The real deal or a pre-election ploy? Manchester’s verdict on promise of new rail fleet
The rail network in Manchester and the North of England is to be revitalised between now and 2020, according to new government plans.
Mancunian misery: Only London has more rough sleepers than Manchester
Government statistics have shown a worrying 79% increase in the number of rough sleepers in Manchester- which homes more rough sleepers than anywhere except London
OpenPolitics: ‘Wikipedia-like’ manifesto lets YOU decide the agenda
The OpenPolitics Project, a non-partisan experiment, attempts to cleave open the system and re-engage a frustrated public in democracy.
Manchester dog fighting shame: You wouldn’t believe things we’ve seen – RSPCA
Organised animal fighting is rife in Manchester as RSPCA figures reveal the city ranks third worst for this offence in the country.
Comment: Sick Man Utd need prescription of width from Van Gaal to cure headache
With a manager as confident in his own abilities as he is in his team’s potential, everything seems rosy at Old Trafford though in reality Man Utd are close to boring people to tears.
LGBT History Month Q&A: Former Manchester Pride boss says ‘everything won’t be fine… it will be fabulous’
To celebrate LGBT History Month, MM talk to Jackie Crozier, an events specialist based in Manchester, about coming out, segregation and the future of equality as part of our ongoing Q&A series.
Boy, 16, arrested over ‘sale of ecstasy pill to schoolgirl’ who later fell ill in Wythenshawe
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of drug offences after allegedly selling an ecstasy tablet to a year eight schoolgirl who later fell in South Manchester.
‘War of the roads’: Cycling fines in Manchester plummet but safety concerns remain
Figures obtained through an FOI request to Greater Manchester Police (GMP) show 121 fines were issued from June-December 2014 compared to 147 the previous six months.
What did the Track Cycling World Championships mean for the British team?
Britain’s placing in the final medal table, with just three medals, will not be offering head coach Shane Sutton much cause for optimism.
The next chapter: Manchester Central Library set for wedding BOOKings
Manchester Central Library are offering happy couples the chance to start their next chapter as husband and wife in the historic city-centre landmark.
Manchester comedian Smug Roberts gears up for 24-hour Comic Relief gig marathon
Manchester comedy veteran Smug Roberts is getting into ‘Rocky training mode’ ahead of a mammoth 24-hour gig marathon across the North West for Comic Relief tomorrow.