Greater Manchester weather forecast ahead of 'Storm Agnes' 80mph wind warning

Andy Burnham has released a statement on the crisis in Gaza and 'condemned without reservation the appalling attacks in Israel by Hamas'. The Mayor also said he was 'determined' that all communities in Greater Manchester would be kept safe, while also reiterating the right of the public to take part in peaceful protest.

Greater Manchester is waking up to downpours with the region hit by a Met Office weather warning. A yellow warning for rain came into effect at 9pm yesterday and runs until 8pm tonight (October 10).

October’s mini heatwave is set to end this week after the month kicked off with an unseasonable warm spell. The country has enjoyed warm and pleasant conditions over recent days with temperatures reaching the mid 20s in some areas.

Jewish leaders in Greater Manchester say they are working alongside police on security operations after Israel came under attack.

Moorgate Primary School, in Bolton, is the most oversubscribed primary school in all of Greater Manchester - with less than half of the parents and guardians who put it down as first choice securing a place.

'Unseasonably warm' weather is set to hit Greater Manchester as temperatures are expected to exceed 20C this weekend. Sunny spells are in store for the region with little chance of rain - although it will be cloudy in parts, according to the Met Office.

The decision of where to retire is an all-important choice with many factors to consider. Whilst some would like to stay in their hometown, others may want to move to a different area to spend their later years.

A senior NHS surgeon in Greater Manchester has been struck off for claiming the Covid pandemic was a 'worldwide conspiracy' and publicly criticising lockdowns and vaccines.

The future of HS2 rail to Manchester hangs in the balance, with the north set to lose out once again after being promised so much.

The Range has announced the opening of four new stores across England in time for Christmas, including one in Greater Manchester.

Heavy rain is set to hit Greater Manchester later today - with more downpours forecast for the weekend.

Vaping is set to be restricted in Rochdale under new plans to tackle concerns that children are buying them under age, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) understands.

Storm Agnes could bring 'violent winds' as well as rough seas and large waves forecasters say as the 'weather bomb' storm prepares to hit the UK.

Libraries across Greater Manchester will be participating in Black History Month by hosting events celebrating black female pioneers who made history.

The weather is set to be mostly dry with some sunny spells today - before Storm Agnes batters Greater Manchester with heavy rain and strong winds tomorrow.

They were old mates and two of Salford's most notorious villains. But when the Manchester 'door wars' erupted in the early 90s 'One Punch' Paul Doyle and 'Mr Big' Paul Massey clashed in the most bloody and spectacular fashion.

The launch of bus franchising today - putting power back into the hands of the people over operators - heralds the start of the Bee Network in Greater Manchester.

A million-pound mansion in Greater Manchester has had a whopping £500,000 taken off its price tag after being on the market for nine months without finding a buyer. The property in Sale, a desirable town in the centre of Trafford, was originally put up for sale for £1.5 million back in January this year, but its price has now been slashed to £1 million.

Forecasters predict of mixture of cloudy weather, sunny spells and showers this weekend in Greater Manchester.

A doctor who raped a woman and threatened her with scissors has been struck off. Vibhor Garg, who was living in Wigan, threatened to release a video of the attack.