The serene country park near Greater Manchester which has been 'haunted' by a ghost for centuries

First-time buyers today face an even bigger challenge when it comes to getting a foot on the property ladder. House prices have been on the rise for the past few years and on top of the cost of living crisis, which is making it more difficult to save for a deposit, mortgage repayments are now expected to rise alongside interest rates.

A handful of tickets have been dished out by police after a 'car meet' took place in a peaceful Cheshire village. Officers handed out nine tickets following the event in Chelford, near Alderley Edge, at the weekend.

Autumn signals the arrival of many things: pumpkin-spiced drinks, darker nights and a return to big coat weather. Yet nothing is as synonymous with autumn as the colourful displays nature puts on for us.

An eye-catching mansion has been listed for sale in a rather unexpected part of the region, costing much more than most homes in the area. The five-bedroom detached house is nestled in Failsworth, Oldham and stands out from its neighbouring properties.

It's Thursday and fortunately the weather is starting to pick up.

October is finally here, which means we can start planning for one of the biggest events of the year - Halloween. While many associate the tradition with trick or treating and pumpkin carving, there’s also plenty of new pastimes to get involved in across Greater Manchester this October.

Black and Asian people are still more likely to be stopped and searched by police in Greater Manchester as the force's use of these powers increases. The use of stop and search increased by around 20 pc in the last year, with the figures more than doubling in the latest period compared to the previous year.

Many Mancunians will remember visiting a now lost theme park only a short car journey from Greater Manchester and only a few miles from the ever popular Alton Towers.

Going for a walk through the trees has to be one of the best activities to do during autumn. There’s something cosy about wrapping up on a crisp day and heading outside, while the chilly air leaves you feeling invigorated.

"It's a scary situation to live in. Residents here are in danger."

All hope is not lost for house hunters in Greater Manchester as the property market is showing some signs of slowing down. House prices have been on the rise for quite some time now, with the average price of property in the region now £241,657 according to Rightmove's latest data.

A pervert who travelled 150 miles to meet up with what he believed to be a 13-year-old girl was one of the criminals locked up in Greater Manchester this week.

Police have seized £2 million in cash as part of a crack down on criminals since April. One bust included £37k in cash and £10k worth of drugs from a raid in Wythenshawe.

Judges in Manchester have freed defendants accused of serious crimes from prison as the criminal justice system reaches crisis point. An alleged rapist, two men accused of causing grievous bodily harm and an alleged sexual offender were released on conditional bail as the barristers strike continues.

Whether you remember your schooldays as the best days of your life or not, there's no doubt the impact a great teacher can have on a child.

As a boy, Anton Jaskiewicz dreamed of working for himself. Friends and teachers mocked his ambitions but he didn't care.

Driving along the Downs, it seems like an estate like any other. But too many living on the Alkrington estate say their lives are plagued by crime.

Throughout Greater Manchester there are some incredible parks, but not all of them can claim the title of being a gift from royalty. As the name suggests, Queen’s Park in Heywood has a rather interesting royal connection - and nearly never came into being at all.

We all dream of becoming millionaires.

As Manchester’s newest park opens to the public this week, it’s worth shining a light on some of the long-standing green spaces our city region has to offer. One of these is the stunning Mesnes Park, located only a few minutes’ walk away from Wigan town centre.