Warning as 15 per cent of children in Greater Manchester unprotected against 'one of world's most contagious diseases'

Campaigners fighting plans for a block of flats at a Tesco car park in East Didsbury say they feel 'let down' following a U-turn by Manchester council. The plans to build 75 flats off Parrs Wood Lane were rejected by councillors last year after town hall planners raised concerns about parking, traffic and suitability for the area, but developer Dandara later appealed the decision.

No trams are running across Greater Manchester for several hours this morning due to a network-wide 'shutdown'.

A new banking hub has been confirmed for a Greater Manchester area set to lose its last remaining bank this summer. NatWest’s decision to shut its Heald Green branch meant people living in the Cheadle area were to be left without any face-to-face banking services from July. There are around 40,000 homes across the constituency.But LINK - the UK’s cash access and ATM network - has now announced that a new bank will open in nearby Bramhall. The decision comes after a concerted campaign from the community and local politicians. The hub will offer basic counter services, allowing people to withdraw cash, collect change, deposit cheques, pay bills and make balance enquiries. Automated services for deposits and withdrawals may also be available.

Netflix viewers are reporting that a horror film has left them too scared to sleep.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms for parts of Greater Manchester today.

Before a note is song of their Eurovision entry, Ukraine has already won cultutral accolades in Greater Manchester today. Two Ukrainian Catholic Churches in Salford and Oldham have been granted Grade II listed status.

House prices are constantly changing all across Greater Manchester and largely differ from one part of the region to the next. If you are looking to buy your first home, are wanting to move up the property ladder or would just like an idea of how much your home is worth, it's a good idea to keep up-to-date with average house prices in your local area.

The first details of how Andy Burnham will use new powers given to Greater Manchester in the latest devolution deal have been revealed. The mayor will make a series of announcements in the coming months to set out his plans for transport, housing and technical education.

There was plenty of local political drama in three Greater Manchester boroughs last night — with more election action set to hit the region today.

The Coronation weekend is almost here so for many families that means a three-day break.

One of Greater Manchester's 10 boroughs has been listed among the top 10 places to raise a family in the UK.

Two professional cleaners have shared their 'satisfaction' at cleaning a house buried 3ft deep in plastic bottles and other 'horrendous smelling' rubbish.

Councils in Greater Manchester have had their budgets cut by nearly a quarter over the last 14 years, according to new research. Across England, the poorest councils have faced real-term cuts worth almost three times as much as the richest local authorities, the research by a special interest group has revealed.

A mum who thrust an electric drill into a disabled woman’s head is among those to have been jailed in Greater Manchester this week.

The boss of a bus company which suddenly stopped running services has confirmed the firm has gone into administration. Wesley Goodwin, owner of Little Gem Buses, blamed soaring costs and the rise in working from home for the firm's demise.

Plans to open a new Lidl store in Stockport have been withdrawn following ‘significant delays’ and concerns from Stockport Council.

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has compared Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale to Peter Schmeichel following his impressive season at the Emirates Stadium.

A drunk one-punch killer who attacked a man after seeing him speak to his girlfriend is amongst those who was jailed this week. Jonathan Adamson ‘launched’ himself at David Aubert in Manchester city centre’s Gay Village, knocking him unconscious with a ‘heavy flying punch’.

A stylish home has come on the market in one of Greater Manchester's most desirable areas, and it is likely to get snapped up quick. The three-bed terrace is up for sale in Whitefield - the former mill town in Bury which has fast become one of the region's most sought-after neighbourhoods.

Hypothermia cases soared by over 80 per cent in the same month a Bury great-gran was rushed to hospital with the condition - following concerns about the cost of her energy bill.