Wayne Rooney: England and Manchester United captain, the nation’s all-time leading goal-scorer and… wrestling entertainment superstar? Maybe not quite, but for a few seconds last night Roonamania ran wild at the Manchester Arena.

The most in-depth and comprehensive study of murder in Britain has been completed by a husband and wife team and is the subject of a new book entitled When Men Murder Women, published by Oxford University Press.

A new project aiming to combat loneliness and social isolation in older men through therapeutic activities has recently been launched in Openshaw.

Since the pictures emerged rumours have begun to spread across Hollywood that Bridget Jones actress may have gone under the knife

Walking around the streets of Manchester, you’re bound to find people of all shapes and sizes, but it seems that many aren’t too happy about the way they look.

More than a third of Mancunians can’t use a map properly and need to rely on guided directions to reach their destination, according to new statistics.

The Men in Sheds Greenfield scheme is being run by Saddleworth and Lees Councils and Age UK Oldham

More men pass driving tests first time than women for last three years running

Dating site surveys members and reveals dislike of ‘Manc’

The issue is receiving some political coverage

Men, aged 19 and 20, left with broken nose, deep cuts and black eye