The national park on the doorstep of Greater Manchester named ‘best in the UK’

A new Islamic school, regeneration around a train station and a new Lidl are some of the significant developments put before Greater Manchester this week.

EXCLUSIVE: 20th Century Studios/Disney’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is beating its chest towards a $125M global bow this weekend. At the international box office, we understand the Wes Ball-directed installment is at around $31M through Friday. As Anthony has reported, domestic is looking at a $52M-$55M start for the full frame.

Mum-of-three Gemma has been skipping meals so her youngest son can keep going to football training every week. It costs £5. Despite her sacrifices, she says the price of food, council tax and bills continuing to rise means she's continuing to struggle.

The son of an iconic Scots DJ tragically died after complaining of a mysterious leg pain.

Dramatic footage shows the moment a motorbike erupted into flames after crashing onto tram tracks in Droylsden. Emergency services raced to the incident, along Manchester Road and beside the Edge Lane Metrolink stop, on Thursday afternoon (May 9).

As summer swiftly approaches, many holidaymakers are looking for ways to cut costs on their travels, including securing free upgrades on flights. A bit of extra legroom and a more comfortable seat can significantly enhance your flight experience, especially if it doesn't cost you a penny.

People across the city of Salford have taken part in the Salford City mayoral election.

A huge family event is coming to Greater Manchester's 'best park' this bank holiday weekend.

A Manchester university student has told how he lost half of his immediate family - his dad and two of his brothers - to brain cancer in just seven years. Seb Hughes, 20, spoke of his 'tremendous struggle' after the deaths of his dad, Ian, and brothers, Milo and Oscar - and called for more funding for research into deadly tumours.

A scientist who lost his mum to cancer has spoken out about how his loss pushes him to continue to search for new treatments and ways to prevent the disease.

The "wettest" cities in Scotland have been revealed in new research, with two claiming the top spots for the whole of Great Britain.

Freya Allan and Andy Serkis, along with their fellow cast members, attend the UK premiere for 20th Century Studios’ movie ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ at the BFI IMAX Waterloo in London, England, on April 25, 2024.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has been flooded with compliments from her co-stars and fans as she during her time away from the cobbles. The actress has faced a busy start to the year in the ITV soap where she is famed for playing Maria Windass - nee Connor and Sutherland.

Train operating company Northern, which runs commuter services across Greater Manchester, says it's issued more than 40,000 fines to fare dodgers in a year.

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher had a unique experience while dropping their kids off at daycare.

It’s almost 76 years since the NHS began, bringing vital healthcare to millions around the UK and Greater Manchester.

Taylor Swift album.And, of course, that’s Travis Kelce — the Super Bowl champ sweetheart of the pop superstar.In fact, getting love from the 34-year-old singer on her highly anticipated 11th studio LP — “The Tortured Poets Department,” which dropped on Friday — might be an even bigger win than getting that Super Bowl ring.“The Alchemy” is a sexy slow dance that is unabashedly about Kelce, with Swift staking claim to her stud.“So when I touch down all that matters/Call the amateurs and cut ’em from the team/Ditch the clowns, get the crown/Baby I’m the one to beat/’Cause the sign on your heart said it’s still reserved for me.”All right now, Miss Tay.As if there was doubt about just who she was putting on lock, the Swift — who famously dashed into her boo’s arms for an iconic smooch when his Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers in February — later adds, “Where’s the trophy? He just comes running over to me.”The couple began dating last summer and went public with their relationship in September 2023.Swift has not been shy about her romance with Kelce, ratcheting up the TV ratings for the NFL when she cheered on her boyfriend from the stands at multiple games.“When you say a relationship is public, that means I’m going to see him do what he loves, we’re showing up for each other, other people are there and we don’t care,” Swift told Time in December, when she was named the magazine’s 2023 Person of the Year.“The opposite of that is you have to go to an extreme amount of effort to make sure no one knows that you’re seeing someone,” she added.

One of the region’s largest hospital trusts, employing more than 20,000 people, has launched a major redundancy scheme and frozen recruitment in a bid to cut costs.

Many baby names are constantly going in and out of style, but some always manage to stand the test of time.

The UK's most expensive streets to live on with the highest house prices and rent costs have been revealed, with Buckingham Gate in central London topping the list. According to Rightmove, properties on this Westminster street near Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament are selling for an average price of a staggering £9.6 million.