Hundreds of new homes could be built on a huge hidden plot in Greater Manchester town

Twelve new Aldi stores will open across the UK in time for Christmas - including two in Greater Manchester.

A huge new affordable housing development will be built in Wigan despite concerns over road congestion near the site.

Andy Burnham has released a statement on the crisis in Gaza and 'condemned without reservation the appalling attacks in Israel by Hamas'. The Mayor also said he was 'determined' that all communities in Greater Manchester would be kept safe, while also reiterating the right of the public to take part in peaceful protest.

Last month, a new waterfront food and drink destination with a host of exciting food traders opened at Salford Quays. Part of a wider £3.5 million transformation of the waterfront stretch at Quayside MediaCity, Central Bay is one of the biggest operations of its kind - not only in Greater Manchester, but the North of England.

October’s mini heatwave is set to end this week after the month kicked off with an unseasonable warm spell. The country has enjoyed warm and pleasant conditions over recent days with temperatures reaching the mid 20s in some areas.

Jewish leaders in Greater Manchester say they are working alongside police on security operations after Israel came under attack.

Bury's new transport plans contain some major developments and, with £68m to roll out the plans already secured, council leaders will approve the strategy at a meeting later this week. One proposal is to introduce new technology so that Metrolink services can be used on the previous rail network between Bury and Rochdale via Heywood.

A senior NHS surgeon in Greater Manchester has been struck off for claiming the Covid pandemic was a 'worldwide conspiracy' and publicly criticising lockdowns and vaccines.

An entire village was wiped from the map to make way for development - but then left as wasteland for years.

Five towns in Greater Manchester are being promised £20m over the next decade to help regenerate their high streets and tackle anti-social behaviour.

There should be a dedicated cabinet minister for the north a group of Tory MPs have claimed. They are also calling for half a million new homes to be built in the region as part of a 'manifesto for the north' which is to be unveiled at party's conference in Manchester.

More than 100 people are objecting to plans to erect dozens of of ‘ugly’ 15m poles carrying a new aerial broadband network across Oldham. IX Wireless has applied to the council for 29 poles to be installed in various locations around the borough. But they have been met by a furious backlash from residents who argue they’re not needed and will ‘ruin the appearance’ of neighbourhoods.

The Range has announced the opening of four new stores across England in time for Christmas, including one in Greater Manchester.

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

Sunday marked a new dawn in the history of bus services in Greater Manchester - another chapter in a story dating back almost 200 years to 1824.

The launch of bus franchising today - putting power back into the hands of the people over operators - heralds the start of the Bee Network in Greater Manchester.

It was the reckless incident against a town centre business which has left people divided. For several years, Tameside residents have spoken of concerns about safety in the outdoor market square area of Ashton town centre.

Plans to build 1,400 new homes in Rochdale have been submitted to the council by a developer.

The first corner of Oldham’s brand new town centre park has been given the green light by councillors.

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