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Stuff your social media! Mancunians more likely to opt for traditional birthday cards and cakes than rest of UK

Manchester opts for traditional over Facebook or Twitter celebrations
Manchester police chief defends 10,000 apologies and community resolutions dished out instead of prison sentences

ACC Shewan claims resolution 'more effective' than prison
It ain't so grim up North: Manchester boasts salary rises double that of London and South, claims survey

North West's salaries are rising faster than anywhere else in UK
In need of time off: 650,000 overworked Manchester employees suffering from Vacationitis, study reveals

When did you last take a break from work?
We must do all we can to halt Tameside decline to 'heart disease capital of UK', claims Shadow Health Minister

Andrew Gwynne demands action against Tameside's health shame
Battle for right to die to be enshrined in law is 'doomed to fail', claims Manchester university ethics expert

Paul Lamb is paralysed and wants a doctor to end his life
My Big Mouth: Scotland should follow Falkland Islands’ lead and stay part of Britain – for everyone’s benefit

MM reporter Reece Lawrence looks at the case for keeping Scotland as part of the Union
Every cloud... Manchester new company creations at record high as recession redundancies build economic future

Manchester had more new companies form in 2012 than ever before
Interview: Former Propaganda singer Claudia Brücken chats all things Manchester ahead of return to city

Claudia plays Manchester Academy on March 15
Dizzee Rascal set to fix up and look sharp as support for Muse at Manchester's Etihad on UK tour

'Bonkers!' rapper readying first studio album since 2009

UK

Stuff your social media! Mancunians more likely to opt for traditional birthday cards and cakes than rest of UK

Manchester police chief defends 10,000 apologies and community resolutions dished out instead of prison sentences

It ain't so grim up North: Manchester boasts salary rises double that of London and South, claims survey

In need of time off: 650,000 overworked Manchester employees suffering from Vacationitis, study reveals

We must do all we can to halt Tameside decline to 'heart disease capital of UK', claims Shadow Health Minister

Battle for right to die to be enshrined in law is 'doomed to fail', claims Manchester university ethics expert

My Big Mouth: Scotland should follow Falkland Islands’ lead and stay part of Britain – for everyone’s benefit

Every cloud... Manchester new company creations at record high as recession redundancies build economic future

Interview: Former Propaganda singer Claudia Brücken chats all things Manchester ahead of return to city

Dizzee Rascal set to fix up and look sharp as support for Muse at Manchester's Etihad on UK tour

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Soldier hacked to death in Woolwich suspected terror attack named as Greater Manchester man Lee Rigby

Family doctor's 'dark side' exposed: Altrincham man jailed over horrific rape and sexual abuse of schoolgirl, 10

Big name sponsors on board for Manchester Day Parade as organisers hope to replicate economy cash boost

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Midas touch: Match of the Day’s Mark Lawrenson backs Manuel Pellegrini to lead Manchester City into future

Ronny Johnsen admits 'lucky to play' with David Beckham at Manchester United and praises his love of football

Not just a wingman: Danny Welbeck believes central role would reap rewards for Manchester United

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