The number of pleas for help made to North West councils by people on the brink of homelessness has almost doubled over the last five years.

As Manchester prepares for the homecoming of Courteeners in early December, the band have released a charity Christmas single and an expanded edition of 2014 album, Concrete Love.

Manchester City Council have refuted claims that they are in the wrong regarding the eviction of ‘The Ark’ homeless camp, stating that public disruption necessitated its removal.

Homeless people living at ‘The Ark’ homeless camp under Mancunian Way on Oxford Road have been evicted, following a possession order being confirmed by the High Court on Wednesday.

More than 2,600 council homes in the North West face being sold to the private market under new government plans, according to housing and homelessness charity Shelter – and Stockport is the worst hit area in the region.

A homeless shelter on Oxford Road is pleading for public support after it was ordered by Manchester City Council to disperse or prepare to be ‘torn apart’, claims a humanitarian leader.

Thousands of private renters in the North West are said to have suffered illegal acts at the hands of landlords, according to new research.

A homeless protester says he felt ‘bribed’ by Manchester City Council as they offered him sheltered accommodation he had once been told was unavailable after serving him papers to evacuate his Albert Square campsite.

An increasing number of aspiring property owners and investors are turning to alternate and creative solutions in order to overcome the challenges of the housing market.

First-time buyers are having to pay over £42,000 more for a new home in the North West due to an alarming gap between wages and house prices, according to a new report.

One in ten people in the North West worry about keeping up with their rent or mortgage repayments in January, according to new research.