‘Some big obstacles’: Nuclear attack ‘not in interests’ of terrorists – Man Uni expert
It is not in the best interests of terrorist organisations such as Islamic State (ISIS) to use nuclear weapons, according to a Manchester terrorism expert.
‘One year to create a history’: Greater Manchester Cricket League set for ‘new dawn’
Cricket in Greater Manchester is on the verge of perhaps the biggest transformation in the county’s history.
‘Democracy needs scrutiny’: Meet the ‘Green Party broom’ leader Bennett is sending to sweep out ‘dusty’ City Hall
The Green Party’s key Manchester candidate Ben Godfrey has said that electing Green councillors would help Manchester City Council find the ‘creative’ responses that it needs to austerity problems.
Go our own way: Budding beer behemoth Seven Bro7hers look to recreate Brewdog ‘genius’ in Ancoats
Seven Salford beer brewing brothers are asking people to donate to a new crowdfunding campaign, before they open a new craft beer bar in up-and-coming Ancoats to rival the success of Brewdog with a twist.
University of Manchester hunt for further funding after identifying new species of extinct human
Manchester’s Dr Michael Buckley and his team of scientists have developed a new technique which could advance our understanding of human evolution dramatically.
‘Absolutely determined’: Youngster who survived 40 operations attempts to complete Manchester Run
A youngster who survived forty operations by the age of six will attempt to cross the finish line of the Mini Great Manchester Run, unaided for the first time.
1950s Hollywood meets M R James: The Haunting of Blaine Manor @ Hope Mill Theatre
Hollywood glamour and mind games with an unexpected twist are thrust together in the gothic surrounds of an English haunted house in Joe O’Byrne’s The Haunting of Blaine Manor.
‘I want to speak for gays and gypsies’: Butterfly in Blood opera composer’s homage to Auschwitz survivors
Butterfly in Blood, based on the memoirs of Fania Fénelon, tells the story of a survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp in WW2 and a member of its orchestra.
More New York than New Islington: Meet Glossop band shunning Manchester sound
A Glossop funk band will be looking to build on a year of highs after supporting soul legend Alexander O’Neal on tour.
Great Manchester Run: Boxer Crolla says his army have had it ‘much tougher’ than him
Anthony Crolla’s exhilarating world title triumph in November was almost fairy tale worthy but it is he who is feeling inspired by members of ‘Crolla’s Army’ ahead of the Great Manchester Run.
‘We are just trying to survive’: Female asylum seekers in Manchester create play to help ‘change perceptions’
The women of Women’s Asylum Seekers Together (WAST) are united by a common past.