Twitter and Facebook users need grasp of defamation law, says Manchester solicitor
Social media users should take extra care about what they post online in case of exposing themselves to potential libel action, according to a Manchester solicitor.
Free Art Friday: Manchester’s chance to hunt for treasures craftily hidden across city
Unless you’re one of Manchester’s high-rollers, or a world-class bargain hunter, owning art you’re proud to hang on your living room wall might seem completely out of reach – but not if it’s Free Art Friday!
If likes were seats: Facebook users predict Ukip/Tory coalition in General Election
If Facebook likes were seats, the election result would be a coalition between Ukip and the Tories, with Twitter’s left-leaning community rooting for a Labour alliance with the Greens and SNP.
Social media shame: Is it right to post embarrassing images of people online?
MM head out to the streets of Manchester to find out the public’s opinion on whether posting embarrassing images or videos of other people online without their consent is acceptable.
History of the #brelfie: What’s got social media mums’ knickers… and bras in a twist?
Ever heard of a brelfie? These are the breastfeeding selfies flooding the Twittersphere and Instagram in response to proud mums being criticised for posting photos of them feeding their babies. But what started the trend?
Manchester author wants Erotic World Book Day to step out of Fifty Shades’ shadow
Two women are spicing up World Book Day by encouraging you to get up close and personal with a genre of literature recently over-shadowed by a ‘certain book that shall remain nameless’.
MCFC ‘no tweeting’ vow: Man City fan kicks Twitter into touch until #PellegriniOut
A defiant Manchester City fan has taken a 21st century stand against manager Manuel Pellegrini – by promising that he won’t tweet again until the Chilean has waved ‘adios’ to the Etihad.
Betting on love: Ladbrokes’ #EverlastingKiss campaign gets MM in the mood for love
Like 72% of the UK, the team at MM are suckers for love so we’ve decided to pucker up for charity and take part Ladbrokes Bingo’s #EverlastingKiss social media campaign to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.
#FollowTheLeader: Will General Election 2015 be won or lost on Twitter?
With 2015 being touted as the first social media election, MM spoke to an array of political experts to find out just how important Twitter will be in determining who will be walking through the Downing Street doors come May.
Number crunching Manchester City’s 2014: The Blues’ year in stats
Manchester City statistics 2014: As we wave goodbye to 2014, here’s MM’s statistical round-up for the blue side of Manchester.
Simply the bust: Twitter fan club dubs Karen Danczuk ‘sexiest woman in politics’
Councillor Karen Danczuk, wife of Simon, has gained a reputation for posting provocative selfies which often include her cleavage on the social media site.