Defending his 200m freestyle title is top of the agenda for swimmer James Guy as he prepares for next month’s World Championships in Hungary.

Nestled in the shadow of the West Pennine Moors, Bury is a town steeped in political history.

He has tasted the Olympic atmosphere but Bury boxer Muhammad Ali insists nothing beats the feeling he gets from representing the British Lionhearts.

Rising numbers of elderly people in the UK are chronically lonely, according to Age UK figures.

Here it is, hot off the digital press – the latest e-edition of the Mancunian Matters newspaper.

The sky blues of women’s football recently became the first women’s club in British football to average crowds of more than 2,000 over a season – and it’s no wonder with all those goals flying in.

Kyle Williams, 24, of Pembroke Drive, pleaded guilty at Bolton Crown Court to kidnapping and robbery.

Of 17 seats up for grabs – one from each ward – Labour took 10, losing three and gaining one, the Conservatives six and Liberal Democrats one.

James Guy has Michael Phelps in his sights and while he will be an Olympic newbie the Bury freestyler insists he is ready to take down his idol.

James Guy booked his place at the Olympic Games in Rio after literally emptying the tank on his way to British Swimming Championship glory in Glasgow.

The women of Women’s Asylum Seekers Together (WAST) are united by a common past.