Manchester has twinned with a number of cities or towns over the years.

We recently caught up with Sandicliffe Nissan ambassador Liam Phillips to find out how the BMX ace is faring now the dust has settled on Rio 2016.

Picture the scene: Two young florists destined for each other, forced apart by a merciless dentist in an American slum which is tormented by an overgrown plant.

The world will be transfixed by the US presidential election this evening as America’s 45th President is chosen.

MM went along to the Communist League offices in central Manchester to talk to Peter Clifford, their candidate for the May 2017 election.

Residents of the Castlefield conservation area in Manchester city centre have expressed their concerns after the latest homeless commune sprung up this week under a bridge adjacent to the Bridgewater Canal.

After breaking onto the senior circuit this year taekwondo fighter Bradly Sinden could be set for a triumphant finish to 2016 after being shortlisted for SportsAid’s prestigious One-to-Watch Award.

Government figures show that the current number of 1,699 children without a permanent home at the moment is the highest the figure has been since 2008.

The third annual Queer Media Festival takes place this week at the multi-million pound arts hub HOME.

Manchester is a special place for Andrew Clayton.

Since the launch of a direct flight, almost 40,000 passengers have travelled between Manchester and Beijing.