The cheapest and most expensive areas to rent in Greater Manchester as rent costs continue to soar

Now that the summer holidays are finally here it means one thing is inevitable: a trip to the beach. Let’s face it, even if the weather is a little bit rubbish there’s something quintessentially British about a trip to the beach on a summer’s day, come rain or shine.

A boy racer who filmed himself driving at speeds of over 120mph before crashing into and killing a pregnant mum is one of those locked up in Greater Manchester this week.

The whole sweet shop experience has somewhat died a death over recent years.

With 'heavy hearts', doctors took to the streets to demand better pay and conditions - warning the NHS could face a 'bleak' future if a deal isn't struck. Scores of medics took part as the 48-hour strike began on Thursday (July 20). It's the first walkout of its kind in a decade.

House prices are starting to come down across Greater Manchester which is great news for househunters, especially first-time buyers. Although some areas are still considered to be overpriced, there are certain parts of the region where you can bag a bargain home.

GMP has refused a request by a relative of a TV journalist for a criminal investigation into her death. Teresa McMahon. 43, who worked for Granada Reports, was found unresponsive at her flat in Salford in the summer of 2021 and tragically later died.

Two areas of Greater Manchester are the worst in England for the number of patients waiting at least a year for NHS treatment.

Greater Manchester is bracing itself for a stormy weekend. After a day of unseasonably strong winds today (Friday) a yellow warning for wind has been issued covering the south of England and Wales whilst rain warnings have been issued in Scotland.

Guesthouses across the north have swept up at this year’s AA B&B awards. Bed and breakfasts in Lancashire, Cumbria and North Wales all scooped awards which celebrate the very best of Britain’s B&Bs.

Another senior officer has been suspended by Greater Manchester Police - the second in nine months.

Two areas of Greater Manchester have been ranked among the top 10 best - and worst- for a night out in the country.

They are the symbols of a town moving from an industrial past to a vibrant new future.

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Andy Burnham needs to be handed more extensive powers to bring about substantial change in Greater Manchester, according to a new study.

Thirty minutes into a two and a half hour interview in 2019 with Ben Wallsworth, he bellowed "It's Neal Keeling!" His hearing was shot and his facial recognition was shaky. But his wit, wisdom, deep recall, and humour were all intact.

A plant that can cause severe skin burns and blisters is growing in locations across Greater Manchester. Experts say Giant Hogweed 'poses a serious risk' to those unaware of it and the harm it can cause.

On the morning of December 16, 2003, John 'Fat Jackie' Thompson got into his red Ford Escort and set off for work. A few minutes later, after driving over a speed bump near his home in Halliwell in Bolton, he heard a rattle then a loud bang.

If there's one thing that makes for a simple summer tea, it's a good old quiche. In the current financial climate, it's a bigger bonus than ever to be able to eat something straight from the packet.

Readers of the Manchester Evening News have had their say on the growth of the city following the launch of an artistic project designed to act as a cautionary tale for the future.

Erik ten Hag is only just in his second summer in charge of Manchester United but he has ruled with an iron fist.