“I want to carry on running for as long as I can,” is the defiant message of 70-year-old cancer sufferer Paul Jackson, who completed the Great Manchester Run on Sunday.

Men need to pay more attention to their health and become better informed about prostate cancer, according to a Manchester expert.

Labour failed to sweep the board like many predicted but red half of Wigan can still be pleased.

Heaton Park has staged some memorable events over the years but none quite as extravagant as this.

Michael Holt made his fair share of Fools Gold in beating Ronnie O’Sullivan in the World Grand Prix earlier this month, and will be hoping to recapture that form in the Ladbrokes Players Championship.

Sale Sharks youngster Cameron Neild says he would welcome rugby league players wanting to switch codes amid speculation the club are set to sign Josh Charnley from Wigan Warriors.

Team GB taekwondo athlete and avid Manchester United fan Lutalo Muhammad believes the club should stand by under pressure manager Louis van Gaal.

It’s British Pie Week and pie lovers across the nation are marking the event by tucking into their favourite variation of the Great British pie.

Chris Smalling says he understands the Manchester United fans frustrations after his team were booed off following their 1-0 defeat to Southampton at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Louis van Gaal claims that Manchester United’s upturn in form during 2016 is largely down to the improved performances from captain Wayne Rooney.

Louis van Gaal has warned his Manchester United players they must keep their cool when they face rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.