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

One of Greater Manchester's 10 boroughs has been listed among the top 10 places to raise a family in the UK.

It is less affordable to rent in Manchester than it is in some parts of Greater London, new figures have revealed.

In one of the most tumultuous Greater Manchester boroughs when it comes to local elections, every single seat is on the table for Stockport's ‘all-out’ election.

A debate has erupted in a Greater Manchester borough - over the location of the border between two areas.

Emergency services rushed to a residential estate in Stockport this evening (Friday) after a child was struck by a car. The collision happened on Walnut Tree Road in Cheadle Heath at around 4pm.

People are being asked to rent out rooms in their home for patients coming out of hospital. The scheme, run by a private company, is being trialled in Stockport.

Police investigating alleged sexual assaults at a hospital arrested a man on Tuesday morning (March 21).

Highway works being crammed in before the end of the financial year has turned March into the ‘month of madness’ for motorists and buses, a councillor says.

Controversial plans to build a 'new community' of 3,500 homes on largely green belt land around Elton Reservoir have been put forward by a developer. Housebuilder Peel claim they want to invest £500m in community facilities, new primary schools, transport links, and a new public park at land west of Elton Reservoir.

A series of weather warnings have been issued across the UK as the country braces for snow to come from the north.

The weather will turn wintry in Greater Manchester tomorrow (Thursday, March 9), with snow forecast to fall across some boroughs.

Dozens of flights have been suspended after snow hit parts of the UK following the coldest night of the year on Tuesday.

Snow is expected to fall across Greater Manchester tomorrow as temperatures dip below freezing.

These are the horrifying conditions a mum claims she had to live with in her city centre apartment block for months.

A nine-year-old girl has been making a difference in the community of Heywood through acts of kindness and generosity.

All Greater Manchester households will pay up to £40 a year more in council tax from April. Mayor Andy Burnham and the 10 council leaders in the city-region have now approved a 6 pc increase in the parts of the bill which go towards the police and the fire service – although some bits have been frozen.

Plans to transform a city centre landmark, open a new supermarket and build an eco-friendly office block could all be given the go ahead in Manchester this week. Student housing and emergency accommodation for homeless families are also among the developments to be decided on Thursday (February 16).

Millions of people currently receiving Pension Credit across the UK are due to receive extra financial help during the autumn period.

First-time buyers today face an even bigger challenge when it comes to getting a foot on the property ladder. House prices have been on the rise for the past few years and on top of the cost of living crisis, which is making it more difficult to save for a deposit, mortgage repayments are now expected to rise alongside interest rates.

It's Thursday and fortunately the weather is starting to pick up.

Despite the heaps of things to do around Greater Manchester, it's always nice to take a break and get away from the region to explore a new area - especially when it comes to beaches.

Asda has brought in a major change for its new budget Just Essentials range to limit the amount of products customers can buy.

An award-winning pub with the best beer garden in the region, which has stunning views over nine counties, is up for sale.

Brits only have one month left to use their 'old' £20 and £50 bank notes.

Weapons, drugs and 'large amounts of cash' have all been seized as part of a major clampdown on crime. Greater Manchester Police officers descended on Salford yesterday (August 24) for Operation Avro.

Greater Manchester boasts several prestigious towns and villages that are renowned for attracting some rather wealthy residents. From Premier League footballers and TV stars to esteemed businessmen and women, certain parts of our region have become hotspots for the rich and famous.

House hunters looking to buy in Greater Manchester can now expect to pay around £236,876 for a home, according to Rightmove's latest average house price data.

‘Not enough vaccines, test results delayed for days, and people cancelling Pride plans’ - monkeypox fears are building as the number of cases in Greater Manchester are on the rise.

Stockport, home of the Hat Works, Robinsons Brewery and Strawberry Studios, has undergone quite the transformation in recent years. Increased investment and interest in the market town has brought with it a slew of new and exciting businesses - from French bistros and trendy coffee shops to live music venues and buzzing food markets.