The gender swapping pioneer has gone largely unrecognised in modern pop culture, but a new play, part of Manchester Fringe, looks to explore the conflicted diva along with three other significant LGBT figures

Cyclodeo, a Dutch website, offers the ultimate experience for two-wheeled enthusiasts wanting to know more about the roads around by allowing them to view videos of routes.

Patrick Vieira hails improvement in women’s football

Transport for Greater Manchester looking across the pond

The Lumineers’ vocalist and cellist Neyla Pekarek takes stock

Modern Vampires in Manchester: A homecoming, of sorts?

Hardwell is one of DJs lined up to play in 2014 Manchester venue reopening

Exclusive: MM reveal Sankeys nightclub to reopen in 2014

Stephen Hunt died while tackling the fire at Paul’s Hair World

Award-winning chef David Gale has just returned from The Big Apple

Ex-Everton boss puts success down to being ahead of curve