All the latest key developments submitted across Greater Manchester

Nestled in the Peak District is a beautiful historic hall which is hosting a Christmas market with a difference this festive season. Shoppers can immerse themselves in the magical setting of a 900-year-old fortified manor house and browse artisan stalls.

After months of speculation, former Emmerdale star Charley Webb has confirmed she has split from actor Matthew Wolfenden. She confirmed the news with a post on her Instagram, asking for privacy as they make their children their priority. Writing on Instagram, Charley posted: "It is with love and respect that Matthew and I have decided to separate.

Girls Aloud have confirmed they are to reunite with the announcement of a 2024 tour. Cheryl Tweedy, Nicola Roberts, Kimberley Walsh and Nadine Coyle will tour to celebrate their beloved bandmate Sarah Harding who died from breast cancer in 2021 aged 39.

New figures reveal a huge rise in animals being left abandoned in Greater Manchester amid the cost-of-living crisis. In one shocking case, a pair of kittens were dropped in a park and left, while inside a box and a bin bag.

Greater Manchester will get nearly £300m to fix potholes over 11 years with funds coming from the money saved by cancelling the northern leg of HS2. The city-region is set to receive £296m in total with an additional £8.9m available for this year and next year.

Four Greater Manchester regeneration projects will benefit from a £86m boost in the latest round of Levelling Up funding from the government. Bolton, Manchester, Tameside and Wigan are among the 55 successful schemes to be selected for a share of nearly £1bn.

Business owners in Radcliffe have spoken of their fear of leaving their shop doors open or letting staff work alone after a terrifying robbery sent shockwaves through the town.

“We had wanted kids and fostering seemed like a great option for us,” says Ryan, who began fostering with his husband during the pandemic.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have issued a 'threat' as they found themselves on the side of head judge Shirley Ballas over the weekend. The hit BBC One dance contest returned with its live show on Saturday night (November 12) before the pre-recorded results show aired on Sunday night (November 12).

A house for sale in Greater Manchester has been dubbed the 'bargain of the century' with its cheap guide price of just £120,000. The semi-detached home in Bolton sits on a huge plot with a gorgeous wrap-around garden and has 'so much going for it' inside.

Stargazers could catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights this weekend, according to the Met Office. The aurora borealis, as it is also known, may illuminate night skies across the UK on Saturday evening into Sunday morning.

The Met Office has announced that fortunate stargazers could catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights this weekend.

Junk food adverts could be banned on all buses and trams in Greater Manchester. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is reviewing its advertising policy which could result in restrictions on adverts featuring foods that are high in sugar, salt and fat.

Greater Manchester is home to its fair share of haunted locations, from pubs with levitating pint glasses to music venues with reports of paranormal activity. But there’s one place which is particularly creepy, especially at Halloween when ghostly beings come out to play.

The third largest force in England and Wales, Greater Manchester Police is responsible for serving and protecting over 2.8 million people in the region.

Greater Manchester's civic leaders have called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East.

Asylum seekers being housed at some hotels in Greater Manchester will have to leave within months as the government seeks to end the costly use of this accommodation. At least two hotels in the city-region - one in Wigan and another in Rochdale - will be closing.

Two of the most haunted places in the UK can be found right here in Greater Manchester, new research has shown. Salford in fact takes the crown for being the most haunted city in the UK - so it might be worth planning a visit there this Halloween.

With crunchy leaves underfoot, a slight chill in the air and a beautiful palette of colours, you can’t beat a country walk in the autumn. If you’re looking for that perfect autumnal atmosphere then it's best to venture into the woods.

Plans for scores of new homes across Greater Manchester have been submitted in recent weeks. A large proportion of the region's applications are for Manchester, with 453 new flats proposed in total.