The least to most affordable boroughs to rent in Greater Manchester - with one area costing half your pay

A new Islamic school, regeneration around a train station and a new Lidl are some of the significant developments put before Greater Manchester this week.

Mum-of-three Gemma has been skipping meals so her youngest son can keep going to football training every week. It costs £5. Despite her sacrifices, she says the price of food, council tax and bills continuing to rise means she's continuing to struggle.

House prices have fallen gradually across the UK over the last year, but some parts of Greater Manchester have defied the national trend. Looking closely at house prices and how they're changing often gives a good indication of the current state of the local property market.

Andy Burnham has said three men were arrested on suspicion of terrorism arrests in Bolton and Wigan as a 'preventative move'.

It's almost the school holidays once again and there are some treats in store for families this May half term.

Residents of a street in Greater Manchester had an incredibly lucky escape when a train crashed through their houses in the early hours of the morning.

If you're doing a big shop anytime soon, there's a good chance you will be taking a trip to - or ordering online from - the likes of Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, or Sainsbury's.

Average petrol and diesel prices have seen an increase of 10p per litre since the beginning of this year, according to recent figures.

Labour has lost seats at councils across Greater Manchester and no longer holds a majority in Oldham. The party suffered losses, predominantly to independent candidates, in several areas where the war in Gaza was said to be a decisive factor for some voters.

Greater Manchester is in store for a big night at the local elections. All 10 councils will be holding elections on Thursday (May 2) with Andy Burnham's job as Greater Manchester mayor also up for grabs while voters in Salford will also be electing their own city mayor.

A rustic beach hut overlooking sand dunes on the Merseyside coast is available to book on Airbnb. The Owl House is a “guest favourite” and has glowing reviews from visitors.

Another mild day is forecast in Greater Manchester today with temperatures expected to reach 19C.

Nestled in the Yorkshire countryside is a charming and sleepy village with scenery that could rival that found in the Lake District. Except this it’s less likely to be rainy - and attracts far fewer crowds of tourists.

We’re lucky in Greater Manchester that several national parks are all within easy reach. Yet only one of them has been crowned the best in the UK, according to a new study.

A rural town in Greater Manchester has been hailed a 'destination in its own right' by estate agents who say they have never seen it to be 'so popular' with buyers. Homes are 'flying off the shelf' right now in Royton, a former mill town which sits in the stretch of countryside between Oldham and the Pennine hills, so much so that its popularity has been recognised on a national scale.

A Greater Manchester Police car has been taken off the road after having two windows smashed up in Salford. Images have been shared on social media today (April 26) of a Peugeot 308 in GMP livery, parked up on Woodland Grange, in Worsley.

Concerned parents are staging protests outside a school amid allegations that all teachers, teaching assistants and a receptionist have left.

In 10 days time, Greater Manchester will go to the polls to choose its new mayor.

A former Greater Manchester Police officer's behaviour has been described as 'extremely odd' after she kept her uniform and some equipment when she was resigned from the force.

The iconic Spitfire will fly over the skies of Greater Manchester next weekend (April 26 to 29).