10 things to do in Greater Manchester in January to beat the winter blues

Finding cheap fuel in the current climate can be a challenge.

A document believed to be the oldest in Greater Manchester has been revealed - part of a fascinating archive collection now saved for future generations.

A dusting of snow has covered Greater Manchester this week as temperatures plummet across the country. While there’s not much more snow expected to fall in the coming days, the weather is going to remain very cold but with lots of bright, January sunshine on the cards.

Over £3 million in speeding fines were issued to motorists in Greater Manchester in a year, new figures have revealed. Between November 2022 and November 2023, over 30,000 fines were issued after motorists were caught by speed cameras across the region.

A super cheap property has come on the market in Greater Manchester and has huge potential as a doer-upper home. The terraced house in Tyldesley, Wigan is up for sale with a guide price of just £25,000 - making it the cheapest house currently up for grabs in the region.

The Met Office has warned of 'widespread snow' this week with a number of snow and ice warnings issued across the UK.

It may be winter but it doesn’t have to stop you from exploring the stunning countryside we have right on our doorstep. Landscapes can be transformed thanks to frosts and low lying mists, while the crisp, cool air can leave you feeling invigorated.

A stunning house has come up for sale in Greater Manchester that breaks the mould of the 'typical terraced property', estate agents say. The end terrace in Ramsbottom, Bury might look pretty normal from the outside, but inside it boasts a luxury interior and hides beautiful countryside views.

To outsiders, it was a no-brainer. In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the decision to pedestrianise a street in Ramsbottom town centre brought a taste of European café culture to the foothills of the West Pennines.

Buying a house is an expensive milestone that many people save up for years to achieve. In recent years, the cost of living crisis has made it increasingly difficult for people to afford a home, from rising house prices to soaring mortgage rates.

Sunloungers and blow-up beds have been set up at a former school in Salford for rough sleepers to spend the night. The building, in Swinton, was turned into a 'welfare hub' by Salford council five days before Christmas.

A GP surgery in Wigan has been placed into special measures by the CQC.

A Greater Manchester NHS chief issued a public statement on Wednesday night (January 3) as hospitals across the region face huge pressures and long waits at A&E.

Some of Greater Manchester's biggest names spent their formative years as pupil's of the regions now vanished schools.

Bolton’s claim to be the ‘Hollywood of the North’ is ringing increasingly true with production crews for various television and movie projects spending 88 days filming at locations in the town in 2023. The town’s locations, in particular the cobbles and grand, curved architecture of Le Mans Crescent, have featured in dozens of productions over recent years.

A nightclub that was one of the country's longest-running and which saw the likes of Sir Elton John and Eric Clapton grace its stage is set to be demolished.

You can’t beat an invigorating walk outside in the fresh air on New Year’s Day. It’s a tradition which marks the start of a new year and puts a spring in your step after all the festivities of the past few days.

From flash floods to unbearable heat - and a tornado - Greater Manchester seen it all this year. The weather across the region has been as unpredictable as ever.

A 'determined, enthusiastic and tenacious' Greater Manchester Police officer has been honoured by the King.

Community campaigners, two star footballers and charity champions are among those from Greater Manchester who have been recognised in this year's King's New Year Honours list.