Manchester train stations see surge of 2.5million extra passengers per year, as commuters ditch cars for rail
Piccadilly, Victoria, Oxford Road, and Deansgate all saw increase
Chris Smalling determined to impress Sir Alex Ferguson and secure Manchester United starting spot
Smalling faces competition from Jones, Evans, Ferdinand and Vidic
Revealed: More than 5,000 people a year ditch Stockport’s Stepping Hill hospital following saline poisoning probe
MM reveal stark drop in patients choosing to be referred there
‘We’re not City, but we’re competitive’: Sir Alex Ferguson vows to secure Manchester United’s transfer targets
The Old Trafford club determined to compete for big names
Let’s keep winning: David Platt insists title loss no reason for Manchester City to take foot off pedal
City face Wigan in the FA Cup final this month
MM’s top five… niche sports
This week MM takes a look at five more unusual sports
Manchester romp home to victory on University Challenge – making them joint most successful team of all time
Victory was fourth in eight years for Manchester
Manchester police chief defends 10,000 apologies and community resolutions dished out instead of prison sentences
ACC Shewan claims resolution ‘more effective’ than prison
‘People forget’: Patrice Evra baffled by Arsenal boo boys after Robin van Persie jeered on Gunners return
Manchester United took a point at the Emirates Stadium
Let America Sheikh: Manchester City owner looks set to announce creation of New York-based MLS franchise
‘New York City FC’ expected to play from 2016
Mancunians RL up-and-running as victory over Westhoughton Lions brings first win of the season
Man-of-the-match Guy Butler says win was deserved