Ebola ‘no deadlier’ than 40 years ago, Manchester University scientists claim
A team at the university has used cutting-edge computer analysis to track the virus in the recent outbreak and have been surprised by some of the results.
‘Inspirational’: Blind England footballers woo Manchester fans ahead of crucial summer
The team, who turned professional in 2013, face a trip to Seoul next month for the International Blind Sports Association World Games, before hosting the European Championships in August – a competition that they need to reach the final of to qualify for the Rio Paralympics.
A room only Bruce Wayne can afford: £1k a night Hotel Gotham opens on King Street
Manchester met Manhattan as the highly anticipated Hotel Gotham welcomed guests for the very first time this weekend.
Brave Rochdale man stabbed in leg while protecting wife from masked raiders
A brave Rochdale man was stabbed in the leg while he tried to protect his home from three masked men.
Greyhounds not black and white: Dogs Trust Manchester debunk myths around misunderstood breed
Greyhounds are an often misunderstood breed, but now Dogs Trust Manchester is aiming to debunk a few of the common myths by hosting an awareness week.
HOME is where the art is: Danny Boyle warms new Manchester abode for culture and creativity
Legendary British director Danny Boyle will kick start a HOME-warming for Manchester’s new centre for international contemporary art, theatre and film.
MM’s top five… new Manchester restaurants
The city is abuzz with new restaurant openings so let MM’s resident foodie guide you through what’s hot.
Van Gaal dreams the dream of Man Utd derby day victory to ‘secure’ European place
Manchester United, the 13-time Premier League champions, sit one point and one place above last season’s winners and will be looking to avenge their 1-0 defeat at City earlier in the season to all but secure a Champions League berth next season.
All pies on Manchester derby as Levenshulme baker cooks up rival treats
Levenshulme bakery Life of Pie has created two mouth-watering savoury pies to celebrate Sunday’s Manchester Derby at Old Trafford.
Manchester Girl Guides to honour leader lost to breast cancer on Midnight Walk
Two hundred Girl Guides will pay their respects towards a former leader by taking part in Manchester’s Midnight Walk to raise money for St Ann’s Hospice.
‘Strongest voice on left of UK politics’: Manchester support SNP influence in May election
With General Election day rolling steadily closer, it’s looking increasingly as though Scotland – and the Scottish National Party in particular – could have a decisive influence on its outcome.