After coming on at half-time for his first appearance in English football since May 2012, ex-England international Heskey slid home Eidur Gudjohnsen’s cross to cancel out Josh King’s opener.

Robin van Persie scored the third as Louis van Gaal’s men dominated Newcastle 3-1 to extend their unbeaten run to eight games.

Leaving your pooch home when you’re on holiday has always been a heartbreaking moment for dog-lovers, however has the solution finally been dug up?

MM wishes you a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and thank you for all your support throughout 2014.

Bedroom tax is not just hitting Manchester residents hard, but their pets too, as the benefits squeeze makes people feel they have no choice but to abandon their four-legged friends

For many Christmas is a time to have fun, share a few jokes and act a bit silly. However some people have taken this silliness further than most, even as far as governmental departments, by writing funny festive Freedom of Information requests.

Check out our guide to the top five unmissable US TV series that will surely keep the peace next time there’s nothing to watch on telly.

Incestuous attacks on children have soared by 72% in Greater Manchester over the last three years – reaching a four year high.

On a day where Manchester City was congratulated by the chancellor on its community credentials and Chelsea became the first Premiership football team to obtain full Living Wage status, the spotlight has now fallen on Manchester United to follow suit, fans have said.

Whether you’re tucking into a traditional turkey dinner this Christmas or something a little bit different, there’s no denying that great food is a highlight of the festive period.

The Riders were looking to make history as one of the first two sides to contest next month’s WBBL Trophy final when they played host to the City of Sheffield Hatters on Sunday but unfortunately lost 87-77.