When thunderstorms are forecast to hit Greater Manchester this weekend

Even with a biting wind whipping down Royton high street, shopkeepers are taking their lunch breaks outside, pensioners are milling about the park and parents with small kids are dodging between the shops on Market Square.

In Stretford and Urmston will often find voters supporting opposing parties, but there are at least a few issues they can all agree on…bad potholes and parking for instance.

Nathan Dean stands at the bottom of a hill leading up to Stockport's historic marketplace. The independent shops, bars and restaurants that have sprung up in recent years, have seen the town develop something of a reputation.

At St Peter's R.C High school in Longsight, it isn't just attendance and grades that make the school shine, but an impressive and long list of sporting achievements.

A huge Premier League meeting will take place in Harrogate today after Manchester City launched legal action against the Premier League this week.

Parents have been warned of long delays on bus services picking up students at Greater Manchester high schools after a crash on the M60 caused travel chaos.

It has been nearly 80 years since Stalybridge and Hyde were not represented by Labour in Parliament.

Greater Manchester is set to see soaring temperatures over the next week as we move into the summer months - but not before some chilly spells first.

A seedy looking sex shop that was dreamed up for a Peter Kay TV series nearly 25-years ago, took on a life of its own after the cameras stopped rolling.

Harpurhey's market culture could soon disappear, traders say. They're seeing less cash in their pockets every week.

Temperatures are expected to reach 19C on Saturday as the sun shines on Greater Manchester. Met Office forecasters say there will be a mix of cloud and sun across the region. No rain is expected.

A free petting farm offering pony rides at pocket money prices has had families flocking to visit during the school holidays.

A massive student accommodation development is the biggest planning application submitted to councils this week.

Greater Manchester is braced for a wet and stormy day - as thousands descend on the city for major events. The Great Manchester Run is underway this morning (May 26).

Greater Manchester is set for a stormy Bank Holiday weekend as the clouds roll in - which could have an impact on Manchester City's plans for a bus parade on Sunday to celebrate its fourth successive Premier League title.

After two days of almost non-stop rain, things are about to change in Greater Manchester. The region is set for a much drier day today (May 24), according to the Met Office.

A teenage boy has died after being hit by a car on a busy Oldham road. Emergency services raced out to Rochdale Road, near the junction with King Street, at around 8.10pm on Tuesday night (May 21).

Greater Manchester is braced for heavy rain this week before conditions turn drier at the weekend.

Manchester might be quiet tomorrow, I think to myself as I interview group after group of City fans. It's about an hour before kick-off, the sun is beating down, and beer is flowing.

Temperatures will soar to 24C today on what could be the hottest day of the year so far in Greater Manchester.