I’ll drink to that: Stockport Beer and Cider Festival attracts thousands of pint purists and ale anoraks
More than 6000 beer enthusiasts will descend on Edgeley Park this weekend to drink in the 28th Stockport Beer and Cider Festival.
Wigan Mayor-elect vows to make a difference and battle cancer after brother’s death from terrible disease
The new Mayor-elect of Wigan is using the inspiration of her late brother to ensure she can do all she can to help people in the area.
Justice for hens: Manchester pair launch chicken petition after M62 lorry crash kills 1,000 birds
Two Manchester animal-loving activists have set up a national appeal in the wake of an M62 lorry crash which killed more than 1,000 chickens.
From becoming Batman to fixing bad boob jobs: Online make-a-wish sensation Crowdwish change lives
Crowdwish is an online, community platform on which users are granted ten wishes, which they can use towards making the most common wishes posted on the site become a reality.
TV star Kym Marsh enjoys ‘Coronation chicken’ with Royal British Legion for poppy picnic campaign
Coronation Street actress Marsh hosted a picnic with soldiers from The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment to mark the launch of the charity campaign to hold a gathering on June 21 or at any point in the holiday season.
MM join Media United in Old Trafford charity football tournament to help The Christie kick cancer
Football-mad fans got a chance to play the part of a Premier League player for the day in the Christie Dream Team Cup at Old Trafford yesterday.
Israeli doctor who saved 57,000 babies from abortion brings charity work to Manchester
A heroic Israeli doctor who has saved more than 57,000 lives is flying to Manchester in order to help women struggling to make decisions regarding abortion.
Out-of-work Bury gardener’s suicide shows toll unemployment takes on mental health, claims charity
The tragic death of unemployed Bury gardener Martin Hadfield was ‘shocking and saddening’ according to youth charity YouthNet.
Manchester Uni worker dons ‘meggings’ for charity hike in memory of dad who died 10 days after cancer diagnosis
Alex Waddington has sported the multi-coloured male version of the sportswear ‘meggings’ for his morning commuting run after his father Richard died just ten days after being diagnosed with cancer in January.
Britain’s forgotten fighters used as human guinea pigs in nuclear tests reveal 60-year battle for recognition
More than 20,000 soldiers were put through atomic tests with no pre-warning so that boffins could try to determine the effects of radiation on humans
Meat is still murder: Animal charity PETA revive Smiths record for art campaign to mark Morrissey’s birthday
Charity People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have launched a Manchester Meat is Murder art campaign to coincide with Manchester music legend Morrissey’s 55th birthday.