The 'ugly' broadband poles causing a right palaver in a Greater Manchester town

An international drugs boss from Greater Manchester who racked up 'eye-watering wealth' and lived a lavish 'jet-setting lifestyle' has lost an appeal against his conviction and sentence.

A huge new affordable housing development will be built in Wigan despite concerns over road congestion near the site.

Andy Burnham has released a statement on the crisis in Gaza and 'condemned without reservation the appalling attacks in Israel by Hamas'. The Mayor also said he was 'determined' that all communities in Greater Manchester would be kept safe, while also reiterating the right of the public to take part in peaceful protest.

October’s mini heatwave is set to end this week after the month kicked off with an unseasonable warm spell. The country has enjoyed warm and pleasant conditions over recent days with temperatures reaching the mid 20s in some areas.

Jewish leaders in Greater Manchester say they are working alongside police on security operations after Israel came under attack.

Moorgate Primary School, in Bolton, is the most oversubscribed primary school in all of Greater Manchester - with less than half of the parents and guardians who put it down as first choice securing a place.

TV pundit Ian Wright has flagged up the roles played by Scott McTominay and Alejandro Garnacho after the two Manchester United substitutes paved the way for a pulsating comeback win over Brentford.

With the nights drawing in, thoughts are turning to this year's big festive light events and there are plenty of them.

Bury's new transport plans contain some major developments and, with £68m to roll out the plans already secured, council leaders will approve the strategy at a meeting later this week. One proposal is to introduce new technology so that Metrolink services can be used on the previous rail network between Bury and Rochdale via Heywood.

A senior NHS surgeon in Greater Manchester has been struck off for claiming the Covid pandemic was a 'worldwide conspiracy' and publicly criticising lockdowns and vaccines.

A 76-year-old woman in Rochdale has complained that a broadband mast from IX Wireless was put up directly outside her home without warning.

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.

More than 170 homes could be built at a Stockport quarry. An application from Stewart Milne Homes sets out a plan to build 172 houses in the Offerton area of Stockport.

Plans for a new network of ‘air-fibre’ poles that carry high speed broadband across Oldham have been unveiled. IX Wireless has applied to the council for 29 poles to be installed, each 15 metres in height, in various locations across the borough.

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

It was the reckless incident against a town centre business which has left people divided. For several years, Tameside residents have spoken of concerns about safety in the outdoor market square area of Ashton town centre.

The first corner of Oldham’s brand new town centre park has been given the green light by councillors.

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

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.