An extra festive glow added a Christmas card touch to a Saddleworth village, which has already been praised for its residents' Yuletide lighting display.
Dobcross villagers carrying torches, accompanied by the village band, marched to Churchfields for a community sing and mulled wine and soft drinks.
Image by John Robinson
Roadworks across Greater Manchester
People have been told to ‘expect delays’ as roadworks take place on a series of key A roads across Greater Manchester. Areas affected include Ashton-In-Makerfield, Rochdale, Salford, Wigan, and Oldham.
Operation Hurricane is back for 2026
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has launched Op Hurricane, a coordinated crackdown on the anti-social use of off-road bikes, e-bikes and quad bikes across the region.
Man wanted on recall to prison
Police have launched an urgent search for a 31-year-old man wanted on recall to prison.
Dr Kershaw's Hospice celebrates community heroes this Volunteers' Week
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is celebrating the community heroes who are helping people to access palliative and end-of-life support this Volunteers’ Week (June 1 to June 7).
