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It's been just over three weeks since the body of a woman was pulled out of the water at a south Manchester beauty spot - but her identity still remains a mystery.

An uninsured driver who hit a district judge with his car before he died has avoided jail. Lawyer Matthew Mawdsley, 54, a father-of-three who lived in Manchester, had been out for work celebrations when he tried to cross the A38 in Birmingham; a busy carriageway at around 10pm on December 16 2022.

Police have tragically recovered a body from the water near Chorlton Water Park this afternoon (March 21).

Police responded to reports of 'anti-social youths' at a new transport interchange in Stockport just one day after it was officially opened.

A body has been discovered in the River Mersey. Police were called to Howley Lane, Warrington, to reports of a body in the water at 11.25am on Sunday.

An 83-year-old grandad has become a TikTok sensation overnight after penning a song about his final wish.

Two flood alerts are in force in parts of Greater Manchester this afternoon - with more heavy rain forecast to fall.

Tens of thousands of pounds have been raised in memory of a 14-year-old boy who was found dead in a river.

A flood alert has been issued for parts of Greater Manchester following torrential downpours on New Year's Eve. The Environment Agency is warning the River Mersey is running high after weeks of sodden conditions and could burst its banks in parts of Stockport, south Manchester and Trafford.

Water levels are falling across Greater Manchester but flood alerts remain in place after heavy rain battered the region.

Storm Babet continues to batter the UK with strong winds and heavy rain today, with three dead and severe 'danger to life' warnings still in place.

Sandbags were scrambled out to residents and flood defences activated as Storm Babet brought torrential rain, driving winds and danger to Greater Manchester.

Residents across Greater Manchester are being warned to 'act now' over flooding due to Storm Babet. Three flood warnings have been issued covering parts of Tameside, Manchester and Stockport as heavy rain and winds affect the region.

A cosy pub can be found on its own island less than an hour away from Manchester.

A mysterious island with a fascinating past lies less than an hour from the centre of Manchester.

A ‘yarn bombing’ protest march against the pollution in the River Mersey is being organised by a Women’s Institute group - using knitted poo, felt fish and various other crafted wildlife to accompany their banners and placards.

A woman was rescued after getting into difficulties in the River Mersey this evening. It happened at the stretch of the river in Didsbury shortly before 5pm.

Heartbreaking tributes have poured in for a young woman who was tragically found dead hours after being reported missing.

For anybody who has driven on the M60 near Stockport you have most likely come across the town's iconic pyramid. The dazzling building is found on Yew Street and has been a head turner for over 30 years.

There’s nothing quite like being by the water when the sun’s out. Despite the fact Manchester doesn’t have a beach - as the famous Ian Brown quote goes - we do have more than our fair share of canals, reservoirs and rivers.

Heading outside and going for a walk with your dog is one of life’s simple pleasures. Not only does it boost your mood and fitness, but has countless benefits for your four-legged friend too.

Water bosses should face ‘absolute accountability’ for dumping sewage in places like the River Mersey in south Manchester, including being sent to jail, a team of Greater Manchester MPs have suggested. Labour’s environment and rural affairs secretary, Jim McMahon, is backing the campaign to clean up the UK’s waterways.

Back in November it was revealed that an award-winning Manchester brewery was upping sticks and moving to Stockport town centre. Now, just five months after the news dropped, Runaway Brewery is almost ready to open the doors to its brand new brewery, taproom and beer garden overlooking the River Mersey.

The Sunday Times has named three Greater Manchester areas in its list of the best places to live in the UK this year. The comprehensive guide, which is released annually, looks at all areas across the UK and assesses the qualities that make up a desirable area to live.

A driver winds down his window and drops 12p into a metal bucket.

Eurovision is heading to Liverpool after last year’s winners, Ukraine, were deemed unable to host the contest in the midst of their ongoing conflict with Russia.There will be nine live shows held in the city that lucky fans will be able to get tickets for - and enthusiasts hoping to try their luck will need to be ready today if they want to secure their spot in the audience.The tickets will go on sale at 12pm on Ticketmaster’s website exclusively and prices are expected to range from £30 to £290 for the semi-finals and £80 to £380 for the grand final. Fans will need a Ticketmaster account to secure the tickets and are only able to buy tickets for one of the shows at a time, so they'll need to make sure they know which show they want to attend the most.

With tickets going on sale for Eurovision next week, thousands of people across Greater Manchester will already be plotting on how to get Liverpool and where to stay when the event comes to the North West for the first time ever in May.

Greater Manchester is a region rich with history, natural beauty, and architectural oddities.

This map shows the homes across Greater Manchester at risk of flooding.

A section of the M53 will be closed from Saturday (August 13) so a huge piece of oil refinery equipment can be transported to its new home.

A section of the M53 will be closed this weekend so a huge piece of oil refinery equipment can be transported to its new home.

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READ MORE: Body found in search for Haydn Griffiths last seen swimming in River Mersey "He will be missed hugely by us, his family and friends, and remembered as a kind-hearted, generous and compassionate man, partner and father, whose legacy of extraordinary work has touched the lives of so many over the years. We are heartbroken," it said.

The family of a junior doctor who died following a crash have paid tribute to his ‘selflessness’ and ‘kindness’. Jyothis Manalayil, from Bolton, was killed when his Kia Ceed was involved in a collision with a Range Rover in Garstang Road, Larbreck, on Friday, June 10.

A body has been found in the search for missing Haydn Griffiths who was last seen swimming in the River Mersey.

A man who went missing after swimming in the River Mersey has been named by police following his disappearance earlier this week.