‘Crackpot’ Universal Credit scheme slammed by trade union leader at Ashton-under-Lyne launch
Iain Duncan Smith said changes would ‘revolutionise’ welfare state
Man charged with attempted murder after headteacher stabbed with screwdriver in Rochdale
Gillian Kay was stabbed in face and neck last week
Once a Red, always a Devil: Sir Alex Ferguson pledges Paul Scholes will forever be at Manchester United
Injured midfielder will return to coaching after retirement
Too cool for boos: Sir Alex Ferguson hails Robin Van Persie’s composure as penalty silences Arsenal abuse
Van Persie bagged penalty on his return
Should I stay or should I go? Joleon Lescott could quit Manchester City in pursuit of England World Cup spot
The defender has started just 13 games this season
Manchester’s Unsung Heroes: Congolese refugee founds association to help boost racial integration
Tameside African Refugee Association helps Manchester’s newest residents integrate
Sir Alex Ferguson insists Manchester United were not partied-out after feisty Emirates draw against Arsenal
United cannot beat Chelsea’s record points tally
Coalition government will ‘suffer’ in next election for privatising health service, claims UNISON official
Arriva won the contract for patient transport from the NHS
Move quickly or we’re finished: Roberto Mancini warns Manchester City to seal transfer targets after win
City beat West Ham with Sergio Aguero and Yaya Toure goals
Have a CARE: New Manchester animal rights group offers different approach in bid to stamp out testing forever
Cease Animal Research Experiments (CARE) aim at educating public
‘We must remain committed’: Police chief calls for vigilance despite drop in Greater Manchester crime rate
PCC Tony Lloyd believes more work can be done