‘I play for the fans’: Manchester United shot-stopper David De Gea proud to win over Old Trafford faithful
De Gea is pleased with his form this season and hopes to improve further
‘I just want to find my baby’: Pint-sized Akita pup snatched leaving South Manchester dad distraught
Family had only brought puppy home for the first time the day before
‘We can do it!’: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has no doubts over Manchester United’s title credentials
Norwegian fan favourite believes only Chelsea can challenge the Red Devils
Manchester’s motorists are ‘fooling themselves’ that they’re good drivers – speeding, texting and causing accidents
Worrying statistics revealed for National Road Safety Week
Collyhurst girl, 13, raped while out playing with friends – police credit ‘incredible bravery’ at coming forward
The girl was playing with friends on The Croft, New Allen Street
Nothing Else Matters: DJ Danny Howard sets his sights on reviving UK dance music… starting in Manchester
BBC Radio One DJ comes to Manchester’s Gorilla
Baking Bad: Two filthy Oldham bakeries prosecuted after mouse droppings, moths and grime found in storage areas
Two Oldham prosecuted were fined
It’s not too late: Campaign urges one in 40 Salfordians affected by irreversible lung disease to look for signs
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is irreversable
What the hell just happened?! The Lumineers catch breath to discuss whirlwind year ahead of Manchester gig
The Lumineers’ vocalist and cellist Neyla Pekarek takes stock
Rescue mission to typhoon-hit Philippines as Manchester charity teams up with UNICEF and Oxfam
Human Appeal has sent teams to Cebu and Bohol
Rugby League World Cup blog: England face a simple task in semi-finals – improve or fail
‘Big Four’ battle it out this weekend for place in final