Things to do in Greater Manchester in June

It is set to be a warm weekend in Greater Manchester - with mostly dry weather forecast.

The average cost of a home is continuing to rise across Greater Manchester as the property market remains hot. In the last year, house prices in the region have gone up by 6 percent, with the average house selling for £230,046 in April.

Greater Manchester supermarkets are bringing in increasing measures to deter shoplifters - but many shoppers are unhappy about it.

A Greater Manchester town centre has been dealt a blow after a coffee giant announced its plans to leave. Costa Coffee has confirmed its branch in Wigan town centre will shut for the final time on Sunday, June 25.

Officers have issued an urgent appeal to track down a wanted man in Greater Manchester. Police say Gavin Barker was due to appear in court, but failed to appear in the dock.

A toy bow and arrow and a doll containing hundreds of times the legal limit of restricted chemicals have been found for sale on Greater Manchester's high streets, Trading Standards has warned.

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 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.

A number of flood alerts remain in place for Greater Manchester following a huge thunderstorm.

A flood warning has been issued across parts of Greater Manchester as another thunderstorm battered the region on Sunday evening (June 18).

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

Wild swimming in the sea or a lake can be incredibly invigorating. And if it's a bit of a trek to find that special location it only adds to the sense of adventure.

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.

When Lesley and Garry McNally’s children flew the nest two years ago, the Salford couple decided to resize and move into their dream bungalow.

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.

A pub boasting some of the best views of Greater Manchester has reopened its doors after a major refurbishment. The Hare & Hounds, in Hyde, was closed for several weeks for a six-figure makeover which has modernised the entire site.

A dispersal order has been issued around Audenshaw Reservoir in a bid to stop people from swimming in the water.

A 12-year-old boy known for busking on Market Street and wowing shoppers with his vocals has appeared on hit TV show America's Got Talent - and got a standing ovation from all the judges.

Summer has well and truly arrived in Greater Manchester and - for once - the weather hasn’t disappointed (well, so far it hasn't). If the sunny weather has got you itching to head outside and soak up the rays, there’s lots of options when it comes to outdoor spaces across the city-region.

A dream home has come up for sale in a sought-after Greater Manchester area known for its scenic canal-side walks and leafy roads. The stunning property, which is on the market for offers over £1,400,000, is nestled in woodland in the Salford village of Worsley.