Greater Manchester

'We may be worst in North West, but we could be much worse!' – Tameside councillor dodges unemployment blame

Unemployment rates in Tameside are the worst in the North West
Don't leave! Mortgage scheme to entice first-time buyers to stay in Stockport boasts success across region

Scheme aims to help 100 first-time buyers to stay in Stockport
Man dragged from car, savagely beaten and forced to withdraw cash from ATM for two callous Salford thugs

Victim has given detailed descriptions
Amputees to run 'faster than rest of population' through Manchester project to improve mobility

Existing prosthetics leave users 'exhausted'
Inspirational bike ride to honour lives of Manchester police officers 'tragically killed in line of duty'

A four-day bike ride will be held in their memory
All in this together? Working mums face financial misery while millionaires enjoy tax breaks, says Manchester MP

Coalition spending cuts mean 'mummy tax' for working mothers
LIVE UPDATES: Dale Cregan murder trial day 23... as it happens

Latest news from Preston Crown Court
MM's weekend wager: Manchester teams to seal FA Cup progression, but lowly Wigan to lose out at Everton

Our punter-friendly guide to help you beat the bookies
LIVE UPDATES: Dale Cregan murder trial day 22... as it happens

Latest news from Preston Crown Court
Manchester carbon emissions to be halved in 10 years with hydrogen 'future fuel', energy groups claim

The Greater Manchester Energy Group have bold plans