60 m. ago Rochdale grooming gang are convicted of sex offences against two teenage girls over five

The defendants preyed on the vulnerabilities of the victims to groom them as 'sex slaves' from the age of 13 on various dates in the Greater Manchester town between 2001 and 2006.

Events

19 h. ago Full list of road closures as Greater Manchester town faces delays

There are numerous road closures across the borough in the coming weeks

Politics

3 d. ago Former town centre pub in Oldham to be turned into Pilates studio

The pub and the four-bedroom apartment on the upper floors was listed for sale at £750k in 2024.

Politics

3 d. ago Missing teenager last seen in Greater Manchester town centre EIGHT days ago

Police say 'extensive enquiries' are ongoing

Events

3 d. ago A £25m project could bring more than 700 new jobs to a Greater Manchester town

The major scheme is about to get underway and should be completed by July 2026.

Economics

3 d. ago Funeral parlour in Greater Manchester town could be set to be demolished

Plans have been lodged to build almost 30 apartments on the site

Politics

4 d. ago 'Underrated’ commuter town near Manchester named amongst UK's property hotspots in 2025

The area has been picked out for its affordability, commuting, school ratings, quality of life and local amenities

Politics

4 d. ago The ‘lovely’ seaside town near Greater Manchester where people ‘don’t want to leave’

The seaside town was once named one of the UK's best places to live

Politics

5 d. ago The Peak District town with country walks and old pubs holding a major festival this summer

It's a town full of Georgian architecture, beautiful walks and charming pubs, and every summer famous faces descend upon it for a major arts festival

Politics

6 d. ago 'Overlooked' seaside town named north west's cheapest where you can buy a three

'There’s genuinely something for everyone here - from first-time buyers and families to investors'

Politics

6 d. ago The seaside town named one of UK’s most affordable 90 minutes from Greater Manchester

It's brimming with old-fashioned seaside charm

Politics

7 d. ago Usain Bolt will be in town to open JD Sports biggest ever store in Greater Manchester

JD have gone big for the new look Trafford Centre store

Sport

7 d. ago The affordable Greater Manchester town where homes are 'flying off the market'

House sales were up by a staggering 88 percent in the last year in this part of the region, Rightmove says

Politics

7 d. ago This stunning seaside town is the home of the battered Mars Bar

Stonehaven is a haven for foodies and day-trippers

Politics

9 d. ago First look at cool new hub with cinema and roof terrace set to open in Greater Manchester town centre

It promises to be a modern workspace for start-ups and creatives

Sport

1 week ago This Greater Manchester town is undergoing a huge facelift, but will it change the price of a pint?

The town centre is set to undergo a massive transformation over the course of the next decade

Politics

1 week ago French Open: Alcaraz beats Dzumhur, Rybakina sets up Swiatek clash – as it happened

Elena Rybakina demolished Jelena Ostapenko while Carlos Alcaraz surprisingly dropped a set against Damir DzumhurXheng goes through, having beaten Mboko 6-3 6-4. Amanda Anisimova, the American is involved in a ding dong with Denmark’s Clara Tauson. The first set went to Anismova 7-6, and it’s 3-3 in the second set.Sabalenka claims the first set, having swiftly pulled her game back together after losing those two games. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Why is this family living in a tent in Stockport town centre?

There are huge housing pressures in Stockport and around the country.

Politics

2 w. ago The seaside town near Manchester named best in the UK for a staycation

It beat Brighton, Newquay and Llandudno to bag the number one spot

Politics

2 w. ago AD FEATURE: Rochdale steps up for an exciting year as Greater Manchester’s cultural hot spot

There's so much in store in Greater Manchester's Town of Culture over the next 12 months

Politics