'Firefighters are dying far too often and far too early': Life-saving programme launched in Greater Manchester after worrying data unveiled

With the sun scheduled to make a timely - albeit brief - appearance this weekend - many of us will be heading to our nearest rooftop bar or restaurant terrace. And just in time for the good weather, the locations with the highest number of outdoor restaurants and bars have been revealed - and the winner might surprise you.

A new banking hub has been confirmed for a Greater Manchester area set to lose its last remaining bank this summer. NatWest’s decision to shut its Heald Green branch meant people living in the Cheadle area were to be left without any face-to-face banking services from July. There are around 40,000 homes across the constituency.But LINK - the UK’s cash access and ATM network - has now announced that a new bank will open in nearby Bramhall. The decision comes after a concerted campaign from the community and local politicians. The hub will offer basic counter services, allowing people to withdraw cash, collect change, deposit cheques, pay bills and make balance enquiries. Automated services for deposits and withdrawals may also be available.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms for parts of Greater Manchester today.

Before a note is song of their Eurovision entry, Ukraine has already won cultutral accolades in Greater Manchester today. Two Ukrainian Catholic Churches in Salford and Oldham have been granted Grade II listed status.

House prices are constantly changing all across Greater Manchester and largely differ from one part of the region to the next. If you are looking to buy your first home, are wanting to move up the property ladder or would just like an idea of how much your home is worth, it's a good idea to keep up-to-date with average house prices in your local area.

The first details of how Andy Burnham will use new powers given to Greater Manchester in the latest devolution deal have been revealed. The mayor will make a series of announcements in the coming months to set out his plans for transport, housing and technical education.

One of the most common types of cancer in the UK has plenty of symptoms that can be mistaken for other causes, such as urinary tract infections, kidney infections and excruciating kidney stones.

People came together to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III today as street parties continued across Greater Manchester.

Although the Coronation itself may be over, there’s still a lot of bank holiday weekend left to enjoy. Celebrations continue to take place across Greater Manchester, with people holding street parties and events today and tomorrow.

As King Charles was crowned at Westminster Abbey in London, people came together across Greater Manchester to celebrate the new monarch - and enjoy a party.

There was plenty of local political drama in three Greater Manchester boroughs last night — with more election action set to hit the region today.

The Coronation weekend is almost here so for many families that means a three-day break.

One of Greater Manchester's 10 boroughs has been listed among the top 10 places to raise a family in the UK.

Two professional cleaners have shared their 'satisfaction' at cleaning a house buried 3ft deep in plastic bottles and other 'horrendous smelling' rubbish.

Councils in Greater Manchester have had their budgets cut by nearly a quarter over the last 14 years, according to new research. Across England, the poorest councils have faced real-term cuts worth almost three times as much as the richest local authorities, the research by a special interest group has revealed.

A man from Greater Manchester has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to kidnap after police received reports of a group of men carrying a man into a car which was driven away.

As has been widely covered, there are huge changes in how voters will cast their ballot on Thursday, May 4 with the introduction of a photo identification requirement. The new requirement will come into effect for the local elections across Greater Manchester.

Hit London bakery chain Gail's is to launch another north west site - after taking over a former bank in Didsbury. The popular bakery is famed for its cinnamon buns, sourdough loaves and wide range of cakes and pastries.

The political landscape of Greater Manchester will be settled for another year as voter's go to the polls next week in the local elections.

Jock Zonfrillo, the MasterChef Australia judge and award-winning Scottish chef, has died unexpectedly aged 46.