'Those rooms are crammed into every square inch' - councillors raise concerns over bedsits plan for former bank

A doctor offering an online clinic for transgender patients has won a High Court appeal after she was suspended from working.

Police have issued an appeal to help trace a Salford woman who is believed to be missing with her four children.

New images have been revealed showing how Ashton market square could be transformed under £10m plans for a new ‘canopy structure’ to replace the existing outside stalls plagued by anti-social behaviour.

Controversial plans to convert a former bank into 11 bedsits have ‘reluctantly’ been passed by councillors, despite concerns about overcrowding. Proposals for the old Barclays branch, in Edgeley, were approved by Stockport council’s planning committee after members were told the scheme complied with the authority’s housing standards.It means Manchester-based Lower Estates Ltd now has permission to turn the old Castle Street branch - vacant since 2014 - into an 11 bed ‘house in multiple occupation’, or 'HMO'. The scheme - including a kitchen, laundry and basement that could be converted into a games room - was referred to the planning committee after local councillors raised concerns over bedsits being ‘crammed’ into the building.But while members shared many of the same reservations, it was ultimately passed on the casting vote of chair Coun Steve Gribbon. Coun Gribbon told the meeting: “I don’t like this - I think it’s ‘sardines’, it really is - but I can’t see a viable, clear reason to do so [refuse].READ MORE: Go ahead for dozens of ‘affordable’ new flats to be built on old town centre car wash site

The government is set to delay plans to raise the state pension age to 68 amid concerns of a backlash from voters, according to reports. Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride is expected to address MPs in the Commons on Thursday (March 30), when he is expected to update them on the latest statutory review on the pension age.

Saturday looms large and lunchtime kick-offs don’t get much tastier than Liverpool’s impending visit to the Etihad. Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp will go toe-to-toe once again, looking to outwit one another.

Afghan refugees living in hotels across the UK could be forced out of hotels and pushed into homelessness under new government plans, campaigners have warned.

Kalvin Phillips has started more games for England than he has for Manchester City this season.

If you attend the Etihad Stadium regularly, you've probably walked past it hundreds of times without realising. It's on every page on the Manchester City website, and features often on the club's promotional content.

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Manchester United are planning moves for Chelsea duo Mason Mount and Christian Pulisic during the summer window, according to reports.

A popular city centre tea room has been named among the most beautiful cafes across the world. Known for their Alice in Wonderland inspired experience, Richmond Tea Rooms has found itself in the top 50 ‘most Instagrammable cafes in the world’.

The property market is heavily influenced by the state of the economy, which means that house prices are constantly fluctuating. If you are looking to buy or sell a house any time soon, it is a good idea to keep track of how much homes are selling for in your local area.

Families and teachers are celebrating after plans to close a school described as a ‘lifeline’ for the community were scrapped. St Mary’s RC Primary School, in Heaton Norris, Stockport, will now remain open and become part of an academy trust, it has been confirmed.

Police are 'becoming increasingly concerned' about a missing man who was last seen in Prestwich.

Councils have been setting their annual budgets over the last few weeks. This includes the difficult decision of whether to raise council tax and by how much.

Police have issued an appeal for help to find a missing woman from Tameside who was last seen at a Coroners' Court.

Hospitals in Greater Manchester are bracing for huge walkouts next week which will see 'many routine appointments and procedures postponed'.

Iconic Northern quarter independent shop Oi Polloi is set to close. Owners of the store, retail giant JD Sports, are planning a rebrand for the premises.