‘Something big’ afoot at Manchester City, says star Steph Houghton as Blues unveil re-branded women’s team
Patrick Vieira hails improvement in women’s football
The year of the (sea)horse: Experts at Manchester protest warn species faces extinction due to Chinese medicine
Manchester Sea Life Centre lead parade in Chinatown
Police hunt for missing jewellery after man, 83, is attacked with axe in terrifying Bolton robbery
Two men have been arrested
‘On a different planet’: Tim Sherwood praises Manchester City after seeing Tottenham side ripped apart by Blues
The blues thrashed Spurs 5-1 at White Hart Lane
‘Once in a lifetime’: Rochdale gears up for Tour de France with thousands expected to greet cycling heroes
World-famous event set to pass through Rochdale
It could be you! Clock is ticking for mystery Trafford lottery winner… with £1million at stake
Deadline approaching for unclaimed EuroMillions cash
Too many Michelin-starred chefs won’t spoil the broth! Celebrity cooks to whip up a storm at Manchester fundraiser
Aiden Byrne is recruiting Great British Menu pals to help with the charity fundraiser
Watch your fingers! Chainsaw-wielding Manchester artist creates delicate sculptures using vicious power tool
Karl Macauley has been creating sculptures for 10 years
‘Catastrophic threat to humanity’: Government science chief’s climate change warning on Manchester visit
Sir Mark Walport on lecture tour
‘These evil games are ruining my life’: Stockport gambler on mission to get HIMSELF banned from all UK bookies
Radical move in bid to curb ‘high-stakes’ addiction
Fa**ot! D**e! Manchester Lesbian and Gay Foundation launches provocative hate crime poster campaign
Initiative aims to stamp-out hateful language