Caught on camera: Moment masked samurai thug almost cut off shop worker’s finger during Chadderton raid
Three men robbed convenience store on Saturday
Dale Cregan trial: Co-accused Anthony Wilkinson pleads guilty to murder of David Short
Plea changed at Preston Crown Court today
All flights to and from Manchester Airport with German airline Lufthansa cancelled due to strikes over pay
Action affects around 100 flights across UK
Man arrested after young male reveller robbed and raped on way home from night out in Manchester
The victim, 21, was raped on Spear Street near Piccadilly
Mum of two found with throat slashed in Oldham – woman, 20, arrested on suspicion of murder
It is thought young son was in house at time
Manchester’s Unsung Heroes: Youth charity founder vows to ‘never give up on people’ through citizenship scheme
Christian-based charity helps young people at risk of social exclusion
Date with The Boss: Unsigned Wigan band closer to gig with Springsteen and Weller after Hard Rock triumph
Boomin won the regional heat of Hard Rock Rising
Get spontaneous: Scuttle down Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula for an untouched surfer’s paradise
Want a break or weekend getaway… MM have the answer
Unnecessary firefighter call-outs slashed after ‘time-wasting’ false alarms at Tameside Hospital tackled
False fire alarms once numbered between 20 and 30 each month
Manchester-based brewer J.W Lees launches pale ale inspired by the city with help of Happy Mondays’ Bez
Brewers created Manchester Pale Ale
Humans rights group claim Manchester uni controversial Guantanamo talk was axed due to ‘far right’ sabotage
CagePrisoners compare groups to Anders Breivik