Adventure races with trail running, mountain biking and kayaking are coming to Greater Manchester for the first time

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'.

Steve Clarke won’t throw the baby out with the bathwater after a Dutch drubbing as he looks to earn a first win in seven games when Northern Ireland visit Hampden for a friendly.

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.

A man has died after his electric motorcycle crashed into a metal access barrier at a Stockport park. Greater Manchester Police says members of the public rushed to the 32-year-old's aid following the crash at Alexandra Park, near to the main car park off Cheadle Old Road, Edgeley.

Manchester United booked a place in the FA Cup semi-finals after a dramatic 4-3 win over Liverpool in extra-time.

George Galloway is considering standing against Andy Burnham, the Manchester Evening News can reveal. The new Rochdale MP who won a by-election two weeks ago is now looking at running to be Greater Manchester's mayor.

Liam Gallagher was in a jubilant mood following his new number one album as he met fans in Glasgow ahead of his Barrowland gig in the city.

Heavy rain is expected to fall on Manchester and around the North West - with a string of flood warnings in force. Areas including Warrington and the Lancashire coast have been hit by a number of flood warnings by the Environment Agency today (March 13).

The Saturdays star Mollie King has officially began her gruelling 500 km cycle ride from London to Hull - and she’ll be making her way through Greater Manchester later this week.

Council tax will increase by more than 5 per cent in every part of Greater Manchester from April. All 10 councils in the city-region have set their rate for the next financial year with many still having to make cuts in spending to balance the budget on top of the tax hike.

Wayne Rooney has compared Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo to former midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Teeny sandwiches, cakes, scones and a pot of tea - those are the things that immediately spring to mind when I hear the words afternoon tea. Expensive is another one.

Tax cuts, changes to child benefits and public sector reforms were all announced in the budget today (March 6). Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that a further 2p cut in National Insurance will be introduced from April, saving the average employee £450 a year.

Mark Wright has been flooded with the same comment as she posted a rare snap of himself and his wife Michelle Keegan promoting his brand. The former TOWIE star started up gym wear brand AYTEE7 back in 2022 which vowed to cater to all shapes and sizes.

Mayor Andy Burnham has called for an 'urgent meeting' as residents in and around Bury have been left to endure a 'sickening' landfill stench.

Rasmus Hojlund and Lisandro Martinez are at the Etihad Stadium as a show of support for Manchester United teammates.

A plan to build nearly 300 new homes in Salford is set to be decided on next week. The council's planning panel will vote on developing two plots of land off Robert Hall Street and West Park Street.