Bizarre story of the lost 'Blobbyland' theme park near Greater Manchester shut down just weeks after opening

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.

Snow could fall near Greater Manchester later today as temperatures plummet amid a cold weather health alert.

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.

Having a wander around a pretty village on a crisp winter’s day and rounding off your trip with a visit to a cosy pub is a wonderful option to kick off the New Year.

While you can choose your friends you don't often have the same luxury when it comes to who moves in to live next door. Many of us will have had the experience of putting up with dodgy neighbours, but now many can say they spent their childhoods living next to some of Britain's most notorious murderers, rapists and gangsters?

Going for a walk on New Year’s Day is an annual tradition. For those who’ve had a heavy night of partying it's a chance to blow the cobwebs away and a hearty walk outside can leave you feeling invigorated - setting you up for the year ahead.

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.

House prices are gradually coming down across the country, which is great news for buyers - especially those looking to get on the property ladder for the first time in 2024. The average cost of a home across the UK fell by an average of £3,000 in the last year, new data from the Land Registry has revealed.

Manchester's two crown courts are among the most busy in the country. Judges working at Manchester Crown Court and Minshull Street Crown Court deal with some of the most brutal and shocking killings.

Hear the word ‘Ibiza’ and images of a sun-soaked party-island spring to mind - not a town in North Yorkshire and a mediaeval castle. But that’s the nickname that Skipton received this year.

Going for a Boxing Day walk is an annual tradition for many. It’s a chance to walk off all those mince pies and blow the cobwebs away.

The death of a much-loved great grandad who went missing for almost ten weeks was a 'tragic accident', a coroner has ruled.

Work to transform a historic warehouse behind Piccadilly Station into a series of ‘creative workspaces’ is getting underway in a matter of weeks.

Hundreds of new homes for Salford could be approved next week and plans for a new skyscraper in Manchester city centre have surfaced.