Unidentified body found near religious writings in Manchester canal leaves police searching for answers
The man was discovered after police were called to Pomona Docks
Sadistic Oldham child beater behind bars after defenceless seven-month-old baby left with ‘horrific’ injuries
Jailed: Paul Jewitt, from Delph, was sentenced to seven years
Manchester’s HMV and Fopp stores saved from closure in Hilco rescue deal – with mixed reactions from music fans
Thousands of jobs saved in HMV acquisition
Piccadilly pulse: Is George Osborne right to link Mick Philpott’s crimes with Britain’s benefit system?
The Chancellor’s comments have sparked a row over welfate state
‘An animal for football’: Sir Alex Ferguson raves about utility man Phil Jones, claiming he can play anywhere
The former Blackburn man has played in defence and midfield
Theatre review: Cats @ Manchester Opera House
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical comes to Manchester
‘Most important’ woman in Wigan’s history: Plaque recognises contribution from town’s first ever female councillor
Martha Hogg was elected in 1920
‘Listen to my dad and blast the ball’: Sir Alex offers father’s shooting advice to misfiring Robin van Persie
United and City go head-to-head in Manchester derby on Monday
‘We are better’: Manchester City’s Aleksandar Kolarov issues rallying cry ahead of Old Trafford derby
Manchester United are 15 points clear
‘I recommended him’: Edin Dzeko admits Miralem Pjanic Manchester City move would keep him at Etihad
Mancini interested in the Bosnian playmaker
‘Where I want to be’: Yaya Toure aims to see out career with Manchester City after signing contract until 2017
News is timely boost for Blues ahead of Monday’s Manchester derby