7 h. ago 'Puddle of blood' seen on pavement as Stockport road taped off by police

A crime scene is in place

Events

11 h. ago The plan that will effectively merge two neighbourhoods in a rural Greater Manchester town

The fate of the housing scheme is due to be decided next week

Politics

14 h. ago Confusion and fear in the heart of a Greater Manchester town as man shot in the street

People have spoken of their shock after a 21-year-old was blasted by a gunman in the Trafford suburb

Politics

15 h. ago Major police update after man shot in the street in Greater Manchester town centre

Armed police raced to the scene after a gunman opened fire

Events

16 h. ago Everything we know after shooting in Greater Manchester town centre

A person has been seriously injured in the incident

Events

17 h. ago LIVE updates as blood seen on pavement following early hours attack in Greater Manchester town centre

An arrest has been made, police said

Events

17 h. ago Blood seen on pavement following early hours attack in Greater Manchester town centre

An arrest has been made, police said

Events

20 h. ago Double travel alert issued as roadworks expected to clog Greater Manchester town

Two town-centre roads will be affected by works

Events

20 h. ago The north west market town named one of 'UK's coolest postcodes' to move to in 2026

The charming Lake District neighbourhood is noted for its cosy cafes, stunning scenery and vibrant atmosphere

Politics

28 h. ago Person seriously injured after gun fired in Greater Manchester

A large crime scene is in place in Urmston town centre in greater Manchester tonight as dozens of police officers race to the scene with a cordon in place

Events

29 h. ago LIVE updates as town centre road taped off amid large police presence

There were reports of armed police at the scene

Events

33 h. ago American burger joint Wendy's could open new branch in old TGI Friday's restaurant in Greater Manchester town

The US fast food chain would also offer an eat-in option

Politics

34 h. ago Police slap 48 hour dispersal order on Greater Manchester town plagued by 'constant' anti

Police say large groups of youths have been intimidating customers at Tesco and throwing eggs at cars

Events

45 h. ago First glimpse at plans for major transformation that could bring hundreds of jobs to Greater Manchester town

The scheme could bring a multi-million pound boost to the local economy.

Sport

49 h. ago Charming seaside town with amazing highstreet voted best place to visit in 2026

The seaside town has been crowned by Time Out as the UK's second top destination to visit and the best in England, with a bustling high street

Politics

2 d. ago Beach town with 'best chance for sunshine' has 30C weather and £52 Manchester flights

Sharm El Sheikh offers sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters and stunning natural landscapes perfect for a winter sun escape

Society

3 d. ago Greater Manchester town hall offering 'free' wedding for lucky couple

A prize draw will be held at Chadderton town hall at the end of the month

Sport

4 d. ago Greater Manchester town 'rivals Berlin' with nightlife and independent shops

This Manchester satellite town has had lots of buzz about the place recently, and has been compared to hip European cities - it's even made a list of the must-see places across the UK for 2026

Politics

4 d. ago Police make rape arrest after attack on woman near community centre in early hours

A cordon was put in place on the street this morning as officers carried out investigations

Events

4 d. ago Greater Manchester town set to be one of UK's ‘hottest property markets' in 2026

It is the only English area to make the list

Politics