Atten-TION! Controversial Oldham military school will instil ‘courage, discipline and respect’ into children
Free school to open in September 2014
‘A compelling spectacle’: Bolton Wanderers and Rochdale included in Football League Anniversary fixtures
Trotters face Burnley in opening game
Impact of war on Syrian refugee children explored by Manchester student in life-changing trips
Research explores the parenting needs of families raising children in camps
‘Tribute to Hazel Grove’: MP Andrew Stunell delighted with knighthood in Queen’s Birthday honours list
Stunell was part of Lib Dem coalition negotiating party
Wythenshawe nurse video shortlisted in film competition showing organ donor wishes and transplant survivors
UHSM Organ Donation, Pass it On was shortlisted
I’m A Mancunian, Get Me There! Manchester commuters set to benefit from Oyster-style smart ticket system
New system will be rolled out in full by 2014
Crouching lions and floating dragons take over Salford Quays at annual Chinese boat festival
Teams competed for the chance to be 2013 Dragon boat champions
Meat-eaters 19% more likely to die of heart disease than vegetarians: PETA hit home message to Mancunians
The vegan group is planning a new anti-meat billboard
Creating a buzz: Stockport bee-lovers urging David Cameron to act on declining numbers
Andrew Stunnell MP says bees should be made priority
Elaborate plot almost tricks woman, 78, into handing credit cards over to con artists on Stretford doorstep
Fraudsters posed as police detectives
Dale Cregan trial: One-eyed police killer and nine other defendant verdicts – LIVE UPDATES
Jury return for verdicts in Manchester murder trial