Abuse against goths, emos and punks to be treated as ‘hate crime’ by Greater Manchester Police – first in UK
Sophie Lancaster’s mother welcomes the news
‘It’s about being Champions of Manchester’: Vincent Kompany forgets league woes in search of City derby win
Manchester bragging rights up for grabs on Monday
‘Save our swimming baths’ campaign shows power of community action, claim victorious Manchester groups
Our victory should be an ‘inspiration’, say campaigners
The battle to bring Michelin back to Manchester: New Living Ventures venue sets eyes on lofty prize
Living Ventures new restaurant Manchester House has big plans…
3D artwork gives shoppers taste of down under as Virgin Atlantic launch first domestic flights in Manchester
Artistic duo known as 3D Joe and Max were behind the piece
Recession fails to stop Britain giving to charity, yet poor more generous than rich, Manchester uni study reveals
Rich outshone by poor in charity giving
Woman arrested month after Wigan man found with serious head injuries behind pub in Tyldesley
Police make second arrest
Bid to hold back the flood: £250,000 grant to improve flood defences across ‘at risk’ areas of Heywood and Rochdale
Heywood and East Central Rochdale have experienced extreme flooding
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez escapes prison but given 250 hours community service for driving offences
He appeared at Macclesfield Magistrates’ this morning
Taking nothing for granted: Manchester United’s Nemanja Vidic ‘blessed’ to play on world stage at Theatre of Dreams
Nemanja Vidic believes Old Trafford is biggest stage in world football