The Boxing Day walk near Greater Manchester named among most popular in the UK

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

A Greater Manchester NHS chief issued a public statement on Wednesday night (January 3) as hospitals across the region face huge pressures and long waits at A&E.

Some of Greater Manchester's biggest names spent their formative years as pupil's of the regions now vanished schools.

A nightclub that was one of the country's longest-running and which saw the likes of Sir Elton John and Eric Clapton grace its stage is set to be demolished.

Having a wander around a pretty village on a crisp winter’s day and rounding off your trip with a visit to a cosy pub is a wonderful option to kick off the New Year.

You can’t beat an invigorating walk outside in the fresh air on New Year’s Day. It’s a tradition which marks the start of a new year and puts a spring in your step after all the festivities of the past few days.

The past 12 months have brought crimes which shocked and appalled Manchester Evening News readers in equal measure. Harrowing stories of murder, high level organised crime and the shaming of a multi-millionaire businessman were among those heard in Manchester's courts.

Sasha Attwood has reportedly been left "terrified" following a burglary at the home she shares with boyfriend Jack Grealish. Sasha, 27, was at home with a number of Jack's relatives when the raid occured, while Manchester City footballer Jack, 28, was playing a match against Everton.The thieves managed to escape with items worth a significant amount of cash after entering the property while the match was shown on TV. Now Sasha is said to have been left feeling unsafe in her own her own home following the terrifying ordeal, which saw those in the property hitting panic buttons to contact the police.

Ah January, a month which has an undeserved negative reputation. Everyone always complains that it drags after the festivities of December, moans that it’s gloomy and scowls at their bank balance.

Going for a walk on New Year’s Day is an annual tradition. For those who’ve had a heavy night of partying it's a chance to blow the cobwebs away and a hearty walk outside can leave you feeling invigorated - setting you up for the year ahead.

Community campaigners, two star footballers and charity champions are among those from Greater Manchester who have been recognised in this year's King's New Year Honours list.

A family told of their terror after a freak 'tornado' destroyed their home. Gareth and Lyndsey Moody and three of their children were at home shortly before midnight when the extreme weather hit Stalybridge in Tameside.

A cyclist suffered 'potentially life-changing injuries' in a crash on Boxing Day.

A football club has suspended one of its strikers over a reported post on social media on Christmas Day.

It's set to be a cloudy day in Greater Manchester on Boxing Day - ahead of a rain warning coming into force tomorrow.

After all the indulgence of Christmas Day, going for a walk on Boxing Day is a much-welcomed tradition which blows the cobwebs away. Plus it helps you work up an appetite for all those leftovers.

Once Christmas Day is out the way the festivities do not end across the UK. The following day, known as Boxing Day, is a bank holiday with many families using it to extend the celebration and spend more time together.

The much-anticipated big day has arrived and while it is often full of celebrations for many, others will be hoping to settle down in front of the TV when the evening comes around.

Ten months have passed by and the patience of EastEnders fans will pay off tonight when the male character killed off will finally be revealed. Those who follow the BBC One soap have been waiting almost a year to find out who was the one laying lifeless on the floor of the Queen Vic on Christmas Day 2023.

Christmas Eve weekend is here and it looks to be starting out with characteristically Mancunian weather as the festivities begin. Here is the weather forecast for the weekend, and the weather expected to roll in on Christmas Day and Boxing Day over Greater Manchester.