"It's gone to pot": The Greater Manchester 'ghost town' that used to be buzzing

An eye-catching mansion has been listed for sale in a rather unexpected part of the region, costing much more than most homes in the area. The five-bedroom detached house is nestled in Failsworth, Oldham and stands out from its neighbouring properties.

A police horse who dedicated over half of his life to serving Greater Manchester has now retired to the Horse Trust.

Carol used to make a Sunday dinner for the whole family, but when she looked at her meter and saw one meal had cost her £7, she had to stop.

It's Thursday and fortunately the weather is starting to pick up.

The early bird catches the worm - or, in this case, the noodles! Tomorrow, the first 100 people in the queue of Manchester’s Chopstix restaurants will be able to bag a free meal in celebration of National Noodle Day (October 6).

Celebrity chef Gino D'Acampo's pizza and prosecco restaurant inside Manchester's Arndale Centre has closed - but has swiftly reopened as new Italian restaurant brand Piccolo by Piccolino. The Italian TV star had launched his My Pizza and Prosecco Bar amid a blaze of publicity inside the huge Next in the shopping centre back in 2017.

October is finally here, which means we can start planning for one of the biggest events of the year - Halloween. While many associate the tradition with trick or treating and pumpkin carving, there’s also plenty of new pastimes to get involved in across Greater Manchester this October.

Stalking is an insidious crime which can ruin people's lives. Perpetrators do not need to be in the same room as their victim for their behaviour to have potentially disastrous effects, with the internet providing another realm for abusive behaviour.

Residents have been left furious after a huge 5G mast appeared in their cul-de-sac with 'no warning'.

Many Mancunians will remember visiting a now lost theme park only a short car journey from Greater Manchester and only a few miles from the ever popular Alton Towers.

Going for a walk through the trees has to be one of the best activities to do during autumn. There’s something cosy about wrapping up on a crisp day and heading outside, while the chilly air leaves you feeling invigorated.

"It's a scary situation to live in. Residents here are in danger."

All hope is not lost for house hunters in Greater Manchester as the property market is showing some signs of slowing down. House prices have been on the rise for quite some time now, with the average price of property in the region now £241,657 according to Rightmove's latest data.

A pervert who travelled 150 miles to meet up with what he believed to be a 13-year-old girl was one of the criminals locked up in Greater Manchester this week.

Police have seized £2 million in cash as part of a crack down on criminals since April. One bust included £37k in cash and £10k worth of drugs from a raid in Wythenshawe.

Judges in Manchester have freed defendants accused of serious crimes from prison as the criminal justice system reaches crisis point. An alleged rapist, two men accused of causing grievous bodily harm and an alleged sexual offender were released on conditional bail as the barristers strike continues.

Whether you remember your schooldays as the best days of your life or not, there's no doubt the impact a great teacher can have on a child.

As a boy, Anton Jaskiewicz dreamed of working for himself. Friends and teachers mocked his ambitions but he didn't care.

Driving along the Downs, it seems like an estate like any other. But too many living on the Alkrington estate say their lives are plagued by crime.

It's a serene country park, nestled in stunning woodland, that's just a few miles from Greater Manchester. But it's also home to the legend of a ghost which has reportedly spooked locals for centuries.