Plan for new town council in Greater Manchester borough - with control over bins, roads and litter

Renters in one Greater Manchester area are spending more than half of their take-home pay on rent as wages fail to keep up with soaring prices. Rent costs in Manchester have gone up twice as fast as wages over the last nine years, exclusive analysis by Manchester Evenings News has revealed.

Peter Andre has shared that he's quite taken with a distinctive Welsh name for his newborn daughter as the couple is still on the hunt for the perfect moniker.The 51 year old heartthrob, known for his hit Mysterious Girl, and his wife Emily, who is 34, haven't yet settled on a name for their little girl, who was born earlier this month. In the meantime, they've been lovingly referring to her as "bubba" while the six-week deadline to register her name draws closer. In a candid moment, Peter revealed that he's passed the baton to Emily since they have "less than four weeks before we have to register her".

We’re lucky in Greater Manchester that several national parks are all within easy reach. Yet only one of them has been crowned the best in the UK, according to a new study.

A new poll published ahead of the Greater Manchester mayoral election next week suggests we could be in store for a surprise. Labour's Andy Burnham, who has served as the city-region's mayor since 2017, is expected to cruise towards a third term in office.

The news that demolition will start soon on the building that will make way for Falkirk 's new town hall has been welcomed by the local arts community.

Two new giant artworks have been unveiled in Altrincham as part of a new initiative that celebrates the town's bright future. The murals have been created by Manchester-based artist Caroline Dowsett, who is famous for creating colourful pieces from shapes and lines that are inspired by the everyday.

EXCLUSIVE: The ancient Scottish town of St Andrews was hit with a heavy bout of  Spidey fever this past weekend as the third annual Sands International Film Festival opened, pulling in an eclectic set of films, filmmakers, and speakers alongside one popular guest of honor. 

Buying a property that needs work doing to it can be a great investment, especially if you manage to snap one up at a cheap price. By doing a DIY renovation and keeping costs low, you can significantly increase the value of a house and go on to sell it for much more than what you initially paid for it.

Andy Burnham hit back at criticism of his record on policing at hustings hosted by the Manchester Evening News today (April 18). The Labour mayor who is hoping to be re-elected for a third term next month clashed with other candidates when quizzed about Greater Manchester Police.

A semi-detached house has come up for sale in Greater Manchester at a much cheaper price than similar properties in the area. The three-bed home in Denton, Tameside is on the market for £50,000 - making it one of the most affordable homes you can currently buy in the region.

High street bargain retailer Poundstretcher, which has over 300 UK stores, has been sold to a US investment fund. The stores' new owner, Fortress Investment Group, previously bought out Majestic Wines and now also owns the bargain retailer, which has seven stores in Greater Manchester.

Stockport’s historic Bramall Hall will host a plant fair next week with some of the country’s most respected specialist nurseries - including RHS medallists - selling flowers, shrubs and more in the grounds of the Tudor building. The Plant Hunters’ Fair will take place on April 17 and will raise funds for Friends of Bramall Hall and Park.

A new pizza takeaway could soon be opening based at Salford Shopping Centre.

an X thread with millions of views, the sordid saga came to light after scorned woman Ashley McGuire penned a Facebook post imploring the public to help her locate her hubby, who had been MIA for a year.“This is my husband, Charles Withers. He loves to be the center of attention but I’m not sure how much he’s going to like this,” the mother-of-two wrote in the post, which she uploaded to the popular Facebook group “Are We Dating the Same Guy” on Saturday.

Actor Simon Bird has been filming scenes for the return of a popular Channel 4 show in Stockport today.

Bolton is a town prone to an identity crisis. Ever since it was pulled into Greater Manchester by the 1974 Local Government Act, many of its residents have steadfastly refused to accept its removal from Lancashire.

A new canal side café is set to be built close to a controversial housing development. A planning application has been lodged this week by Watson Homes for the hospitality development on land between Mytham Road and the Manchester, Bolton and Bury canal in Little Lever, Bolton.

There are plans to convert a grade II building in Salford into new homes.

Nine Inch Nails‘ Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have opened up about their plans for a new album, music festival and more.The rock band appeared as the latest cover stars for the latest issue of GQ. In the feature, the two discuss their future plans and the various endeavours they are working on.

A popular Sale pub has reopened its doors following a major refurbishment. The Kings Ransom, situated on the Bridgewater Canal on Britannia shut for several weeks while the six-figure revamp was underway.