Stockport war hero, 92, gifted precious medals thanks to kind-hearted Midlands cop after his were stolen
The medals were stolen while Syd Cooper of Poynton, Greater Manchester, attended a funeral at Stockport Cemetery
No hate crime should ‘go unrecorded’: Manchester prepares for International Day Against Homophobia
Manchester will play host to the annual International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on May 17, in a bid to raise awareness of hate crime against LGBT people.
Interactive NHS tool offers mental health advice for 9million UK adults suffering with spiralling debt
NHS Choices and the Money Advice Service have developed the new tool to assess the impact money worries can have on our mental health
This charming man: Manuel Pellegrini’s poise leads Manchester City to second title in three years
The Chilean has constantly managed himself and his players with poise and has been rewarded for his efforts by piping Liverpool to the post on the final day, after securing a 2-0 win against West Ham
We built this city… on football: Manchester City fans will dance in the streets after Premier League success
Fresh from the success of yesterday’s success, the parade will mark City second Premier League title in the last three years, and will also celebrate their Capital One Cup win
Things can only get better: Manchester United players praise fans and promise return to form next season
Juan Mata’s sensational second-half free-kick rescued a final day point for United at Southampton but the Red Devils missed out on the dubious honour of Europa League football thanks to Spurs’ victory over Aston Villa
Gig review: Gareth Emery presents Drive @ The Albert Hall, Manchester
Manchester’s adopted son and EDM trailblazer Gareth Emery chose the city he now calls home for half of the year (when he’s not sunning it up in LA) for the launch of his new album Drive.
Rochdale stabbing: Man to appear in court charged with attempted murder after woman knifed in neck
Matthew Graham 29, of Burnsall Grove, Royton has been charged with attempted murder, attempted robbery and possession of an offensive weapon
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