7 h. ago One of Greater Manchester town's last banks will be converted into a church

The bank closed in 2018 and has sat empty ever since

Politics

21 h. ago Emmerdale fans reveal Kev Townsend star's past with villager in rival soap

Chris Coghill was seen in an old episode of Hollyoaks Later with a Dales resident

Politics

23 h. ago Steve Coogan launches major regeneration of Greater Manchester town in star

The scheme has earmarked huge change for the town

Politics

23 h. ago Fire erupts at landmark building in Greater Manchester town centre

Smoke was sent billowing across the area as flames lapped up from the roof

Events

23 h. ago Lidl confirms new store to open in Greater Manchester town within days

The retailer has confirmed the opening should create up to 40 new jobs

Politics

28 h. ago Three Greater Manchester pubs including town's 'oldest' win big at major awards

One of the pubs dates back to the 1600s and is a vital part of the local community

Events

31 h. ago England's best place to retire is quaint town just 30 minutes from Manchester

It has been named England's top retirement location, with affordable care costs averaging £37,000 annually and a life expectancy of nearly 85 years

Politics

53 h. ago LIVE: 'Avoid the area' warning amid major fire in Greater Manchester town centre

A road is closed on Sunday morning

Events

59 h. ago The affordable Cheshire town 45 minutes from Manchester where homes are 'flying off the market'

It has been named one of fastest areas to sell a home in Britain by Rightmove

Politics

3 d. ago Brutalist Greater Manchester town hall building set to make way for care home and housing

The former town hall building has been sitting empty since 2020

Politics

4 d. ago Emmerdale's Kev Townsend star sends devastating message after sad death

Actor Chris Coghill has been left devastated as he reacted to the death of former Stone Roses and Primal Scream star Gary 'Mani' Mounfield

Events

4 d. ago The changes that could mean more cash for Greater Manchester towns

It is hoped the new system of local government funding will lead to the reduction of 'regional divides and postcode lotteries'

Politics

5 d. ago EasyJet launches new £40 flights from Manchester to 'unspoiled' Greek town

The budget airline has announced new routes for summer 2026 from Manchester airport, with seats now on sale

Economics

5 d. ago UK's most and least affordable towns to buy a home in 2025 revealed

Zoopla has identified the areas with the cheapest house prices for working families and those where homes are priced well out of reach

Politics

5 d. ago "I’ve been tearing my hair out trying to drive around the town": The Greater Manchester MP at the end of his tether

Council under fire over epidemic of temporary traffic lights

Sport

5 d. ago The Greater Manchester town with no transport to city centre set for biggest change in 60 years

"It’s really exciting to get a glimpse of what’s to come"

Sport

5 d. ago Can £20m lift this Greater Manchester town out of the doldrums?

Big regeneration plans for area where 45,000 people live

Economics

6 d. ago Major Greater Manchester town centre regeneration hits exciting new milestone

'These units represent not just a physical transformation, but the beginning of a new chapter for the town centre'

Events

6 d. ago Emmerdale's Kev Townsend star says 'utterly excruciating' in full moment viewers didn't see

Actor Chris Coghill recently made his debut as Kev in the ITV soap, where he revealed himself to be Robert Sugden's prison husband

Politics

6 d. ago Greater Manchester town to be 'boosted' by major reform to fast

The government policy was pushed through by Downing Street this week

Politics