Happy New Year! MM’s 2014 annual news round-up
We say Happy New Year to all our readers with a round-up of last year’s top stories.
Fresh approach needed to tackle unhealthy ‘lifestyle’ diseases, says Man Uni expert
A new approach is needed to tackle ‘lifestyle’ diseases, such as cancer and heart disease, claims a Manchester University lecturer.
Journey through time and tweets: Tool reveals hilarious first posts about Manchester
MM has dug up some of the first posts about Manchester’s favourite landmarks and people and now here are the weird and wonderful results.
No rest for the wicked: Red Devils face Stoke as Rooney demands quieter Xmas period
Louis van Gaal’s men, now unbeaten in nine Premier League fixtures, could only wrestle a draw from Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Sunday, despite having confidently dispatched Newcastle United on Boxing Day.
FOUR out of ten nurseries and children’s homes failing – Manchester kids at risk
The health and wellbeing of Greater Manchester’s children is at risk as Ofsted reveals that 41% of children’s homes and nurseries are failing after recent inspections.
Sexual Healing? No thanks: The secret life of the Brits who just don’t want sex
Sex has been seen as something fundamentally human since the days of Adam and Eve – but this is not the case for hundreds of thousands of Brits.
US-EU trade deals are ‘biggest threat to democracy’, says Manchester Green hopeful
Manchester Central’s Green Party candidate has spoken of the threat posed to the sovereignty of the United Kingdom by Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnerships (TTIPs).
Ukip have a ‘woman problem’ and ‘normal minded folk are turning against them’
‘Normal minded folk’ are turning against Ukip and females are being detracted to vote for them ahead of next year’s election, according to an upcoming Parliamentary candidate in Manchester.
Is green roofing the answer to saving endangered bird species across Manchester?
Urban green roofing projects are offering a lifeline for threatened bird species, with MMU and a Chorlton grocers pioneering the way in the city.
Salford Uni could AXE library fines after collecting only half of £133,000 owed
Salford University are considering scrapping library fines after only collecting just over half of the £133,000 in charges issued last year.
MM’s top five… Golden oldies (bands still rocking after 50 years)
MM’s top five… Rock bands with musical careers spanning more 50 years.