Nineteen neighbours celebrate ‘life-changing’ lottery wins in Greater Manchester village

In July 2019, just four days after taking office, Boris Johnson took to a podium at the Science and Industry Museum in the heart of Manchester to make a series of bold promises. As had been the case during a bombastic election campaign - which won over some of the region’s key 'red wall' constituencies - the pledges came thick and fast.

The constituency of Bolton North East had been held by Labour for more than 20 years. But the power of the Boris Johnson electoral machine made it one of the many red wall seats to turn blue in 2019 - with promises of 'getting Brexit done' and 'Levelling Up'.

The restaurant where waiting staff are purposely rude to customers is on a recruitment drive for new front-of-house staff. Karen's Diner, an Australian dining concept that prides itself on rude staff and terrible service, opened its doors in Manchester last week, and had already seen a huge demand for tables.

Greater Manchester has the second-highest rates of animal cruelty in the UK, and reports are expected to spike over the coming months as summer kicks in, and more pet owners battle the rising cost of living crisis.

The infamous Red Arrows will be taking flight and performing at the Southport Air Show for the first time in seven years this weekend.

As Britain battles the rising cost of living and soaring house prices, it is a rarity to find a bargain these days. But luckily for house hunters on a budget, a super cheap home has come onto the market in Greater Manchester - and it is has more room than you might expect.

Five miles north of Bury sits a tiny picture-postcard village with a population of just 150 people. Affetside is a peaceful village with quaint cottages dotted along one long country lane.

Residents in Wigan believe that the cost of living crisis has helped steepen the level of decline in the town centre. Shops leaving the high street is nothing new for small towns across the country, and Wigan is no exception losing a Next and a H&M in the town centre already this year.

It’s been a long time coming, but Stockport is finally getting its moment in the spotlight. Home of the Hat Works, Strawberry Studios and Robinson’s Brewery, its rich and storied history is a major source of pride for many Stopfordians, but for a long time it has played second fiddle to the Manchester metropolis.

More than 400 people have been admitted to Greater Manchester's hospitals with Covid-19 in just one week as the virus continues its latest rise. Health chiefs from the region have warned that coronavirus is now starting a new 'wave', but say that the latest infection rates continue to be an underreporting of the scale of the spread.

A Greater Manchester Police officer has been sacked after he was convicted of stalking and harassment. The offences involved PC Gareth Walker's ex-wife and her new partner after their divorce in 2019, GMP's Chief Constable said as he chaired a misconduct hearing at force HQ.

Suspected cases of monkeypox have been reported in Greater Manchester. The findings come as the number of cases of the disease climbs across the UK.

Tackling gun crime is one of Greater Manchester Police's top priorities, ever since the dark days of the 1990s when the city earned the infamous nickname 'Gunchester'. And while huge progress has been made in curbing the supply of firearms and cracking down on gangs, disputes in the criminal underworld can still explode in gun violence, with potentially deadly consequences for innocent bystanders.

Drivers have been warned that roads across Greater Manchester will be busier next week as rail staff are set to stage a national walkout over pay and job cuts. And travellers using rail networks have been urged to plan ahead and find alternative travel, with limited services operating throughout the region.

Tributes have been over the past week to a number of much loved people who have passed away in Greater Manchester.

House prices fluctuate all across Greater Manchester, with some areas known to be much less affordable than others. But despite the cost of a home being lower in some parts of the region, there are some striking homes on the market at the moment in every borough.

Manchester should be next year’s Eurovision Song Contest host, according to the city’s council leader and a growing army of supporters. Earlier today, it was announced that contest bosses were discussing the possibility of the UK hosting next year’s event with the BBC.

House prices in the UK are at a record high, with the average home across the country now costing £367,501 according to Rightmove's latest data. This is the fourth month in a row that house prices have risen, with a jump of more than £55,000 in the past two years.

A top government adviser has warned that Greater Manchester cannot rely on 'handouts' from London and must raise money itself to fund some of its plans. Sir John Armitt, who is the chairman of the UK's National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), made the comments in Manchester on Monday (June 13).

With house prices continuing to soar and the cost of living crisis worsening, it is becoming much more difficult for people to buy their first home. With the average house price in the UK at an all-time high, first-time buyers now need to save up a much bigger sum to get their foot onto the property ladder.