Excitement is building ahead of the Greater Manchester Summer School Games.
The event, which is taking place at Sport City next Wednesday (26th), has become a key date in the school calendar with thousands of pupils battling it out in a variety of sports across the day.
Here's what happened at the winter version earlier this year.
Bar where man was killed temporarily shut down by council
A karaoke bar in Ashton has been shut down temporarily after a man was killed at the venue over the weekend.
Denton chef braves the heat to complete charity bike ride
Matt Cripps from Denton, the Head Chef at Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford, has completed the Manchester to Blackpool bike ride to raise money for charity.
Police appeal to public for help with Dovestone fire investigation
Police are appealing to the public for help as they investigate the ongoing fires at Dovestone Reservoir.
Tameside artist transforms local landscapes into messages of hope
Jonathan Lees, 33, a local artist from Tameside whose detailed oil paintings capture the beauty and mystery of nature, uses his work to inspire those who may be struggling or searching for a new direction.
