The people hanging around Greater Manchester stations because 'there's nowhere else to go'

The political area of Atherleigh in Wigan went out with a bang after a number of community groups were issued awards by their local councillors.

An IKEA is opening today in a new location in Greater Manchester.

People living in areas including Salford and Manchester are among the most likely to die from lung conditions, according to new research published today.

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.

In a room filled with 37 police inspectors, members of the press, and the Mayor of Greater Manchester, promise was in the air.

Weather-wise, Greater Manchester has seen it all in the past few weeks.

It’s easy to see why the Lake District is one of the most popular places to visit in the UK. First of all, it’s brimming with natural beauty, with rugged mountains giving way to smooth expanses of tranquil water.

‘Breaking America’, they say, is an indication that you’ve made it.

Two men from Greater Manchester are among 26 people jailed after a 'major' drugs operation in Lancashire was brought down.

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'.

A 21-hour weather warning for snow is now in place across parts of Greater Manchester.