Manchester food banks are feeling the strain of increased demand as families struggle to feed their children over the Christmas holidays.

MM spoke to Nicola Savage, fundraising manager for Ronald McDonald House Charities, who is proud that the organisation provides an invaluable service at what can be an emotional time of the year.

Oldham domestic abuse victims will soon have more places to escape to for refuge, help and support thanks to a £70,000 government grant to tackle the lack of safe houses in the area.

Trampolining may not be the first thing that comes to mind when the time comes to start shedding those winter layers, but Jump Nation offers a slightly alternative option to standard gym sessions.

Jump Nation is a benchmark for equal opportunities, providing unique experiences to disability sufferers.

The heartbroken parents of a baby who was stillborn have started a Crowdfunder to pay for a cold cot for the Royal Oldham Hospital.

The mystery of a Manchester family’s lost theatre tickets has deepened after an anonymous person in the Post Office returned them after the story received was published on MM.

The country’s economic situation is causing ‘massive stress’ for Mancunians, according to the manager of a local charity dedicated to supporting struggling families.

The family of a baby girl who suffers from a rare condition that could leave her brain damaged or cause her organs to fail are fundraising for special equipment to light up her life.

MM would like to know, have you ever had anything go missing in the post? How was the incident handled?

Greater Manchester family and relationship experts Relate are giving advice to parents who are worried about their teenagers’ drinking habits.