Flood alerts near Greater Manchester amid UK yellow weather warning as thunder rolls in

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

Whatsapp has rolled out a new feature which will allow users to receive 'private' updates about their interests.

A spike in 'excess deaths' in Stockport could be down to the government's handling of NHS strikes, a councillor has suggested.

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

Greater Manchester's weather has taken a turn this week with scenes more closely resembling autumn. The region basked in glorious sunshine last week as a heatwave swept the UK.

Four destinations within a two hour drive of Greater Manchester have been named among the best towns and villages to visit in the UK. More than 9,000 Which? members were asked to rate inland places they had visited, scoring them on factors such as food and drink, scenery, tourist attractions and more.

Two towns in Greater Manchester have been recognised as being amongst the best places to buy your first home in the UK. A report from The Times has named 12 locations that are ideal spots for first-time buyers, taking into account factors from good-value properties to future prospects and investment in the area.

Following an extended period of extremely high temperatures, many people across the UK, including Greater Manchester, reported seeing lightning without any thunder over the weekend.

A weather warning for 'disrupting' thunderstorms and possible flooding remained in force in Greater Manchester today - as the UK recorded its hottest day of the year so far.

Rain is expected to hit the region later this week, as the UK recorded its hottest day of 2023 so far. According to the Met Office, Thursday (September 7) was provisionally the hottest day of the year so far, with 32.6C recorded in Wisley, Surrey.

A HGV driver from Greater Manchester was arrested while cycling along a coastal path in North Wales in his birthday suit.

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More than 50 Wilkos stores are to close with the loss of 1,016 jobs, administraors have confirmed.

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

Thousands of spectators lined the streets of Greater Manchester as the Tour of Britain got underway today. British cycling's premier road cycling event set off from Altrincham as Trafford hosted this year's Grand Départ.

As we near the end of the school holidays, most families have no doubt enjoyed a few days out over the long break.

A Greater Manchester primary school has announced it will delay the start to the new school year after dangerous concrete was detected in its buildings.

Students across the UK are being urged to receive a free meningitis jab in the rush up to the start of the next school year.

The UK’s premiere cycling road race sets off from Greater Manchester this Sunday (September 3).

Plans for a new 5G mast next to a popular greenspace has sparked outrage in a rural suburb.