Government policy on allowing untested hospital patients into care homes was 'unlawful', court rules

The NHS is battling record numbers of patients facing 12-hour waits in A&E for a hospital bed, according to the latest figures. It comes after the decision to admit them to a ward, meaning they will already have likely waited for an ambulance and then while being assessed when they arrived at A&E.

A man has been detained at a hospital in Greater Manchester after he claimed to be carrying a weapon. Police descended on Rochdale Infirmary this afternoon after reports of a "firearms incident".

Five healthcare workers at an NHS hospital have been named and charged following a major investigation into the ill-treatment of patients. Three nurses and two health care assistants from Blackpool Victoria Hospital will appear in court charged with alleged offences committed on the stroke unit.

Along with house prices, the cost to rent is yet another thing soaring amid the cost of living crisis. According to Rightmove, rent prices have jumped by almost 11 per cent over the last year, in what is now described as the most 'competitive rental market ever'.

Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune believes the experience of Ralf Rangnick could hold the key to overhauling the transfer strategy at Old Trafford.

With the average house price in the UK now at a staggering £360,000, a multi-million pound pad is something that many of us could only purchase if we were ever lucky enough to win the lottery. But for some of the region's richest residents, our dream is their reality.

A pregnant nurse and a woman who spent months fighting for her life in hospital are amongst the more than 400 people in a Wigan neighbourhood who are celebrating this Bank Holiday weekend after winning a combined £7.9 million.

Two teenage boys and a man have been arrested after drugs raids in Oldham. Police said the three - two boys aged 17 and a 58-year-old - were held 'in connection with the supply of prohibited drugs'.

Homes and businesses have been without water in parts of Wigan and Leigh this morning after a troublesome water pipe burst yet again. Some residents woke up to no running water at home today (April 29), while others reported having low water pressure.

A university boss has hit out at the government's plan to introduce fines for 'cancel culture' on campuses. Education Minister Michelle Donelan has said she intends to bring forward new laws to crack down on 'woke mobs' that are apparently preventing debate at universities.

Bin strikes in Manchester could be called off if workers vote to agree on a 'revised' pay offer.

More than 400 new £300,000 homes are being built in Partington, and they’re already selling fast.

The mum of a baby girl who died after choking at nursery has hit out at plans to reduce staff ratios in childcare.

The headteacher of a Manchester primary school has backed calls for the Government to inject millions more pounds into school breakfast provision. Ruth Perry, head of school at Newall Green Primary School in Wythenshawe, said without a charity's help, some of the children 'would be starting class hungry'.

Voters in Stockport will go to the polls again on Thursday week to choose which candidates will represent them on the council for the next four years. The borough - under no overall control since 2011 - will undoubtedly be one to watch, with Labour and the Lib Dems again neck and neck in their battle to run the town hall.

The government have confirmed that they will establish an independent regulator for English football, after it was recommended to do so in the wake of a fan-led review. They will have the power to sanction clubs that breach financial rules as well as others.

A hospital trust in Greater Manchester has warned patients their accident and emergency departments are 'very busy' - with people being told to expect long waiting times.

The average house price in the UK has reached a new all-time high as the price of properties coming onto the market continues to soar. The standard cost of a home across the country now sits at £360,101 after prices climbed for the third consecutive month with an increase of more than £19,000.

Manchester Metrolink could run a trial allowing dogs on trams for the first time in their history.