JAILED: Life imprisonment for man who beat girlfriend’s baby daughter to death in Tameside
Ben Raftery found guilty of murdering baby
‘Fantastic feeling’: Youngster Joe Bunney signs first Rochdale deal to complete journey from non-league
The 19-year-old is highly rated
David Cameron’s u-turn on cigarette packaging branded ‘weak and pathetic’ by Manchester MP and health experts
Furore over plain packaging ‘u-turn’
‘It’s my fault’: Roberto Mancini takes blame for Scott Sinclair’s stuttering debut season at Manchester City
Sinclair has started just two Premier League games
Court ruling on UK’s failed air pollution limits gives boost to south Manchester campaign against energy plant
The Breathe Clean Air Group crusade against Barton energy plant
Roberto Martinez insists Wigan Athletic must focus on themselves to win points in relegation run-in
The Latics travel to West Brom in a crucial encounter
A gun, an axe and a sawn-off shotgun: Terrifying arsenal of ruthless gang behind Salford prisoner escape
Police release more details of ambush
‘It’s been too long’: Michael Bisping hopes rumours of October UFC card in Manchester come true
Bisping is hoping to fight in front of his home crowd in October
Contemporary Spanish cinema gems screen at Manchester’s Institute Cervantes – all for free
Sleep Tight, Cousinhood and The Stone are just some being screened
Sink or swim: Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs calls on kids to stand up and take their chances
Nick Powell has taken his chances this season
Shaun Wane insists Salford City Reds ‘will want to play’ as Wigan Warriors look to extend Super League lead
The Warriors are above Huddersfield Giants in Super League