The idea that could help solve Greater Manchester area's 40,000-to-one problem

Homes and businesses across Greater Manchester have reportedly been hit by two power cuts. More than 1,000 properties in total are affected by the incidents this morning (March 23), according to Electricity North West.

A local historian is writing to the Pope to protest over an ‘abandoned’ Roman Catholic graveyard which he says has become a ‘drugs den’. The overgrown cemetery - known as Barton Upon Irwell Roman Catholic Graveyard - in the Peel Green area of Eccles has not been used for a burial since 1940.

The bomb squad was scrambled to two incidents 13 miles apart following reports of 'suspicious items' just hours apart in Greater Manchester. Army personnel rushed to scenes in Oldham and Bolton following emergency calls on Wednesday (March 22).

A property has just come on the market in Greater Manchester which is the perfect fit for a first-time buyer. The two-bed home in Stockport has not only just been recently refurbished meaning it is in immaculate condition, but it is priced at a reasonable £189,000 too.

The property market is heavily influenced by the state of the economy, which means that house prices are constantly fluctuating. If you are looking to buy or sell a house any time soon, it is a good idea to keep track of how much homes are selling for in your local area.

When searching for a family home there are certain requirements that house hunters look for - from a good location near to reputable schools to a sizeable living space. This three-bed home that is up for sale in Greater Manchester has all the attributes that a family home should offer as well as the addition of a gigantic garden.

It's 8.20am on a Thursday morning. Students are walking, cars are queueing and parents are panicking as the lights turn green at the junction from 'hell'.

Councils have been setting their annual budgets over the last few weeks. This includes the difficult decision of whether to raise council tax and by how much.

Many of us will have woken up to see our gardens submerged in snow, and found ourselves battling blizzards on the journey to work or school in recent days.

Every Saturday morning, thousands of people lace up their running shoes and set out on parkrun routes across the country.

Forecasters have issued another warning for icy weather in Greater Manchester this weekend. But with a bit of luck we might have seen the back of the snow... for now.

Schools across Greater Manchester will close today after heavy snowfall across the region.

Over the past week temperatures across Greater Manchester have plummeted, leading to heavy snow in many parts of the region.

Temperatures have plummeted in recent days as Greater Manchester freezes in late wintry weather. We might only be a couple of weeks away from the clocks moving forwards, but snowy scenes in some areas this week have resembled the backdrop of a Christmas card.

Hospitals in Greater Manchester are bracing for huge walkouts next week which will see 'many routine appointments and procedures postponed'.

The weather will turn wintry in Greater Manchester tomorrow (Thursday, March 9), with snow forecast to fall across some boroughs.

Snow is expected to fall across Greater Manchester tomorrow as temperatures dip below freezing.

Met Office forecasts predict snow to drop across Greater Manchester next week as freezing winds sweep across the country.

Officers have issued an urgent appeal for help tracking down a wanted man in Greater Manchester. Police in Tameside are trying to trace Stuart Mitchell.

Robots will soon be delivering bags of shopping in Greater Manchester to help customers with their 'busy lives'. Small white robots, that travel solo along the pavement, were designed by Starship, offering 'meals on six wheels'.