The reason for one of Greater Manchester's most bizarre motorway junctions explained

One of Manchester's most mistreated inner-city areas, once plagued with fly-tipping and ‘anti-social activity’, has undergone a startling transformation.

It sometimes feels like you can’t walk even five minutes through Manchester city centre without coming across at least one Greggs on your travels.

A man was 'seriously assaulted' by a group of men who asked him for money inside a store at Manchester Fort shopping park, police have revealed.

A picnic is a quintessential summer experience. From tucking into sandwiches at the seaside to quiche in the countryside, there’s nothing quite like a picnic on a summer’s day.

Claire Sweeney has jokingly shared what has been the most ‘traumatic’ part of her new job after landing a role on Coronation Street. It was announced back in April that the Brookside legend will make her way onto the cobbles as Cassie Plummer.

A teenage boy had a lucky escape after yet another brutal stabbing in Greater Manchester.

Ian Brown once famously said that 'Manchester has everything except a beach'. He could have also added that we don't have any outdoor pools or lidos anymore - but that's not quite as succinct.

An incredible mansion has been put on the market with a staggering £12 million price tag - making it the most expensive property for sale in Greater Manchester. The huge Grade II listed house is found in none other than the pricest part of the region, Bowdon, an affluent area known to attract millionaires and footballers.

With house prices continuing to rise amid the cost of living crisis, househunters who are in search for an affordable home may be finding it difficult. According to Rightmove, the average price of a home across Greater Manchester is currently £260,200, which has jumped up in the last month alone.

It took three years and cost the public purse £32m. The Manchester Arena Inquiry finally came to a close on Wednesday, but instead of back-slapping and congratulations for a job well done, there was palpable frustration and fear that this vast and expensive effort may, in some respects, have been in vain.

Jack Butland thinks Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes are the strongest finishers in front of goal at Manchester United.

Josie Gibson has thrown her support behind Holly Willoughby after supporting the star during her emotional return to This Morning. The presenter has been co-hosting the ITV daytime programme with Holly this week following Phillip Schofield's shock exit.

A Greater Manchester Police PCSO is accused of exchanging confidential information for a sexual favour from a woman he met on the beat, a court has heard.

On the banks of Coniston Water, in the heart of the Lake District, lies a little piece of Wigan. Low Bank Ground lies an hour's dive up the M6, followed by a half hour jaunt through winding country lanes.

Manchester United could win both the FA Cup and League Cup in the same season for the first time ever against Manchester City this weekend.

When it comes to picking standout performers from the Premier League season it's hard to ignore Casemiro at Manchester United and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.

A killer driver, a revenge-fuelled family and two murderers are amongst those who have been jailed in Greater Manchester this month.

Greater Manchester is home to a wide range of museums, covering everything from football to science and industry. Yet there’s probably one you’ve walked past dozens of times without even realising, and it’s certainly worth a visit during the the school holidays.

If you're enjoying today's Bank Holiday sunshine, here's some good news for you... it's here to stay for the rest of the week. Greater Manchester looks set for a warm and dry few days with temperatures regularly hitting 20C.

A 17th century pub in Bury has gone on sale with an eye-watering price tag of £1 million. The Church Inn, in Birtle, understood to be one of the oldest in Greater Manchester, comes with four acres of stunning land, gardens and car parking.