Council bosses threaten action over village's 'eyesore' tyre recycling site

“I can’t even ask my children if I want a loaf,” Val Barlow says as she looks into the distance. “My son asks me if I need anything but I know he’s got family. He’s working and he’s seeing nowt of it. I’m struggling like everybody else but you’ve got to go on.”

A community fridge aiming to help Greater Manchester families during the cost of living crisis has opened in Oldham, gaining the support of Andy Burnham and Oldham Council Leader, Amanda Chadderton.

A Stockport woman has hit out at the council, saying she feels 'persecuted' after they painted double yellow lines on 'historic' cobblestones outside her house.

Councillors for Wigan confirmed that tax will rise by 4.99 per cent after a majority vote came in following four hours of debate.

Security service MI5 today said sorry for not preventing the Manchester Arena terror bombing after a report found opportunities were missed.

There was 'a significant missed opportunity to take action' on the part of MI5 that might have prevented the murders of 22 people in the Manchester Arena bombing, the third and final report of the public inquiry into the atrocity has found.

Councillors have agreed to hike council tax by nearly five per cent at a meeting where one Labour member described his Tory opposition as the ‘Tameside Trump’.

Molly-Mae Hague has been sharing an insight into home life after having her man Tommy Fury home from his victory in Saudi Arabia. The former Love Island star greeted her partner through the door of their plush home with open arms and a 'Welcome Home Champ' display after the Manchester boxer was victorious in his fight against Jake Paul on Sunday night three weeks after welcoming newborn daughter Bambi into the world.

Tyson Fury couldn't resist joining in the fun as his youngest son celebrated his fourth birthday. Little Adonis woke to find downstairs decked out for him with a superhero theme.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery hopes to see Emiliano Martinez win "many trophies" at Aston Villa after the goalkeeper's dad hinted at a future move.

Manchester council is asking people to share their views on how it should spend £14m to transform Deansgate. The town hall wants to turn this city centre 'destination' from being a 'traffic dominated environment' to one that is safer at night with better air quality and more space for walking and cycling.

No retailer will take on Bolton’s M&S site after it closes in April, the borough’s council leader has claimed. The town centre was dealt a body blow in January when the high street giant announced the closure of the 100,000 square foot store on Deansgate.

Calls to make council tax cheaper for some of the poorest Mancunians have been voted down. The Lib Dems' proposal to increase the maximum discount on council tax bills in Manchester from 82.5 pc to 85 pc has been rejected.

Manchester boxer Tommy Fury wore his heart on his robe as he faced the biggest night of his career tonight. As Tommy carried out his ring walk ahead of his fight with American YouTuber Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia, viewers clocked his super-sweet tribute to newborn daughter Bambi.

Soft launch alert! Chase Stokes shared an adorable glimpse of his romance with Kelsea Ballerini shortly after she addressed the duo’s relationship status.

People in Stockport will see their council tax bills rise by more than 4 per cent from April after town hall bosses passed a ‘robust’ budget for the year ahead.

Rochdale council has passed its annual budget unopposed for the first time in nearly 50 years - including plans for a 2pc council tax rebate to all households. Labour’s proposals were unanimously approved by members, with none of the three opposition parties tabling an alternative budget or amendments.The financial plan for the next 12 months will see council tax bills rise by 4.99pc - including 2pc ring fenced for adult social care - rising to 5.15pc with Andy Burham’s mayoral precepts. It means the average 'Band D' household’s bill will rise by around £9 more per month from April.However, to cushion the blow somewhat, every home will automatically receive a 2pc rebate regardless of which council tax band it is in. This will be funded by reserves. An extra £500k has also been put aside for targeted support to help the poorest households in the borough ‘weather the storm of the cost of living crisis’.READ MORE: Council smash huge £65m-a-year crime network after being led to single Manchester trader

Joao Cancelo has strongly refuted claims he was difficult to his teammates or any staff in the build-up to his sudden Manchester City exit in January.

Rochdale council is forging ahead with ambitious plans to develop the area around the town’s railway station despite losing out on £20m in ‘Levelling Up’ cash. The authority has confirmed it has submitted a planning application for the multi-million pound scheme - including images of a new public square that will form its centrepiece.

Molly-Mae Hague has shared the adorable nickname that she has for her baby daughter. Taking to Instagram, the 23-year-old new mum took a picture in the mirror holding one-month-old Bambi in her arms. Molly looked cosy in a dark green ribbed roll neck jumper layered under a black wool long coat, with her hair scraped back into a high bun.