The three Greater Manchester boroughs where rents are soaring - and it's not Manchester

Technology is to be introduced by a coroner which will be able to establish cause of death without dissecting the body. A leading coroner said families who have recently lost a loved one in Bolton, Salford, Wigan will soon benefit from 'digital autopsies', which not only minimise emotional distress, but also accelerate the post-mortem process.

There are plans to create a new town council in Salford - which could take control over services including bin collections, roads repairs, and street cleaning.

What's your key question for the candidates vying to be the next Greater Manchester Mayor?

Generations of people who grew up in Greater Manchester will remember the familiar sight of the 'pop man' - or 'mineral man' - rattling down the street with a wagon full of bottles.

Bolton is a town prone to an identity crisis. Ever since it was pulled into Greater Manchester by the 1974 Local Government Act, many of its residents have steadfastly refused to accept its removal from Lancashire.

There are plans to convert a grade II building in Salford into new homes.

There's a Manchester derby of sorts on Saturday, but it will be a world away from the billion pound empires that collide when Manchester City and Manchester United lock horns. The biggest game in Manchester won't be at the Etihad or Old Trafford, but down the road at Boundary Park.

There’s nothing quite like recharging your batteries with an escape to the countryside and waking up to breathtaking views of rolling green fields. With warmer and brighter months ahead, many of us will be planning rural getaways in the coming weeks, and, while camping is a popular way to reconnect with nature it’s not for everyone - especially for those who like their home comforts.

Most people know the story of Vimto and how was created in Manchester over 100-years ago. The vitamin tonic drink was created on Granby Row in 1908 by Blackburn born herbs, spices and medicines dealer, Noel Nichols, as a heath drink - and to cash in on the temperance movement.

With two weeks off school it can be hard to keep the kids entertained over the Easter holidays. It’s especially tricky when the weather is hit and miss.

A Greater Manchester school has revealed how it is supporting dozens of families facing homelessness.

The M.E.N recently reported on the scale of demand for high school places in Trafford, the only Greater Manchester borough which still has a state grammar school system decided by the 11-plus exam. Here, the M.E.N's Damon Wilkinson writes about how Trafford came to be the only borough in our region which kept a selective school system which defined post-war Britain - but only survives in a few parts of the country today.

Amid the mansions in one of Greater Manchester's leafiest suburbs sits a row of pristine white cottages with a little-known history.

It's the holiest day in the Christian calendar, and for some, Good Friday marks the beginning of a much-needed four day break. For others, it’s an excuse to sneak some Easter egg chocolate from the other room.

Three men have been arrested in Perth in connection with an investigation into two shootings in Greater Manchester.

Bolton has been named Greater Manchester’s town of culture for 2024. The award will bring £50,000 to support a year-long programme of new events.

Greater Manchester Police has issued a warning as 'childhood infections of measles and whooping cough are rising dramatically'. The police force is urging parents to make sure they and their children are vaccinated as 'we are already seeing cases requiring hospital attendance including hospital admittance'.

A house in Greater Manchester was swept off the market less than a week after being put up for sale - despite having a hefty price tag. The 'time capsule' property in Altrincham, Trafford, which has been in the same family since the 60s, proved to be a hit with buyers looking for a big project.

Yellow buses will now be seen buzzing through Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Bury and north Manchester following the launch of the Bee Network’s second phase.

The Conservative candidate standing to become Greater Manchester mayor has defected to Reform UK. Dan Barker, who was selected to stand for the Tories against Andy Burnham, has now joined the party founded by Nigel Farage.