'No meatballs, no likey': Greater Manchester's new IKEA has already divided shoppers on opening day

It’s Good Friday, the start of the Easter weekend.

The Easter weekend is off to a bright start in Greater Manchester with glorious sunshine forecast on Good Friday.

Good Friday is here - and for many Mancunians that means a chippy tea is in order.

A woman has been taken to hospital following a crash involving two cars near to an iconic Greater Manchester factory. Officers closed off Barton Dock Road, in Trafford Park, for around two hours following a crash near to the Kellogg's site.

It is less affordable to rent in Manchester than it is in some parts of Greater London, new figures have revealed.

A debate has erupted in a Greater Manchester borough - over the location of the border between two areas.

In a region as big as Greater Manchester, it can be difficult to know where are the best areas to live. Each year The Sunday Times puts together a comprehensive guide of the Best Places to Live in the UK - and this year it featured three areas in our region.

Plans have been lodged to build a huge new car park with more than 1,000 spaces at a popular national park just outside Greater Manchester. A planning application has been submitted by Land Studio Ltd, working with the National Trust, to relocate the car park at Lyme Park and to improve access and facilities for visitors.

Families who are looking for a new home often want to get the right mix of a good location near to reputable schools and a generous living space, all within a reasonable budget.

McDonald’s is looking to fill a range of job vacancies in Greater Manchester, and they all come with an amazing benefit. The fast-food giant has opportunities available in front of house and behind the scenes across the region, including in Salford, Trafford and Stretford.

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney missed DC United's defeat to New England Revolution due to illness.

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire believes that his form for both club and country has been positive this season, admitting that he wants to wrestle his place back at Old Trafford.

Buses will start turning yellow in Greater Manchester from today (March 24), six months before the new Bee Network is finally launched. The first publicly controlled buses will be rolled out in Bolton, Wigan and parts of Bury and Salford from September with the whole network to be franchised by 2025.

A watersports lake hosting activities including cable water-skiing, windsurfing and kayaking could open just an hour’s drive from Greater Manchester. Plans have been submitted to Preston City Council for the lake, along with a 12m high dry ski slope.

An IKEA is opening today in a new location in Greater Manchester.

It’s easy to see why the Lake District is one of the most popular places to visit in the UK. First of all, it’s brimming with natural beauty, with rugged mountains giving way to smooth expanses of tranquil water.

A lot of time and effort (and money) goes into planning a wedding, especially if you want it to be a day to remember. While many couples may opt to go down more traditional routes, there is an ever-growing trend which sees people stray from the norm when it comes to the venue and arrangements in a bid to stand out from the crowd.

It's 8.20am on a Thursday morning. Students are walking, cars are queueing and parents are panicking as the lights turn green at the junction from 'hell'.

Councils have been setting their annual budgets over the last few weeks. This includes the difficult decision of whether to raise council tax and by how much.

Many of us will have woken up to see our gardens submerged in snow, and found ourselves battling blizzards on the journey to work or school in recent days.