More than 1,300 homes hit by power cuts across Greater Manchester

A leading barrister is set to be appointed to assess the cases of three women who have accused Greater Manchester Police of unjustified strip searches while in custody.

There are certain parts of Greater Manchester where you can expect to find those dream, multi-million pound homes - and Bowdon is one of them. The affluent Trafford suburb is known to attract some of the regions wealthiest residents, from Premier League footballers to soap stars and entrepreneurs.

Five flood alerts were in place across the region on Sunday (July 23) after a long spell of heavy rain battered Greater Manchester.

Police have issued an urgent appeal to find a missing man from Bolton. Officers say they are 'increasingly concerned' for 35-year-old Ashley McMorrow, from Farnworth.

House hunters who are looking to snap up a cheap property are in luck as there are a variety of affordable homes up for grabs in Greater Manchester at the moment.

A group of mayors including Andy Burnham have now initiated legal action against train operating companies over controversial plans to close railway station ticket offices. The news was confirmed as a rail union claimed more than 100,000 people across the country have officially responded to the proposals.

An alarming map of Manchester has revealed which places are 'more than three degrees warmer' on the hottest days, according to a campaign group. The map shows which parts of the city benefit from trees and green spaces.

House prices are starting to come down across Greater Manchester which is great news for househunters, especially first-time buyers. Although some areas are still considered to be overpriced, there are certain parts of the region where you can bag a bargain home.

It’s a Wednesday lunchtime and the rain is coming in sideways. Nevertheless, here at a world-famous market in Greater Manchester, the winding pathways and narrow streets between stalls are packed out - it takes more than a bit of bad weather to deter these seasoned shoppers.

Despite having lived in Old Trafford for more than two years now, I have a confession to make. I am afraid to say that I have not really made much of a conscious effort to explore the nature and greenery that surrounds me.

Greater Manchester is bracing itself for a stormy weekend. After a day of unseasonably strong winds today (Friday) a yellow warning for wind has been issued covering the south of England and Wales whilst rain warnings have been issued in Scotland.

Two major Greater Manchester events have been cancelled with the region expected to be hit by heavy wind and thunderstorms this weekend. The Met Office is predicting rain throughout the weekend, while thunder and lightning is expected on Saturday (July 15).

Police have issued appeals for help to find three men who are all wanted on recall back to prison.

Greater Manchester has been hit with heavy rain and thunderstorms for a second day in a row.

A yellow thunderstorm warning is in place today (Saturday) covering the whole of Greater Manchester. Thunder and lightning is set to hit the region later this afternoon, with torrential rain also expected.

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to hit parts of the UK and Greater Manchester over the weekend. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for Greater Manchester, for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

A total of more than £22,000 has been paid to local charities by people who were caught dumping waste.

Andy Burnham needs to be handed more extensive powers to bring about substantial change in Greater Manchester, according to a new study.

Tampons, baby wipes and used toilet paper were left strewn along a Salford street after downpours led to a 'flow of faeces'. Neighbours along part of Marlborough Road, in Irlam, had to deal with flooding following last month's storms.

Thousands of people in one Greater Manchester borough have put their name to a petition to leave the region entirely.