"It's going to be a nightmare...": Locals slam 'money making plan' to build new homes near M60

Those who have watched BBC's Homes Under the Hammer will know that buying a property at an auction is a worthwhile investment. Not only can you buy a house at a much cheaper price than on the traditional market, but you often have the opportunity to add value and make a good profit when it comes to selling.

Celebrations will be held in the city centre this weekend for Chinese New Year, as thousands welcome the Year of the Dragon. Already trees across the city have been adorned with red lanterns ahead of the big event, also known as Lunar New Year.

Andy Burnham has backed calls for a VAT cut for pubs, restaurants and clubs. The Greater Manchester mayor told an audience at the Night Time Economy Summit on Thursday (February 8) that he wants VAT to be reduced to 10 per cent for the hospitality industry.

A shopkeeper insists he was 'never going to change the name' of his business - despite its striking resemblance to a famous supermarket. Retro Xpress has welcomed customers on Chorley Road, in Swinton, Salford, for more than a decade.

Tenants at a housing association in Stockport say their homes have been left with a backlog of repairs which have not been sorted by their landlord.

Altay Bayindir: Handled with care before Newport scored and had no chance with the deflected goal. Let down by United defenders for the equaliser. 6

Plans for the regeneration of Whitefield include aspirations for a new ‘heart’ for the town – including a new health centre. Residents and businesses are being asked for their views on the latest plans to improve the town.

It's the series on everyone's lips at the moment - The Traitors' has been dominating the second halves of our weeks recently. After a month-long run, all the backstabbing and deceiving comes to an end tonight (Friday January 26).

More than 7,800 new homes planned across Greater Manchester are set to receive a share of a £115m fund. The 92 developments across the city-region which have been selected for a slice of the government's Brownfield Housing Fund have been revealed.

Since Manchester United floated on the New York Stock Exchange in August 2012, there have been two boards: the company board and the football board.

A huge new logistics centre just off the M62 has been approved.

The morning before the first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary, the atmosphere at the media center of gravity in Manchester was busy but hardly frenetic — muted may be more like it.

Adam Thomas was left appearing frustrated as he continued to battle his health woes while keeping his fans and followers updated with honest posts. The Waterloo Road star opened up last year about being told he had rheumatoid arthritis.

Almost 8,000 homes in the north west of England are without power according to Electricity North West. The operator says that 7,899 homes have been hit with power cuts as Storm Isha continues to batter the nation.

Ellie Leach has confirmed the status of her 'relationship' with Vito Coppola after he told her he was 'going nowhere' when their Strictly Come Dancing journey comes to an end. The pair have been subject to romance rumours for months after being partnered in the BBC One dance contest last year.

Newport County have announced that they will be erecting a temporary stand for the FA Cup clash against Manchester United.

The value of a footballer is subjective.

Manchester City will take more care over Kevin De Bruyne's return after his injury issues with Pep Guardiola aiming to get his playmaker ready to play a string of 90-minute games at the business end of the season.

Farewell to Sud and welcome Rigatoni's.... The team behind the popular Italian restaurant Sud, with sites in Manchester, Sale and Altrincham, have now changed things up with their new concept with big, bold branding and a simplified menu.

Labour leader Keir Starmer has set out what he would do for Greater Manchester if he becomes Prime Minister. In a wide-ranging interview with the Manchester Evening News, Sir Keir spoke about transport, housing and devolution as well as the conflict in the Middle East.