Let’s start talking about the end: Discussing death not option for half of North West
Adults in the North West are afraid of discussing death and scared of writing our final wishes, new research has found.
‘Hunt for the elusive atom’: Manchester composer’s tribute to Graphene Institute
In a quirky fusion of science and music, the ‘composer in residence’ of Manchester’s National Graphene Institute will unveil her testament to the wonder material that’s got everyone talking.
WATCH: Dramatic footage of Altrincham jewellery heist of watches worth £180,000
CCTV footage of a frightening high-value heist which saw an Altrincham jewellers lose hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of watches has been released by police in a bid to catch the crooks.
Northern maestro Tim Benjamin on inspirations behind dark ‘bitesize’ operas
In the 22 years that have passed since RNCM graduate Tim Benjamin – adopted northerner, entrepreneur and musical prodigy – won the BBC’s coveted Young Musician of the Year Composer’s Award at the tender age of 17, everything has changed.
Bronze strikes gold: Man City Women stars score to make Lionesses’ World Cup history
Manchester City’s Steph Houghton and Lucy Bronze helped England’s Lionesses overcome a 1-0 deficit against former champions Norway to set up a World Cup quarter-final with hosts Canada on Saturday.
Where for art thou Roy-meo? Corrie’s Hayley Cropper brings Shakespeare to Bolton
Coronation street star Julie Hesmondhalgh took Shakespeare’s much loved classic Romeo & Juliet to the grassy stage of the Bolton Parish Church gardens last week.
Charleston church massacre: Manchester adds voice to calls for stricter US gun laws
In the wake of yet another mass shooting of innocent people in the USA the issue of increased gun control has once again become a hot topic.
‘I considered suicide’: Napalm girl reveals all about iconic Vietnam war photograph at Manchester event
It was named the second most recognisable picture of the 20th Century but what about the story behind the picture?
World’s first video game based in Manchester set for September release
The world’s first computer game based entirely in Manchester is set to be officially launched on Windows 10 in September.
BMX king Phillips praises ‘planet’s best’ Manchester track ahead of World Champs
Liam Phillips, 2013 BMX world champion, moved to Manchester seven years ago and is currently preparing for the July 21-25 World Championships to be held at Circuit Zolder in Belgium, a site better known for its Formula 1 pedigree.
‘Power of the mind’: Charity runner gives purpose to 69-mile super marathon
Amateur athlete Laura Nuttall does the ‘inhuman’ as she faces the UK’s largest non-stop ultra-marathon this Saturday – running 69 miles in just 24 hours for charity Manchester Mind.