Osborne to make Northern Powerhouse Partnership his new ‘major political focus’
George Osborne is seeking to revive his political career by keeping the Northern Powerhouse dream alive.
Squash hits winner for gender equality with Manchester to serve up third world championships
For the first time ever the cash prize for male and female competitors at next year’s World Squash Championships in Manchester will be equal.
Manchester Revolution Series: Trott tips Archibald for post-Rio round one plaudits
Laura Trott insists Olympic champion Katie Archibald will put on a show this weekend as she helps kick off the new-look Revolution Series in style.
I do! Just pass the remote first love… Tele-hubbies on the rise as half of all proposals happen in front of the TV
A new study of recently married couples has revealed that half of all proposals happen at home in front of the TV.
Team GB track cycling king Kenny talks Jonathan Ross and down time ahead of Manchester Revolution Series
Jason Kenny was unstoppable at Rio 2016 but the six-time Olympic champion admits he isn’t sure yet if he will strut his stuff at next year’s World Championships.
‘All you’ll see is the back of their head’: Freshers’ week students warned of muggers on bikes who snatch phones
Bicycle thieves of a different variety may be targetting unsuspecting Manchester freshers when the university year starts next week.
‘Momentum’ key as Sale Sharks prepare for Gloucester test, says Steve Diamond
Sale Sharks will be hoping to win consecutive games at home tomorrow night when they face high-scoring Gloucester Rugby at the AJ Bell Stadium.
‘Tireless’ Manchester firefighters praised after flood chaos as calls for government funding grow
Heroic firefighters were praised for their swift actions during last night’s storm which caused severe flooding across Manchester.
‘Storeybook’ ending as Manchester’s Dame Sarah cycling gold helps Team GB pass 2012 Paralympics haul
Dame Sarah Storey’s record cycling gold this morning in Rio shows Manchester has been the bedrock for success at this summer’s Paralympic Games.
GIVEAWAY: Tickets for Man City Women v Chelsea Ladies’ FAWSL title showdown
Manchester football sides do winning very well and history beckons for Manchester City Women later this month as they target a first ever FA Women’s Super League crown.
‘Tough choices’: Nearly HALF of all North West working families starve to afford housing – survey
Nearly half a million working families – 44% in the North West – are so hard pressed to keep up with mortgage and rent payments they drastically cut back on food.