England’s second city: Manchester most visited in country outside London, new figures reveal
The number of people visiting Manchester have soared, with nearly one million people coming to visit the fair city in 2013
New book gives Joy Division fans Closer look at Unknown Pleasures from Their One and Only Tour in Europe
Joy Division’s Their One and Only Tour has been compiled by Netherlands designer Marc Tilli into a book with never before seen pictures and back stories.
Retired boys in blue still fighting crime in Manchester – eliminating ‘cowboy builders’ as handymen
In 2012 there were 70,000 complaints made to the UK home maintenance sector illustrating that the demand for honest hard-working builders is evident, according to the Office of Fair Trading
Where he belongs: ‘Despicable’ Manchester carer behind bars after befriending man, 98, to steal life savings
David Flaherty, 50, of Woodend Road, Benchill pleaded guilty to ten charges of fraud by abuse of position and one of theft at Manchester Crown Court
VIDEO: Football legends pay heart-felt tribute to Ryan Giggs after Lifetime Achievement Award honour
Pele, Alessandro Del Piero and Michel Platini joined former teammates including David Beckham, Paul Scholes and Bryan Robson praised the Welshman in the video
Piccadilly Pulse: Would you care if you ate halal meat and didn’t get told? 70% of Manchester says ‘no!’
Here at MM, we took to the streets to ask people if they would mind if they ate Halal meat and were not told what it was?
Lesbian and gay community SEVEN TIMES more likely to take illegal drugs – yet aren’t getting adequate support
The five-year study was carried out by The Lesbian & Gay Foundation in partnership with the University of Central Lancashire, in the hope of getting a snapshot of alcohol and drug use among the LGB community in England
We’re singing for Manchester! Printworks launch World Cup 2014 charity anthem ahead of summer tournament
Courtesy of The Printworks in Manchester, Our Telly’s Bigger Than Your Telly could be about to join an illustrious list of World Cup songs in aid of charity.
Barking up the right tree: Manchester homeless charity gifted building by Pets At Home founder
Manchester homeless charity Mustard Tree continues to grow after gaining ownership of the Ancoats building they have rented for the last nine years, courtesy of Pets At Home founder Anthony Preston.
Michelle Keegan fresh from filming final Corrie scenes presents fashion awards at Manchester Arndale
The Stockport-born actress was joined by celebrity stylist Mark Heyes to discuss nominees who have been voted for Lorraine’s High Street Fashion Awards 2014
Care for a ride? Revolutionary taxi firm Uber launches app bookings in Manchester – with FREE rides all week
Manchester taxi users will now be able to enjoy ‘safer journeys and quicker bookings’ by using an app to book their private hire trips – and they are offering all journeys FREE until Sunday.