Matt Walls could scarcely believe what he had achieved after stepping onto the top of the podium to receive his omnium gold medal, completing a remarkable full set for the youngster at the TISSOT UCI Track World Cup in London.

Manchester and southern Japanese prefecture Kagoshima came together today to commemorate the brave students who travelled to the UK – some to Oldham – in the 1860s to help further their country’s development.

Firefighters are currently still tackling a huge blaze on Saddleworth Moor – hours after it was declared a ‘major incident’.

Manchester Palestine Action (MPA) have told MM they witnessed a ‘sea of change on the streets’ in the last two years as people are gradually ‘waking up’ to the plight of Palestinians.

MM reporter Charlie Smith spent the night in Oldham as Labour celebrated more dominance in Greater Manchester.

MM reporters are at counts across Greater Manchester bringing you results as they are announced, reaction and analysis.

In a galaxy far, far away, a weapon was created, so powerful it could cut down a man in a flash, destroy empires in seconds and create a hero or a heroine in an instant.

It was a case of every dog having its day for Rottweiler Penny as she secured a prestigious prize at Crufts 2018 alongside her Oldham owner Janis Horton.

An alarming number of teachers have been forced to go on long-term stress leave in the North West.

We have news on the group of prominent Manchester businessmen and women sleeping out for charity, the latest from the run up to the Conservative Party Conference this weekend and much more.

Oldham-born musician Kiran Leonard is gearing up to showcase his new album, Derevaun Seraun, in Manchester.