The towns and villages near Greater Manchester named best in the UK

Across the country there are hundreds of quaint chocolate box villages and historic market towns full of character. These destinations draw visitors from far and wide with cosy tea rooms, welcoming pubs and beautiful green spaces.

Five towns in Greater Manchester are being promised £20m over the next decade to help regenerate their high streets and tackle anti-social behaviour.

Controversial cuts proposed at two fire stations in Greater Manchester have been scrapped, with plans to increase cover in the city centre set to go ahead. Plans to stop manning Sale and Offerton stations at night were proposed as part of a review by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS).

Libraries across Greater Manchester will be participating in Black History Month by hosting events celebrating black female pioneers who made history.

The heartbroken son and daughter of a man who died in a workplace accident in south Manchester have described him as the 'best father anyone could ask for' in a touching tribute.

The launch of bus franchising today - putting power back into the hands of the people over operators - heralds the start of the Bee Network in Greater Manchester.

A million-pound mansion in Greater Manchester has had a whopping £500,000 taken off its price tag after being on the market for nine months without finding a buyer. The property in Sale, a desirable town in the centre of Trafford, was originally put up for sale for £1.5 million back in January this year, but its price has now been slashed to £1 million.

Oldham’s chief executive is to remain at the authority until 2026 after announcing plans to postpone his imminent retirement.

More than 100 people gathered near Wigan Town Hall last night to oppose the decision to house asylum seekers in a Standish hotel.

Bruno Fernandes insists Manchester United must take collective responsibility for the defeat to Bayern Munich, despite Andre Onana admitting his error had cost his side.

Manchester United have a difficult first test to begin their Champions League campaign as they travel to Bayern Munich this evening.

A doctor who raped a woman and threatened her with scissors has been struck off. Vibhor Garg, who was living in Wigan, threatened to release a video of the attack.

A Cheshire pub once described as a ‘lost cause’ has now been named the best pub in Britain after taking the overall title at the Great British Pub Awards last night. The Cholmondeley Arms took home the award for Great British Pub of the Year and Country / Rural Pub.

If your child is already at school, you're no doubt fully aware of the Ofsted grading system.

Motorists can pay more than £20 extra to fill up their cars depending on which petrol station they visit, according to the first-ever official forecourt figures.

The thing with Manchester is that nothing remains secret for too long - especially where food and drink is concerned.

A 'malicious communication' was sent to multiple schools and hospitals in Bury yesterday, police have confirmed.

A threatening email which sparked lockdowns at schools across the the north west was sent to six schools in Greater Manchester, police have said. Manchester High School for Girls, Manchester Grammar and Withington Girls School were among those to receive an email which 'made threats to pupils and staff', the Manchester Evening News understands.

Two towns in Greater Manchester have been recognised as being amongst the best places to buy your first home in the UK. A report from The Times has named 12 locations that are ideal spots for first-time buyers, taking into account factors from good-value properties to future prospects and investment in the area.

Following an extended period of extremely high temperatures, many people across the UK, including Greater Manchester, reported seeing lightning without any thunder over the weekend.