Mayhem in Manchester: Woman battered by hammer-wielding gang, who then fire gun at Tyldesley home
The men approached a 24-year-old who was walking on Rutland Road
Oldham fasts for families in poverty as one in five UK parents cannot afford to feed children, study reveals
The donation scheme was set up by Oldham council
‘We’re the ones to watch’: Van Persie and Giggs scoff at claims Manchester United are only third favourites for title
The Reds are third favourites for the league although Van Persie does not agree
Review: Black Dog Ballroom NWS @ New Wakefield Street, Manchester
Ever wondered where the Blackdog name originated from? MM tell all
Fundraiser to help teen at risk of deportation from Rochdale – facing female genital mutilation in Nigeria
The campaign will be jointly hosted by The Teachers Union and RAPAR
‘This was Sir Alex’s… the next one’s mine’: Manchester United boss Moyes takes no credit for Community Shield
Moyes praises Sir Alex’s squad
Hypochondria… the truth: Manchester man stuck in endless cycle of worry and fear reveals all about health anxiety
Hypochondria is defined as the irrational fear of being ill
Oli otya from Uganda! Manchester student reveals coffee disease discovery and crazy Ugandan drinking
Robert Stalker begins his second month living and working in Uganda
Manchester adrenaline junkies to experience breath-taking exploration in Casablanca for driving competition
The challenge is hosted by Continental Tyres
Piccadilly Pulse: Should there be a cap on number of children families are allowed to solve population crisis?
Britain’s population is growing faster than any other country in Europe
Debate: Hypocrisy from football clubs calling for winter break while jetting off on far-flung money-spinning tours
Manchester United and City both clocked up impressive mileage during pre-season