is enjoying some pleasant sunshine.

Three men have been arrested in Perth in connection with an investigation into two shootings in Greater Manchester.