Figures obtained by a Freedom of Information request show that the number of men and women earning the higher wages at those councils which responded is more equal than the national picture.

The average number of cycle journeys recorded across four different survey points along the Manchester cycleway which opened in 2016 rose by 86% from 960 in March 2015 to 1791 in March 2017.

Hate crime in general has risen by some 85% over the same period but the spike of reports online since 2014 might be due to the fact that is when Greater Manchester Police first introduced the cybercrime flag to its systems.

The Airbus A320neo, showcased for the first time at Manchester Airport last week, provides a 15% savings in Co2 emissions and a 50% noise reduction during take off and landing thanks to its fuel-efficient engine.

What was once a far-fetched absurdity reserved only for the most extreme has now become so normal that four in ten people in the UK admit to regularly choosing meat-free alternatives in a bid to cut down their meat consumption.

A librarian at the university by day, he has coached Manchester’s quiz quartets for the past 21 years.

Cooper’s comments came after Arts Council England revealed it is intending to hold discussions with the government about the introduction of a tax relief for independent book publishers.

The project, funded by the EU Commission, was awarded a staggering €4m (approximately £3.5m) and has been trialled in Italy and Ireland along with Stockport, which was the only council chosen in the UK due to its reputation in Europe in the field of dementia.

British Olympic Champion Amy Williams has described Team GB’s funding situation as ‘cut-throat’ ahead of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

Last night saw the first of three new renditions of the Illuminate production held at the Longsight Library.

The Parklife line-up has sparked some amusing confusion thanks to the inclusion of ‘Ross From Friends’.