Food bank flood: Numbers across Greater Manchester relying on hand-outs soar – with Salford up 450%
Farnsworth and Kearsley, in Bolton saw an increase of just over 388% between the period of April 1 2013 to December 31 2013
Abandoned cats thrown lifeline as Stretford animal sanctuary gifted £30,000 for rehoming
The Society for Abandoned Animals (SAA) plan to build a brand new cat rehoming centre to meet the high demands they currently face
A decade on: How Jose Mourinho made his mark on Manchester and changed face of football forever
Portuguese Mourinho first made his mark as a manager in England 10 years ago today with a celebration that, like him or loathe him, will never be forgotten
Breaking bread: Manchester Sikh Society offer taste of India as 500 attend Oxford Road charity event
Around 500 people attended the Sikh even on Oxford Road, Manchester
Where is Crimea? Manchester continues ‘Dumb Britain’ trend as only 17% able to pinpoint area on map – some thinking it’s in BRIGHTON
Where is Crimea? More than 82% of Mancunians asked couldn’t pinpoint where the Crimea is on a map
‘Horse meat is tip of iceberg’: Biologists invite Manchester to bring takeaways and ready meals for DNA meat testing
A group of DIY biologists are hosting a ‘mystery meat’ workshop using DNA tests to help you distinguish your Findus from your fish fingers.
‘Life will never be the same’: Family of young mum Becky found dead in Salford home release heart-felt tribute
Rebecca’s boyfriend of 18 months, Liam King, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody for questioning
Singin’ in the Rain wins best musical at Theatre Awards as Manchester’s stage stars honoured at Royal Exchange
Singin’ in the Rain, War Horse and Macbeth were the big winners at the show
Non-League Matters: We have 11 cup finals left, says Ashton United boss
Ashton visit Merseysiders Marine at weekend
¡Viva! Manchester: Spanish film festival returns to Cornerhouse with new generation of filmmakers
The 20th annual ¡Viva! Film Festival launches at the Cornerhouse to bring the best of Latin films to Manchester.
Writing to reach you: Manchester United manager David Moyes pens open letter to season ticket holders
United take on West Bromwich Albion on Saturday with pressure building on Moyes in his first season in Old Trafford hotseat