11 h. ago The ‘derelict’ town land that could see new ‘affordable’ housing built

Three parcels of land are proposed to be built on

Politics

20 h. ago The north west seaside town hosting a free light show in February

It's one of many events the coastal town will be hosting in 2026

Politics

33 h. ago Taking the temperature in Denton with town at centre of political storm in wake of Andy Burnham decision

The Manchester Evening News spoke to residents in Denton

Events

34 h. ago Commuting out of the Greater Manchester town notorious for nightmare traffic

The rural town is destined for hundreds more homes, but locals say roads are already at capacity

Politics

35 h. ago Full list of UK areas slapped with Met Office rain warnings as ‘flooding’ expected

Several UK areas are expected to be hit with 'flooding' and 'disruption' in the coming days

Events

42 h. ago Idyllic town named best place to retire and it's just 30 minutes from Manchester

After years of hard graft in bustling cities, many retirees are swapping urban life for the tranquil hills and fresh air of this Peak District gem

Politics

54 h. ago First look inside major project a Greater Manchester town has been 'crying out for'

The 'topping off' ceremony was, unusually, accompanied by bagpipes.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘A vibrant town centre was promised but not fully delivered’: When are shops and businesses moving into Farnworth Green?

The developers behind the development say ‘we would rather sit patiently and get the right occupiers in’

Economics

3 d. ago The town hall meeting that really matters for nearly 2,000 Manchester families

One motion could help make 1,905 Manc families' lives a lot better

Politics

3 d. ago Police issue update after man attacked twice in Greater Manchester town centre

He has been in hospital for treatment while two arrests were made

Events

4 d. ago Greater Manchester town’s new boutique cinema takes step forward with new details unveiled

'We’re not just opening a cinema — we’re building a cultural hub'

Events

4 d. ago Months of traffic disruption to hit Greater Manchester town as major works begin

The work is due to begin in the coming weeks

Events

5 d. ago The north west commuter town where homes are soaring in value

New data from Zoopla has revealed the UK areas where house values surged in 2025

Politics

5 d. ago Nightclub in Greater Manchester town barred from serving booze after police step in

'They outlined several issues like drinking whilst working, stealing customers belongings and drug taking amongst other things'.

Events

6 d. ago Brits compare UK town to 'living in a war zone' as residents scared to leave their homes at night

Walsall has been ranked the most deprived place in the UK

Events

6 d. ago Historic theatre in Greater Manchester town set for makeover

The revamp falls within an area of the town centre destined for regeneration

Culture

6 d. ago Plan for 1,000 homes and new link road in Greater Manchester town takes step forward

The scheme has long been earmarked for the area

Events

6 d. ago Police issue major arrest update after shooting in Greater Manchester town centre

Officers arrested a teenager on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder

Events

7 d. ago Teenager arrested for 'conspiracy to murder' after shooting in Greater Manchester town centre

Police have issued a major update on the shooting

Events

8 d. ago LIVE: Manchester trains hit by disruption amid trespasser on tracks in city centre

Passengers are being affected

Events