'Vlad the Impaler', a prison officer and a cowardly thug amongst those jailed in Greater Manchester this week

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 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.

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.

A new era begins in Greater Manchester this weekend - with bus passengers in the driving seat.

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.

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.

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

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

House hunters looking for a property full of character world away from a city centre apartment or new build are best searching around the outskirts of Greater Manchester. In the region's rural villages in the boroughs of Rochdale, Oldham and Tameside you can often find homes with an array of traditional features as well as stunning countryside views.

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.

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.

Four destinations within a two hour drive of Greater Manchester have been named among the best towns and villages to visit in the UK. More than 9,000 Which? members were asked to rate inland places they had visited, scoring them on factors such as food and drink, scenery, tourist attractions and more.

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.

It was the cut that left residents feeling trapped - and businesses fearful for the future. But now the V2 bus - which links Atherton to Manchester, is set to return.

Recently, the Manchester Evening News has been looking back at the lost clubbing scenes throughout Greater Manchester.

People across Greater Manchester were looking to the skies in unison on Friday afternoon in the hope of catching a glimpse of the Red Arrows flying past.

Rain is expected to hit the region later this week, as the UK recorded its hottest day of 2023 so far. According to the Met Office, Thursday (September 7) was provisionally the hottest day of the year so far, with 32.6C recorded in Wisley, Surrey.