Manchester scientists unlock Alzheimer’s gene comparing brains of mice and men
A crucial breakthrough in the detection of Alzheimer’s has been made by scientists at The University of Manchester by comparing the brains of mice and men
On the brawl: More fan trouble for Bolton as five supporters arrested for part in opening-day Watford fights
The men, whose ages range from 21 to 48, have all been bailed until October 30 after being arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.
‘Hospitals are dangerously full of old people’: Leigh MP Andy Burnham slams Jeremy Hunt over strained NHS care
The Shadow Health Secretary warned that cuts to services and a ‘collapse’ in social care have left hospitals struggling to function effectively.
In pics: Meet the orphaned baby hedgehogs who cheated death to survive badgers, cars and parasites
Award-winning vintage wedding company owner Sharon Lomas along with her husband Garry Lomas discovered the trio on their Lyme Park farm last month.
Margaret Thatcher ‘death tweets’ to be focus of Manchester study exploring how Twitter images go viral
The Manchester Metropolitan University research project will investigate which pictures become popular, who shares them and how quickly they spread on Twitter.
‘We’re coming for you’: Seven arrested in dawn raids as police close net on Manchester’s ‘criminal web’
Seven men were arrested on suspicion of assault and aggravated burglary
More jobs, more training, more money: Manchester welcomes £450million-worth of government investment
Five thousand new jobs will be created as a result of the initiative along with educational programmes that equip Mancunians with essential workplace skills.
Piccadilly Pulse: Can Mancunians beat George Osborne at multiplying 7×8 after his TV maths gaffe?
George Osborne dodged a simple maths question earlier today while being interviewed by a panel of school children on Sky News.
Mental health patients twice as likely to be murder victims, reveals Manchester University study
Health providers could expect to see one of their patients killed almost every two years, according to a Manchester University study
Stepping Hill gynaecological nurse says Queen’s Birthday Honours List spot is ‘proudest moment’ of her life
Gill Clarke, 55, from Mile End, was awarded the honour for her services to nursing.
Passion of the Crowdfunder: Manchester priest follows in Pope Francis’ footsteps to create heaven from home
Fr Andrew Stringfellow, 39, the parish priest of Sacred Heart and St Francis of Assisi Church in Gorton, has decided to downsize and will be donating the majority of the large presbytery to the community.