Manchester tackle taboo and get talking for world suicide prevention day
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.
Life
Life
A fitting tribute: Radiohead’s drummer Philip Selway hopes memorial kit will inspire next generation of musicians
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.
Life
Paint a vulgar picture: Make Morrissey a vicar in a tutu with Leeds artist’s paper dolls
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.
Life
Freestyle footy has Olympic future, says world’s best at National Football Museum
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.
Life
Look who’s back! Millionaire maker Chris Tarrant films ad for new online lottery project in Manchester
MM were fortunate enough to catch up with the broadcasting legend while he was busy filming a new TV spot right here in Manchester.
Life
Guinness World Records 60th anniversary: MM’s top five Manchester achievements
On the day that Guinness World Records celebrates 60 years since the publication of its first annual book of records, MM gives you our five favourite brilliant and bizarre world records set in Greater Manchester.
Life
Manchester share stories of commuting, cycling, working and living on Oxford Road
Artists, cyclists, vendors and students – the people who live, work and travel alone Europe’s busiest bus routes are telling their stories through a new project which will document life on Manchester’s Oxford Road Corridor.
Life
‘All warm and fuzzy inside’: Manchester metal band on rising internet fame, one true love and moshing for art
MM chat to the members of the Manchester metal band Found From Within about their inspirations, ambitions and rising internet fame.
Life
‘He gave me a reason to live’: Rescue dog saves Stockport man from severe depression
A Stockport man, suffering from depression and anxiety, has been given a ‘reason to live’ after rescuing a puppy from Dogs Trust Manchester last year.
Life
‘There’s no cartoonists in Wigan’: ‘Poorest kid on the block’ needs YOUR help to realise graphic novel dream
A Wigan-born writer, artist and all-round creative is appealing for your help to get his crime thriller meets gritty reality graphic novel, featuring Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Roger Moore, off the ground.
Life
‘Many more’ Japanese lives lost if US had NOT dropped atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Manchester Uni expert claims
The number of Japanese civilians killed in the Second World War could have been higher had nuclear weapons NOT been deployed by America, a University of Manchester lecturer has claimed.