Manchester… home of British politics? Labour MP backs petition to bring Houses of Parliament to north
A petition aimed at bringing the seat of British politics to Manchester has been backed by local MP Graham Stringer
Father-of-three drowns in canal by Manchester’s Gay Village after climbing on lock following row with girlfriend
Sean Markey, 39, had been attempting to cross the gate in torrential rain to get home at 5am when he slipped and tumbled into the water
Manchester’s Curry Mile told ‘clean up act’ on food litter if hope to bring back Rusholme footfall
Manchester’s Curry Mile of restaurants need to clean up their acts if they want to continue to attract visitors, according to Rusholme councillor Kate Chappell.
Premature baby clothing crusade: Trafford craft group knit together to ensure tiny tots stay warm
Since before Christmas 2013, the group has made about 20 blankets and 30 miniature hats for premature babies across the Pennines at Bradford Royal Infirmary’s (BRI) neonatal unit
Stories of survival… in the dark: Radio tribute event promises Manchester ‘a festival for your ears’
Manchester has staged three In The Dark events to date and will be running a fourth event at the Castle Hotel this Monday
MM’s top five… Batting performances at Old Trafford
A look at the top five innings at Old Trafford ahead of the domestic cricket season starting today with Lancashire taking on Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge
Is dying cool? Plans to introduce plain packaging to put youngsters off smoking backed by Manchester MP
Government moving forward with plans to introduce plain packaging on tobacco products
Comment: Manchester United’s celebration of Bayern draw like a win shows how far they have sunk
United’s total of 26% possession in the 1-1 draw is the lowest recorded total in the Champions League this season for a home side
Seen on screen… MM’s guide to Manchester actors gracing our TV sets
MM takes a look at the Greater Manchester actors currently on our TV screens.
Max Factor: Former reality star Vickers made up with Manchester return three years after X Factor
Former X Factor star Max Vickers returns to Manchester to play Piccadilly’s B Lounge on Thursday night three years after impressing competition judges at Old Trafford.
More to come: Ashton United manager fires warning shot at rivals insisting side will take ‘nothing for granted’
Ashton United joint manager Steve Halford has issued a warning to his rivals by declaring his side have more to come ahead of their match against Ilkeston FC in the Evo-Stik Premier Division.