Greater Manchester wakes up to downpours with Met Office weather warning in force

As a hard-working trucker he is entitled to a mug of tea. But not while driving on the M6.

A knuckle-duster carrying dealer 'brought misery' to residents in a town she helped flood with drugs. Georgia O'Brien was arrested while carrying a knuckleduster, 53 wraps of crack cocaine and 30 wraps of heroin .

A woman claimed she was sexually assaulted by Benjamin Mendy's friend Louis Saha Matturie after being invited to a party at the ex-Manchester City player's home, a jury heard. Mr Matturie denies sexual offences alleged by three separate women.

Manchester Airport has called for the HS2 rail line to be built in full as promised - from London to Manchester.

Libraries across Greater Manchester will be participating in Black History Month by hosting events celebrating black female pioneers who made history.

Stretford Public Hall is to get vital repairs as part of a huge funding drive from the government to 'secure' the future of pubs, museums and sports clubs across the UK.

A new era begins in Greater Manchester this weekend - with bus passengers in the driving seat.

A doctor who raped a woman and threatened her with scissors has been struck off. Vibhor Garg, who was living in Wigan, threatened to release a video of the attack.

A Cheshire pub once described as a ‘lost cause’ has now been named the best pub in Britain after taking the overall title at the Great British Pub Awards last night. The Cholmondeley Arms took home the award for Great British Pub of the Year and Country / Rural Pub.

Greater Manchester is expected to have another wet day with a Met Office weather warning still in force. Much of the region is covered by a yellow weather warning for rain, which runs until 6pm today (September 20).

A mum who piled on the pounds after snacking on crisps and biscuits has revealed her secret to losing more than two stone.

Motorists can pay more than £20 extra to fill up their cars depending on which petrol station they visit, according to the first-ever official forecourt figures.

A number of schools have sent out emails to parents informing them that a lockdown has been put in place.

Manchester United players are leaving the club's Carrington training complex later now as they are kept in for lunchtime meals.

A threatening email which sparked lockdowns at schools across the the north west was sent to six schools in Greater Manchester, police have said. Manchester High School for Girls, Manchester Grammar and Withington Girls School were among those to receive an email which 'made threats to pupils and staff', the Manchester Evening News understands.

Molly-Mae Hague has been defended after she was seen issuing somewhat of a disclaimer on her latest social media post. The former Love Island star took to Instagram with an adorable snap of herself and baby daughter, Bambi, as they enjoyed a trip out.

Police are investigating after schools in Manchester, Cheshire and Liverpool were sent an email which 'made threats to pupils and staff'. At least one school, a primary in Chester, has been put in lockdown following the threat, while police officers have been sent to schools to 'provide reassurance', CheshireLive reports.

Following an extended period of extremely high temperatures, many people across the UK, including Greater Manchester, reported seeing lightning without any thunder over the weekend.

A weather warning for 'disrupting' thunderstorms and possible flooding remained in force in Greater Manchester today - as the UK recorded its hottest day of the year so far.

Tommy Fury has teased some "exciting" news - but admitted he "may get in trouble" at home. The boxer offered the hint as he continues to train for his upcoming fight with KSI.