This Sunday sees the 16th edition of the Great Manchester Run take place – an event now firmly ingrained as one of the city’s annual sporting highlights.

Macclesfield Town enjoyed a fairytale season, culminating in them winning the National League title, but it wouldn’t have been possible without the graft of veteran midfielder Danny Whitaker.

There’s nothing like a night at the theatre to take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. In this regard, Blood Brothers is arguably the Big Dipper of productions.

Andy Burnham has said ‘enough is enough’ while calling for a formal investigation into Northern Rail.

Pep Guardiola’s men were in triumphant mood as they showed off their silverware haul from this season, including the Premier League trophy.

Team GB taekwondo young star Christian McNeish claimed his first European Championships gold with an impressive victory over the home favourite in Kazan, Russia at the weekend.

Astronaut Tim Peake has landed in Manchester. The British spaceman has partnered up with Samsung and the Science Museum for a VR experience tour of the UK.

Great British two-time taekwondo World Champion Bianca Walkden says she would “die for the sport” ahead of the May 10-13 European Championships in Kazan, Russia.

Welsh taekwondo star Lauren Williams has outlined her plans to retain her European Championship title two years after earning a surprise gold in Switzerland.

Greater Manchester’s longest-serving council leader, Lord Peter Smith, has stepped down from his post as leader of Wigan Council.

Double Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones says she is more motivated than ever to achieve triple Olympic success despite recent appearances on reality shows Celebs Go Dating and The Jump.