Dragons’ Den reject’s plea for ‘out of date’ food idea to earn him Richard Branson pitch
A Dragons’ Den reject, who bounced back after being turned down by the five steely-faced investors, could soon have the last laugh.
Manchester student thirsty for first BUCS Nationals swimming medal
Danny Mills is hurriedly preparing himself for this year’s BUCS Nationals, the UK’s largest annual multi-sport event which takes place in Sheffield between February 20-22.
Trans-Pennine tunnel to link Manchester and Sheffield in £800m road revamp
Manchester could be set to benefit from a Trans-Pennine tunnel linking the city to Sheffield, as part of a £800million road scheme in the North West.
Sheffield United ‘mavericks’ have visible cracks, says Oldham boss Johnson
Johnson’s side have responded well after losing their 13-game unbeaten run to Bristol City two weeks ago, with a win over Leyton Orient and a hard-earned point at home to Crawley Town as they prepare to face Sheffield United.
HS3 will boost Manchester’s jobs and economy, says MP John Leech
South Manchester MP John Leech believes plans for a high-speed rail network in the North West will be ‘good news’ for the city’s economy – and is urging the government to implement the report alongside the current HS2.
TechNorth is ‘bloody stupid’ and Clegg should give up on it, says Manchester boffin
TechNorth, which falls under the Lib Dem’s Northern Futures initiative, aims to ‘co-ordinate the existing digital technology expertise of Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool and Newcastle to create an internationally renowned virtual agency’
Nick Clegg tells Manchester: Put aside city rivalries to build ‘cool’ northern hub
Nick Clegg has called on Mancunians to put aside city rivalries if they are to take on the might of London in a Q and A session in Stockport.
Dumping with dignity: Manchester wins ‘bravest UK city’ in break-up etiquette battle
Manchester has won the battle of break-up etiquette after research found 70% of Mancunians are more likely to end a relationship face-to-face.
Get yourself connected: George Osborne backs £15billion transport plan for northern five-city alliance
A £15billion plan asking for improvements to transport between five northern cities has been backed by Chancellor George Osborne at a speech in Manchester.
Manchester is NOT any more dangerous than any other UK city at night, claims police boss
Greater Manchester Police’s Ian Hopkins has denied that Manchester City Centre is a dangerous place following claims that police can no longer guarantee the public’s safety after dark.
HS2 latest: Osborne and Cameron reveal dream of ‘Northern Powerhouse’… with Manchester at the centre
Prime Minister David Cameron and Chancellor of Exchequer George Osborne stopped by Manchester Victoria train station and the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) following the announcement of a proposed HS3 high-speed railway line to connect northern cities from Liverpool to Hull.