The French Prime Minister’s comments saying that migration poses a ‘great risk’ to the EU have been described as ‘frustrating’ by a Manchester charity.

Budding comedians are being given the chance to hone their skills on a new course that has been set up at legendary Northern Quarter comedy club the Frog and Bucket.

A Middleton secondary school has worsened from ‘good’ to ‘requiring improvement’ because of the quality of teaching, according to an Ofsted report.

While Christmas is many people’s favourite time of year, it can be particularly lonely for those with mental health problems.

Stockport Council is warning people to be on their guard against a scam business targeting consumers in the area.

A photographer, who documented the Salford protests against fracking that made headlines last year, has set up a crowdfunder in order to stage an exhibition called the Battle of Barton Moss at the People’s History Museum next year.

A youth social action charity is looking for inspirational young adults to help transform the lives of children in Greater Manchester.

Obaro Ejimiwe – otherwise known as Ghostpoet – is responsible for some of this year’s most original and exciting music.

‘You’re not as good as Leeds!’ Richard Hawley joked as he was given a rapturous reception by the audience at Manchester’s Albert Hall last night.

The Greater Manchester Pension Fund has lost an estimated £148 million over the last 18 months on its investments in coal mining.

Over the past few years, the number of independent bookshops in the UK has fallen to fewer than 1,000 nationwide – the lowest since records began.