The earliest surviving document in Greater Manchester so old it predates the Magna Carta

When the weather is a bit rubbish like it is this week it can be easy to scrap your plans and not leave the house - but there’s still plenty of places you can visit across Greater Manchester where you won’t be exposed to the elements. There’s something warm and cosy about visiting old houses and grand halls during the winter time, and there’s several to choose from across the city region.

A crime crackdown plan in Rochdale has been approved.

Greater Manchester is surrounded by miles upon miles of breathtaking countryside; there’s so much of it to see that it can be hard to fit it all in - but heading out on a weekend walk seems like a good place to start. If you’re looking for a scenic stroll to fill your Saturday or Sunday then read on.

Choosing where to live can be a difficult decision. There are so many factors to consider - from house prices and transport links, to local amenities and future investment and development in the area.

NHS bosses in have pleaded with people to help family members get out of hospital as they deal with hundreds of patients stuck on wards. More than 800 people who are medically fit to go home have been stuck in hospital beds this week in Greater Manchester, as they struggle to get care home placements or for social care packages that would allow them to be discharged.

More than 7,800 new homes planned across Greater Manchester are set to receive a share of a £115m fund. The 92 developments across the city-region which have been selected for a slice of the government's Brownfield Housing Fund have been revealed.

It was a moment that not only forever shattered the lives of one family but which rocked the region and left the policing community up and down the country in mourning.

A man from Wigan who started driving to AUSTRALIA in a truck with only his dog for company found love just a fortnight into his trip. Bobby Bolton, 31, fell head over heels after meeting a 'good looking' French woman on a hilltop in Saint-Tropez.

A Greater Manchester Police constable is accused of repeatedly providing confidential information from the force's computer system to help his friends’ motor insurance claims company.

Bus drivers in Greater Manchester have been stripping off to produce not one but two cheeky calendars for 2024.

The Conservatives would lose every single MP in Greater Manchester if there was a general election now, according to pollsters. The YouGov MRP model, which forecasts voting in each constituency, predicts that Labour would win almost every seat in the city-region.

Tributes have been paid to a doctor who looked after patients in Stockport for over four decades. Dr Sikander Malik worked at four GP practices and two hospitals during his 43 years spent working in the borough.

Finding cheap fuel in the current climate can be a challenge.

Over £3 million in speeding fines were issued to motorists in Greater Manchester in a year, new figures have revealed. Between November 2022 and November 2023, over 30,000 fines were issued after motorists were caught by speed cameras across the region.

Stargazing enthusiasts can head to the Forest of Bowland next month as the beauty spot hosts its Annual Dark Skies Festival. During the week-long programme of events there will be observatory open evenings, smartphone night sky photography workshops and even a food tour.

The Met Office has warned of 'widespread snow' this week with a number of snow and ice warnings issued across the UK.

It may be winter but it doesn’t have to stop you from exploring the stunning countryside we have right on our doorstep. Landscapes can be transformed thanks to frosts and low lying mists, while the crisp, cool air can leave you feeling invigorated.

A stunning house has come up for sale in Greater Manchester that breaks the mould of the 'typical terraced property', estate agents say. The end terrace in Ramsbottom, Bury might look pretty normal from the outside, but inside it boasts a luxury interior and hides beautiful countryside views.

To outsiders, it was a no-brainer. In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the decision to pedestrianise a street in Ramsbottom town centre brought a taste of European café culture to the foothills of the West Pennines.

Buying a house is an expensive milestone that many people save up for years to achieve. In recent years, the cost of living crisis has made it increasingly difficult for people to afford a home, from rising house prices to soaring mortgage rates.