Things are getting grimmer up north: Filming begins on Manchester horror maestro’s second movie, White Settlers
Grimm Up North’s Simeon Halligan directs second horror
Greatest Day? Take That star Mark Owen plays surprise gig in tiny Northern Quarter pub The Castle Hotel
Mark called Manchester venue just hours earlier
‘Tackle obesity, save NHS millions and boost economy’: Manchester biking chiefs back Get Britain Cycling petition
Petition is up to 58,000 signatures and counting
‘All about the result’: Manchester City interim boss Brian Kidd relieved to seal second after ‘tough 48 hours’
Goals from Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko saw City to 2-0 win at Reading
Bolton florist fraudsters steal phone book in bid to con customers out of thousands with bogus refunds
Phone book was stolen from Westwells Florist
Tramline to East Didsbury will open months ahead of schedule as Metrolink becomes biggest network in country
Manchester City Council hailed ‘an important step’
‘A slap in the face’: Levenshulme campaigner and Northenden Lib Dem councillor condemn library closures
Manchester City Council confirmed closures last week
Schools and parents in Bury urged to be on full alert after man’s ‘inappropriate’ behaviour in area
Offender is always in or near a black car
In pictures: Manchester United victory parade attracts more than 100,000 fans
Players took open-top bus through the city
Now we want three in a row: Sir Alex challenges Manchester United players during triumphant title parade
More than 100,000 brave wet weather to pay tribute