Family pay tribute to brother killed by drunken Leigh pal’s ‘swing and miss’ punch
Derek Alexander Szostok, 62, died after he tried to break up a row between William Lynch and his brother at a flat on Moresby Close in the early hours of August 26.
That ‘life-changing’ moment: First show about ‘coming out’ hits Lowry for one night only
As LGBT History Month enters its final week Outings the world’s first show about real-life ‘coming out’ stories arrives in Manchester for a one-off performance tonight.
Nine body parts, 3,000 donors… 25,000 lives saved: Manchester nurse’s tireless South Asian donor drive
An inspirational Manchester nurse could save 25,000 lives with five years of tireless campaigning to educate and recruit more than 3,000 South Asian organ donors.
National Health Scare-vice: Three vermin spotted EVERY DAY in Manchester hospitals
The cleanliness of Greater Manchester hospitals is in question after a report showed that 5,618 vermin – three per day – were recorded in hospitals in the last five years.
LGBT History Month Q&A: Manchester magazine editor on life beyond bi-naries
MM talk to Jen Yockney, editor of bisexual magazine Bi Community News, about her experiences of coming out and what progress Manchester still has to make towards equality as part of our LGBT History Month Q&A series.
Rapha CEO Simon Mottram Q&A: Cycling head talks ambition and Marco Pantani
MM caught up with Rapha’s 49-year-old CEO Simon Mottram a fortnight ago in London to find out just what makes him tick, and tick, and tick, and seemingly never get tired…
Stockport teen dog owner swept down River Goyt after jumping in to save pet pooch
A Stockport teen’s devotion to her dog almost ends in disaster as she’s swept down the River Goyt after jumping in to rescue her pet.
Jailed: Leigh drunk who killed ‘father figure’ – with punch meant for own brother
William Lynch, 41, who was hosting the bash, had lunged at sibling Andrew in a ‘childish’ rage while demanding guests leave his home.
‘Reckless’ Radcliffe man jailed for flashing laser at police helicopter
A ‘stupid and selfish’ Radcliffe man has been jailed for shining a laser into a police helicopter that temporarily blinded the pilot and put lives at risk.
Rochdale’s League One promotion dream is running out of steam, says boss Hill
Rochdale ended their three-game winless run thanks to Ian Henderson’s second-half header at Spotland Stadium as the striker moved on to 13 goals this season.
IN PICS: Manchester ‘rammed’ as city celebrates Chinese New Year 2015
Crowds descend upon Manchester’s Albert Square and Chinatown to be a part of the Chinese New Year celebrations.