Finding stories about the unfortunate and sometimes harrowing lives of sex workers is an easy thing to do whether it’s on the internet, on TV or in the papers.

They will be stood side by side with the likes of Benedict Cumberbatch, Van Morrison and Lenny Henry who were also honoured by Her Majesty.

Did you know that male ducks have corkscrew-shaped penises or that the tiny penis of a male damselfly can scoop out the sperm from other competitors? All these facts and more will be discussed in a free talk later in the month at Manchester Metropolitan University, exploring the hidden world of the wang.

Things kick-off today with RAPAR’s Rhythm and Justice Summer Festival which is being billed as a celebration of diversity within the Manchester community.

Japanese restaurant Sapporo Teppanyaki on Liverpool Road, Castlefield, is the place to escape the try hard, over-priced, gourmet burgers bigger than your face served on tree trunks or the tiny fine dining portions served on roofing tiles or in teacups.

Most Mancunians reveal they WOULDN’T go naked in the streets of the city

Pupils at St. John’s R.C. Primary School in Chorlton, with the help of Sale Sharks’ community department employee and ex-England rugby player Hendre Fourie, were some of the first to experience Premiership Rugby’s On the Front Foot programme before it is fully rolled out in September.

A Dragons’ Den reject, who bounced back after being turned down by the five steely-faced investors, could soon have the last laugh.

This year, FLARE International Theatre Festival returns to Manchester bigger and better than ever.

A 92-year-old man has been left extremely shaken after confronting a burglar in his home last week – with police yet to catch the intruder.

As the fight for Labour’s deputy leadership rages on, West Midlands contender Tom Watson has thrown his name into the hat with an appeal to Manchester voters.