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A female XFM presenter has rallied against protestations that the radio stations ‘male-focused’ rebranding is sexist.

Part of the reason for the growth of poker over the last few years is the advent of online poker.

Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker took his Albert Hall audience on an adventure into an underwater dream world with the help of the Manchester Chamber Choir and BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Maxime Tortelier.

Environmental charity Sustrans, assisted by the Grey to Green project and Greater Manchester Local Record Centre (GMLRC), are setting out on a Bat walk around Fallowfield Loop on Wednesday 16th September between 7pm and 9pm.

Holidaymakers across Manchester have lent their voice to the debate on weight-based flight charges, proving to be the UK region most against airlines weighing their passengers.

Manchester City Council has set out the vision for Manchester to be a ‘top flight’ world city, and the people of Manchester have been invited to hel plan how that is to happen.

When Shaggy and Scooby met at Manchester Dogs Trust, the two quickly became firm friends, sharing the close bond and quirky characteristics of the famous cartoon double act.

Somewhere, somehow, every 40 seconds, someone in the world has committed suicide, and according to the World Health Organisation that’s 800,000 people per year.

Selway is in the city tomorrow to take part in a special live edition of Elbow frontman Guy Garvey’s BBC 6 Music show, which will be broadcast from Manchester’s stunning Central Library.

Morrissey may not have a stitch to wear but paper dolls of The Smiths’ frontman – created by a mega fan and available online – come complete with a range of outfits, including a special Christmas number.

Speaking at the National Football Museum in Manchester, multiple Guinness World Records holder and widely-regarded world’s best freestyler John Farnworth from Preston believes its unique nature and wide appeal could see it break into sport’s highest echelons.