4 h. ago Northern town few hours from Manchester is 'trapped in time' and has 'insane' chippy

The town has an array of retro shops, historic transport options, Georgian gardens and plenty more to explore but its fish and chips have been hailed as the "best ever"

Politics

4 h. ago Old religious convent in Greater Manchester town could be transformed into apartment complex

The convent is no longer needed by the religious order

Politics

11 h. ago New boutique cinema and café bar coming to popular Greater Manchester town

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

Culture

28 h. ago Plans for 65 affordable homes in Greater Manchester town tabled

Homes to be built on brownfield land

Politics

30 h. ago Unique clifftop home in seaside town on market for less than £1m but there's a catch

The striking glass-fronted villa named Saltmoore is carved into the cliff

Economics

61 h. ago The historic Yorkshire town with a riverside walk and castle with amazing autumn views

Enjoy a walk beside the water, visit cosy cafes and discover a mysterious cave

Politics

3 d. ago The 'bustling' market town an hour from Manchester named one of UK's 'best places to live' in 2026

It's 'perfect for city workers who crave the country life'

Politics

5 d. ago Date given for when Greater Manchester town hall revamp will be complete

The town hall has been empty for a decade

Politics

5 d. ago It's been a building site for months, but now one Greater Manchester town centre is coming to life

Since the start of the year, construction workers have dominated the central hub of the town

Politics

6 d. ago Pretty town on the edge of Greater Manchester where locals are 'sick' of tourists

It's a charming place, but its popularity brings problems

Politics

6 d. ago Referee set for Man Utd return vs Nottingham Forest after 'pointless' red card gesture

Darren England was the referee for Manchester United's 3-2 win over Ipswich Town in February and he will be in charge for the Reds' Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest

Politics

7 d. ago Major boost for plans to convert old Wilko store into new college building in Greater Manchester town

The building has been vacant for two years

Politics

8 d. ago Delightful town near Manchester where locals are 'sick of tourists'

Nestled in the heart of the Calder Valley between Halifax and Todmorden, it looks like a town plucked straight from a postcard.

Politics

8 d. ago Man City forgotten forward knows how to change Pep Guardiola plans

Omar Marmoush hit a high point at Manchester City the last time Bournemouth were in town but now he faces a battle to play.

Events

9 d. ago The Yorkshire market town with a castle and steam train that’s a magical autumn day out

Stroll along cobbled streets, enjoy a boat ride along the canal and dip into a cosy pub for a refreshing pint

Politics

9 d. ago Anger as Greater Manchester town's mural vandalised in bizarre attack

"I was mortified when I saw it"

Events

1 week ago Historic town hall building in Greater Manchester to be transformed into 'vibrant hub'

The Grade-II listed building has been empty for a decade

Politics

1 week ago Historic cobbled market town with county's best deli and 'most haunted' pub 40 minutes from Manchester

An award-winning deli, a host of historic pubs and a pretty cobbled square are among the attractions

Politics

1 week ago Two arrested after police raid cannabis farms in Greater Manchester town

Hundreds of plants were found in the raids

Events

1 week ago First look as big wheel goes up at Albert Square ahead of Manchester Christmas Markets launch

At Albert Square this year there will be a 50-metre-high Ferris wheel set to deliver some breathtaking views over Manchester Town Hall

Politics