‘An outstanding appointment’: Former Manchester University graduate given top Bank of England role
Sir Jon Cunliffe takes up role in November
Fate of controversial HS2 rail service plans linking Manchester and London to be decided by Court of Appeal
Opponents estimate the scheme will cost £58 billion
‘A culture of accepting sub-optimal care’: Tameside Hospital slammed in damning NHS report
Sir Bruce Keogh reveals findings
Piccadilly Pulse: Does reaction to Andy Murray’s Wimbledon win show sexism is still rife in sport?
Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles at Wimbledon
Manchester’s most heinous killers may walk streets again after EU court slams ‘life means life’ jail terms
Three prisoners on whole life sentences were given ‘degrading’ treatment.
My Big Mouth: People power won’t always affect change, but it’s a vital part of our democracy
Kimberly takes up her placard applauding ‘people power’
Creating a buzz: Stockport bee-lovers urging David Cameron to act on declining numbers
Andrew Stunnell MP says bees should be made priority
Tour de Fred! Grandfather to cycle 1,000 miles around country from Manchester – despite not riding bike for 50 years
Fred Uttley is raising money for a Catholic aid agency
Stockport-born Tory MP Patrick Mercer quits party whip amid Panorama lobbying scandal allegations
Former minister will step down completely in 2015
Feed the world: Manchester campaigners to descend on London for hunger rally ahead of G8 summit
Event will take place on June 8
‘Tackle obesity, save NHS millions and boost economy’: Manchester biking chiefs back Get Britain Cycling petition
Petition is up to 58,000 signatures and counting