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Specially-trained springers sniffed out a huge haul

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

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

A public consulation has now been extended to allow residents more time to have their say