Craig Charles made an impact at Manchester’s Band on the Wall last Saturday with his DJ gig.

South Manchester MP John Leech believes plans for a high-speed rail network in the North West will be ‘good news’ for the city’s economy – and is urging the government to implement the report alongside the current HS2.

A solicitor who runs his own practice in Cheadle appeared in court today charged with stealing more than £600,000 from clients.

Forgiving Loretta Smith, 75, felt so sorry for 24-year-old Kevin Derbyshire after he gave her a sob story from jail, she wrote back accepting his apology and enclosing a £20 postal order

Since the pictures emerged rumours have begun to spread across Hollywood that Bridget Jones actress may have gone under the knife

United continued their four-match unbeaten streak thanks to Van Persie’s 93rd minute leveller against José Mourinho’s title favourites at Old Trafford on Sunday to remain 10 points behind the leaders

Manager David Flitcroft believes the 1-1 draw at Southend United was a step in the right direction as they ended a run of three consecutive away defeats

The Wave Pictures performed at Salford’s First Chop Brewing Arm on Saturday to an expectant crowd.

Katy B whipped up a storm, sending the city dizzy with joy, with a thunderous performance at Manchester Academy on Saturday

City headed to the Boleyn Ground in the midday kick-off on Saturday but ran out 2-1 losers to Sam Allardyce’s rejuvenated West Ham

In just nine short years, the Warehouse Project has become an institution, famous not only in Manchester, but around the UK and indeed, the world.