The village an hour from Greater Manchester named one of the best places to visit in the UK

The Good Hotel Guide has announced its list of César Award winners and two hotels in the North West have received the prestigious accolade. The annual awards are given out to 12 hotels, inns and B&BS which are deemed outstanding in their respective categories.

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.

House prices are gradually starting to come down across the UK, which may make getting on the property ladder a little easier for first-time buyers. Nationwide's latest house price index showed that house prices are on the decline throughout the country, with the average price of a home now £257,808.

For the last 18 months, Matthew Curtis has been trying to visit as many pubs and bars throughout Greater Manchester as he can with a camera on his shoulder and a notepad in his hand under the guise of being a ‘beer enthusiast’.

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.

Andy Burnham has pleaded with people not to use taxis licensed by a council 80 miles away.

A Greater Manchester takeaway has been named 'best in the north' at the Food Awards England 2023. The awards celebrate the best of the country’s food industry, shining a spotlight on the best restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, and producers.

A Rochdale restaurant and takeaway has picked up the coveted title of "Champion of the Champions" at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2023 (ARTA).

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.

Of all the retailers that have now been consigned to history, few have worked their way into people's affections more than 'Woolies'.

Manchester has been named one of the World’s Best Cities in a prestigious report - beating out the likes of Mexico City, Valencia and Bucharest, but missing out on the top spot, which was claimed by London.

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.

It’s perhaps a little known fact that Manchester City star Matheus Nunes used to work in a bakery before he hit it big as a footballer. So, the superstar was taken back to his roots last week to work a shift at a popular hatch-style bakery in Ancoats to see if he remembered a thing or two.

An entire village was wiped from the map to make way for development - but then left as wasteland for years.

Just six months ago, the government vowed HS2 - conceived in 2009 - would roll into Manchester, saying it would 'form the foundations for improved rail services in the north through the Northern Powerhouse'. Now those foundations appear to be shaking, if not crumbling.

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

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.

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