The biggest planning developments submitted this week in Greater Manchester

The first-ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing musical sensation, Burlesque, which starred Christina Aguilera, Cher, Kristen Bell and Stanley Tucci - will have its World Premiere at the Manchester Opera House next summer.

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.

Greater Manchester is home to its fair share of haunted locations, from pubs with levitating pint glasses to music venues with reports of paranormal activity. But there’s one place which is particularly creepy, especially at Halloween when ghostly beings come out to play.

It's no secret that house prices have skyrocketed across the UK over the last two decades, especially in the last five years. Rising demand and low supply has pushed property costs further and further up, with the average house price having increased dramatically since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

A leader’s promise to ‘ram’ a green belt scheme ‘down the throat’ of opposition members and a councillor stripping mid-meeting – few planning applications have ever been the source of such political pantomime.

Michael Owen has backed Erik ten Hag to continue as Manchester United manager, but the former striker admits he's concerned about the team's lack of identity.

New internet safety laws that have been years in the making could come into force as soon as this week. The chief executive of Ofcom said she expects the Online Safety Bill to receive royal assent tomorrow.

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.

Greater Manchester has been left windswept and damp in the wake of Storm Babet. Today's weather looks fine, but there will be more rain to come this week.

Plans for scores of new homes across Greater Manchester have been submitted in recent weeks. A large proportion of the region's applications are for Manchester, with 453 new flats proposed in total.

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

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.

Police have renewed an appeal for help to find a wanted man from Tameside.

An international drugs boss from Greater Manchester who racked up 'eye-watering wealth' and lived a lavish 'jet-setting lifestyle' has lost an appeal against his conviction and sentence.

Grab your hat, scarf and gloves for the perfect autumnal walk with a gorgeous pub at the end. Even better, it's within easy reach of Greater Manchester.

A huge new affordable housing development will be built in Wigan despite concerns over road congestion near the site.

Andy Burnham has released a statement on the crisis in Gaza and 'condemned without reservation the appalling attacks in Israel by Hamas'. The Mayor also said he was 'determined' that all communities in Greater Manchester would be kept safe, while also reiterating the right of the public to take part in peaceful protest.

October’s mini heatwave is set to end this week after the month kicked off with an unseasonable warm spell. The country has enjoyed warm and pleasant conditions over recent days with temperatures reaching the mid 20s in some areas.