High carbon levels in the atmosphere could eventually be reduced thanks to Manchester University scientists discovering genes that control the growth of trees.

Manchester music legend Johnny Marr recently revealed that the city’s 25-storey CIS building provided the unlikely inspiration for a love song that featured on his recent solo album.

Mystery Mancunian artist Mancsy – a Northern take on the internationally celebrated satirical street painter Banksy – has announced his biggest ever exhibition at Trafford’s Victoria Warehouse.

Greater Manchester’s Police & Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has put his name in the hat to become the region’s Interim Mayor as part of the devolution of powers to the city.

A heroic man chased away four hooded men who wielded a shotgun after they held his friends at gunpoint outside Hulme park.

A Green Party candidate is urging Manchester to immediately register for their right to vote in May’s General Election after the news 10% of residents have dropped from the electoral roll over the past year.

Liam Cubley is using crowdfunding site IndieGoGo to try and raise the £7,000 he needs to get the project off the ground.

New research has revealed swimmers make the best lovers – and guess what Manchester’s favourite sport is? That’s right, swimming.

More than 250 firefighters from across the UK have signed an open letter to voters ahead of May’s general election to draw attention to the challenges and extreme pressure they have faced due to the coalition government’s cuts to the public sector.

The Lancashire Cricket Board women’s cricket team has changed its moniker to LCB Thunder, in an attempt to increase media interest in the side following last season’s promotion.

With Angel Di Maria and Radamel Falcao added to Manchester United’s existing attacking roster of Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie and Juan Mata over the summer, Louis van Gaal’s side was high on towering ego, and low on on-the-pitch cohesion before the Dutch manager worked his magic.