Residents in Wigan are celebrating after Bridgewater West was removed from a local development plan, potentially stopping proposals for a major business park. Campaigners say they will continue watching what happens next.

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Hundreds of new homes are being considered for a large area of grassland in Bamford, Rochdale, on land previously associated with green-belt protections.

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Transport for Greater Manchester has unveiled ambitions to create new homes on land between Bury Interchange and Bury Market as part of wider plans for the area.

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The 37-storey Crown View residential tower has been completed in Red Bank, marking another milestone in the £4 billion Victoria North regeneration programme.

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New research suggests Manchester rental properties are being taken more quickly than a year ago despite continued rent increases. Analysts point to strong demand, limited supply and changes in rental regulation.

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National law firm Clarke Willmott has acquired Manchester-based Latitude Law, creating a dedicated UK immigration law practice and adding the specialist firm's expertise to its national operation.

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Manchester-based Fletchers Group has completed its fourth acquisition in five months. The latest deal brings around 100 staff, including 12 partners, into the growing legal group.

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Latos Data Centres has submitted plans to Manchester City Council for an AI-ready data centre on Bower Street in Newton Heath, proposing a new use for a brownfield industrial site.

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Greater Manchester Police are appealing for information after multiple incidents were reported in Ashton-under-Lyne town centre on Tuesday evening. Officers are seeking witnesses and information.

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Greater Manchester Police say murder has been ruled out as a line of enquiry in the investigation into the death of a 31-year-old man in Rochdale. The investigation continues under a different footing.

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