Greater Manchester Bank Holiday weekend weather as Met Office makes storm prediction

More heavy rain is forecast this weekend in Greater Manchester - amid a 'sad, very showery' weather picture across the UK.

Greater Manchester is set to see soaring temperatures over the next week as we move into the summer months - but not before some chilly spells first.

A new poll has predicted a Labour landslide in Greater Manchester - with the Tories set to lose ALL their seats in the region.

A Greater Manchester cafe that has become a 'lifeline' for the community it serves, has announced its closure. Staff at a cafe in Oldham have said they are 'heartbroken' to close the doors after 18 months.

A woman who was fighting for her life following a crash in Trafford has died from her injuries. Emergency services were called out to Stretford Road, in Urmston, at around 8.30pm on Thursday, May 23, after a Ford Fiesta collided with a lamppost.

Temperatures are expected to reach 19C on Saturday as the sun shines on Greater Manchester. Met Office forecasters say there will be a mix of cloud and sun across the region. No rain is expected.

Lying along the Peak Forest Canal and with its flight of locks, aqueduct and access to parks and lakes, the town of Marple is one of Greater Manchester's most picturesque spots.

Asda has unveiled a £50m store upgrade programme today, aimed at enhancing the shopping experience for customers in larger supermarkets and superstores - including one Greater Manchester area which will see improved stores over the coming months. The upgrades will include new foyers, seasonal aisles, food-to-go counters, flooring and lighting, as well as new in-store services and features.

The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning ahead of 'torrential downpours' this afternoon.

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A massive student accommodation development is the biggest planning application submitted to councils this week.

Greater Manchester is braced for a wet and stormy day - as thousands descend on the city for major events. The Great Manchester Run is underway this morning (May 26).

Two Greater Manchester MPs have called for action after a Manchester Evening News investigation revealed how easy it is to buy a fearsome weapon in the region. Reporters were able to purchase a 13-inch knife from Stockport gift shop Kitraco and a pistol crossbow from Prince Toys in Bury.

A woman has revealed what it’s really like working at a Manchester sperm bank where donors are given porn VR headsets.

The Met Office has slapped Greater Manchester with a yellow weather warning ahead of a bumper Sunday for the city. Tomorrow (May 26) will see the Great Manchester Run return, with thousands set to pound the streets.

She has become the face of one of the biggest scandals in British history. Paula Vennells enjoyed a life of success and respect as the boss of the Post Office between 2012 and 2019.

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The clock is ticking towards a bumper bank holiday weekend in Greater Manchester and attentions are turning to what weather could be in store. Either the red or blue half of the city will be celebrating FA Cup success tomorrow evening (May 25).

After two days of almost non-stop rain, things are about to change in Greater Manchester. The region is set for a much drier day today (May 24), according to the Met Office.

Persistent rain is set to fall on Greater Manchester with a weather warning in force for the region. A yellow warning remains in force until midday today (May 23), with the Met Office suggesting roads, railways and power could all be affected at some stage.