The asylum seeker hotels in Greater Manchester which will be closing after government decision

A house for sale in Greater Manchester has been dubbed the 'bargain of the century' with its cheap guide price of just £120,000. The semi-detached home in Bolton sits on a huge plot with a gorgeous wrap-around garden and has 'so much going for it' inside.

Stargazers could catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights this weekend, according to the Met Office. The aurora borealis, as it is also known, may illuminate night skies across the UK on Saturday evening into Sunday morning.

The Met Office has announced that fortunate stargazers could catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights this weekend.

A vision for a transformed Bury town centre by redeveloping the Mill Gate Shopping Centre and the surrounding 15 acres to include less retail and more housing has been put forward. Bury Council has published an update to its strategy for the town centre shopping complex after it acquired the centre and wider estate alongside joint venture partner Bruntwood in April 2022.

The level of alcohol-fuelled crime and disorder during the early hours in Bolton town centre has reached ‘epidemic proportions’ – leading to many considering it ‘no go area’ – councillors have heard.

It’s going to be a hard winter for Greater Manchester’s homeless. It always is.

Labour has hit out at the government over a funding miscalculation that means Greater Manchester schools will receive £22m less than they were originally told they would get. The Department for Education (DfE) has apologised for the 'technical error' in the announcement.

The date for Rochdale's Christmas lights switch-on has been confirmed as the borough prepares to welcome the festive season in 2023.

There’s an absolutely gorgeous wine bar not far from our house. It’s been quietly going about its business in Levenshulme, becoming a local word-of-mouth powerhouse since opening in 2019.

Legendary Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel criticised midfielder Sofyan Amrabat following Sunday's 3-0 derby day defeat by Manchester City at Old Trafford.

The third largest force in England and Wales, Greater Manchester Police is responsible for serving and protecting over 2.8 million people in the region.

Oldham's post Industrial Revolution landscape is well suited William Blake's description of 'dark satanic mills', one of the most striking lines in his famous poem - later adopted in the hymn, Jerusalem. But for some, an older, more natural part of its landscape holds a dark and ancient significance.

Manchester United are counting down the days until their biggest game of the season when they host Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy has welcomed news that a hotel in the borough will no longer house asylum seekers. Ms Nandy, who is also Shadow International Development Secretary, said tonight (Wednesday, October 25) that the Home Office had confirmed that 'the asylum hotel' in her constituency was to be closed.

Two of the most haunted places in the UK can be found right here in Greater Manchester, new research has shown. Salford in fact takes the crown for being the most haunted city in the UK - so it might be worth planning a visit there this Halloween.

With crunchy leaves underfoot, a slight chill in the air and a beautiful palette of colours, you can’t beat a country walk in the autumn. If you’re looking for that perfect autumnal atmosphere then it's best to venture into the woods.

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

Lydia Ina's life work is looking after vulnerable children. The 83-year-old from Fallowfield has been dubbed ‘Nigeria’s Mother Theresa’ thanks to her herculean achievement of being a foster carer for over 300 kids.

Bars and restaurant owners across Greater Manchester have spoken of their fears that they 'may not survive' this Christmas if rail strikes go ahead again. It was announced yesterday that rail workers have agreed to keep striking for the next six months due to ongoing disagreements regarding pay and working conditions.

One of the most powerful public officials in Greater Manchester has announced he will be retiring. Eamonn Boylan will step down as chief executive of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) in May.