The amount Greater Manchester will get for potholes from the HS2 pot after northern leg cancelled

Jeremy Hunt didn't mention it in his 52-minute speech in Parliament on Wednesday (November 22), but buried deep in the 120-page autumn statement, a fundamental change with big implications for Greater Manchester was confirmed. The city-region struck a deal with the government earlier this year which means that more power over transport, housing and skills would be given to local leaders.

In a town on the edge of the Greater Manchester sits a hotel which has sparked huge controversy over the last few months.

It’s less than five weeks until Christmas Day, so it’s time to start thinking about buying gifts if you haven’t already started. While Christmas shopping usually fills people with dread, it doesn’t have to be that way.

Nestled in the Peak District is a beautiful historic hall which is hosting a Christmas market with a difference this festive season. Shoppers can immerse themselves in the magical setting of a 900-year-old fortified manor house and browse artisan stalls.

A cold snap is set to envelop Greater Manchester this weekend, with some forecasters predicting temperatures dropping below zero.

Emmerdale fans were left doing a double-take as they thought they had spotted a character returning from the dead. The latest trip to the Dales on Wednesday night (November 22) saw Charity Dingle and Mackenzie Boyd were seen enjoying a romantic moment.

New figures reveal a huge rise in animals being left abandoned in Greater Manchester amid the cost-of-living crisis. In one shocking case, a pair of kittens were dropped in a park and left, while inside a box and a bin bag.

Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has been spotted without his wedding ring amid ongoing rumours that he and wife Charley Webb, who is also known for the ITV soap, have secretly called it quits on their marriage. The actor, who plays David Metcalfe on the ITV soap, and is expected to leave the Yorkshire Dales this Christmas, was all smiles as he was spotted taking a stroll away from the Steph's Packed Lunch studios in Manchester. Wearing a cap back to front, Matthew looked casual as he donned a white T-shirt, a black knitted shirt and loose-fitting trousers.

Four Greater Manchester regeneration projects will benefit from a £86m boost in the latest round of Levelling Up funding from the government. Bolton, Manchester, Tameside and Wigan are among the 55 successful schemes to be selected for a share of nearly £1bn.

Manchester United player Marcus Rashford joined in with England team training on Sunday morning to give club and country a massive injury boost.

Hundreds of homes across Greater Manchester will have their eco-heaters upgraded with 5G technology to help monitor energy usage - and hopefully bring bills down. The government is putting £3m towards the innovative scheme.

“We had wanted kids and fostering seemed like a great option for us,” says Ryan, who began fostering with his husband during the pandemic.

Sir Keir Starmer has been hit by four resignations from his frontbench amid a rebellion over his refusal to back a ceasefire in Gaza.

Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams has responded after a misconception about his upbringing in Greater Manchester was brought to light. The actor is currently hard at work in training as he prepares to head to Blackpool with the BBC One dance contest.

Coronation Street star Jodie Prenger has bagged herself a fresh role away from the cobbles after surprising fans with an unrecognisable appearance. The actress joined the ITV soap last year as Glenda Shuttleworth, the sister of undertaker George.

The number of antisemitic incidents in Greater Manchester has climbed dramatically since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 new figures reveal.

A house for sale in Greater Manchester has been dubbed the 'bargain of the century' with its cheap guide price of just £120,000. The semi-detached home in Bolton sits on a huge plot with a gorgeous wrap-around garden and has 'so much going for it' inside.

Stargazers could catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights this weekend, according to the Met Office. The aurora borealis, as it is also known, may illuminate night skies across the UK on Saturday evening into Sunday morning.

It's been a chilly start to the weekend, with many parts of Greater Manchester waking up to one of the first frosts of the winter on Saturday morning. But it looks like it's going to be a bright and sunny Saturday, with temperatures warming up as we head into this afternoon.

The Met Office has announced that fortunate stargazers could catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights this weekend.