They marched in their thousands, blowing whistles and holding placards in the hope that the Government would take notice.

Jack Travers looks at the good, the bad and the ugly of the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year awards

Jack Travers looks at the good, the bad and the ugly of the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year awards

MM reporters spend the day working on the Manchester markets at the glühwein stall.

MM looks back at a major event in the history of Manchester.

MM’s favourite foodie is back with another of her low-budget dishes. This week, stuffed vegetables!

Daughter are beginning to create waves in the UK indie scene with their simple yet enchanting brand of indie-pop.

Driving test candidates are urged to turn up for their test today despite industrial strike action by public sector workers.

Museum has revealed that it has had record numbers of children attending science classes in the past year.

The former head of Lloyds TSB, Trinity Mirror and GUS is one of five guest editors for the flagship BBC Radio 4 show.

Passengers travelling into Manchester Airport will only face minor delays as a result of the trade unions strike tomorrow.