Solid as a rock: Sir Alex says Manchester United’s retiring head physio kept players’ ‘feet on the ground’
Scot Ferguson ended his 26-year managerial stint at United in 2013 having won a staggering 38 trophies, with Rob Swire by his side from 1991.
Mental health initiative will give patients ‘treatment and prompt support’ at North Manchester General
Manchester’s mental health patients could soon be receiving better care and support as an expansion of a psychiatric liaison initiative has taken place at North Manchester General Hospital.
Greater Manchester Police chief swaps desk job for night on beat and vows never to forget ‘reality of the street’
Sir Peter Fahy, boss of Britain’s third largest police force, posted on his Twitter account how he spent a few hours working alongside North Manchester police officers.
Oldham double shooting: Man arrested after pair blasted in body and buttocks while sat in car
A suspected gunman is being quizzed by police after a double shooting in Oldham saw two men blasted in the abdomen and buttocks.
Some like it Hotcha: Chinese fast food chain plans FOUR restaurants across Manchester
Hotcha is planning to open no less than FOUR stores across Greater Manchester as part of a national expansion programme.
O say can you see: Man United’s De Gea foresees star-spangled influence over football’s future
Spaniard De Gea has been impressed with the high-profile footballing stars that have recently moved over to the MLS (Major League Soccer), including compatriot David Villa and Brazilian legend Kaka.
Rupert Murdoch should pay up for hacking trial, demands Manchester MP John Leech
Rupert Murdoch’s News International should ‘foot the bill’ for the hacking trial, a Manchester MP claimed as Andy Coulson was sentenced to 18 months in prison today.
Rio a Ranger? Ex-Manchester United man Ferdinand poised for QPR switch after World Cup TV role
The defender, 35, is working for the BBC as a pundit at the World Cup after the club brought his 12-year stint at Old Trafford to an end in May.
Let’s (not) lunch: Manchester workaholics scoff ‘boring’ sarnies at desks missing out on fun, food and sunshine
Cheese manufacturer Philadelphia revealed that 98% of Manchester workers don’t enjoy a full lunch hour
So… how do we do this? Nick Clegg wants YOUR ideas on how to make Manchester a northern powerhouse
The Liberal Democrats leader also suggested Leeds and neighbouring Sheffield could also get on board to build an economic centre to rival southern juggernaut London – as suggested by the Chancellor in Manchester last month.
Tour de Force! Biggest ever Tour de France presentation as 10,000 cram into Leeds’ First Direct Arena
Thousands will flock to roadsides in Rochdale and across Yorkshire this weekend as northern England hosts the Grand Départ of the world’s biggest sporting event, featuring 198 riders, 22 teams, plenty of gritted teeth and 3,656 kilometres of racing.