Greater Manchester weather forecast for week ahead as sun could be on its way

There was plenty of local political drama in three Greater Manchester boroughs last night — with more election action set to hit the region today.

The Coronation weekend is almost here so for many families that means a three-day break.

One of Greater Manchester's 10 boroughs has been listed among the top 10 places to raise a family in the UK.

Two professional cleaners have shared their 'satisfaction' at cleaning a house buried 3ft deep in plastic bottles and other 'horrendous smelling' rubbish.

Councils in Greater Manchester have had their budgets cut by nearly a quarter over the last 14 years, according to new research. Across England, the poorest councils have faced real-term cuts worth almost three times as much as the richest local authorities, the research by a special interest group has revealed.

A man from Greater Manchester has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to kidnap after police received reports of a group of men carrying a man into a car which was driven away.

As has been widely covered, there are huge changes in how voters will cast their ballot on Thursday, May 4 with the introduction of a photo identification requirement. The new requirement will come into effect for the local elections across Greater Manchester.

Rio Ferdinand admits he would opt 'all day long' for ex-Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney over England's record goalscorer Harry Kane.

Hit London bakery chain Gail's is to launch another north west site - after taking over a former bank in Didsbury. The popular bakery is famed for its cinnamon buns, sourdough loaves and wide range of cakes and pastries.

Drug seizures at a Greater Manchester prison have quadrupled in the last three years.

The political landscape of Greater Manchester will be settled for another year as voter's go to the polls next week in the local elections.

BBC radio presenter Nihal Arthanayake says he was racially abused during a bizarre exchange with a man outside a pub in Trafford.

A mum who thrust an electric drill into a disabled woman’s head is among those to have been jailed in Greater Manchester this week.

The boss of a bus company which suddenly stopped running services has confirmed the firm has gone into administration. Wesley Goodwin, owner of Little Gem Buses, blamed soaring costs and the rise in working from home for the firm's demise.

May is a bumper month for bank holidays, with three Mondays off to enjoy instead of the usual two.

A former snooker hall where the where The Beatles performed in their heyday is to be demolished.

The late 1980s and early '90s saw a flood of American themed fast-food diners and bars open up across the UK.

Plans to open a new Lidl store in Stockport have been withdrawn following ‘significant delays’ and concerns from Stockport Council.

If you grew up in the 1980s, there's a chance you may still have some classic toys boxed away that could be worth thousands.

Mancunians all across the region will have the opportunity to sneak in some sunbathing today as sunny skies move in.