Huge plans unveiled to demolish most of 'outdated' retail park and replace it with inner-city neighbourhood

The political area of Atherleigh in Wigan went out with a bang after a number of community groups were issued awards by their local councillors.

Allowing bicycles on board Metrolink trams would 'cause major problems', a committee of councillors was told as transport bosses revealed plans to use a quiet siding as an off-network testing site for a 'soft trial'.

From the highest high to a crushing blow in the space of one afternoon, as Tommy Doyle fired a rocket into the top corner to book Sheffield United's place at Wembley on Sunday.

Cranes pierce the sky at the end of Nicola Woods' street on the outskirts of Manchester city centre.

Controversial plans to build a 'new community' of 3,500 homes on largely green belt land around Elton Reservoir have been put forward by a developer. Housebuilder Peel claim they want to invest £500m in community facilities, new primary schools, transport links, and a new public park at land west of Elton Reservoir.

A planning inspector has thrown out a bid to build 72 new homes near the centre of Ramsbottom. Last year, Bury Council’s planning committee rejected Eccleston Homes’ plans for the new estate at the ‘gateway’ Mondi Mill site on Bridge Street.

The developer behind plans to build 75 flats at a Tesco car park in Manchester has appealed local councillors' decision to refuse planning permission. The Didsbury development dubbed Blackbird Yard will now be revisited at an inquiry with a government-appointed inspector set to make the final decision.

A man sparked a huge emergency services response after scaling scaffolding at Trafford Town Hall. Scott Wright, 33, caused a four-hour road closure on December 29 last year.

WAG drama is nothing new, with plenty of high-profile celebs (from Cheryl and Victoria to Nicola and Danielle) rowing throughout the years. For those who are looking to be filled in on the world of WAGS, here are some of the most toxic conflicts over the years… Rebekah Vardy vs Annie Kilner Rebekah Vardy is no stranger to a good row. From being one half of the world-famous Wagatha Christie drama, she’s now found herself front and centre of another feud, this time, with Annie, the wife of England’s Kyle Walker.

Temperatures may be dropping outside, but things are hotting up on Manchester’s music scene this year.

Real Madrid are reportedly considering an 'audacious' move for Manchester City striker Erling Haaland in the summer transfer window, with Los Blancos looking at a 'new generation' of talent.

Plans to replace a massive self-storage warehouse that was destroyed in a huge fire have been submitted. A blaze ripped through the Armadillo self-storage site on Earl Road in Cheadle, Stockport, after breaking out in the early hours of Saturday, February 26 last year.

One of the world's best-loved beauty retailers has opened a store in the UK after it vanished almost twenty years ago. The first UK store reopened on Wednesday morning, and saw queues around the block.

EXCLUSIVE: Endeavor is putting its money into non-scripted television. The company, which owns WME, IMG and UFC, has acquired Asylum Entertainment Group, the unscripted production company led by Steve Michaels, with plans to “supercharge” its footprint with a major M&A drive.

Over 2,500 jobs could be created after proposals for a new £60m building at Manchester Science Park were revealed.

Princess Andre looks to be walking in her parents' footsteps as she prepares to carve out a career for herself in the world of fame. The 15-year-old is set follow the likes of Love Island's Molly Mae and Gemma Owen as she looks to sign a deal with a major fashion giant.

Hundreds more students could soon call First Street home, after plans to build a 576-bed apartment block with a food hall were unveiled yesterday (March 3).

Councillors have agreed to hike council tax by nearly five per cent at a meeting where one Labour member described his Tory opposition as the ‘Tameside Trump’.

Many people dream of the perfect proposal and spend months planning out every last detail in order to create a magical memory they will never forget. It’s rarely smooth sailing to achieve a dreamy proposal without encountering any bumps in the road along the way - and for one man from Cheshire it was no different.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wants to make at least two major signings when the transfer market opens as he, seemingly, targets a fixed midfield partner for Casemiro.