Wigan travel to Bradford City on Saturday looking for a three wins out of three in what would be a very productive week for the team.

The Chinese president is in Manchester today to confirm millions of pounds worth of business deals, including the first direct flight from the city to China.

As I made my way out of the Apollo on Wednesday evening, the delighted guy walking in front of me declared to his friend that ‘I am gonna buy a ticket for the arena tour when I get home’.

A national ballot has revealed the political issues most important to young people, citing the living wage, tackling racism, and mental health as some of the most prominent problems.

When an amateur sports club has an official historian, it becomes obvious that there is more to that team than immediately meets the eye.

From adult-only ball pools to musings on food, Manchester’s Science Festival is sure to be a hit with locals, with 170 events set to be held between October 22 and November 1.

Political figures from Greater Manchester and beyond have responded with sadness to the death of Michael Meacher MP, describing him as a ‘quintessential gentleman’ who made a ‘significant contribution to national and international politics’.

Prince Harry presented a prestigious award to a member of staff from Manchester Children’s Hospital, after she was nominated by a child patient.

Oldham Council is planning a number of Remembrance Sunday ceremonies to honour those who have fallen during warfare.

The Printworks will be selling hundreds of jars of Manchester’s finest ‘live from the hive’ honey as they celebrate their second annual harvest to raise money for two Manchester charities.

Local communities have been called upon to work together to prevent burglary, as the Greater Manchester Police go through ‘challenging times’.