Parkruns, bad plumbing and overcrowding: A year in the life of a Greater Manchester prison

Nearly a year to the day after a bombshell ruling which found a two-year-old boy died because of prolonged exposure to damp and mould, residents living in homes managed by the same organisation claim their properties are still riddled with similar problems.

A thug who set his XL Bully on a defenceless woman and encouraged it to attack her was among the criminals to be jailed this week. Liam Rainey took off his pet's muzzle and told it 'good dog, get her'.

The slightest thing could cause James Riley to see red. Whether his girlfriend didn’t clean to his exacting standards, if a meal was undercooked or overcooked, or if she accidentally spilt a drink, he was prone to an outburst. Ellie Moxham said it was like treading on eggshells around him, as he undermined and criticised her.

Buying a house is an expensive milestone that many people save up for years to achieve. In recent years, the cost of living crisis has made it increasingly difficult for people to afford a home, from rising house prices to soaring mortgage rates.

Actor Ciaran Griffiths might be best known for his iconic bad boy character Damon Hay in ITV's Coronation Street, but when it comes to his personal life, he appears to be a bit of a closed book. The 40 year old first emerged as Damon in December 2022 and has been at the centre of many dramatic plot lines on the cobbled streets ever since – including attacking his own son and girlfriend when they wouldn't get on board with his criminal ways, and also getting his solicitor's (Adam Barlow) wife Sarah pregnant. Adam, following the affair, then decided to seek revenge and Damon was forced to leave Weatherfield.

Variety, Benny – who helmed several films with his brother Josh, the duo being dubbed the Safdie Brothers – confirmed that the brothers aren’t working together, and that their split has been “amicable”.“It’s a natural progression of what we each want to explore. I will direct on my own, and I will explore things that I want to explore.

Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny might not be over after all. The fan-favorite celebrity couple seemed to have called it quits on December 17, but many believe that the pair reunited just in time to welcome 2024.

A Greater Manchester NHS chief issued a public statement on Wednesday night (January 3) as hospitals across the region face huge pressures and long waits at A&E.

Some of Greater Manchester's biggest names spent their formative years as pupil's of the regions now vanished schools.

The government will not say when the future of Greater Manchester's Clean Air Zone will be decided. The controversial scheme that initially would have charged some motorists whose vehicles exceed emissions standards could be cancelled if the government approves a new plan.

A nightclub that was one of the country's longest-running and which saw the likes of Sir Elton John and Eric Clapton grace its stage is set to be demolished.

You can’t beat an invigorating walk outside in the fresh air on New Year’s Day. It’s a tradition which marks the start of a new year and puts a spring in your step after all the festivities of the past few days.

It was no ordinary funeral. Three top of the range Lamborghinis led the cortege to Rochdale crematorium.

Going for a walk on New Year’s Day is an annual tradition. For those who’ve had a heavy night of partying it's a chance to blow the cobwebs away and a hearty walk outside can leave you feeling invigorated - setting you up for the year ahead.

From flash floods to unbearable heat - and a tornado - Greater Manchester seen it all this year. The weather across the region has been as unpredictable as ever.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has recalled Antony to the starting line-up for this evening's clash with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground because of his ability to make runs in behind.

Community campaigners, two star footballers and charity champions are among those from Greater Manchester who have been recognised in this year's King's New Year Honours list.

Tyler Hynes and Andrew Walker are two of the most popular actors working at Hallmark Channel and they happen to be related in real life!

Scores of people have been jailed for drugs offences in Greater Manchester in 2023. Some were part of small operations. Others were cogs in are sophisticated empires with dozens of footsoldiers - or leading from the very top.

Greater Manchester's Clean Air Zone has cost nearly £100m so far as the future of the controversial scheme is still unknown. The plan to charge vans, taxis, buses, lorries and coaches which do not meet emissions standards has been 'under review' for nearly two years.