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Victoria Wood has died aged 62 after a short battle with cancer.

A lack of infection control policy and unchecked repeat prescriptions for addictive medicines have led to a Manchester GP being placed into special measures by the CQC, which could lead to its closure.

A Manchester cultural centre is working to create better links between the UK and China as part of the Northern Powerhouse initiative.

An initiative to get law students at Salford University giving legal aid to disadvantaged communities should serve as a reminder that law is about ‘serving the community’ and not just earning money.

A young woman who spends up to £80 a month to treat her chronic spinal condition is campaigning for her medication to be made free on the NHS.

A care home for people with mental health issues has been slammed by officials for using an unsafe gas cooker and having under-trained staff.

Powerlifters from Manchester smashed a world record this weekend, lifting 751,000kg in a 12 hour weightlifting mission for charity.

A prominent Manchester Labour MP has criticised Jeremy Corbyn after he pledged his support to Britain remaining in the European Union.

The tax storm that has shook the world of politics showed no signs of abating this week, as revelations emerged that Prime Minister Dave Cameron received a £200,000 gift from his mother to evade inheritance tax.

The Halle Choir will perform at this year’s BBC Proms, alongside the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and Manchester Chamber Choir in Beethoven’s masterpiece the Missa Solemnis.

The Salford Green Party have accused the Liberal Democrats of betraying their members after the former opposition to Labour pulled all candidates from competing for the city’s 21 seats.