Smoked: Moston shopkeeper fined £1,000 for selling cigarettes to underage kids
A Moston shop owner has been fined £1,000 for selling tobacco products to an underage person following a sting operation by trading standards.
Eyes on the prize: Rugby World Cup trophy comes to Manchester during UK tour
The Rugby World Cup Trophy is visiting Manchester for three days, July 25-27, before Albert Square hosts one of the Official Fanzones from October 9-11.
Hard ‘core’ Manchester youth in BMX battle to compete at UCI World Cup
Up to 16 students (eight boys and eight girls) will then pedal the same weekend as the world’s best riders, something NCC BMX development coach Andy Adkin said was vital for growing the sport.
Top Direction: Manchester wants Jeremy Clarkson to take Zayn’s place in 1D
One Direction fans were left devastated when Zayn Malik announced he was leaving the world-famous boyband yesterday afternoon.
Council extend ultrafast broadband scheme for Manchester businesses
A host of Greater Manchester businesses are set to benefit from ultrafast broadband thanks to the extension of a successful council-led initiative.
‘Vulnerable’ Wigan pensioner held at ‘gunpoint’ during home robbery
A ‘vulnerable’ Wigan pensioner has been left ‘extremely shaken’ after she was ‘robbed at gunpoint’ in her own home on Monday – Greater Manchester Police appeal for witnesses.
Ringing ears, no sleep and even suicide: Manchester sufferer calls for end of ‘flippant’ attitude to tinnitus
Approximately 10% of the UK adult population have or experience tinnitus, a condition which can have a devastating impact on sufferers’ lives, making headlines after Susanna Reid opened up on the issue.
Life on the outside: Manchester ex-prisoners scheme up for national award
A Manchester-based ex-offenders scheme Gate Buddies has been shortlisted for a national award celebrating its high success rate in rehabilitating former prisoners.
Gig review: Lucy Rose @ Gorilla, Manchester
Rose by name Rose by nature. An unassuming star in the making took to the stage of Gorilla last night to deliver a pitch perfect set to reams of loyal fans.
GMP officer shot by Dale Cregan commemorated with baton relay across Britain
The PC Nicola Hughes Memorial Fund is organising an event with a difference, to celebrate the life of the 23-year-old Greater Manchester Police officer murdered by Dale Creegan.
Slow and steady: Ex-Corrie star Denise Welch doesn’t mind losing Manchester 10k
Denise Welch will be joining 40,000 runners taking part in the arduous 10k race through Manchester city centre on Sunday May 10.