Government cuts force women into prostitution, says Manchester health boss
A jump in the number of women in prostitution in Manchester is directly linked to government austerity measures
Fuzzy love: Manchester Bristlr creator’s ‘joke’ dating app for beard lovers gets serious
Started as a joke by its Manchester creator, Bristlr, the new dating app for bearded men or ladies and gents looking for a beard to stroke, is growing fast.
Sale Sharks need a Munster performance to avoid Euro whitewash, says Easter
Sale go to last year’s Heineken Cup and Celtic Pro 12 semi-finalists Munster this weekend still searching for their first victory in Pool A of the European Rugby Champions Cup.
Trafford Lib Dem candidate calls on volunteers to step up as youth centres face cuts
The Lib Dem candidate for Stretford and Urmston is calling on volunteers to do their bit as Trafford faces cuts to youth centres and libraries.
Johnson frustrated as Oldham edged out by Gillingham in five-goal thriller
Bradley Dack’s deflected volley with 20 minutes remaining earned Gillingham all three points and left Johnson rueing missed chances.
Pursuit of unhappiness: Most people with ‘depression’ are just a bit blue, claims expert
Mancunians Google the search term ‘depression’ every two minutes, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they are depressed, according to a number of mental health professionals.
North West single parents claiming Jobseeker’s HALVED in two years
The number of single parents on Jobseeker’s Allowance has almost halved in the last two years
iPup: Guide dog dons GoPro camera for pooch’s perspective on Wigan politics
The four-year-old black Labrador/Retriever cross is shooting footage from a camera attached to his harness as he accompanies Wigan Deputy Mayor Susan Loudon around the Borough.
Comment: Loyal Rochdale fans show FA Cup magic is alive and kicking
Despite being watched by an average crowd of just less than 3,500 this season, Rochdale fans have turned out in force as the club prepare to take on top-flight opposition for the first time in 10 years.
Wigan FA Cup ‘hero’ Watson moves south in tough times for ailing Latics
Ben Watson scored the winning goal in the FA Cup final for Wigan in 2013 but with his contract up at the end of the season he has decided to explore his options down south with Watford.
Jailed: Oldham womanising brute who ‘enjoyed’ taser and stabbed mistress to death
A womanising brute from Oldham, who stabbed his secret mistress to death after he amassed a string of lovers behind his wife’s back, is facing life in jail.