Met Office verdict on chances of snow in Greater Manchester as 'cold front' moves in and temperatures set to plummet

There is the chance of widespread overnight frosts and a risk of snow across parts of Scotland this week, according to Met Office meteorologists.

A government committee was told that Greater Manchester deserved a 'punishment beating' with tougher Covid restrictions because of Andy Burnham's 'appalling behaviour' during the Tier 3 stand-off in autumn 2020, the Covid inquiry has heard. Giving evidence at the inquiry today (November 27), the Greater Manchester mayor said ministers made an example of the city-region for taking a stand.

Parts of Greater Manchester could be hit with snow this week as temperatures turn subzero once again.

Sub-zero temperatures could hit Greater Manchester next week as the UK is hit by a cold weather blast bringing 'below average temperatures' and even the chance of snow.

Jeremy Hunt didn't mention it in his 52-minute speech in Parliament on Wednesday (November 22), but buried deep in the 120-page autumn statement, a fundamental change with big implications for Greater Manchester was confirmed. The city-region struck a deal with the government earlier this year which means that more power over transport, housing and skills would be given to local leaders.

In a town on the edge of the Greater Manchester sits a hotel which has sparked huge controversy over the last few months.

A criminal family who ran a meth-making lab in Ashton are amongst those who have been jailed in Greater Manchester this week.

With one month to go until Christmas, it feels like winter has arrived in Greater Manchester. Overnight temperatures dropped in the region, with a frosty start for many this morning (November 25).

A cold snap is set to envelop Greater Manchester this weekend, with some forecasters predicting temperatures dropping below zero.

New figures reveal a huge rise in animals being left abandoned in Greater Manchester amid the cost-of-living crisis. In one shocking case, a pair of kittens were dropped in a park and left, while inside a box and a bin bag.

A cosmetic surgery clinic has been slammed by health regulators amid safety concerns. An unannounced inspection was carried out after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) receiving concerns about the standard of care being provided, said the watchdog.

A leading charity says anti-Jewish hate is now 'absolutely the worst seen' in Greater Manchester since it began keeping records. Community Security Trust (CST), which protects Britain's Jewish communities from anti-Semitism, says the problem has soared across the region following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East on October 7.

Greater Manchester will get nearly £300m to fix potholes over 11 years with funds coming from the money saved by cancelling the northern leg of HS2. The city-region is set to receive £296m in total with an additional £8.9m available for this year and next year.

Former Novara and Udinese sporting director Cristiano Giaretta has hailed Bruno Fernandes' 'rock-solid mentality' after signing him as a youth talent for just €40,000.

Video footage showed the moment a man was tasered after a police officer was kicked amid a brawl inside the Manchester AO Arena.

Andy Burnham has set out plans to bring together a network of cities and charities to support the recovery of Ukraine after the war.

The number of antisemitic incidents in Greater Manchester has climbed dramatically since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 new figures reveal.

Storm Debi is set to bring 'very strong' winds to Greater Manchester today - with several weather warnings issued by the Met Office.

Greater Manchester is braced for strong winds when a storm hits the region tomorrow. Storm Debi is expected to cause disruption to much of northern England and Wales on Monday (November 13).

The family of a dad who was killed in Oldham have paid tribute to a ‘loving and devoted family man’.