Manchester researchers discover that ‘racist white’ Americans more likely to own firearms and oppose gun control
Black people are also more likely to get shot than white people
Brother in arms: Dynamic Tomkins duo draw on Wigan lessons ahead of international weekend duels
Sam Tomkins in Rugby League World Cup action, brother Joel making union debut in London
‘Sir Alex Ferguson made my dreams come true’: Beckham full of praise for former Manchester United boss
David Beckham refused to hit-back against Sir Alex’s criticism of him
TNA to record first international wrestling pay-per-view show in Manchester
Homegrown talent and international stars to battle for inaugral British Empire Cup
Police car chase sees man smash into two women and baby – four arrests made and £100,000 of drugs seized
The incident occurred near to the East Lancashire Road, Swinton
From minor argument to murderous horror smash: Crazed man jailed for mowing down Manchester partygoers
Aqab Hussain was handed a 20-year sentence
‘Manchester is ALWAYS a good night out’: Rock quintet Young Guns talk love of the city and the video they regret
Young Guns are gearing up for the gig at Manchester’s Phones 4u Arena
Oldham primary school on road to recovery after abysmal Ofsted report – five years since ‘outstanding’ inspection
Thorp Primary School was inspected in September
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes stepping out of shadows to help host Vegas style autism charity ball
Scholes will be joined by a host of celebrities for charity Hearts and Minds
Rugby League World Cup Blog: Backing the Bati to go far… it’s time Manchester and England woke up to the sport
With Australia, New Zealand and England the top three, Fiji could take ‘best of the rest’ title
Evangelate! Evangelate! Dr Who should be recognised for contribution to religion, says Manchester academic
The show began its run in 1963 with William Hartnell