The Latest Breaking News from Greater Manchester

The former Brookside star has swapped Liverpool for Greater Manchester as she takes on the role of Cassie in the ITV soap

Residents are waking up without power

Problems include damp and mould, asbestos, lead and even radiation

The DWP will close 36 Jobcentres over the coming months

Manchester has become a very different place since the 'decade that fashion forgot'

The word “mayor”, in the English governance landscape, refers to many different roles. Until the turn of the 21st century, it mostly described non-partisan ceremonial leaders of towns and boroughs in England and Wales, most often elected by councillors. The further ceremonial title of Lord Mayor was conferred by royal…

Expect sunshine and showers as we head into July this weekend

"This has got to be a complete line drawn on something that should not be happening in this day and age"

Mr Burnham wants the government to give the region stronger powers to drive up standards in privately rented homes

There are some old school faves and newcomers up for gongs this year

Use this map tool to see the hotspots for sewage spillages around Greater Manchester and the rest of the UK