Concerns as Greater Manchester probation service has only 'half the officers needed' to keep people safe

It's been a scorching but rainy few days across as Greater Manchester baked in temperatures of more than 30C before being hit by thunderstorms.

With house prices continuing to rise amid the cost of living crisis, househunters who are in search for an affordable home may be finding it difficult. According to Rightmove, the average price of a home across Greater Manchester is currently £260,200, which has jumped up in the last month alone.

A dream home has come up for sale in a sought-after Greater Manchester area known for its scenic canal-side walks and leafy roads. The stunning property, which is on the market for offers over £1,400,000, is nestled in woodland in the Salford village of Worsley.

The Met Office has issued a further yellow thunderstorm warning covering Greater Manchester this week.

Thunderstorm warnings have been put in place for Greater Manchester today (June 10) by forecasters.

The Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning for thunderstorms today (June 10).

Manchester and the rest of the UK has been blessed with dry, sunny, and warm weather for some time now. And while many have woken up today again to blue skies this could all come to an abrupt end later today.

Temperatures in Greater Manchester are set to 29c over the weekend as the region is set for hours of sunshine.

The third-tallest skyscraper in the UK could be built in Salford, new documents have revealed. If approved, the landmark would only be smaller than The Shard and 22 Bishopsgate in London.

The weather just keeps on getting warmer in Greater Manchester, with temperatures forecast to hit 26C this weekend. Glorious sunshine and temperatures in the low 20s have brought people out and about in swathes for the past few weeks.

A Greater Manchester Police PCSO is accused of exchanging confidential information for a sexual favour from a woman he met on the beat, a court has heard.

Glorious sunshine and warm weather has graced Greater Manchester for the past few weeks. Clear skies and temperatures in the low 20s have seen Mancunians make the most of the outdoors.

On the banks of Coniston Water, in the heart of the Lake District, lies a little piece of Wigan. Low Bank Ground lies an hour's dive up the M6, followed by a half hour jaunt through winding country lanes.

When it comes to planning days out, you can’t beat a leisurely stroll around a country estate or stately home. Whether it's admiring the flora and fauna of a walled garden, deer spotting in rugged open grounds, or exploring a grand old hall, there’s plenty of places to visit.

The deputy chief constable of Greater Manchester Police has told a public inquiry the force has learned lessons from its failures at the 2017 terror attack at Manchester Arena.

If you've ever used the Kingsway Interchange you'll know just how confusing it can be. Several junctions for some of Greater Manchester's busiest roads and motorways are all crammed next to each other in a bizarre jumble of slip roads.

Families and communities in Greater Manchester have been left reeling after two people were stabbed to death in two separate incidents less than 48 hours apart. On Wednesday night 21-year-old Salah Eldin Adam was killed in Old Trafford.

A killer driver, a revenge-fuelled family and two murderers are amongst those who have been jailed in Greater Manchester this month.

It's been a glorious bank holiday weekend with Greater Manchester basking in sunshine. The rest of the country has also enjoyed similar sunny scenes, with Sunday (May 28) being the UK's hottest day of the year so far.

Greater Manchester is home to a wide range of museums, covering everything from football to science and industry. Yet there’s probably one you’ve walked past dozens of times without even realising, and it’s certainly worth a visit during the the school holidays.