A Hazel Grove mother-of-two has gone from washing pots to ‘baking’ an empire.

Being curvy or plus size doesn’t mean you don’t have the right to fashionable clothing and brands are finally starting to understand this, according to the organiser of Manchester’s first ever Curve Fashion Festival.

After the hashtag #ShoutYourAbortion was met with both celebration and controversy on Twitter, MM spoke to Manchester University’s Women’s Officer and a pro-life campaigner to get both sides of the story.

MM caught up with Kiri Pritchard about the importance of honesty, prejudice, and her fear of the forever-ness of the internet ahead of Laughing Cows comedy night at Northern Quarter’s Frog and Bucket.

This city cannot be considered a major city until it has an art market, says Manchester-born art collector and entrepreneur, Frank Cohen.

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.

With a wealth of public support and donations topping £2million, Manchester Dogs’ Home, which houses the most vulnerable of dogs, is looking forward to a new start.

Amongst the closure of gig venues, the cancellation of events, and the near demise of the city’s underground music scene, Manchester Punk Festival is bucking the trend and thriving – returning in 2016 for its second year running.

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.

MM chat to the members of the Manchester metal band Found From Within about their inspirations, ambitions and rising internet fame.

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.