"Busier than Christmas!" Trafford Centre "full" signs on hectic Friday as bargain hunters flock to shopping mall

Dozens of new affordable homes could be built in Ashton following an application for a three-storey apartment block.

An image of a man has been released by police investigating an incident of indecent exposure at a shopping precinct

When viewers watch new ITV drama After the Flood they may think it was shot in a real-life storm. But the dramatic rain-soaked scenes in the new six-part series were all created using gallons of water and special effects.

Police have launched a murder probe after a man's body was discovered inside a vehicle at a shopping centre car park.

Three ’emerging’ options are being considered for the Galleon Leisure Centre in Kilmarnock.

This is the moment a mouse was spotted scurrying around near an entrance to the Trafford Centre's busy food hall at Christmas.

Shopping centres have been packed this week as people rushed to get their hands on a bargain or two in the Boxing Day sales. But there will be more chances to browse the shops this bank holiday weekend as we bring in the new year.

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at the Trafford Centredemanding a ceasefire in Gaza. Crowds of demonstrators flooded the shopping destination waving flags and clutching banners.

Community campaigners, two star footballers and charity champions are among those from Greater Manchester who have been recognised in this year's King's New Year Honours list.

Manchester City star Jack Grealish cut a frustrated figure after the final whistle sounded at Goodison Park after a tangle with Everton defender Nathan Patterson.

A driver who was arrested after a parent and son were killed in a crash in Oldham has been released on bail, police have confirmed.

King Charles III is making a slight tweak to the traditional Christmas Day broadcast!

Hear the word ‘Ibiza’ and images of a sun-soaked party-island spring to mind - not a town in North Yorkshire and a mediaeval castle. But that’s the nickname that Skipton received this year.

Eleven abandoned rabbits have been rescued after being discovered in cardboard boxes in a park. Among the homeless bunnies are four babies just a few days old.

A man has been arrested after police were called to a domestic disturbance in Bolton.

They're a familiar Christmas sight - the snaking queues at butchers across Greater Manchester as families make their final festive preparations.

Romantic Charles Bronson treated his ex-wife to a "luxury" hamper for Christmas - including wine, cheese and chocolate. The infamous lag sent Irene Dunroe the festive gift from inside HMP Woodhill.

Police are asking for help in finding a man who failed to turn up at court. Greater Manchester Police said that Nathan Riley, 28, is wanted after he didn't show up for a hearing.

Manchester United and England footballer Mason Mount says he felt 'privileged' to spend Christmas festivities with a group of special people 'often overlooked'. Residents at Timperley Nursing Home were thrilled to be joined by the special guest for their early Christmas dinner on Thursday, December 21.

A suspected speeding driver is alleged to have led police on a dramatic 90mph chase through Manchester for more than half an hour before eventually being caught. Greater Manchester Police traffic cops were alerted to a Mazda 3 in the south of the city.