Rising numbers of elderly people in the UK are chronically lonely, according to Age UK figures.

Super-talented Kaisa Hammarlund took to the stage of The Royal Exchange to play the gorgeously vulnerable and innocent Charity Valentine in the live theatre adaptation of hit musical ‘Sweet Charity’.

It’s a case of gold or bust for Jonnie Peacock when the World Para Athletics Championships head to the capital this summer – with the 23-year-old determined to prove once and for all he really is the best in the business.

Bury Rugby Club are encouraging women to unleash their Inner Warrior by attending their free taster session as part of England Rugby’s new nationwide campaign.

On a global level, squash might be a niched sport, but it’s finding a big home in Manchester this year.

Higher Blackley has been named as Manchester’s most attractive destination … for rats.

The legendary nightclub will no longer be opening its doors after decades spent hosting raves for Mancunians.

Here it is, hot off the digital press – the latest e-edition of the Mancunian Matters newspaper.

There is something rumbling in the forgotten County. After years of heartbreak, suddenly a shift in mood is sweeping around the Park.

Whether it’s a couple of quid on a horse whose jockey’s colours catch the eye or a football accumulator which has you on the edge or your seat from kick off to the final whistle, there’s always something to bet on.

The England women’s rugby team have dominated the sport since 2002 when they came second in the World Cup, which was to be the case for the next two Championships until they clinched the title in 2014.