Greater Manchester forecast hour-by-hour as parts of region hit by flood alert

New figures reveal a huge rise in animals being left abandoned in Greater Manchester amid the cost-of-living crisis. In one shocking case, a pair of kittens were dropped in a park and left, while inside a box and a bin bag.

Vernon Kay received a ‘hero’s welcome’ in Greater Manchester on Saturday night as he hosted his first fundraiser since completing his charity marathon challenge.

Business owners in Radcliffe have spoken of their fear of leaving their shop doors open or letting staff work alone after a terrifying robbery sent shockwaves through the town.

Hundreds of homes across Greater Manchester will have their eco-heaters upgraded with 5G technology to help monitor energy usage - and hopefully bring bills down. The government is putting £3m towards the innovative scheme.

Storm Debi is set to bring 'very strong' winds to Greater Manchester today - with several weather warnings issued by the Met Office.

It's been a chilly start to the weekend, with many parts of Greater Manchester waking up to one of the first frosts of the winter on Saturday morning. But it looks like it's going to be a bright and sunny Saturday, with temperatures warming up as we head into this afternoon.

England’s most popular National Parks attraction on TikTok has been revealed in new research - and it’s only a 90 minute drive from Greater Manchester. Chatsworth House in the Peak District has bagged the number one spot in a list of the top attractions, beating the likes of Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland and Ullswater in the Lake District.

The skies across Greater Manchester were lit up last night as Mancunians celebrated bonfire night early.

The level of alcohol-fuelled crime and disorder during the early hours in Bolton town centre has reached ‘epidemic proportions’ – leading to many considering it ‘no go area’ – councillors have heard.

Much of the UK is bracing itself for heavy rain and strong winds brought by Storm Ciaran - and Greater Manchester is set to be hit by the downpours.

Greater Manchester is home to its fair share of haunted locations, from pubs with levitating pint glasses to music venues with reports of paranormal activity. But there’s one place which is particularly creepy, especially at Halloween when ghostly beings come out to play.

It's no secret that house prices have skyrocketed across the UK over the last two decades, especially in the last five years. Rising demand and low supply has pushed property costs further and further up, with the average house price having increased dramatically since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

GMP say that offensive chants by football fans will not be tolerated ahead of the Manchester derby. Manchester United are set to take on Manchester City in the 191st derby between the clubs.

If you're heading out this weekend then you should definitely pack a brolly just in case with the region most likely to see some rainfall. According to the Met Office, Saturday will be a cloudy start to the weekend with remnants of fog from the past week still in the air.

Street lights in Tameside are to be dimmed ‘imperceptibly’ to save cash – but chiefs say residents won’t notice the difference. Tameside council currently spends more than £1.5m a year on electricity costs for street lighting operating from dusk till dawn, with a further £420k going on repairs and maintenance.

With crunchy leaves underfoot, a slight chill in the air and a beautiful palette of colours, you can’t beat a country walk in the autumn. If you’re looking for that perfect autumnal atmosphere then it's best to venture into the woods.

Greater Manchester has been left windswept and damp in the wake of Storm Babet. Today's weather looks fine, but there will be more rain to come this week.

Plans for scores of new homes across Greater Manchester have been submitted in recent weeks. A large proportion of the region's applications are for Manchester, with 453 new flats proposed in total.

A couple who have been unable to find a home in Greater Manchester have moved into a car.

Water levels are falling across Greater Manchester but flood alerts remain in place after heavy rain battered the region.