The newly introduced changes you will see at Greater Manchester polling stations when you vote on May 4

It's an eerie relic of pre-pandemic life. The Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre in Rochdale was once a bustling mall with five floors of shops, including household names such as New Look, Wilko, and Ryman.

Heading outside and going for a walk with your dog is one of life’s simple pleasures. Not only does it boost your mood and fitness, but has countless benefits for your four-legged friend too.

As a self-confessed "southern jessie", Peter Baker never imagined he would spend years as the voice of Greater Manchester's mornings.

It was the only job Sarah De Meulemeester ever wanted.

Local councils in Greater Manchester spent tens of thousands of pounds each on celebrations for the King's coronation earlier this month. One town hall set aside up to £52,000 to put on events in the area, while some spent nothing.

The government wants people to separate their food and garden recycling – but bosses in Greater Manchester have concerns it could need costly new bins and collection wagons.

Last year celebrated 50 years since the first Pride event in the country, the UK Gay Pride Rally in London, took place. The message behind Pride still stands strong today as the fight for LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion continues.

With another bank holiday weekend coming up at the end of the month, summer just around the corner and long school holidays on the horizon, thoughts turn to golden sandy beaches and sunny getaways. A trip away is a chance to completely unwind and create happy memories with friends and family.

No trams are running across Greater Manchester for several hours this morning due to a network-wide 'shutdown'.

One of Bolton’s most iconic pubs is set for a major transformation as Yates’ Wine Lodge becomes a a Slug and Lettuce bar. The historic Yates’ pub, a Grade II listed building on Bradshawgate, has been a stop off on the social scene for generations of Boltonians enjoying a night out.

This year’s Eurovision Song Contest is almost upon us and the excitement is truly building.

People came together to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III today as street parties continued across Greater Manchester.

Although the Coronation itself may be over, there’s still a lot of bank holiday weekend left to enjoy. Celebrations continue to take place across Greater Manchester, with people holding street parties and events today and tomorrow.

As King Charles was crowned at Westminster Abbey in London, people came together across Greater Manchester to celebrate the new monarch - and enjoy a party.

Manchester is a lot of things, but one cardinal sin it can never be accused of is throwing a boring party. Whether it’s celebrating the Lionesses’ Euros win in style in a sun-soaked city centre last year, or ringing in a birthday or New Year with a funky Friday in Mint Lounge - thousands flock to our city safe in the knowledge they’ll have a good time.

There was plenty of local political drama in three Greater Manchester boroughs last night — with more election action set to hit the region today.

Not everyone loves pageantry and not everyone loves rolling pageantry footage either, so while many will be planning a full day in front of the television watching the Coronation, others will be casting their gaze elsewhere for bank holiday entertainment.

Voters in parts of England will have their say in the local elections today (Thursday May 4). Some 230 local authorities are holding elections, with hundreds of candidates eager to gain seats.

Local elections are underway today (Thursday May 4) as thousands of constituents cast their votes across parts of England.

Councils across England and Northern Ireland are preparing for the local elections this May.