The scenic village on the Greater Manchester border that's more affordable than most

Along with house prices, the cost to rent is yet another thing soaring amid the cost of living crisis. According to Rightmove, rent prices have jumped by almost 11 per cent over the last year, in what is now described as the most 'competitive rental market ever'.

A Greater Manchester Police officer is facing jail after pleading guilty to attempted rape. Ernesto Ceraldi - who police said 'used an appalling level of violence' - is understood to be a specialist firearms officer and police dog handler within the force.

Passengers in Greater Manchester are at the losing end of a bus operator’s battle with staff shortages - with more than 800 journeys cancelled in just one week. Rosso, which runs routes predominantly in the north of the conurbation, axed 837 services between April 25 and May 1.

In one of the most deprived areas of Greater Manchester, a mum-of-four walks her children home from school. “I hardly sleep,” she says as her young daughters play beside her.

The pandemic forced many people to reconsider their living circumstances, with a large number of homeowners choosing to relocate to rural areas with a desire for more space. According to Rightmove this momentum is now continuing into 2022, with many buyers still hoping for a slice of the quieter life.

Have a wander around Rivington and you never know what you’ll find around the next corner. This village, located between Bolton and Chorley, is where you’ll discover a range of outdoor delights, from beautiful yet wild gardens to mysterious hilltop towers.

Stockport is something of an anomaly when it comes to Greater Manchester councils. In no overall control since 2011, it has been run by Labour for the last six years despite the Lib Dems emerging as the largest group at last year’s local elections.

Coronavirus infection rates are continuing to plummet in all ten Greater Manchester boroughs - however one still has a rate higher than the national average, according to the latest available data.

One Greater Manchester borough continues to have a Coronavirus infection rate above the national average. Despite this, cases have still fallen across the region.

There are certain areas of Greater Manchester that just ooze wealth, and this particular village is one of them. With its leafy avenues, gigantic mansions and celebrity residents, Bowdon in Trafford is one of the region's most affluent areas.

The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police has admitted the force were "borderline incompetent" in their handling of the Rochdale grooming gangs.

A stunning home set in an affluent area of Greater Manchester has come on the market, and it is much more than first meets the eye. Set in the village of Cheadle in Stockport, Schools Hill is a unique property that stems right back to 1887 and is an integral part of Cheadle's history.

There are going to be changes to school bus services in nine of Greater Manchester’s 10 boroughs, transport chiefs have announced. The new services come into effect from next Monday (April 25).

The search is on to find an unclaimed £1,000,000 EuroMillions prize from a ticket bought in Trafford.

Choosing an area to live can be one of the most difficult yet important parts of the house hunting process. With so many factors to take into account such as house prices, local amenities, transport links and schools, people often need a little guidance when deciding on a location.

New radars launched today (Wednesday) on the M62 Smart Motorway will detect stuck drivers within 20 seconds of a breakdown or accident, say highways bosses. The ‘Stopped Vehicle Detection’ units are 'going live' between junction 10 at the Croft interchange and junction 12 at the Eccles interchange, a section which uses the hard shoulder as a live lane.

Forty-six days on, the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues. More than 10 million people have fled their homes, according to the United Nations, while another 6.5 million are thought to be displaced inside the war-torn country itself.

It's the time of year when teenagers across Greater Manchester are preparing to take their GCSEs and pondering what comes next in their education. But today The Northern Agenda reveals a 'shocking' North-South divide over where young people can enhance their life chances by taking A-Levels.

A popular pub in Greater Manchester that comes with a two-bed flat has been put up for sale, and it is looking for an owner to give it a new lease of life. The Fusilier Pub in Ramsbottom, which branded itself a 'local, friendly pub', is on the market for £400,000.

Nestled in the depths of Greater Manchester lies a village that feels worlds away from bustling city life. Marple Bridge, in Stockport, is situated on a picture-perfect spot along its own waterway of the River Goyt.