Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe is urging people in Manchester and the surrounding area to help raise vital cash for local causes by jumping on a bike and getting pedalling during the UK’s biggest indoor cycle ride.

A Didsbury dog lover is in line for a prestigious award at Crufts 2016 after being nominated for the Shaun McAlpine Outstanding Young Person of the Year award.

Beswick boxer Kane Gardner admitted he was delighted with his performances after ticking BUCS Nationals champion off his bucket list in Sheffield on Friday.

University of Manchester skier Nia Jenkins was thrilled to have rounded off her English Alpine Championships campaign in style, after earning her first podium finish of the week in Bormio on Friday.

Rochdale skiing sensation Daisi Daniels wrapped up a brilliant hat-trick of victories at the English Alpine Championships, taking her third win of the week on Wednesday in the under-14 girls Super G race.

Stockport skiing sensation Sofia Iglina admitted she was overwhelmed to have secured a top-three finish at English Alpine Championships having battled back from injury.

He might only be 23 but everyone at Sale Sharks look up to Josh Beaumont says teammate Ciaran Parker – even more so now he has given the club’s youngsters something to aspire to.

Sale Sharks fans will be able to cheer on Wooden Spoon as well as their team at the AJ Bell Stadium after the Manchester club announced it had awarded naming rights for its North Stand to the children’s charity of rugby.

World Cup winner Rachael Burford admits she can’t help but be inspired after presenting a woman from Rochdale with a national award for her community work.

Manchester City Ladies footballer Isobel Christiansen is set to become an even greater star for both club and country, according to England teammate Jordan Nobbs.

Bolton’s Jenny Wallwork is hopeful Loughborough Sport can go on and win their first AJ Bell National Badminton League title after they snatched a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Birmingham Lions to confirm a top-four finish.