The beach an hour from Greater Manchester named one of the best in the UK you need to visit this summer

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.

It was the cut that left residents feeling trapped - and businesses fearful for the future. But now the V2 bus - which links Atherton to Manchester, is set to return.

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.

Bosses at two Greater Manchester hospitals with dangerous crumbling concrete have assured that 'patient and staff safety is paramount'. Both Salford Royal and Royal Oldham hospitals have been confirmed to contain reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete - RAAC - in their roofing.

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.

Roy Keane launched another trademark rant before Manchester United's meeting with Arsenal after the players were seen chatting and hugging in the tunnel before the game.

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.

It's no secret that renting across Greater Manchester costs an arm and a leg these days, but nothing compares to the price you'll pay at the top end of the market. For the region's rich and famous who are looking for a short-term home rather than somewhere to put down roots, there are some amazing rental properties up for grabs - but they come with some rather hefty price tags.

England footballer Ella Toone was spotted looking cool and casual in Manchester as she packed on the PDA with her footballer boyfriend Joe Bunney.The pair looked loved-up as they appeared to be laughing together as Joe sweetly put his arm around his footballer beau.The couple looked picture-perfect in stylish, yet relaxed, outfits for their day out. Ella wore some beige trousers with oversized pockets down the side, paired with a matching beige oversized blazer jacket. She styled the look with a white t-shirt underneath, a satchel bag and some white trainers.The footballer showed off her natural beauty with minimal makeup and had her nails painted in a popping red colour.

Step foot onto the streets of Manchester and you will be hit with a cacophony of sounds you would expect to hear in any modern city.

I'm not really sure of the minimum distance you need to travel from home for it to feel like a holiday.

Thunderstorms could hit Greater Manchester at the weekend. The Met Office has said that light rain showers could turn to thunder by late Saturday morning.

Humza Yousaf met the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham in Edinburgh today.

The players starting in England women's first ever World Cup final have been named ahead of their historic fixture against Spain.

Away we go. Manchester United are back on the road in the Premier League seeking a cure to the travel sickness that blighted their 2022-23 season.

They are the nation's heroes, on the cusp of World Cup glory.

Hughie Higginson was first diagnosed with leukaemia in 2020 and was too poorly to leave hospital for weeks. After around a month and a half on the ward, he was finally able to go up to the roof of the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and breathe fresh air for the first time in more than a month.

The late summer is bringing a few days of much-needed warmth, but that can pose a problem for people with allergies.

The Cult’s Billy Duffy has joined Johnny Marr on stage to play tracks by The Smiths and Depeche Mode. Check out footage of the moment below.The gig took place at the Cheese and Grain venue in Frome last night (August 16) as part of Johnny Marr’s latest run of solo gigs, and featured a number of tracks from across his discography, including solo tracks and classics by The Smiths.Fans at last night’s show, however, were left surprised after the singer-songwriter and guitarist brought out The Cult’s Billy Duffy as a surprise guest for the evening.The on-stage appearance is the latest of the multiple times the two musicians have joined forces, as they both have a long history of playing music together – stemming back to their adolescent years.Meeting in Manchester during their childhood, Duffy was in an early incarnation of The Smiths with Morrissey and had also played guitar with Marr when the latter was just 12 years old.