In 1955, at the Six Gallery in San Francisco, Allen Ginsberg gave the first public reading of his epic poem Howl.

Attention may be focussed on England’s premature exit from World Cup 2015 but for RFU development director Steve Grainger the introduction of rugby into previously non-playing schools demonstrates the lasting legacy of the tournament.

When Terry Flanagan floored Diego Magdaleno for the third time in the opening two rounds to successfully defend his WBO Lightweight world title on Saturday night, Manchester’s growing reputation for boxing excellence was firmly underscored.

Wigan manager Gary Caldwell says it is time for his side to turn their dominance in games into wins but was again proud of his team’s never say die attitude.

Britain’s Japanese knotweed pandemic, which costs the economy over £166million per year, is set to be tackled by a recently-launched Greater Manchester company.

Home floor advantage could be key for taekwondo star Jordan Gayle who is looking to get his season back on track at Manchester’s World Taekwondo Grand Prix.

Michael Harvey says it’s been a battle to get back to his best but believes he is in a position to go for gold at this month’s World Taekwondo Grand Prix in Manchester.

Manchester City Council are blaming people for their homelessness so they do not have to address Manchester’s growing homeless crisis, according to a solicitor.

Hundreds of people will experience the challenges every homeless person has to face each night during The Manchester Sleepout this November.

The house that held the meetings of the famous suffragettes will be open to the public this weekend in celebration of the film based upon the movement.

She may well now be a marked woman on the Taekwondo circuit, but world number one Jade Jones insists she is using her ranking to her advantage ahead of the final stages of qualifying for the Rio Olympics.