The beauty spot near Greater Manchester that’s hosting a stargazing festival next month

When the weather is a bit rubbish like it is this week it can be easy to scrap your plans and not leave the house - but there’s still plenty of places you can visit across Greater Manchester where you won’t be exposed to the elements. There’s something warm and cosy about visiting old houses and grand halls during the winter time, and there’s several to choose from across the city region.

A crime crackdown plan in Rochdale has been approved.

Greater Manchester is surrounded by miles upon miles of breathtaking countryside; there’s so much of it to see that it can be hard to fit it all in - but heading out on a weekend walk seems like a good place to start. If you’re looking for a scenic stroll to fill your Saturday or Sunday then read on.

NHS bosses in have pleaded with people to help family members get out of hospital as they deal with hundreds of patients stuck on wards. More than 800 people who are medically fit to go home have been stuck in hospital beds this week in Greater Manchester, as they struggle to get care home placements or for social care packages that would allow them to be discharged.

More than 7,800 new homes planned across Greater Manchester are set to receive a share of a £115m fund. The 92 developments across the city-region which have been selected for a slice of the government's Brownfield Housing Fund have been revealed.

It was a moment that not only forever shattered the lives of one family but which rocked the region and left the policing community up and down the country in mourning.

A Greater Manchester Police constable is accused of repeatedly providing confidential information from the force's computer system to help his friends’ motor insurance claims company.

On the edge of Stockport, Marple Bridge is a picturesque village packed full of hidden gems. Only a short train ride from Manchester, it feels a world away from the buzz of the city.

Bus drivers in Greater Manchester have been stripping off to produce not one but two cheeky calendars for 2024.

Tributes have been paid to a doctor who looked after patients in Stockport for over four decades. Dr Sikander Malik worked at four GP practices and two hospitals during his 43 years spent working in the borough.

A document believed to be the oldest in Greater Manchester has been revealed - part of a fascinating archive collection now saved for future generations.

Salford Quays will be lit up in February as The Christie Charity’s Night of Neon returns next month. The family-friendly 5k walk is taking place on February 3 and will see participants light up the night in dazzling fluorescent colours.

A detached house has come on the market in Greater Manchester, but despite its ordinary appearance, it hides a surprising feature that you wouldn't necessarily expect. The four-bed property has been put up for sale on Zoopla with a guide price of £250,000.

A dusting of snow has covered Greater Manchester this week as temperatures plummet across the country. While there’s not much more snow expected to fall in the coming days, the weather is going to remain very cold but with lots of bright, January sunshine on the cards.

Over £3 million in speeding fines were issued to motorists in Greater Manchester in a year, new figures have revealed. Between November 2022 and November 2023, over 30,000 fines were issued after motorists were caught by speed cameras across the region.

A super cheap property has come on the market in Greater Manchester and has huge potential as a doer-upper home. The terraced house in Tyldesley, Wigan is up for sale with a guide price of just £25,000 - making it the cheapest house currently up for grabs in the region.

It may be winter but it doesn’t have to stop you from exploring the stunning countryside we have right on our doorstep. Landscapes can be transformed thanks to frosts and low lying mists, while the crisp, cool air can leave you feeling invigorated.

A stunning house has come up for sale in Greater Manchester that breaks the mould of the 'typical terraced property', estate agents say. The end terrace in Ramsbottom, Bury might look pretty normal from the outside, but inside it boasts a luxury interior and hides beautiful countryside views.

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.

Snow could fall near Greater Manchester later today as temperatures plummet amid a cold weather health alert.