‘Their pay doesn’t stretch far anymore’: Union claims more needs to be done despite drop in Manchester jobseekers
Figures for the whole North West fell by 4.4%
‘My beautiful angel’: Mother’s tribute to Oldham girl,12, killed in Shaw zebra crossing tragedy
Annalise Holt died after being hit by van
Heart-warming hedgehog tales: Caring for orphaned litters, protecting them from cars and providing food
The British Hedgehog Preservation Society offer tips on keeping hedgehogs safe
Northern Quarter’s New Year expansion: Hotel complex, spa, deli and wine bar planned – but ‘no DJs’
Separate cafe bar could open by February
Christmas shutdown: Rail services grind to a halt in Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria… hello replacement buses
Engineering work planned for Piccadilly and Victoria
Polystyrene home planned for Hale – but is it wonder building material or just nightmare to hoover?
Hale design company building sixth polystyrene house
Be like Wayne! Manchester United boss David Moyes tells Danny Welbeck to emulate Rooney’s training commitment
Striker’s stellar Aston Villa performance down to Rooney influence
Scorpion with your tequila, sir? The Liquorists host I’m a Celebrity-inspired bushtucker trials at Manchester tasting
Intrepid MM reporters chomped down a menagerie of insects
Dukinfield body discovery: Man arrested on suspicion of murder
A 29-year-old man remains in police custody
In pictures: Helen Flanagan all revved up and no place to go in Manchester… but ‘selfies’ her way from taxi to bed
Helen Flanagan’s night out in Manchester in pictures
Wembley calling: History boy Manuel Pellegrini out to end 37 years of League Cup hurt for Manchester City
City through to semi-final with win over Leicester