Life-changing calming techniques have been introduced at a Manchester hospital’s mobile chemotherapy unit in order treat patients who suffer from anxiety and a phobia of needles.

It’s five to nine in the morning and Whitworth Street is already scattered with teenagers, some of whom are sat on the floor, huddled under sleeping bags, trying to protect themselves from the November air.

A University of Manchester alumnus has been crowned the best accountancy student in the world, after scoring a global high score out of 22,078 entrants.

Manchester has been labelled as a hub of charity-based activity by the organiser of the Life Style Sports Run in the Dark.

From Peep Show’s Mark and Jeremy to Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, Del Boy and Rodney, or the questionable Chuckle Brothers – there’s no shortage of male comedy power couples.

British singer-songwriter Iniabasi Samuel Henshaw is coming to The Deaf Institute this Saturday and people should be excited. And jealous.

Bolton Bulls wheelchair basketball team are again in preparation to take part in the ‘Run in the Dark’ at Salford Quays after a successful and enjoyable time last year.

Manchester’s Christmas Markets will return on November 15, marking the start of a special time of celebration for the city.

Wigan manager Gary Caldwell says his team can go out and enjoy the two cup games ahead after the late show against Swindon ensured another three points.

Fledgling Liverpudlian quartet Clean Cut Kid carved a post-Halloween indie triumph at the Soup Kitchen last night with a stirring performance exhibiting vigour and versatility.

‘You’re not as good as Leeds!’ Richard Hawley joked as he was given a rapturous reception by the audience at Manchester’s Albert Hall last night.