All of the roadworks being lifted in Greater Manchester this August Bank Holiday weekend

A number of Wilko stores have been snapped up by rival brands after the popular retailer fell into administration last month.

House hunters looking for a property full of character world away from a city centre apartment or new build are best searching around the outskirts of Greater Manchester. In the region's rural villages in the boroughs of Rochdale, Oldham and Tameside you can often find homes with an array of traditional features as well as stunning countryside views.

A threatening email which sparked lockdowns at schools across the the north west was sent to six schools in Greater Manchester, police have said. Manchester High School for Girls, Manchester Grammar and Withington Girls School were among those to receive an email which 'made threats to pupils and staff', the Manchester Evening News understands.

Universities contribute almost £5billion to Greater Manchester's economy and support tens of thousands of jobs, according to a new report.

This is the moment thunder and lightning struck Greater Manchester last night following the recent heatwave.

A Salford crime lord known as 'Vlad the Impaler' is among those to be jailed in Greater Manchester this week.

Recently, the Manchester Evening News has been looking back at the lost clubbing scenes throughout Greater Manchester.

People across Greater Manchester were looking to the skies in unison on Friday afternoon in the hope of catching a glimpse of the Red Arrows flying past.

Seven schools in Greater Manchester have so far been confirmed to be at risk from reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) - as the new term starts today and tomorrow for thousands of children.

Just as autumn gets underway, the summer weather has finally returned.

Roy Keane welcomed Theo Walcott into punditry life with a typical bit of dry humour ahead of Manchester United's Premier League trip to Arsenal.

The head of a family-run 'unscrupulous' meet and greet business is amongst those who have been jailed in Greater Manchester this week.

It has been a busy month in our region's courts.

A third Italiana Fiftyfive restaurant - formerly Cibo - has opened in Manchester.

The two Manchester clubs will not have to wait long to find out when and where their Champions League group-stage games will take place.

Stockport is being hailed as the ‘Hollywood of the North’ as it grows its reputation as a popular filming location for some of the world’s leading TV shows and films.

The summer holidays aren’t over yet which means there’s still time to squeeze in a trip to the beach. Even if wall-to-wall sunshine isn't in the forecast, it’s always nice to visit the coast and soak up the sea views.

It might only be August but plans are well underway for Christmas, with light trails, ice rinks and Santa steam trains already confirmed and booking up fast. And now, there's a chance to get your office party sorted as a brand new alpine-themed yurt village is coming to Manchester.

We're now just days away until the August Bank Holiday arrives, so we thought it was about time we offered up some inspiration for how to spend the three-day weekend.

A self-dubbed ‘bossman’ who brought about his own downfall after bragging about his crimes is amongst those who have been jailed in Greater Manchester this week.