Threatening email which sparked lockdowns was sent to six schools in Greater Manchester

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.

Headteachers in Greater Manchester say the proposed ban on mobile phones in schools is 'a farce of an issue'.

The future of HS2 rail to Manchester hangs in the balance, with the north set to lose out once again after being promised so much.

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

Hollywood legend Samuel L Jackson has been revealed as the new star of Warburtons Bakery's TV ads.

Child killer Jon Venables has been granted a parole hearing, the Parole Board has confirmed. Venables, who killed James Bulger alongside Robert Thompson in Feburary 1993, has been granted a hearing later this year.

A security guard who died after spending 18 days fighting for his life following an injury at the Creamfields festival site has been named as Michael Smith. The 47-year-old was injured while clearing the site in Daresbury, Cheshire, on August 28.

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.

Greater Manchester is expected to have another wet day with a Met Office weather warning still in force. Much of the region is covered by a yellow weather warning for rain, which runs until 6pm today (September 20).

An extra 900 young people in Stockport will receive a free lunchtime meal over the school year thanks to a new initiative.

Metrolink trams will run until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays from later this month, transport bosses have announced.

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

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

A number of Wilko stores have been snapped up by rival brands after the popular retailer fell into administration last month.

A number of schools have sent out emails to parents informing them that a lockdown has been put in place.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had a ready answer this week when asked about the plans to shut nearly all railway ticket offices in England amid pressure from the Government to cut costs.

Police are investigating after schools in Manchester, Cheshire and Liverpool were sent an email which 'made threats to pupils and staff'. At least one school, a primary in Chester, has been put in lockdown following the threat, while police officers have been sent to schools to 'provide reassurance', CheshireLive reports.

A weather warning for 'disrupting' thunderstorms and possible flooding remained in force in Greater Manchester today - as the UK recorded its hottest day of the year so far.