Greater Manchester braces for 'deaths' and NHS could be taken to 'brink of collapse' as energy bills skyrocket

A man sits down with a chippy tea at Droylsden Shopping Centre. Two friends chat over a pint. A mother pushes a pram past a row of empty shops, the sound of her voice bouncing off the closed metal shutters.

Councils in Greater Manchester have issued guidance ahead of the Queen's funeral on Monday (September 19). It comes as funeral services across the UK have been cancelled due to the new bank holiday, which will allow Brits to pay tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

The water in a stretch of one of Greater Manchester's rivers has been 'left looking milk' as experts probe possible pollution. Locals walking through Alkrington Woods in Middleton were left stunned today (Thursday) after spotting water in the River Irk had turned a white colour.

After a difficult two years under coronavirus restrictions, struggling to cope with the rising cost of living and soaring energy bills, hospitality venues across the region are about to face another setback, with events cancelled ahead of the Queen’s funeral on Monday.

Martin Lewis has revealed the new prices of gas and electricity charges due to affect millions of homes and families.

A man deliberately poured boiling water over his pet cat, leaving him in 'excruciating pain' was one of the criminals hauled before courts in Greater Manchester this week.

Across the country today, ceremonies will be held in major cities to proclaim the accession of King Charles III. The new monarch was officially proclaimed yesterday in a historic ceremony at St James's Palace, but now announcements will take place across the UK in a centuries-old tradition.

Despite the heaps of things to do around Greater Manchester, it's always nice to take a break and get away from the region to explore a new area - especially when it comes to beaches.

Campaigners and politicians in Greater Manchester have reacted with anger after Liz Truss announced she was to allow fracking  to return to the UK. The PM has scrapped a 2019 ban on the fossil fuel extraction process as part of a wider energy bills strategy.

Massive crowds have gathered to pay their respects following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen's death was announced this evening after earlier statements from the palace marking concerns around her health.

Luxury watches and almost £100,000 cash have been seized after a police crackdown on money laundering in Greater Manchester. Police arrested two men after a string of searches in Cheetham Hill as well as one in Mossley, Tameside.

Dozens of bus routes linking communities across Greater Manchester have been saved from being axed or seeing services greatly reduced. More than 60 services were at risk of being pulled or having their timetables slashed from October as the government’s Covid recovery funding came to an end.

A town in Greater Manchester has been crowned one of the best places in the country for a pub crawl.

Manchester is home to a bustling nightlife scene - whether you're a fan of a speakeasy or a lively club, you'll be hard pressed to not find something for everyone.

After a seemingly never-ending Conservative leadership campaign, Liz Truss was today announced as the UK's new Prime Minister. The former foreign secretary became only the third female PM in history as she beat rival Rishi Sunak in the race to succeed Boris Johnson.

Liz Truss has been announced as the new Prime Minister of the UK, beating former Chancellor Rishi Sunak. The election was announced after Boris Johnson announced his resignation just under two months ago.

There are certain areas of Greater Manchester that ooze beauty and this rural town in Rochdale is one of them. Nestled in the foothills of the picturesque south Pennines is Littleborough which is classed as a designated conservation area because of its special architectural stone-built qualities.

Martin Lewis has issued an inflation warning today after Liz Truss made the front page of papers this morning with her cost of living crisis comments.

A water attraction loved by generations of kids is still a much missed despite closing 20-years ago.