'Danger to life' alert in place across Greater Manchester amid yellow 'sudden flooding' warning

Police have issued a warning on open water swimming on what could be Greater Manchester's hottest day of the year so far.

Temperatures will soar to 24C today on what could be the hottest day of the year so far in Greater Manchester.

Walking arm-in-arm with her dad up to the dank concrete building, she was a world away from her quiet, humble beginnings.

Police patrols have been stepped up in Greater Manchester after two terror suspects appeared in court accused of plotting an Islamic State-inspired gun attack against members of the Jewish community in the North West.

A well respected senior teacher was unfairly sacked and discriminated against for 'trade union reasons', a tribunal has found.

A new Islamic school, regeneration around a train station and a new Lidl are some of the significant developments put before Greater Manchester this week.

Mum-of-three Gemma has been skipping meals so her youngest son can keep going to football training every week. It costs £5. Despite her sacrifices, she says the price of food, council tax and bills continuing to rise means she's continuing to struggle.

House prices have fallen gradually across the UK over the last year, but some parts of Greater Manchester have defied the national trend. Looking closely at house prices and how they're changing often gives a good indication of the current state of the local property market.

The arrests of three men on suspicion of terrorism in raids around Greater Mancheter were part of a Europe-wide investigation into Islamic extremism, sources have told the Manchester Evening News. One source told the M.E.N. the arrests were 'very significant'.

Andy Burnham has said three men were arrested on suspicion of terrorism arrests in Bolton and Wigan as a 'preventative move'.

It's almost the school holidays once again and there are some treats in store for families this May half term.

It's set to be a warm week in Greater Manchester - with temperatures climbing to 22C.

Campaigners have hit out after dozens of small nails were found strewn across a popular cycling route used by cyclists, families and children.

If you're doing a big shop anytime soon, there's a good chance you will be taking a trip to - or ordering online from - the likes of Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, or Sainsbury's.

Patients were forced to be evacuated and scans cancelled after two ceilings collapsed within a day of one another at a crumbling Greater Manchester hospital.

Average petrol and diesel prices have seen an increase of 10p per litre since the beginning of this year, according to recent figures.

It is likely to be a damp start to the Bank holiday weekend - but some sunshine is expected between the rain and cloud.

Labour has lost seats at councils across Greater Manchester and no longer holds a majority in Oldham. The party suffered losses, predominantly to independent candidates, in several areas where the war in Gaza was said to be a decisive factor for some voters.

Greater Manchester is in store for a big night at the local elections. All 10 councils will be holding elections on Thursday (May 2) with Andy Burnham's job as Greater Manchester mayor also up for grabs while voters in Salford will also be electing their own city mayor.

A suspected loan shark has been arrested following an investigation in Greater Manchester. Searches were carried out at a property in Whitefield and a business in Hyde earlier today (May 1).